Dennis Price

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Characters played by Dennis Price

Louis Mazzini / His Father — Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)

Vengeful aristocrat who murders his relatives to claim a dukedom after his mother's disownment.

Dietrich — Twins of Evil (1971)

Brotherhood member and loyal enforcer to Gustav Weil, assists in vampire hunting

The Duke of Barset — Jules Verne's Rocket to the Moon (1967)

A Victorian scientific enthusiast whose attempt to create England's first electrically illuminated house ends in flames. His failed experiment appears among the period's comic technological disasters, establishing the film's atmosphere of reckless invention before Barnum and Professor Siegfried von Bulow pursue the far more ambitious plan to reach the Moon.

Gore Blackwood — The Pure Hell of St Trinian's (1960)

Ministry official or associate navigating the school's cultural festival.

Peter Gibbs — A Canterbury Tale (1944)

A British Army Sergeant stationed nearby who initially confronts Alison with his platoon. He joins the investigation, obtains a fire watch roster from Colpeper's home, and later plays Bach on a cathedral organ.

Sir Charles Bryant — Play It Cool (1962)

Sir Charles is Ann Bryant's father. Ann is anxious to avoid him at the venue, and Billy tells her that her father was right about Larry. The summary does not otherwise describe Sir Charles's actions or show him interacting directly with the other characters.

Tracey Moreton — Fortune Is a Woman (1957)

Husband of Sarah Moreton who lives at Lowis Manor with his mother. His dead body is discovered by Branwell, sparking the investigation. It is revealed he intended to destroy the manor and paintings for an insurance payout, and his mother later covers up his murder to preserve his name.

Tommy Morris — The Comedy Man (1964)

Tommy is an agent who had offered Jack Lavery a job shortly before Jack's death. After Jack's widow tells Chick about the offer, Chick contacts Tommy and takes the job, appearing in a television commercial. The successful advert becomes Chick's breakthrough and leads to a series of commercials.

Calloway — Victim (1961)

A prominent stage actor targeted by the blackmail ring. When Farr seeks his help to identify the extortionists, Calloway refuses, preferring to continue paying the blackmail to protect his reputation and keep his sexuality secret. His refusal highlights the societal pressures and fear forcing victims into silence.

Mateo Vázquez — That Lady (1955)

The jealous minister serving King Philip II. He actively contributes to the decline of Antonio Perez's popularity due to his hostility toward the king's former favorite and her new relationship.

Maj. Charles 'Charlie' Scott, M.C. (Battalion Executive Officer) — Tunes of Glory (1960)

The battalion's executive officer who openly sides with Sinclair. During a snooker game, he bluntly informs Barrow that Sinclair holds the real power and advises him to align with the officers' established hierarchy, contributing to Barrow's psychological breakdown.

The Graverobber — The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)

Corpse thief supplying body parts for Victor's anatomical experiments.

Career Overview

Dennis Price has 106 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Stanley Windrush Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Kind Hearts and Coronets, Twins of Evil, Rope. 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
106
Birth Date
1915-06-23
Birth Place
Twyford, England

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q934270), public domain (CC0).