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Basil Emmott
Basil Emmott, BSC (5 July 1894 – 23 January 1976) was a prolific English cinematographer with 190 films to his credit, active from the 1920s to the 1960s. Emmott's career started in the silent era and continued through to the mid-1960s. His most prolific decade was the 1930s, when he was involved with almost 120 films, many of which were produced by noted documentary film-maker John Grierson. Emmott worked mainly in the field of quota quickies and B-movies. His output covered the entire spectrum of film genres, from comedy and musicals, through melodrama and thrillers, to crime and horror films. Directors Emmott worked with included Michael Powell, Arthur B. Woods, Val Guest and Lance Comfort. Selected filmography (cinematographer) *'' Branded'' (1920) * '' Rob Roy'' (1922) * '' Young Lochinvar'' (1923) * ''Reveille'' (1924) *'' Quinneys'' (1927) * '' The Glad Eye'' (1927) * '' The Flight Commander'' (1927) * '' Sailors Don't Care'' (1928) * ''The Feather'' (1929) * ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastbourne
Eastbourne () is a town and seaside resort in East Sussex, on the south coast of England, east of Brighton and south of London. Eastbourne is immediately east of Beachy Head, the highest chalk sea cliff in Great Britain and part of the larger Eastbourne Downland Estate. The seafront consists largely of Victorian hotels, a pier, theatre, contemporary art gallery and a Napoleonic era fort and military museum. Though Eastbourne is a relatively new town, there is evidence of human occupation in the area from the Stone Age. The town grew as a fashionable tourist resort largely thanks to prominent landowner, William Cavendish, later to become the Duke of Devonshire. Cavendish appointed architect Henry Currey to design a street plan for the town, but not before sending him to Europe to draw inspiration. The resulting mix of architecture is typically Victorian and remains a key feature of Eastbourne. As a seaside resort, Eastbourne derives a large and increasing income from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Flight Commander (film)
''The Flight Commander'' is a 1927 British silent war film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Alan Cobham, Estelle Brody and John Stuart. It was made by British Gaumont at their Lime Grove Studios in Shepherd's Bush. The celebrated First World War pilot Alan Cobham appeared as himself. It is also known by the alternative title of ''With Cobham to the Cape''. The film focused on the bombardment of a Chinese town. It was built with great publicity in Hendon.Low p.173 Cast * Alan Cobham as Himself * Estelle Brody as Mary * John Stuart as John Massey * Humberston Wright as James Mortimer * Vesta Sylva as Babette * Alf Goddard as Tommy * John Longden as Ivan * Cyril McLaglen as Sammy * William Pardue as Pierre * A. Bromley Davenport Arthur Henry Bromley-Davenport (29 October 1867 – 15 December 1946), better known as A. Bromley Davenport, was an English actor born in Baginton, Warwickshire, England, UK. Bromley-Davenport made appearances in at least 77 fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When London Sleeps
''When London Sleeps'' is a 1932 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Harold French, Francis L. Sullivan, Diana Beaumont and René Ray. It was filmed at Twickenham Studios in west London. It was based on a play by Charles Darrell. Premise A well-born gambler comes to the rescue of a travelling circus in financial difficulties. Cast * Harold French as Tommy Blythe * Francis L. Sullivan as Rodney Haines * René Ray as Mary * A. Bromley Davenport as Colonel Grahame * Alexander Field as Sam * Diana Beaumont as Hilde * Ben Field as Lamberti * Barbara Everest Barbara Everest (19 June 1890 – 9 February 1968) was a British stage and film actress. She was born in Southfields, Surrey, and made her screen debut in the 1916 film ''The Man Without a Soul''. On stage she played Queen Anne in the 1935 his ... as Mme Lamberti * Herbert Lomas as Pollard * James Knight as Garnett References External links 1932 films British crime films 1932 crime fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Officers' Mess
''The Officers' Mess'' is a 1931 British comedy film directed by Manning Haynes and starring Richard Cooper, Harold French and Elsa Lanchester. It was made at Walton Studios.Wood p.72 It was released as a quota quickie by Paramount Pictures. A Lieutenant becomes mixed-up with some stolen jewels. Cast * Richard Cooper as Tony Turnbull * Harold French as Budge Harbottle * Elsa Lanchester as Cora Melville * Lilian Oldland as Kitty * Max Avieson as Bolton * Margery Binner as Phoebe * George Bellamy as Insp. Bedouin * Annie Esmond as Mrs. Makepiece * Fewlass Llewellyn as Adm. Harbottle * Helen Haye as Mrs. Harbottle * Faith Bennett as Ann Telford * Gordon Begg Gordon Begg (14 January 1868 – February 1954) was a Scottish stage and film actor. During the silent film era he made several films in Hollywood, before returning to Britain. He appeared as William Shakespeare in the 1930 British revue film '' ... References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chin Chin Chinaman
''Chin Chin Chinaman'' is a 1931 British crime film directed by Guy Newall and starring Elizabeth Allan, Leon M. Lion and George Curzon. It was made at Twickenham Studios as a quota quickie for release by MGM.Wood p.71 The film's sets were designed by the art director James A. Carter. When released in the United States it was known by the alternative title of ''The Boat from Shanghai''. Cast * Elizabeth Allan as Countess Olga Dureska * Leon M. Lion as The Mandarin * George Curzon as Colley * Picot Schooling as Marie * Dino Galvani Dino Galvani (born Candido Galvanoni; 27 October 189014 September 1960) was an Italian-British actor, who made his career in Britain on stage and radio and in films. He is remembered for his role in the popular BBC radio comedy series '' ITMA'' ... as Dolange * Douglas Blandford as Captain * Henry B. Longhurst as Purser * Ley On as Chinese servant References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rosary (1931 Film)
''The Rosary'' is a 1931 British drama film directed by Guy Newall and starring Margot Grahame, Elizabeth Allan and Leslie Perrins. It was shot at Twickenham Studios in London. The film's sets were designed by the art director James A. Carter. It was released as an independent first feature, despite being produced by a company that generally concentrated on quota quickies. Synopsis A woman takes the blame for a murder accidentally committed by her half-sister. Cast * Margot Grahame as Mary Edwards * Elizabeth Allan as Vera Mannering * Walter Piers as Captain Mannering * Leslie Perrins as Ronald Overton * Robert Holmes as Dalmayne * Charles Groves as Hornett * Irene Rooke as Mother Superior * Les Allen Leslie William Allen (born 4 September 1937) is an English former football player and manager who played as a inside forward. Playing career Allen started his playing career at amateur club Briggs Sports where he helped them to reach the ... as The Singer Refer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Game (1930 Film)
''The Great Game'' is a 1930 British film, one of the earliest feature films to use football (soccer), football as a central theme. The film's plot contains many elements of what would become clichés in the sporting film genre. Dicky Brown is a young, aspiring footballer who plays for a struggling side, the fictional Manningford F.C., a team in the midst of a successful cup run. He manages to charm the daughter of the chairman and thus breaks into the side, and ultimately wins the Cup for his team. The film covers now clichéd conflicts within football which still exist. The manager of the team wants to give his young players a chance in the side; the chairman, on the other hand, insists on signing established star players, such as Jack Cock (then of Millwall F.C., previously of Chelsea F.C. and Everton F.C.). Much of the film is set in Chelsea's home ground, Stamford Bridge (stadium), Stamford Bridge, and it contains guest appearances by numerous real-life footballers, inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mystery Of The Villa Rose
''The Mystery of the Villa Rose'' (French: ''Le mystère de la villa rose'') is a 1930 French mystery film directed by René Hervil and Louis Mercanton and starring Léon Mathot, Simone Vaudry, and Louis Baron fils. Production The film is based on the 1910 novel '' At the Villa Rose'' by A.E.W. Mason. A separate English-language version '' At the Villa Rose'' was made by Twickenham Studios. The film's sets were designed by James A. Carter. Different sources disagree over where the French-language version was actually made, with one claim that it was produced at Twickenham as the first bilingual film in Britain. Alternatively it is suggested that it was made at the newly established Courbevoie Studios in Paris, in which case it could lay a claim to be one of the earliest French sound films.Crisp p.104 Britain had converted to sound faster than France so several French filmmakers went to British studios to make films for release in France. Another French-language version of a M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Big Business (1930 Film)
''Big Business'' is a 1930 British musical film directed by Oscar M. Sheridan and starring Frances Day, Barrie Oliver and Virginia Vaughan. It was made at the Twickenham Film Studios in London.Wood p.69 Plot summary Cast * Frances Day as Pamela Fenchurch * Barrie Oliver as Barnie * Virginia Vaughan as Kay * Anthony Ireland as Jimmy * Ben Welden as Fenchurch * Jimmy Godden as Oppenheimer * Billy Fry as Augustus * Lewis Keezing as Miggs * Leslie 'Hutch' Hutchinson Leslie Arthur Julien Hutchinson, known as "Hutch" (7 March 1900 – 18 August 1969), was a Grenada-born singer and musician who was one of the biggest cabaret, cabaret stars in the world during the 1920s and 1930s. Early life Born in Gouya ... as Pianist * Arthur Roseberry as himself - Orchestra Leader References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927–1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kissing Cup's Race (1930 Film)
''Kissing Cup's Race'' is a 1930 British drama film directed by Castleton Knight and starring Stewart Rome, Madeleine Carroll and John Stuart. It was made at Walton Studios.Wood p.69 Cast * Stewart Rome as Lord Rattlington * Madeleine Carroll as Lady Molly Adair * John Stuart as Lord Jimmy Hilhoxton * Richard Cooper as Rollo Adair * Chili Bouchier as Gabrielle * Moore Marriott as Joe Tricker * J. Fisher White as Marquis of Hilhoxton * James Knight as Detective * Gladys Hamer as Maid * Wally Patch Walter Sydney Vinnicombe (26 September 1888 – 27 October 1970) was an English actor and comedian. He worked in film, television and theatre. Biography Vinnicombe was born in Willesden, Middlesex and began working on the music hall stages in ... as Bookie References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1930 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spanish Eyes (film)
''Spanish Eyes'' is a 1930 British musical film directed by G. B. Samuelson and starring Anthony Ireland, Donald Calthrop and Dennis Noble. It had a gypsy theme and was made at Twickenham Studios in West London. The film was made at night, to allow other more important productions to use the studio in the daytime - a common practice at Twickenham during the era. The film became known for the death of Nita Foy, a West End chorus girl who was working on the film, in what became known as "the Film Studio Horror". Foy was invited to Donald Calthrop's dressing room for a drink where her costume caught fire. Although the inquest exonerated him Calthrop's career never entirely recovered from the incident.Sweet p.96-100 Cast * Anthony Ireland - Chechester * Dennis Noble - Amalio * Donald Calthrop - Mascoso * Edna Davies - Estrella * Antonia Brough Antonia Brough (May 18, 1897 – November 4, 1937) British actress born in Chelsea, London, England; Died in Kensington, England. Selec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Co-Optimists (film)
''The Co-Optimists'' is a 1929 British concert musical film directed by Edwin Greenwood and Laddie Cliff and starring Davy Burnaby, Stanley Holloway and Betty Chester. It was made at Twickenham Studios. Production background The film consists of excerpts from the stage musical of the same name which was devised by Davy Burnaby in 1921. ''The Co-Optimists'' consisted of a troupe of actors and singers and became largely successful by touring seaside resorts throughout England. The show opened in London on 21 June 1921 and closed on 4 August 1927. The film was produced by Gordon Craig Productions and was directed by Laddie Cliff (who also starred in the film) and Edwin Greenwood. This film also provided Stanley Holloway with his second film appearance having been with the troupe from the start. In December 1926, co-star Betty Chester appeared in a short film made in the DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film process, singing the song 'Pig-Tail Alley' from the show. Cast *Davy Burnab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
