Cyril Maude

Cyril Francis Maude was an English actor-manager. He starred in several films in the 1930s, including Grumpy. In 1947, he appeared at the age of 85 in the film While the Sun Shines. In 1905, Maude succeeded Sir Henry Irving as the President of the Actors' Orphanage Fund. During his tenure, he established the first orphanage for actors' children at Croydon, inaugurated innovative fundraising schemes and events, attracted royal patronage, and secured committee members from among leading actors of the day. He served until 1914.