Reginald Beckwith

William Reginald Beckwith (2 November 190826 June 1965) was an English film and television actor, who made over one hundred film and television appearances in his career. He died of a heart attack aged 56. Beckwith was also a film critic and playwright before the war, and from 1941–45, was a BBC war correspondent. His play Boys in Brown was filmed in 1949, and he co-wrote the film You're Only Young Twice in 1952, based on James Bridie's play. Selected filmography Freedom Radio (1941) as Emil Fenner My Brother's Keeper (1948) as 1st Barber (uncredited) Scott of the Antarctic (1948) as Bowers / Lt. H.R. Bowers R.I.M. Miss Pilgrim's Progress (1949) as Mr. Jenkins The Body Said No! (1950) as Benton Mister Drake's Duck (1951) as Mr. Boothby Circle of Danger (1951) as Oliver Another Man's Poison (1951) as Mr. Bigley Whispering Smith Hits London (1952) as Manson Brandy for the Parson (1952) as Scout Master You're Only Young Twice (1952) as BBC Commentator Penny Princess (1952) as Minister of Finance - Blacksmith The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953) as Coggett Genevieve (1953) as J. C. Callahan Innocents in Paris (1953) as Photographer (uncredited) The Million Pound Note (1953) as Rock Don't Blame the Stork (1954) Fast and Loose (1954) as Reverend Tripp-Johnson The Runaway Bus (1954) as Telephone Man Dance, Little Lady (1954) as Poldi Lease of Life (1954) as Foley The Men of Sherwood Forest (1954) as Friar Tuck Aunt Clara (1954) as Alfie Pearce The Lyons in Paris (1955) as Capt. Le Grand Break in the Circle (1955) as Dusty They Can't Hang Me (1955) as Harold A Yank in Ermine (1955) as Kimp Jumping for Joy (1956) as Smithers The March Hare (1956) as J. Blacker Insurance Brocker Charley Moon (1956) as Vicar It's a Wonderful World (1956) as Professional Manager A Touch of the Sun (1956) as Herbert Hardcastle Carry On Admiral (1957) as Receptionist These Dangerous Years (1957) as Hairdresser Lucky Jim (1957) as University Porter Night of the Demon (1957) as Mr. Meek Up the Creek (1958) as Publican Law and Disorder (1958) as Vickery Next to No Time (1958) as Warren The Horse's Mouth (1958) as Capt.