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A Royal Divorce (1938 Film)
''A Royal Divorce'' is a 1938 British historical drama film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Ruth Chatterton, Pierre Blanchar and Frank Cellier. The film portrays the complex relationship between Napoleon I of France and his wife, Josephine Bonaparte from their first meeting until their divorce more than a decade later. Cast * Ruth Chatterton as Josephine de Beauharnais * Pierre Blanchar as Napoleon Bonaparte * Frank Cellier as Talleyrand * Carol Goodner as Mme. Tallien * Auriol Lee as Napoleon's Mother * George Curzon as Barras * Laurence Hanray as Klemens von Metternich * John Laurie as Joseph Bonaparte * Jack Hawkins as Captain Charles * Rosalyn Boulter as Hortense * Allan Jeayes as Marat * Moran Caplat as Eugene * Romilly Lunge as Junot * Hubert Harben as DeTracy * David Farrar as Louis Bonaparte Critical reception ''TV Guide'' called the film a "mediocre adaptation", while Allmovie wrote, "in terms of costumes and settings, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Jack Raymond
Jack Raymond (1886–1953) was an English actor and film director. Born in Wimborne, Dorset in 1886, he began acting before the First World War in ''A Detective for a Day''. In 1921 he directed his first film and gradually he wound down his acting to concentrate completely on directing - making more than forty films in total before his death in 1953. He was associated with the Hepworth Studios of Walton on Thames, since his portrait appears on a studio publicity postcard when he was probably in his early twenties. He had a major success in 1930 with ''The Great Game'', one of the earliest films devoted to football and followed it up with '' Up for the Cup'' a year later. He remade '' Up for the Cup'' in 1950. Partial filmography Director *'' The Vicar of Wakefield'' (1913) *''Red, White and Blue Blood'' (1917) *'' The English Rose'' (1920) *'' The Flat'' (1921) *''A Woman Misunderstood'' (1921) *'' Tilly of Bloomsbury'' (1921) *''The Curse of Westacott'' (1921) *'' Second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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George Curzon (actor)
: ''For the British statesman, see George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston.'' Commander Chambré George William Penn Curzon (18 October 1898 – 7 May 1976), known as George Curzon, was a Royal Navy commander, actor, and father of the present Earl Howe. Curzon, born in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, was the only son of diplomat The Hon. Frederick Curzon-Howe (a son of The 3rd Earl Howe) and his wife, the actress Ellis Jeffreys. Curzon trained for the Navy at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, on the Isle of Wight, and first saw action in the First World War. He retired from the Navy as a lieutenant-commander, then served as a King's Messenger before turning to the West End stage in 1930. Curzon then went to America and appeared on the New York stage in the play '' Parnell'' before entering films. He was given a minor role as a police constable in Basil Dean's '' Escape'' (1930). His first major role came in 1935 when he appeared as the title role in ''Sext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Cultural Depictions Of Napoleon I Of France
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, has become a worldwide cultural icon generally associated with tactical brilliance, ambition and political power. His distinctive features and costume have made him a very recognizable figure in popular culture. He has been portrayed in many works of fiction, his depiction varying greatly with the author's perception of the historical character. On the one hand, Napoleon has become a worldwide cultural icon who symbolizes military genius and political power. For example, in the 1927 film '' Napoleon'', young general Bonaparte is portrayed as a heroic visionary. On the other hand, he has often been reduced to a stock character and has frequently been depicted as a short and "petty tyrant", sometimes comically so. Literature, Theatre, and Film Napoleon plays an indirect, yet important, part in Alexandre Dumas' novel ''The Count of Monte Cristo''. The novel starts in 1815 with Napoleon exiled on the island of Elba. Here we learn that he hand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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A Royal Divorce (1926 Film)
''A Royal Divorce'' is a 1923 British silent historical drama film directed by Alexander Butler and starring Gwylim Evans, Gertrude McCoy and Lillian Hall-Davis. It was based on a play by C.C. Collingham and depicts the romantic relationship and political divorce between Napoleon and his wife Josephine. It reportedly did well at the box office when released in the United States, possibly reflecting the strategy of casting an American star McCoy in a leading role.Street p.19 It was remade as a sound film, '' A Royal Divorce'', in 1938. Cast * Gwylim Evans as Napoleon * Gertrude McCoy as Josephine * Lillian Hall-Davis as Stephanie * Gerald Ames as Marques de Beaumont * Mary Dibley Mary Dibley (21 February 1883 in London – 11 September 1968) was a British film actress. She was married to the actor Gerald Ames. Selected filmography * '' The Christian'' (1915) * ''The Shulamite'' (1915) * ''The Folly of Desire'' (1915) * ... as Marie-Louise * Jerrold Robertshaw as Talley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Allmovie
AllMovie (previously All Movie Guide) is an online database with information about films, television programs, and screen actors. , AllMovie.com and the AllMovie consumer brand are owned by RhythmOne. History AllMovie was founded by popular-culture archivist Michael Erlewine, who also founded AllMusic and AllGame. The AllMovie database was licensed to tens of thousands of distributors and retailers for point-of-sale systems, websites and kiosks. The AllMovie database is comprehensive, including basic product information, cast and production credits, plot synopsis, professional reviews, biographies, relational links and more. AllMovie data was accessed on the web at the AllMovie website. It was also available via the AMG LASSO media recognition service, which can automatically recognize DVDs. In late 2007, TiVo Corporation acquired AMG for a reported $72 million. The AMG consumer facing web properties AllMusic.com, AllMovie.com and AllGame.com were sold by Rovi in Augus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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TV Guide
TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program TV listings, listings information as well as entertainment and television-related news. The company sold its print magazine division, TV Guide Magazine, TV Guide Magazine LLC, in 2008. Corporate history Prototype The prototype of what would become ''TV Guide Magazine'' was developed by Lee Wagner (1910–1993), who was the circulation director of Macfadden Communications Group#Macfadden Publications, MacFadden Publications in New York City in the 1930s – and later, by the time of the predecessor publication's creation, for Cowles Media Company – distributing magazines focusing on movie celebrities. In 1948, Wagner printed New York City area listings magazine ''The TeleVision Guide'', which was first released on local newsstands on June 14 of that year. Silent film star Gloria Swanson, who then starred of the short-lived variety show, variety series ''The Gloria Swanson Hour'', appeared on the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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David Farrar (actor)
David Farrar (21 August 1908 – 31 August 1995) was an English stage and film actor. His film roles include as the male lead in the Powell and Pressburger films ''Black Narcissus'' (1947), ''The Small Back Room'' (1949) and '' Gone to Earth'' (1950). According to one obituary, "He was particularly adept at conveying the weaknesses and human qualities in figures of authority and intelligence ... and he could be considered an early exponent of 'anti-hero' roles." In 1949, exhibitors voted him the ninth-most popular British star. Director Michael Powell once spoke of his handsome appearance and distinctive "violet eyes", and his exceptional timing in films. Powell also stated that had Farrar been more interested in cinema and cared more about his career, he could have been a much more high-profile actor, as successful as any.''Black Narcissus'' (The Criterion Collection) (2001) DVD commentary Career Farrar was born in Forest Gate, Essex (now in the London Borough of Newham) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Hubert Harben
Leonard Hubert S Harben (12 July 1878 – 24 August 1941) was an English stage and film actor. He was married to the actress Mary Jerrold and father of celebrity chef Philip Harben Philip Hubert Kendal Jerrold Harben (17 October 1906 – 27 April 1970) was an English cook, recognised as the first TV celebrity chef. Biography Harben was born in Fulham, London, and was educated at Highgate School. His mother, Mary Jerro .... Selected filmography * '' Mr. Pim Passes By'' (1921) * '' Every Mother's Son'' (1926) * '' Tell England'' (1931) * '' The Shadow Between'' (1931) * '' Uneasy Virtue'' (1931) * '' Fires of Fate'' (1932) * '' Timbuctoo'' (1933) * '' The House of Trent'' (1933) * '' Lilies of the Field'' (1934) * '' City of Beautiful Nonsense'' (1935) * '' Scrooge'' (1935) * '' Fighting Stock'' (1935) * '' Whom the Gods Love'' (1936) * '' Living Dangerously'' (1936) * '' Dishonour Bright'' (1936) * '' Sunset in Vienna'' (1937) * '' For Valour'' (1937) * '' Victoria the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Romilly Lunge
Romilly Lunge (1904–1994) was a British film actor. He made a total of 15 films and appeared in many stage plays between 1933 and 1940. When war broke out Lunge joined the Royal Navy, ending up in Ceylon working on sonar detection. On one occasion he ended up briefing the future Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on a secret research and development project. After the war he retired from acting and ran a farm in north Warwickshire. He died in August 1994 in Leicestershire, England. Filmography * '' The Perfect Flaw'' (1934) * '' Road House'' (1934) * '' The Dictator'' (1935) * '' The Clairvoyant'' (1935) * '' Koenigsmark'' (1935) * '' His Lordship'' (1936) * ''Annie Laurie'' (1936) * '' A Woman Alone'' (1936) * '' While Parents Sleep'' (1936) * '' For Valour'' (1937) * '' A Royal Divorce'' (1938) * '' Sidewalks of London'' (1938) * ''The Mind of Mr. Reeder ''The Mind of Mr. Reeder'' is a 1939 British mystery crime film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Will Fyffe as Mr. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Moran Caplat
Moran Victor Hingston Caplat, CBE (1 October 1916 - 19 June 2003) was an English opera manager, associated throughout his career with Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Life and career Early years Caplat was born in Herne Bay, Kent, the only child of Armand Charles Victor Roger Caplat, a French-born architect, and his wife, Norah Bessie, ''née'' Hingston. He was educated locally. When he was fifteen he saw a touring production of ''Twelfth Night'' by the Ben Greet company which made him stage-struck, and in 1933 he was accepted as a student at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London. After graduation from the academy, Caplat acted in repertory companies at Margate and Croydon and toured with Matheson Lang. He appeared in a couple of films and acted in Stephen Spender's first play, ''Trial of a Judge'', at the Unity Theatre, London. His last position as an actor was with the local repertory company in Sevenoaks. Caplat was a keen yachtsman, and with war approaching he joined the Roya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Allan Jeayes
Allan John Jeayes (19 January 1885 – 20 September 1963) was an English stage and film actor. Jeayes was born in Barnet, Hertfordshire, the son of Isaac Herbert Jeayes, archivist and Assistant Keeper of Manuscripts at the British Museum. Jeayes was educated at Merchant Taylor's School, and was originally a farmer, before making his stage debut in 1906. Jeayes made his film debut in the 1918 film ''Nelson'' as Sir William Hamilton. He appeared in a number of films by producer Alexander Korda. His last film appearance was in 1962's ''Reach for Glory''. He starred as Howard Joyce in the original 1927 Broadway production of '' The Letter'' and played Sir Lawrence Wargarve in the 1943 London production of ''And Then There Were None''. Jeayes died on 20 September 1963, aged 78, in Marylebone, London. The National Portrait Gallery, London, has two photographic portraits of him. Filmography * ''Nelson'' (1918) as Sir William Hamilton (film debut) * '' The Solitary Cyclist'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Rosalyn Boulter
Rosalyn Boulter (1 February 19176 March 1997) was a British film actress. She married Stanley Haynes, a film writer, director and producer before having a daughter together, Carol, in 1943. Between 1935 and 1936 she featured in four West End productions shortly followed by her first 2 film roles, a romantic comedy called ''Love at Sea'' (1936) and a thriller called ''Holiday's End'' (1937). In 1937, she toured the UK and made her Broadway debut, playing the lead in the West End hit '' George and Margaret''. Boulter died on 6 March 1997 in Santa Barbara, California, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 U.S. state, states, a Washington, D.C., federal district, five ma .... Filmography References External links * * *Rosalyn Boulter biography at thOfficial George Formby Website 1917 births 1997 deaths British stage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |