John Gobau
Acting
Biography
John Gobau (1891-1951) was a Belgian-Dutch actor and stage director. After a short career in his native Belgium, Gobau moved to the Netherlands in 1914. Together with some fellow refugees/actors, he joined the theatre company of Willem Royaards. He stayed in the country and performed with numerous companies until shortly before his death, directing Tooneelgroep Het Masker, the Hollandsch Tooneel, Toneelgroep De Spieghel, Het Nederlandsch Tooneellyceum and De Kommedianten among others. In 1955/56 he was a member of the board at De Nieuwe Comedia. He was awarded the medal of the city of Arnhem for his role in Edward Percy's 'The shop at Sly-corner'. Gobau appeared in a few feature films as well, most notably Henry Koster's 'De Kribbebijter' (The Cross-Patch).
Known For
A group of travelers find themselves stranded for the night at a deserted train station, which according to the old stationmaster, has been haunted for the last 20 years.
The Ghost Train
Willy, the son of baron Van Hergershuizen, finds himself disinherited after he marries an untitled girl. His wife decides to take action and applies for the job of the baron's housekeeper.
The Crosspatch
When his colleague presents him with (forged) evidence of his wife Sylvette's unfaithfulness, factory owner Jean Sourdier kills him in a fit of rage. After fifteen years in prison he is determined to take revenge on his wife by killing Ninette, a daughter from her second marriage.