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Geoffrey Orme
Geoffrey Percival Orme (10 June 1904 – 21 January 1978) was a British screenwriter for television and film. Orme's prolific film work extended from the 1930s to the 1960s and included a number of the popular Old Mother Riley films starring Arthur Lucan. His script for the BBC television series ''Doctor Who'', ''The Underwater Menace'', was commissioned by producer Innes Lloyd and recorded with Patrick Troughton in 1967. It featured the notion of Atlantis Atlantis ( grc, Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, , island of Atlas (mythology), Atlas) is a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato's works ''Timaeus (dialogue), Timaeus'' and ''Critias (dialogue), Critias'' ... being buried under the sea and controlled by the insane Professor Zaroff. Writing credits References External links * 1904 births 1978 deaths British television writers British science fiction writers English horror writers English television writers English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Mother Riley In Business
''Old Mother Riley in Business'' is a 1941 British comedy film directed by John Baxter and starring Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane and Cyril Chamberlain. It was the sixth in the long-running Old Mother Riley series of films. Old Mother Riley's pub faces competition from a large chain store nearby, causing her to declare war on it. Plot summary Old Mother Riley comes to the rescue of local shopkeepers after a ruthless chain, "Golden Stores" makes its aggressive presence felt. The boisterous Irish washerwoman gives the chain stores boss a push into the river and soon finds herself a wanted woman, donning a nurse's outfit to escape from the hospital in which she is hiding. Cast * Arthur Lucan as Mrs. Riley * Kitty McShane as Kitty Riley * Cyril Chamberlain as John Halliwell * Ernest Butcher * O. B. Clarence * Edgar Driver * Morris Harvey * Roddy Hughes * Ruth Maitland * Edie Martin * Wally Patch * Ernest Sefton * Charles Victor Charles Victor (10 February 1896 – 23 Decembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judgment Deferred
''Judgment Deferred'' is a 1952 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Joan Collins, Hugh Sinclair, Helen Shingler and Abraham Sofaer. The film is a remake of the director's earlier film, ''Doss House'' (1933). Production The film was shot at Southall Studios with sets designed by the art director Don Russell. It was the first production from Group 3 Films, a company formed to encourage new young British film-makers (which later produced ''The Brave Don't Cry'', ''Conflict of Wings'', ''The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp'' and several other low-budget features). Plot With the assistance of a journalist a group of refugees and down and outs try and unmask the criminal who has framed one of their number as a drug dealer. Selected cast * Hugh Sinclair as David Kennedy * Helen Shingler as Kay Kennedy * Abraham Sofaer as Chancellor * Leslie Dwyer as Flowers * Joan Collins as Lil Carter * Harry Locke as Bert * Elwyn Brook-Jones as Coxon * Marcel Poncin as Stran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Second Mate
''The Second Mate'' is a 1950 British crime film directed by John Baxter and starring Gordon Harker, Graham Moffatt and David Hannaford. It was made at Southall Studios. Cast * Gordon Harker as Bill Tomkins * Graham Moffatt as Paddy * David Hannaford as Bobby * Beryl Walkeley as Kate * Charles Sewell as Joe * Anne Blake as Fortune Teller * Charles Heslop as Hogan * Jane Welsh as Mrs. Mead * Howard Douglas as Dusty * Pauline Drewett as Pauline * Tom Fallon as Police Officer * Hamilton Keene as Bishop *Pat Keogh as Spike * Sam Kydd as Wheeler * Johnnie Schofield Johnnie William Schofield (10 March 1889 – 9 September 1955) was a British actor, known for '' The Middle Watch'' (1948), ''Tawny Pipit'' (1944) and '' Melody of My Heart'' (1936). Early life John William Schofield was born on 10 March 1889 i ... References External links * 1950 films 1950 crime drama films 1950s English-language films Films directed by John Baxter Films shot at Southall S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When You Come Home
''When You Come Home'' is a 1948 British comedy film directed by John Baxter (director), John Baxter and starring Frank Randle, Leslie Sarony and Leslie Holmes (comedian), Leslie Holmes. It had a larger production budget than Randle's previous films, which had been made in Manchester.Murphy p.173 Premise When the music hall where he works is threatened with closure, a handyman organises an effort to save it. Cast References Bibliography * Murphy, Robert. ''Realism and Tinsel: Cinema and Society in Britain 1939-48''. Routledge, 1992. External links * 1948 films 1948 comedy films 1940s English-language films Films directed by John Baxter British comedy films British black-and-white films Films scored by Percival Mackey 1940s British films {{1940s-UK-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing Venture
''Nothing Venture'' is a 1948 British comedy family film directed by John Baxter and starring The Artemus Boys, Terry Randall, Patric Curwen and Michael Aldridge.Murphy p.41 Cast * The Artemus Boys as Themselves * Terry Randall as Diana Chaice * Patric Curwen as The Author * Michael Aldridge as Michael Garrod * Paul Blake as The Boss * Wilfrid Caithness as The Professor * Howard Douglas as Badger * Ben Williams as Spike * Peter Gawthorne Peter Gawthorne (1 September 1884 – 17 March 1962) was an Anglo-Irish actor, probably best known for his roles in the films of Will Hay and other popular British comedians of the 1930s and 1940s. Gawthorne was one of Britain's most called-upo ... as Scotland Yard Official * Jack Simpson and His Sextet as Themselves * Ronne Coyles as Boy * Arthur Denton as Hotel Porter * Alfred Harris as Hotel Guest * Maureen Morton as Singer References Bibliography * Murphy, Robert. ''Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fortune Lane
''Fortune Lane'' is a 1947 British family drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Douglas Barr, Billy Thatcher and Brian Weske. Plot A boy tries to raise money so he can train to be an engineer, but ends up giving the money to a friend so he can visit an ill relative. Cast * Douglas Barr as Peter Quentin * Billy Thatcher as John * Brian Weske as Tim * Angela Glynne as Margaret Quentin * George Carney as Mr Quentin * Nell Ballantyne as Mrs Quentin * Anthony Holles as Mr Carpenter Critical reception ''The Monthly Film Bulletin'' wrote: "The sound moral tone of the film is skillfully overlaid by an interesting and plausible story which should be found enjoyable by all children. Douglas Barr is extremely good as Peter, and Brian Weske gives a sensitive and intelligent performance as the appealing young orphan Tim." ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Grand Escapade
''The Grand Escapade'' is a 1946 British family adventure film directed by John Baxter and starring The Artemus Boys, James Harcourt, Patric Curwen and Peter Bull. Plot Three boys join an old traveller on his journey through Southern England, eventually helping to expose and capture some smugglers. Cast * The Artemus Boys - Themselves * James Harcourt - Old Traveller * Patric Curwen - Author * Peter Bull - Jennings * Edgar Driver - Night Watchman * Ernest Sefton - Simon Archer * Ben Williams - Jack Barrow * Howard Douglas - Mark Han * Ivor Barnard Ivor Barnard (13 June 1887 – 30 June 1953) was an English stage, radio and film actor. He was an original member of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, where he was a notable Shylock and Caliban. He was the original Water Rat in the first L ... - Fisherman * Charles Rolfe - First Farmhand * Arthur Denton - Second Farmhand References External links * 1946 films 1946 adventure films 1940s English-language films Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Here Comes The Sun (film)
''Here Comes the Sun'' is a 1946 British comedy film directed by John Baxter and starring Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen and Elsa Tee. The film follows a sports reporter, on the run from the police, as he tries to clear his name. The film's sets were designed by the art director Duncan Sutherland Duncan Sutherland (1 August 1905 – 1967) was a Scottish-born art director, based in England where he designed the sets for over eighty films and television series between the early 1930s and mid-1960s. Sutherland spent much of the 1940s employ .... Cast References External links * 1946 films 1946 comedy films 1940s English-language films Films directed by John Baxter British comedy films Films set in England British black-and-white films 1940s British films {{1940s-UK-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theatre Royal (film)
''Theatre Royal'' is a 1943 British comedy film directed by John Baxter and starring Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen and Lydia Sherwood. The plot concerns an attempt by the staff of a theatre to prevent its closure. The film's sets were designed by C. Wilfred Arnold. Plot A London theatre is threatened with closure, but its staff fight to raise funds and secure the support of an important backer. The owners Parker and Maxwell try to prevent Harding from buying it but must find money. They find a rich old American, Clement J. Earle, and try to get money out of him, but also trick him buying antique furniture in an old country house. As Flanagan and Allen sleep together in a huge ornate bed the ghosts of the old house appear. Flanagan dreams they are Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh meeting Queen Elizabeth I. They audition the background helpers in the theatre to create a show including George the handyman. During the auditions they hear a wonderful female voice offstage and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Mother Riley Detective
''Old Mother Riley Detective'' is a 1943 British comedy film directed by Lance Comfort and starring Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane and Hal Gordon. It was part of the long running Old Mother Riley series. Old Mother Riley investigates the disappearance of food during the war, a serious crime because of rationing. Plot The film opens with a night watchman being bludgeoned, as a safe is cracked open in the offices of the District Food Controller. A list of wartime foods to be rationed is stolen, and the police fear gangsters are planning to sell the foods on the black market. As the office charwoman, Old Mother Riley's fingerprints are all over the safe, and she becomes the police's number one suspect. To prove her innocence, Mother Riley turns detective, adopting various methods and disguises to track down the villains. Cast * Arthur Lucan as Mrs. Riley * Kitty McShane as Kitty Riley * Ivan Brandt as Inspector Victor Cole * Owen Reynolds as Kenworthy * George Street as Inspector More ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let The People Sing (film)
''Let the People Sing'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by John Baxter, and starring Alastair Sim, Fred Emney and Edward Rigby. The film's sets were designed by R. Holmes Paul. It was made at Elstree Studios. The screenplay concerns a small town that bands together to try to save their music hall from closure. It was based on the 1939 novel '' Let the People Sing'' by J. B. Priestley. Main cast Critical reception '' Time Out'' wrote "John Baxter was the British director probably least patronizing and most sympathetic to the working classes and their culture during the '30s and '40s, and even if his films now often seem naïve and simplistic, it's good at least to see an honest and humorous attempt to deal with life outside Mayfair. Less scathing than ''Love on the Dole ''Love on the Dole'' is a novel by Walter Greenwood, about working-class poverty in 1930s Northern England. It has been made into both a play and a film. The novel Walter Greenwood's novel (1933) w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |