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Don Russell (art Director)
Don Russell (1905–1972) was a British art director.McFarlane p.197 Selected filmography * '' Lend Me Your Husband'' (1935) * '' Joy Ride'' (1935) * ''To the Public Danger'' (1948) * ''Trouble in the Air'' (1948) * ''A Tale of Five Cities'' (1951) * ''Dangerous Cargo'' (1954) * ''Port of Escape ''Port of Escape'' is a 1956 British thriller film directed by Tony Young and starring Googie Withers, John McCallum, Bill Kerr and Joan Hickson. Plot Two sailors, one Australian and one American, are kicked off their ship when it docks in Lo ...'' (1956) * '' The Dungeon of Harrow'' (1962) References Bibliography * Brian McFarlane. ''Lance Comfort''. Manchester University Press, 1999. External links * 1905 births 1972 deaths British art directors Film people from London {{UK-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic period, but takes its name from the Angles, a Germanic tribe deriving its name from the Anglia peninsula, who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in the 10th century and has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century. The English language, the Anglican Church, and Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands within the British Isles. Northern Ireland shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland; otherwise, the United Kingdom is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea. The total area of the United Kingdom is , with an estimated 2020 population of more than 67 million people. The United Kingdom has evolved from a series of annexations, unions and separations of constituent countries over several hundred years. The Treaty of Union between the Kingdom of England (which included Wales, annexed in 1542) and the Kingdom of Scotland in 170 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devon
Devon ( , historically known as Devonshire , ) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in South West England. The most populous settlement in Devon is the city of Plymouth, followed by Devon's county town, the city of Exeter. Devon is a coastal county with cliffs and sandy beaches. Home to the largest open space in southern England, Dartmoor (), the county is predominately rural and has a relatively low population density for an English county. The county is bordered by Somerset to the north east, Dorset to the east, and Cornwall to the west. The county is split into the non-metropolitan districts of East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge, West Devon, Exeter, and the unitary authority areas of Plymouth, and Torbay. Combined as a ceremonial county, Devon's area is and its population is about 1.2 million. Devon derives its name from Dumnonia (the shift from ''m'' to ''v'' is a typical Celtic consonant shift). During the Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Director
Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film industry, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and unify the vision of an artistic production. In particular, they are in charge of its overall visual appearance and how it visual communication, communicates visually, stimulates moods, contrasts features, and psychologically appeals to a target audience. The art director makes decisions about visual elements, what artistic style (visual arts), style(s) to use, and when to use motion graphic design, motion. One of the biggest challenges art directors face is translating desired moods, messages, concepts, and underdeveloped ideas into imagery. In the brainstorming process, art directors, colleagues and clients explore ways the finished piece or scene could look. At times, the art director is responsible for solidifying the vision of the col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lend Me Your Husband (1935 Film)
''Lend Me Your Husband'' is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Frederick Hayward and starring John Stuart, Nora Swinburne and Nancy Burne.Wood p.86 It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie. The film's sets were designed by the art director Don Russell. Cast * John Stuart as Jeff Green * Nora Swinburne as Virgie Green * Nancy Burne as Ba-ba * Annie Esmond as Mother * Evan Thomas Evan Welling Thomas III (born April 25, 1951) is an American journalist, historian, and author. He is the author of nine books, including two ''New York Times'' bestsellers. Early life and career Thomas was born in Huntington, New York, and r ... as Tony References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1935 films British comedy films 1935 comedy films Films shot at Nettlefold Studios Quota quickies British black-and-white fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joy Ride (1935 Film)
''Joy Ride'' is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Harry Hughes and starring Gene Gerrard, Zelma O'Neal and Betty Ann Davies. The film was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton-upon-Thames, Walton.Wood p.86 The film's art direction was by Don Russell (art director), Don Russell. Cast References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links 1935 films 1935 comedy films British comedy films Films shot at Nettlefold Studios Films set in England Films set in London Films directed by Harry Hughes British black-and-white films Films scored by Eric Spear 1930s English-language films 1930s British films {{1930s-UK-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To The Public Danger
''To the Public Danger'' is a 1948 British drama short film directed by Terence Fisher and produced by John Croydon. It stars Dermot Walsh, Susan Shaw, Barry Letts, and Frederick Piper. The film was made at Highbury Studios as a second feature for release by the Rank Organisation. Like other Highbury productions, it offered acting opportunities for several of Rank's young contract stars. The film's sets were designed by Don Russell, although a number of the scenes were shot on location. The screenplay, written by T.J. Morrison and Arthur Reid, was based on a 1939 radio play by Patrick Hamilton, who had been encouraged to write the story as part of a government road safety campaign. Hamilton had himself been knocked down by a drunk driver. The story was updated slightly, and represents the post-war malaise with the use of noirish sequences.Hutchings p.44-45 After making the film Fisher graduated to directing several more expensive productions for Gainsborough Pictures. Synop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trouble In The Air
''Trouble in the Air'' is a 1948 British comedy film directed by Charles Saunders and starring Freddie Frinton, Jimmy Edwards and Bill Owen.Chibnall & MacFarlane p. It was made at Highbury Studios as a second feature. The film's sets were designed by the art director Don Russell. Synopsis A BBC broadcaster travels to a small village for a feature on a bell ringing Campanology () is the scientific and musical study of bells. It encompasses the technology of bells – how they are founded, tuned and rung – as well as the history, methods, and traditions of bellringing as an art. It is common to collect t ... team, but becomes entangled in an attempt by a spiv to cheat an impoverished local landowner. Assisted by the loyal butler the landowner is eventually saved by a football pools win, even if the broadcast turns out to be a disaster. Cast References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. ''The British 'B' Film''. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009. External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Tale Of Five Cities
''A Tale of Five Cities'' ( it, Passaporto per l'oriente and released as ''A Tale of Five Women'' in the US) is a 1951 British-Italian international co-production drama film directed by Romolo Marcellini and five other directors. The five cities cited in the title are: Rome, Paris, Berlin, London, and Vienna. Synopsis When Englishman Bob Mitchell (Bonar Colleano) leaves his longtime home in America to enlist in the Royal Air Force, his grueling combat experiences result in a loss of memory. As Bob has no identity tags, doctors unknowingly repatriate him to America, where magazine editor Lesley (Barbara Kelly) learns of his condition. All Bob can recall are five women from various European cities, so the magazine sponsors a trip for him to visit each, hoping he'll learn crucial details of his identity. Cast * Bonar Colleano as Bob Mitchell * Barbara Kelly as Lesley - American Magazine Editor * Anne Vernon as Jeannine Meunier * Karin Himboldt as Charlotte Smith (as Karin Himbold) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Cargo
''Dangerous Cargo'' is a 1954 British second feature crime film directed by John Harlow starring Jack Watling, Susan Stephen and Karel Stepanek. The film was produced by Stanley Haynes for ACT Films. ''Daily Express'' crime reporter Percy Hoskins provided the story. Plot Security man Tim Matthews works at London Airport. His wartime friend Harry, now a criminal working for master crook Pliny, forces him to reveal the details of the next gold shipment through the airport. Matthews' wife tells the police, who let the robbery plan unfold. When the gang get to the airport to steal the gold, the police are waiting. Cast * Jack Watling as Tim Matthews * Susan Stephen as Janie Matthews * Karel Stepanek as Pliny * Richard Pearson as Noel * Terence Alexander as Harry * John Le Mesurier as Luigi * Ballard Berkeley as Findley * Genine Graham as Diana * John Longden as Worthington * Trevor Reid as Watson * Arthur Rigby as Feathers * John H. Watson as Tomkins * Arthur Mullard as thug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Escape
''Port of Escape'' is a 1956 British thriller film directed by Tony Young and starring Googie Withers, John McCallum, Bill Kerr and Joan Hickson. Plot Two sailors, one Australian and one American, are kicked off their ship when it docks in London, and get involved in a fight outside a dockside pub that leads to a man's death. They go on the run and hide on a barge that belongs to three women. The two men plan to travel to Missouri, the home state of the American, but not all goes to plan. Cast * Googie Withers - Anne Stirling * John McCallum - Mitchell Gillis * Bill Kerr - Dinty Missouri * Joan Hickson - Rosalie Watchett * Wendy Danielli - Daphne Stirling * Hugh Pryse - Skinner * Alexander Gauge - Inspector Levins * Ingeborg von Kusserow - Lucy * Ewan Roberts - Sergeant Rutherford * Basil Dignam as Det. Sgt. Crawford * George Rose as Publican Hugh Pryse died in 1955, nine months before the film was released. Critical reception In a recent review Allen Eyles at the ''Radio Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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