Douglas Wakefield (actual first name was Albine but changed to Duggie for stage) (28 August 1899 – 14 April 1951) was a British music hall performer and film actor. He is often credited as Duggie Wakefield. He appeared in two films with sister-in-law Gracie Fields, playing her brother in the 1933 comedy This Week of Grace. In 1940 he starred in an espionage comedy-thriller, Spy for a Day.[1]

Douglas Wakefield
Born28 August 1899
Died14 April 1951 (1951-04-15) (aged 51)
London, England
OccupationActor
Years active1933-1940 (film)

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Murphy p.30

Bibliography

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  • Murphy, Robert. British Cinema and the Second World War. A&C Black, 2005.
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