Ernest Cossart

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Characters played by Ernest Cossart

Pop — Kitty Foyle (1940)

Kitty's father who warns her against getting carried away with fantasies about the elite. His death leaves Kitty without financial security or a marriage prospect with Wyn, prompting her move to New York City to work.

Binns — Three Smart Girls Grow Up (1939)

Family servant or household staff member.

Stanley Redfield — Murder with Pictures (1936)

Stanley Redfield is Nate Girard's lawyer. After Girard is acquitted of Arch Cusick's murder, Redfield invites the press to a party at his apartment. He is killed during the gathering, prompting a police investigation and leading Kent Murdock to discover a photographic plate that may reveal the murderer.

Binns — Three Smart Girls (1936)

Minor associate, appears in 1936 narrative interactions.

Syrette — Cluny Brown (1946)

Syrette is the butler in the Carmel household, where Cluny Brown works as a parlor maid and Adam Belinski stays as a guest. Along with Mrs. Maile, he represents the household staff observing Cluny's uneasy place within the Carmel home.

Sam Royce — Tonight and Every Night (1945)

Sam Royce is the stage manager of the Music Box Theatre and recalls the theater's earlier wartime days. His recollection provides the narrative link to the troupe's history, including Tommy Lawson's audition, Rosalind Bruce's romance with Squadron Leader Paul Lundy, and the company's determination to keep performing during the Blitz.

Homps — Two for Tonight (1935)

Homps is the butler at Harry's estate and a former theatrical producer from Budapest. He advises Gilbert to go out and meet life to find material for the second act of his play. When Homps learns that his uncle has died and left him money, he uses the inheritance to finance and produce Gilbert's play; he is later paired with Mrs. Smythe.

Career Overview

Ernest Cossart has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work is anchored in the Three Smart Girls Trilogy universe with 2 titles. Signature works include It's Your America, Kitty Foyle, Lady of the Tropics. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
38
Birth Date
1876-09-24
Birth Place
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, UK

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3056912), public domain (CC0).