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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 London Borough of Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, the son of Isaac Herbert Jeayes, archivist and Assistant Keeper of Manuscripts at the British Museum. Jeayes was educated at Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood, 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 (diplomat), 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 (play), The Letter'' and played Sir Lawrence Wargarve in the 1943 London production of ''And Then There Were None (1943 play), And Then There Were None''. Jeayes died on 20 September 1963, aged 78, in Marylebone, London. The National Portrait Gallery, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chipping Barnet
Chipping Barnet or High Barnet is a suburban market town in north London, forming part of the London Borough of Barnet, England. It is a suburban development built around a 12th-century settlement, and is located north-northwest of Charing Cross, east from Borehamwood, west from Enfield and south from Potters Bar. Its population, including its localities East Barnet, New Barnet, Hadley Wood, Monken Hadley, Cockfosters and Arkley, was 47,359 in 2011. Its name is very often abbreviated to just Barnet, which is also the name of the borough of which it forms a part; the town has been part of Greater London since 1965 after the abolition of Barnet Urban District then in Hertfordshire. Chipping Barnet is also the name of the Parliamentary constituency covering the local area – the word "Chipping" denotes the presence of a market, one that was established here at the end of the 12th century and persists to this day. Chipping Barnet is one of the highest urban settlements in Lond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Third Round
''The Third Round'' (1925) was the second silent film adaptation of the Bulldog Drummond character, starring Jack Buchanan and Betty Faire, adapted by Sidney Morgan from the novel of the same name by H. C. McNeile, and directed by Morgan. Cast * Jack Buchanan as Captain Hugh Drummond * Betty Faire as Phyllis Benton * Juliette Compton as Irma Peterson * Allan Jeayes as Carl Peterson * Austin Leigh as Professor Goodman * Frank Goldsmith as Sir Raymond Blayntree * Edward Sorley Edward Sorley (1871 – 16 October 1933) was a British actor. Sorley was born in Camberwell, Surrey and died at age 62 in Blackheath, London. Selected filmography * '' Queen's Evidence'' (1919) * ''The Temptress'' (1920) * '' The Sword of D ... as Julius Freyder * Phil Scott as Sparring Partner References External links * ''Bulldog Drummond's Third Round'' at SilentEra Films based on Bulldog Drummond 1925 films British mystery films British silent feature films British black-and-white ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonel Blood (film)
''Colonel Blood'' a is a 1934 British historical adventure film written and directed by W. P. Lipscomb and starring Frank Cellier, Anne Grey and Mary Lawson. Plot The plot is based on a dramatised account of the exploits of the historical renegade, Thomas Blood, in the Seventeenth Century and his attempted theft of the English Crown Jewels. Production The film was shot on location at Shepperton Studios near London.Wood p.77 The film's sets were designed by the art directors John Bryan and Laurence Irving, while costumes were designed by Elizabeth Haffenden. It was shot on 35mm black and white film in an aspect ratio of 1.37:1. It was produced by Norman Loudon for Sound City Film, Shepperton Studio's in-house sound production company. Cast * Frank Cellier as Col. Blood * Anne Grey as Lady Castlemaine * Mary Lawson as Susie * Allan Jeayes as Charles II * Hay Petrie as Mr. Edwards * Hilda Trevelyan as Mrs. Edwards * Arthur Chesney as Samuel Pepys * Stella Arben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rise Of Catherine The Great
''The Rise of Catherine the Great'' (also titled ''Catherine the Great'') is a 1934 British historical film about the rise to power of Catherine the Great. It was directed by Paul Czinner, and stars Elisabeth Bergner as Catherine, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., as Grand Duke Peter, Dorothy Hale as Countess Olga, and Flora Robson as Empress Elizabeth. The movie was banned in Germany. On 14 March 1934 this matter invoked a question in the British Parliament (House of Commons): "Is it to be understood that no British film in which there is a Jewish actor or actress will be permitted to be shown in Germany in future?". Plot This historical drama recounts the events that led to the accession of Catherine the Great, Empress of all the Russias. The film opens with the arrival in 1744 of Princess Sophie Auguste Frederika – whose name would be changed to ‘Catherine’ – from her father's court of Anhalt-Zerbst (in modern Germany) to the court of the Empress Elizabeth. "Little Catherine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ask Beccles
''Ask Beccles'' is a 1933 British comedy crime film directed by Redd Davis and starring Garry Marsh, Lilian Oldland, Abraham Sofaer and John Turnbull. The film was based on a play by Cyril Campion. It was made at British and Dominions Elstree Studios as a quota quickie for release by Paramount Pictures. Premise A man steals a priceless diamond, but returns it when an innocent man is arrested for the theft. Cast * Garry Marsh as Eustace Beccles * Lilian Oldland as Marion Holforth * Abraham Sofaer as Baki * Allan Jeayes as Matthew Blaise * John Turnbull as Inspector Daniels * Evan Thomas as Sir Frederick Boyne * Eileen Munro as Mrs. Rivers * Fewlass Llewellyn Fewlass Llewellyn (5 March 1886 – 16 June 1941) was a Welsh actor, playwright and theatrical producer. Previously an engineer, he made his stage debut in 1890, and appeared in various film roles, often as authority figures. A play he co-wrote w ... as Sir James Holforth References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyes Of Fate
''Eyes of Fate'' is a 1933 British sports fantasy film directed by Ivar Campbell and starring Allan Jeayes, Valerie Hobson and Terence De Marney. It is a quota quickie, made at Shepperton Studios.Wood p.77 It is also known by the alternative title of ''All the Winners''. A bookmaker seems to have struck it lucky when he comes across a newspaper containing the next day's horse racing results, but the paper also contains some more unsettling news. Cast * Allan Jeayes as Knocker * Valerie Hobson as Rene * Terence De Marney as Edgar * Faith Bennett as Betty * Nellie Bowman as Mrs. Knocker * O. B. Clarence as Mr. Oliver * Tony Halfpenny as George * Edwin Ellis as Jefferson * Edmund Cozens * John Herring * David Niven James David Graham Niven (; 1 March 1910 – 29 July 1983) was a British actor, soldier, memoirist, and novelist. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Major Pollock in ''Separate Tables'' (1958). Niven's other roles ... as Man at Rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song Of The Plough
''Song of the Plough'', later re-released with the alternative title ''Country Fair'', is a 1933 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Stewart Rome, Rosalinde Fuller and Allan Jeayes. The screenplay concerns an English farmer who is saved from financial ruin when his dog wins at a sheepdog trials. The film was a quota quickie made for distribution by the American company MGM. It was filmed at Shepperton Studios with location shooting on a Sussex farm. It received a poor review from ''The Observer'' critic C. A. Lejeune, but she was forced to withdraw this following many letters in support of the film. The film proved unexpectedly popular when it was released.Chibnall p.123-124 Cast * Stewart Rome as Farmer Freeland * Rosalinde Fuller as Miss Freeland * Allan Jeayes as Joe Saxby * Hay Petrie as Farmhand * Kenneth Kove as Archie * Jack Livesey as Squire's Son * Edgar Driver as Barber * James Harcourt James Harcourt (20 April 187318 February 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paris Plane
''Paris Plane'' is a 1933 British crime film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring John Loder, Molly Lamont and Allan Jeayes. It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie. Plot A Scotland Yard detective pursues a murderer aboard a Paris bound Hercules plane. The murderer is disguised, making every passenger a suspect. Cast * John Loder * Molly Lamont * Allan Jeayes * Barry Livesey * Julie Suedo * Edwin Ellis * James Harcourt * Eileen Munro Critical reception ''TV Guide'' gave the film two out of five stars, calling it "A claustrophobic thriller...A fairly interesting crime film that exploits its low budget successfully by containing the action in one enclosed area." References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links''Paris Plane''at IMDb IMDb (an abbreviation of Internet Movie Database) is an online dat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Purse Strings
''Purse Strings'' is a 1933 British drama film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Chili Bouchier, Gyles Isham and Allan Jeayes. It was made as a quota quickie at British and Dominion's Elstree Studios.Wood p.79 Cast * Chili Bouchier as Mary Willmore * Gyles Isham as James Willmore * G. H. Mulcaster as Edward Ashby * 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. ... as Walford * Joan Henley as Ida Bentley * Evelyn Roberts as Beauchamp References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1933 films British drama films 1933 drama films Films directed by Henry Edwards Films set in England Quota quicki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne One Hundred
''Anne One Hundred'' is a 1933 British drama film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Betty Stockfeld, Gyles Isham and Dennis Wyndham. It was based on the play ''Anne One Hundred Percent'' by Sewell Collins. It was made at British and Dominion's Elstree Studios as a quota quickie. Premise A young woman inherits a soap factory from her father, and struggles to keep it open. Cast * Betty Stockfeld as Anne Briston * Gyles Isham as Nixon * Dennis Wyndham as March * Evelyn Roberts as Burton Fraim * Allan Jeayes as Penvale * Eric Hales as Masters * Quentin McPhearson as Mole * Phyllis Calvert Phyllis Hannah Murray-Hill (née Bickle; 18 February 1915 – 8 October 2002), known professionally as Phyllis Calvert, was an English film, stage and television actress. She was one of the leading stars of the Gainsborough melodramas of the 19 ... References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Impassive Footman
''The Impassive Footman'' is a 1932 British, low-budget "quota quickie" drama film directed by Basil Dean and starring Owen Nares, Betty Stockfeld, Allan Jeayes and George Curzon. The film's sets were designed by Edward Carrick. It was also released under the alternative title ''Woman in Bondage''. Plot On a cruise ship, Mrs Marwood becomes involved in a platonic relationship with the ship's doctor who treats her hypochondriac husband. This leads to a series of violent quarrels, all witnessed by the family's footman who is the only one who knows entirely what is going on. Cast * Owen Nares as Bryan Daventry * Betty Stockfeld as Grace Marwood * Allan Jeayes as John Marwood * George Curzon as Simpson * Aubrey Mather Aubrey Mather (17 December 1885 – 16 January 1958) was an English character actor. Career Mather was born in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, and began his career on the stage in 1905. He debuted in London in '' Brewster's Millions'' in ... as Doctor Bart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Above Rubies
''Above Rubies'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Frank Richardson and starring Zoe Palmer, Robin Irvine and Tom Helmore. It is set in Monte Carlo.Chibnall p.266 It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie for release by United Artists. Cast * Zoe Palmer as Joan Wellingford * Robin Irvine as Philip * Tom Helmore as Paul * John Deverell as Lord Middlehurst * Franklyn Bellamy as Dupont * 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. ... as Lamont * Madge Snell as Lady Wellingford References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
