Carl Harbord


Carl Harbord was an English stage, film and television actor.

Stage

When he was 19, Harbord appeared in the play The Happy Husband, which was presented at the Criterion Theatre in London, England. In 1933, he first appeared in a play in Australia. His first Broadway appearance was in 1934, in a production of Noël Coward's Conversation Piece at the 44th Street Theatre.

Film

Harbord entered the film industry during the final stage of the silent era. He appeared in several early sound films for British International Pictures such as The Informer. One of his most prominent roles was in Anthony Asquith's First World War film Tell England. Harbord later went to Hollywood where he played supporting, but sometimes significant minor roles.

Partial filmography

Bolibar - Lt. GuntherYoung Woodley - AingerThe American Prisoner - Lt. BurnhamThe Informer - Francis McPhillipThe Hate Ship - Arthur WardellAn Obvious Situation - Michael TurnerSuch Is the Law - Vivian FairfaxTell England - Edgar DoeFascination - Larry MaitlandDance Pretty Lady - Maurice AveryStrictly Business - David PlummettShe Was Only a Village Maiden - PeterThe Mystery of Mr. X - Constable The [Scarlet Pimpernel (1934 film)|The Scarlet Pimpernel] - Member of the League 18 Minutes - JacquesHeart's Desire - Oliver DesmondLove [at Sea (1936 film)|Love at Sea] - DickThe Cavalier of the Streets - Prince KaranovCaptains of the Clouds - BlakeEagle Squadron - LubbockLondon Blackout Murders - George SandleighBackground to Danger - Minor Role Sahara - Marty WilliamsDressed to Kill - Inspector HopkinsThe Macomber Affair - CoronerBulldog Drummond [Strikes Back (1947 film)|Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back] - Inspector SandersonChristmas Eve - Dr. DoremusA Woman's Vengeance - Leslie BlakeRope of Sand - Perseus Club Manager