Gilbert Emery

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Characters played by Gilbert Emery

Gerald Pyncheon — The House of the Seven Gables (1940)

Gerald Pyncheon is the father of Jaffrey Pyncheon and Clifford Pyncheon. He initially considers selling the family house to pay his debts, but changes his mind, provoking a violent argument with Clifford. Gerald dies of a heart attack during the confrontation, and Jaffrey uses the death to falsely send Clifford to prison.

Sir Basil Humphrey — Dracula's Daughter (1936)

A Scotland Yard official who interrogates Van Helsing and oversees the legal aftermath of Dracula's destruction.

Benjamin Cliveden-Banks — Between Two Worlds (1944)

Benjamin Cliveden-Banks is Genevieve Cliveden-Banks's wealthy husband, whose love endured her infidelities until it finally wore out. When offered the choice of joining her in a castle, he declines and chooses reunion with his old chums instead, revealing the emotional cost of their mismatched marriage.

Townley — Let Us Be Gay (1930)

Townley is one of the male guests at Mrs. Bouccicault's weekend gathering. Kitty flirts with him and, when Bob comes to her room, hides him in the bathroom. Bob discovers him after hearing a sneeze. The following day, Kitty makes plans to leave on a yachting trip with Townley, which upsets Bob.

Sir Henry Marchmont (uncredited) — Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943)

A British aristocrat connected to wartime operations and high-society intelligence networks.

Sir Gerald Courtney — The Lady Refuses (1931)

Sir Gerald Courtney is an aristocratic father worried about Russell's reckless life and Berthine's influence. He shelters June, hires her to reform Russell, and celebrates the result, but mistakes her alibi as proof of betrayal. Once he learns Russell was innocent, he recognizes his error and vows to spend his life with June.

John Ashemore — Sarah and Son (1930)

A wealthy businessman and Martha's husband, John refuses Jim's request for a loan, then takes in Jim and Sarah's son. He refuses Sarah's later pleas to see the boy and threatens to have her committed. His inability to have children helps explain his envy of Jim's fatherhood, but he obstructs Sarah's attempt to reclaim her son.

Martin Eastman — The Saint Strikes Back (1939)

Criminal figure linked to the San Francisco underworld.

Franklin — Scandal Sheet (1931)

Owner of the newspaper. He pressures Mark Flint into questionable journalism practices and manipulates him by showing a photograph of Edith and Adams, directly triggering the murder.

Col. J.A. Crossley — Escape from Hong Kong (1942)

Col. J. A. Crosley is reported to have been murdered, and Valerie Hale is suspected because she is believed to be the last person who saw him alive. His death and Hale's connection to him place her under suspicion as she carries out her work as a British double agent.

Career Overview

Gilbert Emery has 84 screen credits in a career dating back to 1911. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Sherlock Holmes Rathbone Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Ginger Mick, King of the Mounties, Dracula's Daughter. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
84
Birth Date
1875-06-11
Birth Place
Naples, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3105707), public domain (CC0).