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Henry Mollison

1905 – 1985

British actor

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Lived 1905 – 1985 (aged 80). Henry Mollison was a British actor.

Evelyn Henry Mollison (21 February 1905 – 19 July 1985) was a British theatre and film actor. He was the brother of the actor Clifford Mollison.

During World War II, he was held as a Prisoner of War for five years by the Germans, after his ship was captured. During his time in the POW camp, he organized 56 shows for other prisoners. Following the war, he never completely returned to acting.

He was married to actresses Jane Welsh from 1932 to 1934 and Lina Basquette from 1937 until their divorce in 1947.

Partial filmography Balaclava (1928) Knowing Men (1930) Third Time Lucky (1931) The Face at the Window (1932) Letting in the Sunshine (1933) Out of the Past (1933) Royal Cavalcade (1935) Drake of England (1935) Sing Me a Love Song (1935) McGlusky the Sea Rover (1935) Someday (1935) The Great Impersonation (1935) The Lone Wolf Returns (1935) The Music Goes 'Round (1936) Caught by Television (1936) They Met in a Taxi (1936) Counterfeit Lady (1936) Devil's Squadron (1936) Shakedown (1936) Find the Witness (1937) The Windmill (1937) A Bride for Henry (1937) Youth Takes a Fling (1938) Hungry Hill (1947) The Loves of Joanna Godden (1947) Whisky Galore! (1949) What the Butler Saw (1950) Chelsea Story (1951) The Man in the White Suit (1951) Front Page Story (1954)

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Evelyn Henry Mollison

Family & relationships

Spouse
Jane Welsh
Spouse
Lina Basquette

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Mollison?

British actor (1905-1985)

When was Henry Mollison born?

Henry Mollison was born on 21 February 1905 in Dundee.

When did Henry Mollison die?

Henry Mollison died on 19 July 1985 in London.

What was Henry Mollison's occupation?

Henry Mollison was an actor.

What nationality was Henry Mollison?

Henry Mollison was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Mollison

· Wikidata: Q5725930

· DBpedia: Henry Mollison

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