Gibb McLaughlin

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Characters played by Gibb McLaughlin

Bestujhev — The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934)

High-ranking state official or statesman in the Russian government. Catherine interacts with him while gaining experience in governance under Empress Elizabeth.

Undertaker (uncredited) — Doctor at Sea (1955)

Funeral director, minor role.

Count Velovsky — The Mistress of Atlantis (1932)

A supporting character in the 1932 film's story of the hidden city of Atlantis.

Captain Florenstein — The Bohemian Girl (1922)

A friend of Arline's father who loses a valuable medallion to the gypsies. He later encounters Arline at a fair, recognizes the stolen jewel, and orders her arrest, leading to her trial.

Alfred Cooper — Inspector Hornleigh (1939)

Tenant or witness connected to the murdered landlady's case.

Sir Grant Rayburn — High Finance (1933)

A self-made businessman whose obsession with money makes him neglect his daughter, Jill. He opposes her wish to marry Tom, whom he wrongly suspects of seeking access to her money, and pursues a risky financial scheme despite warnings. After the scheme leads to imprisonment, he reflects on his greed, apologises to Jill, and agrees to the marriage.

Don Enriquez — Drake of England (1935)

Don Enriquez commands the Spanish fleet that sails into the harbor during Francis Drake's West Indies expedition. Although the English had been assured they would be left alone, the Spanish attack without warning the next day and capture the treasure the English had earned, prompting Drake to seek ways to recover the losses.

Career Overview

Gibb McLaughlin has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Ealing comedies with 2 titles. Signature works include High Finance, The Woman from China, The Silent House. 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
100
Birth Date
1884-07-18
Birth Place
Sunderland, Tyne-and-Wear, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5558680), public domain (CC0).