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Edward Rigby
Edward Coke MC (5 February 1879 – 5 April 1951), known professionally as Edward Rigby, was a British character actor. Early life Rigby was born at Ashford, Kent, England, the second son of Dr William Harriott Coke and his wife, Mary Elizabeth.Who's Who in the Theatre, ed. John Parker, Pitman, 1952, p. 1226 He was educated at Haileybury, and Wye Agricultural College. Under his real name, Edward Coke (Rigby was his mother's maiden name), he served in the Artists' Rifles and the Royal Field Artillery in World War I and was awarded the Military Cross, cited on 17 September 1917 "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as artillery liaison officer. At a time when all communication with his artillery group was severed, he made repeated attempts to restore the connection, and personally crossed a river under heavy fire in his efforts to mend the cable and to lay fresh ones. He showed the greatest gallantry and disregard of danger throughout the operation, and only desisted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashford, Kent
Ashford is a town in the county of Kent, England. It lies on the River Great Stour at the southern or scarp edge of the North Downs, about southeast of central London and northwest of Folkestone by road. In the 2011 census, it had a population of 74,204. The name comes from the Old English ''æscet'', indicating a ford near a clump of ash trees. It has been a market town since the Middle Ages, and a regular market continues to be held. St Mary's Parish Church has been a local landmark since the 13th century, and expanded in the 15th. Today, the church functions in a dual role as a centre for worship and entertainment. The arrival of the railways from the mid 19th century onwards, created a significant source of employment contributing to the town's growth as a rail hub at the centre of five distinct railway lines. The high speed rail line ( HS1 High Speed 1) between London and the Channel Tunnel passes through Ashford's International Railway Station thus linking the tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windfall (1935 Film)
''Windfall'' is a 1935 British drama film adapted by Jack Celestin and Randall Faye from the R. C. Sherriff play of the same title. The film was directed by Frederick Hayward and George King, and starred Edward Rigby and Marie Ault and George Carney. When an elderly ironworker receives a financial windfall, he uses the money to retire, but his family and those around him behave irresponsibly. Cast * Edward Rigby as Sam Spooner * Marie Ault as Maggie Spooner * George Carney as Syd *Marjorie Corbett as Mary *Derrick De Marney as Tom Spooner *Googie Withers Georgette Lizette Withers, CBE, AO (12 March 191715 July 2011), known professionally as Googie Withers, was an English entertainer who was a dancer and actress with a lengthy career spanning some nine decades in theatre, film, and television. ... as Dodie * Charles Hawtrey as Minor Role (uncredited) References External links * 1935 films 1935 drama films British drama films British black-and-white films 1930 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under A Cloud (film)
''Under a Cloud'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by George King and starring Betty Ann Davies, Edward Rigby, Hilda Bayley. The screenplay concerns a man who returns from Australia and tries to reconcile with his estranged family. It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie for release by Paramount Pictures.Wood, p. 97 The film still survives, unlike a number of quota quickies. Cast * Edward Rigby as Jimmy Forbes * Betty Ann Davies as Diana Forbes * Hilda Bayley as Rosalyn Forbes * Bernard Clifton as Georges Forbes * Moira Reed as Mary Jessyl * Peter Gawthorne as Sir Edmond Jessyl * Renee Gadd Renee Gadd (1908–2003) was an Argentine-born British film actress. She acted mostly in British films. Early life Gadd was born on a ranch in Bahía Blanca, Argentina in 1908 to immigrants from Jersey. Her father Talbot Gadd was a railway execut ... as Judy St. John * Billy Watts as Rodney Marsh * Brian Buchel as Arnold Gill *Jack Vyvian as Inspector ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fatal Hour (1937 Film)
''The Fatal Hour'' (also known as ''The Clock''Wood, p.94) is a 1937 British drama film directed by George Pearson and starring Edward Rigby, Moira Reed and Moore Marriott. It was the final film of the director George Pearson, who had been a leading figure during the silent era, and was made at Pinewood Studios. Cast * Edward Rigby as Cready * Moira Reed as Mary Denston * Moore Marriott as Dixon * Dick Hunter as Peter * Derek Gorst as James West * D.J. Williams as Evangelist * J.R. Lockwood as Sir George Bell * Ernest Sefton Ernest Sefton (born as Ernest Henry Tipton; 13 January 1883 in Hackney, London – 5 December 1954) was a British film actor. He was the brother of Violet Loraine. Selected filmography * ''The Sign of Four'' (1932) * ''The Innocents of Chi ... as Pat * Cyril Hillier * Douglas Vine References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. Brit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Show Goes On (film)
''The Show Goes On'' is a 1937 British musical comedy film directed by Basil Dean and starring Gracie Fields, Owen Nares and John Stuart. Premise ''The Show Goes On'' is a semi-biographical film about Sally Scowcroft (Gracie Fields) who is a mill worker who is plucked from obscurity and thrust towards fame and fortune by an ailing composer (Owen Nares) who needs a singer to perform his work. Cast * Gracie Fields as Sally Scowcroft * Owen Nares as Martin Fraser * John Stuart as Mack McDonald * Horace Hodges as Sam Bishop * Edward Rigby as Mr. Scowcroft, Sally's Father * Amy Veness as Mrs. Scowcroft, Sally's Mother * Arthur Sinclair as Mike O'Hara * Cyril Ritchard as Jimmy * Jack Hobbs as Nicholson * Dennis Arundell as Felix Flack * Billy Merson as Manager * Frederick Leister as O.B. Dalton * Patrick Barr as Designer * Nina Vanna as Maniana * Tom Payne as Professor Augustino * Queenie Leonard as Lilith Henderson * Frank Atkinson as Actor at O'Hara's Agency ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jump For Glory
''Jump for Glory'' is a 1937 British romantic drama film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Valerie Hobson and Alan Hale. It was based on a novel by Gordon McDonnell. The film was shot at Isleworth Studios by the independent company Criterion Film for distribution by United Artists. The film's sets were designed by the art director Edward Carrick. Synopsis Rick Morgan, an American involved in the bootlegging trade, is forced to relocate to Britain where he becomes one of the top cat burglars in London. One night while breaking into a house he runs into the daughter of its occupant Glory Fane and they soon fall in love. However, one of Morgan's old associates from the United States, now masquerading as a respectable member of British society, threatens to wreck his chances of going straight and finding happiness with Glory. Cast :''Per opening credits'' and ''British Film Catalogue'' * Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Ricky Morgan * Valerie Hobson as Glory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irish For Luck
''Irish for Luck'' is a 1936 British comedy film, also known as ''Meet the Duchess''. Made at Teddington Studios by the British subsidiary of Warner Brothers, it was directed by Arthur B. Woods and starred Athene Seyler, Margaret Lockwood and Patric Knowles. Adapted from a novel by L.A.G. Strong, in the film an impoverished Irish Duchess tries to survive on her small income. Plot Ellen O'Hare (Margaret Lockwood) leaves Ireland and her penniless duchess aunt (Athene Seyler) to pursue a singing career in England. She encounters street musician Terry (Patric Knowles) and they eventually return without success to Ireland, to discover Ellen's aunt is now prosperous. Cast * Athene Seyler as The Duchess * Margaret Lockwood as Ellen O'Hare * Patric Knowles as Terry O'Ryan * Gibb McLaughlin as Thady * Edward Rigby as Hon. Denis Maguire * Eugene Leahy as O'Callaghan * George Dillon as Mooney * Terry Conlin as Costello Production It was an early role for Margaret Lockwood. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accused (1936 Film)
''Accused'' is a 1936 British mystery film directed by Thornton Freeland and starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Dolores del Río and Florence Desmond. It was made at Isleworth Studios by the independent Criterion Films, which Fairbanks was a co-owner of.Wood p.89 The film's sets were designed by Edward Carrick. Premise Two dance partners become embroiled in a murder mystery when one of the dancers is accused of murder. Cast * Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as Tony Seymour * Dolores del Río as Gaby Seymour * Florence Desmond as Yvette Delange * Edward Rigby as Alphonse de la Riveire * Basil Sydney as Eugene Roget * Googie Withers as Ninette Duval * J.H. Roberts as President of Court * Cecil Humphreys as Prosecuting Counsel * Esme Percy as Morel * Moore Marriott as Dubec * Cyril Raymond as Guy Henry * Roland Culver as Henry Capelle * Leo Genn Leopold John Genn (9 August 190526 January 1978) was an English actor and barrister. Distinguished by his relaxed charm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heirloom Mystery
''The Heirloom Mystery'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Edward Rigby, Mary Glynne and Gus McNaughton. After being secretly commissioned by a man to create a replica piece of furniture so he can sell the valuable original without his wife knowing, Charles Marriott's firm find themselves under investigation. It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton, as a quota quickie for distribution by RKO Pictures.Chibnall p.289 Cast * Edward Rigby as Charles Marriott * Mary Glynne as Lady Benton * Gus McNaughton as Alfred Fisher * Marjorie Taylor as Mary * John Robinson as Dick Marriott * Martin Lewis as Sir Arthur Benton * Kathleen Gibson as Doris * Louanne Shaw as Millie * Bruce Lester as Alf Dene * H. F. Maltby as Mr. Lewis * Michael Ripper Michael George Ripper (27 January 1913 – 28 June 2000) was an English character actor. He began his film career in quota quickies in the 1930s and until the late 1950s was virtually unknown; he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime Over London
''Crime Over London'' is a 1936 British crime film directed by Alfred Zeisler and starring Margot Grahame, Paul Cavanagh and David Burns. It was made at Isleworth Studios,Wood p.89 based on the novel ''House of a Thousand Windows'' by Ludwig von Wohl. The film's sets were designed by art director Edward Carrick. Plot With the police on their tail, a gang of New York criminals decided to relocate to London where they plan a major robbery on a department store. Main cast * Margot Grahame as Pearl - Gang-Moll * Paul Cavanagh as Inspector Gary * David Burns as Sniffy * Joseph Cawthorn as Mr. Sherwood / Reilly * Basil Sydney as 'Joker' Finnigan * Rene Ray as Joan * Bruce Lester as Ronald Martin * Edmon Ryan as Spider * John Darrow as Jim * Danny Green as Klemm * Googie Withers as Miss Dupres * Roland Culver as Soap Salesman * Torin Thatcher Torin Herbert Erskine Thatcher (15 January 1905 – 4 March 1981) was a British actor who was noted for his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Land Without Music
''Land Without Music'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Walter Forde and starring Richard Tauber, Diana Napier and Jimmy Durante. It was made at Denham Studios. The film was one of a number of operetta films made in Britain during the decade. The film is also known by the alternative title ''Forbidden Music'' in the United States. Plot summary After discovering that her state is penniless because its citizens spend their time making music instead of money, a European Grand Duchess bans music in her domains. Because Films Inspire A New York journalist conspires with rogues to stage a concert. Cast * as ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Green Hell
''This Green Hell'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Randall Faye and starring Edward Rigby, Sybil Grove and Richard Dolman. It was made at Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames as a quota quickie for release by the American company RKO.Wood p.92 Cast * Edward Rigby as Dan Foyle * Sybil Grove as Mrs. Foyle * Richard Dolman as Andy * Roxie Russell as Peggy Foyle * John Singer as Billy Foyle * Billy Watts as Barton * Norman Pierce Norman Pierce (5 September 1900 – 22 March 1968) was a British actor. He was born in Southport, Lancashire. He died in Helions Bumpstead, Essex, England on 22 March 1968 at the age of 67. He played pub landlords and barmen in a number of ... as Willington References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1936 films British comedy films 1936 comedy films Films shot a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
