Brember Wills
Acting
Biography
Brember Wills was an English stage actor who appeared in supporting roles in a small number of films. He is best remembered for his portrayal of madman Saul Femm in James Whale's 1932 film The Old Dark House.
Known For
In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
The Old Dark House
18th century English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney leads a double life. He appears to be merely the effete aristocrat, but in reality is part of an underground effort to free French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror.
The Scarlet Pimpernel
Composer Franz Schubert--broke, struggling and unhappy--gets a break when a wealthy friend wangles him an invitation to a command performance in front of a princess of the royal family. Schubert performs a version of his new work, "Symphony in B Minor", for the princess, but a misunderstanding results in Schubert storming out of the concert in a rage. Complications ensue. English-language version of "Leise flehen meine Lieder."
Unfinished Symphony
During a performance of Othello a jealous actor attempts to strangle his wife who he believes has committed adultery..