Craighall Sherry

''Craighall Sherry'' is a Scottish actor known for his supporting roles in British silent and early sound films during the late 1920s and 1930s. ^[1] Born in 1869 in Glasgow, Scotland, Sherry made his screen debut in the late silent era and appeared in a variety of genres including drama, history, and thriller. ^{[1] [2]} His notable credits include ''The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands'' (1927), in which he portrayed Admiral Sturdee, Fritz Lang's ''Spies'' (1928) as Burton Jason, and ''The Informer'' (1929). ^[1] Active until the late 1930s, his filmography also features roles in ''Number 17'' (1928), ''The Loves of Robert Burns'' (1930), ''Nell Gwyn'' (1934), and ''The Anatomist'' (1939). ^[1] Sherry died in 1943 in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England. ^[1]

Early life

Birth and background

Craighall Sherry was born in 1869 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. ^{[1] [2]} As a native of Scotland, he held British nationality. ^[1] No verifiable details are available regarding his early family life, education, or other background prior to his professional career. ^[1]

Acting career

Stage career

Craighall Sherry was a British stage actor before beginning his career in film. ^[3] Details of his theatrical work, such as specific productions, roles, theaters, or dates, are not extensively documented in available historical records. ^[4] One documented stage appearance occurred on 28 November 1926 at the Strand Theatre in London, as part of a single performance presented by the Play Actors and produced by Miles Malleson, where he appeared alongside Juliet Mansel. ^[4] His later transition to screen acting came in the late 1920s at age 58, suggesting prior substantial experience on the British stage, though primary sources provide few further particulars. ^[1]

Film career

Craighall Sherry made his screen debut in 1927 at the age of 58, appearing as Admiral Sturdee in the British docudrama The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands. ^[1] This marked his entry into British cinema during the final phase of the silent era, and he remained active in films until 1939 as sound technology became established. ^[1] He primarily took on supporting and character roles across a range of genres, including historical dramas, biographical films, and thrillers. ^[1] One of his most notable appearances came in 1928 when he played Burton Jason in Fritz Lang's spy thriller Spione (released internationally as Spies). ^[1] His other credits from this period include roles in films such as Number 17 (1928), The Informer (1929), and The Loves of Robert Burns (1930). ^[1] Sherry's film career was relatively brief and late-starting, consisting of a limited number of credits in which he contributed as a dependable character actor in British productions. ^[1]

Death

Sherry died in 1943 in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England. ^[1]

Filmography

• ''The Battles of Coronel and Falkland Islands'' (1927) – Admiral Sturdee
• ''Spies'' (''Spione'', 1928) – Burton Jason
• ''Number 17'' (1928)
• ''The Informer'' (1929)
• ''The Loves of Robert Burns'' (1930)
• ''Nell Gwyn'' (1934)
• ''The Anatomist'' (1939)

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