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Dominic Roche
Dominic Roche (1902–1972), was a British actor and playwright. His 'North country farce' My Wife's Lodger had a West End run in 1950,and was filmed with Roche in the leading role. The BFI Screenonline observed, "Roche's impressively spiky, downbeat script is peppered with dryly effective cynicism." Selected filmography * ''My Wife's Lodger'' (1952) * '' What Every Woman Wants'' (1954) * ''The Quare Fellow'' (1962) * ''Richard the Lionheart (TV series)'' (1962–1963) * ''Paddy Paddy may refer to: People *Paddy (given name), a list of people with the given name or nickname *An List of ethnic slurs#P, ethnic slur for an Irishman Birds *Paddy (pigeon), a Second World War carrier pigeon *Snowy sheathbill or paddy, a bird ...'' (1970) References External links * ''My Wife's Lodger'' at BFI Screenonline 1902 births 1972 deaths British male film actors {{UK-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Wife's Lodger
''My Wife's Lodger'' is a 1952 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Dominic Roche, Olive Sloane and Leslie Dwyer. The screenplay concerns a who soldier returns home after the Second World War only to find a spiv lodger has established himself in his place. It was based on the play ''My Wife's Lodger'' written by Roche. Cast * Dominic Roche as Willie Higginbotham * Olive Sloane as Maggie Higginbotham * Leslie Dwyer as Roger the Lodger * Diana Dors as Eunice Higginbotham * Alan Sedgwick as Tex * Vincent Dowling as Norman Higginbotham * Vi Kaley as Mother-in-Law * Martin Wyldeck as Policeman * David Hannaford as Vernon * Ilena Sylva as Vernon's Mother * Ronald Adam as Doctor * Wally Patch as Sergeant * Derek Tansley as Deserter * Alastair Hunter as Lance Corporal * Toke Townley as Soldier * Fred Griffiths as Driver * Harry Locke as Passer-by Production The film was based on a 1951 play. Filming took place in May 1952. Dors was appearing in a revue ''Rendezvou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BFI Screenonline
Screenonline is a website about the history of British film, television and social history as documented by film and television. The project has been developed by the British Film Institute and funded by a £1.2 million grant from the National Lottery New Opportunities Fund The National Lottery Community Fund, legally named the Big Lottery Fund, is a non-departmental public body responsible for distributing funds raised by the National Lottery for "good causes". Since 2004 it has awarded over £9 billion to .... Reviews featured on the site are usually of significant film or television topics, including production companies, films and television programmes. The site also offers downloads of clips or full episodes of television programmes, although these are only viewable in registered libraries and educational institutions. References External links * website Film organisations in the United Kingdom Film archives in the United Kingdom British Film Institute Hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Every Woman Wants (1954 Film)
''What Every Woman Wants'' is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring William Sylvester, Elsie Albiin, Brenda De Banzie and Patric Doonan. It also features Brian Rix and Prunella Scales. It was based on a play ''Relations Are Best Apart'' by Edwin Lewis. It was shot at Walton Studios outside London. The film's sets were designed by the art director John Stoll. Premise A newly married couple have to live with the wife's parents and extended family in a small overcrowded house in the English Midlands. Cast * William Sylvester as Jim Barnes * Elsie Albiin as Jane * Brenda De Banzie as Sarah * Patric Doonan as Mark * Dominic Roche as Bill * Joan Hickson as Polly Ann * Brian Rix as Herbert * Joan Sims as Doll * Beckett Bould as Tom * Prunella Scales as Mary * Douglas Ives as Sam * Edwin Richfield as Frank Critical reception ''TV Guide'' rated the film two out of five stars, and noted "a realistic drama," in which," housing shortages and unemployment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Quare Fellow
''The Quare Fellow'' is Brendan Behan's first play, first produced in 1954. The title is taken from a Hiberno-English pronunciation of ''queer''. Plot The play is set in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin. The anti-hero of the play, The Quare Fellow, is never seen or heard; he functions as the play's central conceit. He is a man condemned to die on the following day, for killing his brother. It revolts his fellow inmates far less than that of The Other Fellow, a very camp, almost Wildean, gay man. There are three generations of prisoners in Mountjoy including boisterous youngsters who can irritate both other inmates and the audience and the weary old lags Neighbour and "methylated martyr" Dunlavin. The first act is played out in the cramped area outside five cells and is comedic. After the interval, the pace slows considerably and the play becomes much darker, as the time for the execution approaches. The focus moves to the exercise yard and to the workers who are digging the grave for the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard The Lionheart (TV Series)
Richard the Lionheart was a British ITV television series which ran from 1961 to 1963, aimed at younger audiences. It began with the death of King Henry II, and put forward the traditional view of King Richard the Lionheart as a hero, and his brother Prince John (played by Trader Faulkner) as the villain. Richard was played by Irish actor Dermot Walsh who said, "he was not always all one would like to see as a man. We have concentrated on his good side." Richard was perhaps a product of his time. A man brimful of contradictions. A brilliant general, but a poor ruler. A sensitive poet and singer. The producers claimed that the series was based on fact as far as possible; though as little was known of Richard's personal life, "we have taken some liberties here and there," according to associate producer Brian Taylor in a ''TV Times'' article indicating the start of the series. Other regular characters in the series included Sir Gilbert (Robin Hunter), Sir Geoffrey (Alan Haywoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paddy (film)
''Paddy'' is a 1970 Irish comedy film directed by Daniel Haller and starring Milo O'Shea, Des Cave and Dearbhla Molloy. The film follows the adventures of a Dublin butcher's assistant. It was made for $250,000 and sold to Allied Artists for $750,000. Roger Corman helped finance it. Cast * Milo O'Shea – Harry Redmond * Des Cave – Paddy Maguire * Dearbhla Molloy – Maureen * Maureen Toal – Clair Kearney * Peggy Cass – Irenee * Judy Cornwell – Breeda * Donal LeBlanc – Larry Maguire * Lillian Rapple – Mrs Doyle * Desmond Perry – Cahill * Marie O'Donnell Marie may refer to: People Name * Marie (given name) * Marie (Japanese given name) * Marie (murder victim), girl who was killed in Florida after being pushed in front of a moving vehicle in 1973 * Marie (died 1759), an enslaved Cree person in T ... – Mrs Maguire References External links * 1970 films Irish comedy films 1970 comedy films Films directed by Daniel Haller 1970s English-language films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1902 Births
Nineteen or 19 may refer to: * 19 (number), the natural number following 18 and preceding 20 * one of the years 19 BC, AD 19, 1919, 2019 Films * ''19'' (film), a 2001 Japanese film * ''Nineteen'' (film), a 1987 science fiction film Music * 19 (band), a Japanese pop music duo Albums * ''19'' (Adele album), 2008 * ''19'', a 2003 album by Alsou * ''19'', a 2006 album by Evan Yo * ''19'', a 2018 album by MHD * ''19'', one half of the double album ''63/19'' by Kool A.D. * ''Number Nineteen'', a 1971 album by American jazz pianist Mal Waldron * ''XIX'' (EP), a 2019 EP by 1the9 Songs * "19" (song), a 1985 song by British musician Paul Hardcastle. * "Nineteen", a song by Bad4Good from the 1992 album '' Refugee'' * "Nineteen", a song by Karma to Burn from the 2001 album ''Almost Heathen''. * "Nineteen" (song), a 2007 song by American singer Billy Ray Cyrus. * "Nineteen", a song by Tegan and Sara from the 2007 album '' The Con''. * "XIX" (song), a 2014 song by Slipkn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Deaths
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for war in the East. His soldiers embark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
