1954 Press Photo Mr. Alfred Emson, M.B.E. Age 86 Starts Film Career

At 86 he began a 10 year film career , now at 100; he asks for something to do: Mr. Alfred Emson, M.B.E., a retired tailor who began a ten year career as a film extra at 86, celebrated his 100th. birthday yesterday. At home yesterday, he said :"After "No Highway" they seemed to think i was too old at the studios". A family party celebrated his birthday yesterday. But, he says Mr. Emson, " I get bored staring at the fire. i wish there was something i could do". Photo shows Mr. Alfred Emson seen at his home at Chiswick yesterday.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 2-6-1954.

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