Charles Laughton (1899-1962) British actor. Laughton first appeared professionally on the stage in 1926. In 1927, he was cast in a play with his future wife Elsa Lanchester, with whom he lived and worked until his death and Elsa Lanchester (1902-1986) British stage, film and television actress. 9†x 8†(closely trimmed) black and white promotional movie still from their 1938 film, The Beachcomber signed by both. Minor damage to the lower right corner, Lanchester, apparently unhappy with her first signature, resigned over it with Charles’ pen.