Philippe De Lacy

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Characters played by Philippe De Lacy

Brian - Child — Mother Machree (1927)

Brian is Ellen McHugh's young son. After his father dies in a storm at sea, Ellen brings him to America and works to provide him with a better future. When the school discovers her sideshow employment, she gives him into the principal's guardianship, and he is renamed Brian van Studdiford to conceal his origins.

Petit — The Redeeming Sin (1929)

Joan’s younger brother, Petit is being taught pickpocketing by Mitzi when Joan discovers them at the Café du Chat Noir. Lupine draws him into a robbery, and Petit is accidentally shot when they are discovered. He is taken to Dr. Raoul de Boise, but dies despite the doctor’s efforts.

Harry Faversham - age 10 — The Four Feathers (1929)

The child version of Harry who makes a promise to marry Ethne on the condition that he dresses as a soldier.

Bobby — Sarah and Son (1930)

The son of Sarah and Jim, Bobby is raised by the Ashmores after Jim takes him away from Sarah. At thirteen, he feels stifled by his adoptive parents' protectiveness and confides in his uncle Howard that he fears he cannot become self-sufficient. Unbeknownst to the Ashmores, he runs away to Howard's summer house, where Sarah encounters him.

Christian, as a boy — General Crack (1929)

Christian appears as a ragged boy at a banquet in the ducal palace, carrying a letter that identifies him as the Duke of Kurland's illegitimate son by Nina. The aging duke joyfully recognizes him and names him his rightful heir, setting the course for his future as Prince Christian.

King Michael XI — The Royal Rider (1929)

King Michael XI is the ten-year-old monarch of Alvania. Inspired by stories from his American governess, Ruth Elliott, he eagerly summons Dick Scott and the Wild West troupe to meet them. When the Prime Minister launches a revolution, Scott and his troupe protect the King; after order is restored, he blesses Scott and Ruth's romance.

Career Overview

Philippe De Lacy has 38 screen credits in a career dating back to 1920. Signature works include General Crack, Square Shoulders, Mother Machree. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
38
Birth Date
1917-07-25
Birth Place
Nancy, France

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