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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 with Ernest Martin formed the basis for the 1915 film '' The Coal King''. Selected filmography * ''Dombey and Son'' (1917) * ''Goodbye'' (1918) * '' The Lady Clare'' (1919) * '' A Bill of Divorcement'' (1922) * ''This Freedom'' (1923) * '' The Flag Lieutenant'' (1926) * ''The Further Adventures of the Flag Lieutenant'' (1927) * '' Afterwards'' (1928) * '' Virginia's Husband'' (1928) * '' The Outsider'' (1931) * ''These Charming People'' (1931) * ''The Officers' Mess'' (1931) * '' Lloyd of the C.I.D.'' (1932) * ''Ask Beccles'' (1933) * '' Seeing Is Believing'' (1934) * ''The Secret of the Loch'' (1934) * '' Red Ensign'' (1934) * ''Royal Cavalcade'' (1935) * '' Lazybones'' (1935) * '' The Phantom Light'' (1935) * '' Stormy Weather'' (1935) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingston Upon Hull
Kingston upon Hull, usually abbreviated to Hull, is a port city and unitary authority in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies upon the River Hull at its confluence with the Humber Estuary, inland from the North Sea and south-east of York, the historic county town. With a population of (), it is the fourth-largest city in the Yorkshire and the Humber region after Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford. The town of Wyke on Hull was founded late in the 12th century by the monks of Meaux Abbey as a port from which to export their wool. Renamed ''Kings-town upon Hull'' in 1299, Hull had been a market town, military supply port, trading centre, fishing and whaling centre and industrial metropolis. Hull was an early theatre of battle in the English Civil Wars. Its 18th-century Member of Parliament, William Wilberforce, took a prominent part in the abolition of the slave trade in Britain. More than 95% of the city was damaged or destroyed in the blitz and suffered a perio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Further Adventures Of The Flag Lieutenant
''The Further Adventures of the Flag Lieutenant'' is a 1927 British silent film, silent action film directed by W. P. Kellino and starring Henry Edwards (actor), Henry Edwards, Isabel Jeans and Lilian Oldland. Production The film was made at Twickenham Studios by the German-born independent film, independent producer Julius Hagen. It was released as a sequel to ''The Flag Lieutenant (1926 film), The Flag Lieutenant'' which had been a major hit the previous year. It was also released with the alternative title ''Further Adventures of a Flag Officer''. A third in the series, a sound film ''The Flag Lieutenant (1932 film), The Flag Lieutenant'', was released in 1932. Cast * Henry Edwards (actor), Henry Edwards as Lieutenant Dicky Lascelles * Isabel Jeans as Pauline * Lilian Oldland as Sybil Wynne * Lyn Harding as The Sinister Influence * Fewlass Llewellyn as Admiral Wynne * Fred Raynham as Colonel William Thesiger References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Phantom Light
''The Phantom Light'' is a 1935 British crime film, a low-budget "quota quickie" directed by Michael Powell and starring Binnie Hale, Gordon Harker, Donald Calthrop, Milton Rosmer and Ian Hunter. The screenplay concerns criminals who try to scare a new chief lighthouse keeper on the Welsh coast, in an attempt to distract him from their scheme. Plot Sam Higgins alights at the train station for the Welsh village of Tan-Y-Bwlch to take over the North Stack lighthouse, which is believed by the locals to be haunted. There, he meets Alice Bright. She asks him to take her along to the lighthouse, explaining that she belongs to a "psychic society" and wants to investigate the "legend of the phantom lighthouse". He turns her down. Sam reports to Harbour Master David Owen, who informs him that Jack Davis, Sam's predecessor, "just disappeared", as did the chief lighthouse keeper before him. Owen confirms there was a major shipwreck a year ago, caused, so he believes, by the phantom light. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lazybones (1935 Film)
''Lazybones'' is a 1935 British film directed by Michael Powell. It was made as a Quota quickie. Plot Sir Reginald Ford ( Ian Hunter), known as "Lazybones", is an idle baronet. He hasn't a care in the world, although he doesn't have any money either. His brother and sister introduce him to Kitty McCarthy (Claire Luce), an American heiress, in the hope that he'll marry her and so gain access to her fortune which will help out his family. Kitty's cousin Mike (Bernard Nedell) brings Kitty the bad news that she's lost her fortune. Mike is hoping to grab the maps for some Arabian oil fields that are being kept in the house. They are being guarded by two detectives and everybody chasing everybody else whilst trying to get the plans makes an amusing sub-plot. Back in the main story line, Reginald has discovered that he loves Kitty for herself and doesn't care about her not having a fortune. So they get married, despite the warnings from a pessimistic passer-by who they call in as a wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Cavalcade
''Royal Cavalcade'', also known as ''Regal Cavalcade'', is a 1935 British, black-and-white, drama film directed by six separate directors: Thomas Bentley (Supervising Director), Herbert Brenon, Norman Lee, Walter Summers, W. P. Kellino and Marcel Varnel. The film features Marie Lohr, Hermione Baddeley, Owen Nares, Robert Hale, Austin Trevor, James Carew, Edward Chapman and Ronald Shiner as the Soldier in Trenches. The film was presented by Associated British Pictures Corporation. Synopsis The film portrays a dramatised pastiche of great events that occurred during the reign of George V George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until Death and state funeral of George V, his death in 1936. Born duri .... It was made to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of his succession to the throne. Cast References External links * * * 1935 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Ensign (film)
''Red Ensign'' is a 1934 film directed by British filmmaker Michael Powell. It is an early low-budget "quota quickie". Plot In 1933, David Barr is the manager and chief designer of Glasgow shipbuilding firm Burns, McKinnon & Co. He comes up with a radical new ship design that can carry 25% more cargo for the tonnage and use less fuel at a time when the industry as a whole is in recession. Barr decides to build not just one ship, as Lord Dean advises, but twenty (to bring the costs down to a manageable level). Manning, a rival shipbuilder Barr loathes, hears rumors and sends two men undercover to find out what they can. They manage to get themselves hired. Manning then offers to purchase either the design or all the ships they can build. Both offers are rejected. With the support of June McKinnon, the chief shareholder, Barr proceeds, despite the opposition of Lord Dean and other members of the board. He receives a severe setback when the Government declines to give him a contrac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Secret Of The Loch
''The Secret of the Loch'' is a 1934 British film about the Loch Ness Monster. It is the first film made about the monster. Charles Bennett said the film was based on his original idea. He later admitted it was "terrible... but amusing".Tom Waver, ''Double Feature Creature Attack: A Monster Merger of Two More Volumes of Classic Interviews'' McFarland, 2003 p 18-19 Plot Professor Heggie is determined to prove to a sceptical scientific community the existence of a dinosaur in Loch Ness. Young London reporter Jimmy Anderson believes him and offers to help. He also falls in love with Angela, the professor's granddaughter. Jimmy finally plucks up the courage to enter the Loch himself, and comes face to face with the monster. Cast Production Charles Bennett and Billie Bristow visited Loch Ness in December 1933 to research the film. The film was known as ''Sinister Deeps''. The film was shot over four weeks. Critical reception ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seeing Is Believing (film)
''Seeing Is Believing'' is a 1934 British comedy crime film directed by Redd Davis and starring William Hartnell, Gus McNaughton and Faith Bennett. It was made at British and Dominions Elstree Studios as a quota quickie for release by Paramount Pictures.Wood p.79 Cast * William Hartnell as Ronald Gibson * Gus McNaughton as Geoffrey Cooper * Faith Bennett as Marion Harvey * Vera Bogetti as Nita Leonard * 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 Robert Gibson * Joana Pereira as Mme. Bellini * Elsie Irving as Lady Mander * Pat Baring References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1934 ... [...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] |
Lloyd Of The C
Lloyd, Lloyd's, or Lloyds may refer to: People * Lloyd (name), a variation of the Welsh word ' or ', which means "grey" or "brown" ** List of people with given name Lloyd ** List of people with surname Lloyd * Lloyd (singer) (born 1986), American singer Places United States * Lloyd, Florida * Lloyd, Kentucky * Lloyd, Montana * Lloyd, New York * Lloyd, Ohio * Lloyds, Alabama * Lloyds, Maryland * Lloyds, Virginia Elsewhere * Lloydminster, or "Lloyd", straddling the provincial border between Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada Companies and businesses Derived from Lloyd's Coffee House *Lloyd's Coffee House, a London meeting place for merchants and shipowners between about 1688 and 1774 * Lloyd's of London, a British insurance market ** ''Lloyd's of London'' (film), a 1936 film about the insurance market ** Lloyd's building, its headquarters ** Lloyd's Agency Network * ''Lloyd's List'', a website and 275-year-old daily newspaper on shipping and global trade ** ''Lloyd's List ... [...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] |
These Charming People
''These Charming People'' is a 1932 British drama film directed by Louis Mercanton and starring Cyril Maude, Godfrey Tearle and Nora Swinburne. It was produced at Elstree Studios outside London by the British subsidiary of Paramount Pictures. It was based on the play ''Dear Father'' by Michael Arlen. Cast *Cyril Maude as Colonel Crawford *Godfrey Tearle as James Berridge *Nora Swinburne as Julia Berridge *Ann Todd as Pamela Crawford *Anthony Ireland as Geoffrey Allen *Cyril Raymond as Miles Winter *C. V. France as Minx *Bill Shine (actor) Wilfred William Dennis Shine (20 October 1911 – 24 July 1997) was a British theatre, film and television actor. Shine was born into a family of theatre actors; among others, Shine's father, mother, grandmother, two uncles and an aunt had worke ... as Ulysses Wiggins References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. *Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927–1939''. British Film Institute, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
