Herbert Marshall on What's My Line?

[Noveltooner]

One of his most finest roles was as the main heavy in Alfred Hitchcock's "Foreign Correspondent." The scene after the plane bombing with him swimming with the survivors was that much more remarkable in that he had lost a leg in World War I. You'd really have to watch carefully when he walked to see any evidence of his walking with a prosthetic leg.

[Lee05211]

@missylovesbob1 I always found him to be very attractive with a quiet sexiness. A fabulous actor. Bette Davis adored working with him. (a huge compliment)

[Richard40171]

Sometimes Cerf's questions can irritate: Why not just ask "Are you a Hollwyood star" instead of "ARe you familiar along Hollywood and Vine"?

[ShawDAMAN]

@Richard40171 because they have to ask the same questions a million times so they try and change it up a little bit lol. I would too

[0204kat]

my name is wilfred marshall

[hourlynewscaster]

Herbert Marshall's incredible voice made him the logical choice to play the lead in the long-running radio espionage show "The Man Called X."

[Foxx1981]

- "The day has come, yes."

That got such a good laugh out of me!

[omsoqvx]

@Foxx1981 "The day has come, yes..." I almost choked on my food! That was hilarious.

[63utuber]

Sorry, Fred, but you asked "Were you born in this country?"

[Sikandra00]

@thewomaninthemoon I adore Herbert Marshall as well. What I find the sexiest about him was his voice.

[Nobeester]

Anyone notice the slight limp as Marshall entered? I read that he had an artificial leg having lost one in World War I yet he continued to work without complaint. What a pro. I'm a fan of old-time radio programs and have heard him in many. In my opinion he is one of the best.

[auntbecky]

You should see him in "The Enchanted Cottage." He makes that film.

[tallpaul521]

"The day has come"...brilliant line!

[tallpaul521]

Great actor.he served in WW1 in the regiment with Basil Rathbone, Ronald Coleman and Claud Raines.

[pauldavisfan]

This is cool!

[JubalCalif]

The late great Herbert Marshall was one of my all-time favorite actors. Always SO suave, sophisticated & debonair. He was STUNNING opposite Bette Davis in "The Letter" and "The Little Foxes". And those were just two of his many excellent performances. Also, most moviegoers never knew he had a wooden leg. Got around pretty dang well in spite of it; all he had was a small limp. Amazing fellow!

[mooneepondskid]

The day has come...lol.

[ipmoic]

Of course he's past middle age here. Check him out in "Trouble In Paradise" (1932) with Kay Francis and Miriam Hopkins. He was more suave than suave, more handsome than handsome.

[tonydermota]

Herbert Marshall was so friggin cool.

[thewomaninthemoon]

I absolutely adore Herbert Marshall.He is just a dream.He has this wonderful charm and charisma that just makes me melt.And am I the only one that finds him sexy in his films,ladies?

[Starsong1]

I'm with you, thewomaninthemoon! I've loved Herbert Marshall since I was a little girl! Such charisma and presence. And oh, that wonderful voice of his - I'm always delighted to see him in a movie!

[MarthaDelios]

@thewomaninthemoon

That will make two of us, dear lady.

[1borito]

For the record, Fred got it wrong at the end. He asked "Were you born in this country" and properly got a "no".

[PutannaXXX]

He had a wooden leg and tried to hide it while walking?

[ParkerAllen2]

He lost a leg while serving during WWI.

[ipmoic]

A GREAT actor and one of the most winning personalities on the screen. He was a brilliant comedic actor and just as convincing in highly dramatic roles. I love his work. Get to know him if you haven't up until now.

[hkk321]

I just watched him in The Razor's Edge. I thought he was great. I'll have to look for his other work.

[Muffy2314]

Era gone by never to return. A great time in history.

[blackhawck70]

there is a big difference between the stars of yesterday and the clowns of today.

[dialectgirl]

It seems as though the stars then had respect for their audiences and social conventions. Where is class today? And why is it not important anymore?

[whispperson]

I Enjoyed watching this Footage of this Highly Underated Actor. Herbert Marshall was born in London on the 23rd of May 1890 and died on the 22nd January 1966 of a Heart Attack. His Daughter 'Sarah Marshall' is a Actress in her own right.

Thanks for Posting this Footage.

[EmmaDillons]

If there's ever going to be a pressure group for having Herbert Marshall acknowledged as one of the screen's greats, count me in. I personally prefer him to Ronald Colman. Thank you for posting this.

[YNGR]

So do I, actually, though I like Colman a lot. Marshall is one of those guys who can suddenly surprise you--he seems so prim and then suddenly there is this undercurrent of heat. Very romantic actor.

[cornermoose]

Herbert Marshall was a wonderful actor, but you still can't pry me away from Ronald Coleman.

I say that with all due respect, and hope you can agree to disagree.

[PatinPDXOR]

I loved Mr. Marshall's modesty and self-deprecating humor. Just as rare back then as it is now among the cinema set. Thank you for posting this.

[dontlickit]

I adore Herbert. He was a veeeery good actor

[Fenhalls]

As was obvious from this clip, Herbert Marshall walked with a quite pronounced limp. This is because he lost his leg in World War I (it was replaced with a wooden leg). It's quite amazing what he achieved in his profession despite that impediment.

[ParkerAllen2]

Interested bit of info. Never knew that about this fine actor.

[bhamdodger]

Oops, I fouled up my first comment.

I meant to say thanks for posting this.

[bhamdodger]

Herbert Marshall