Arthur Young

Arthur Young (2 September 1898 – 24 February 1959) was an English actor, notable for roles including Gladstone in the 1951 The Lady with a Lamp. He can be seen as a window cleaner in the film Radio Parade of 1935. He regularly appeared in BBC radio plays and was a member of the Corporation’s Drama Repertory Company in the late 1950s. His stage work encompassed West End revue, as well as Stratford.

Personal life Young was born on 2 September 1898 in Bristol. His parents were Henry Young and Elizabeth Wales Young (1876–1972).

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1934 Lorna Doone King's Messenger Film debut (Uncredited) 1935 No Limit Doctor 1936 Wedding Group Dr. Granger 1937 Victoria the Great William Gladstone 1940 21 Days Asher 1943 San Demetrio London Captain George Waite 1945 I'll Be Your Sweetheart Judge Uncredited 1947 The Root of All Evil Grice 1948 My Brother Jonathan Sir Joseph Higgins 1949 Portrait from Life Club Pianist Uncredited The Perfect Alibi Edward Carter TV Movie The Singing Princess Calif Oman Voice 1950 The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery Doctor 1951 The Lady with a Lamp William Gladstone 1953 Isn't Life Wonderful! Sir George Probus 1954 John of the Fair 'Doc' Claydon An Inspector Calls Mr Birling John Wesley King George II Five Days Hyson Misalliance Mr. Tarleton TV Movie Stranger from Venus Scientist 1955 No Smoking Joe Dawson 1956 The Gelignite Gang Scobie Final film