Inscription
Charles Laughton, 1899 - 1962, actor, lived here, 1928 - 1931.
English Heritage
Site: Charles Laughton (1 memorial)
W1, Percy Street, 15
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Charles Laughton - W1
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Charles Laughton
Charles Laughton was born on 1 July 1899 in the Victoria Hotel, 79 Westboroug...
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Charles Laughton - W1
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