Wilfred Noy

Wilfred Noy (born Wilfred Noy Blumberg, 24 December 1883 – 29 March 1948^[1]) was an English film director, actor, screenwriter and producer of the silent era. Noy was the maternal uncle of Leslie Howard.^[2] He directed more than 80 films between 1910 and 1936. He also appeared in 18 films between 1924 and 1939.^[3]

Born(1883-12-24)24 December 1883

South Kensington, London, England

Died29 March 1948(1948-03-29) (aged 64)

Worthing, Sussex, England

OccupationsFilm director
Actor
Screenwriter
Film producer

Yearsactive1910-1939

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Wilfred Noy
From a 1925 trade magazine
Born	(1883-12-24)24 December 1883 South Kensington, London, England
Died	29 March 1948(1948-03-29) (aged 64) Worthing, Sussex, England
Occupations	Film director Actor Screenwriter Film producer
Years active	1910-1939

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In 1925 he went to the United States to make The Lost Chord, a remake of one of his earlier British hits. He stayed to make several more films in America during the late 1920s^[4] before returning to Britain. He was born in South Kensington, London and died in Worthing, Sussex.^[5]