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George Carney
George Carney (21 November 1887 – 9 December 1947) was a British comedian and film actor. Born in Bristol, he worked in the Liverpool Cotton Exchange, in a furniture business, then in the Belfast shipyards. In 1906 he made his debut stage appearance in a pantomime in Nottingham, with his first London appearance following in 1907, as one half of a double act, Carney and Armstrong. They toured together in Britain, Australia and South Africa before Carney set up revues with another comedian, Sam Harris. From 1926, he worked on stage as a solo comedian, with such sketches as "The Fool of the Force", "The Stage Door Keeper", and "I Live in Leicester Square". He then took up a film career, appearing as a character actor in numerous British films, including ''Love on the Dole'' (1941) and '' Brighton Rock'' (1947). He died in London in 1947. Complete filmography * ''Commissionaire'' (1933) - Sergeant Ted Seymour * ''The Television Follies'' (1933) - Father * '' Say It with F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bristol
Bristol () is a city, ceremonial county and unitary authority in England. Situated on the River Avon, it is bordered by the ceremonial counties of Gloucestershire to the north and Somerset to the south. Bristol is the most populous city in South West England. The wider Bristol Built-up Area is the eleventh most populous urban area in the United Kingdom. Iron Age hillforts and Roman villas were built near the confluence of the rivers Frome and Avon. Around the beginning of the 11th century, the settlement was known as (Old English: 'the place at the bridge'). Bristol received a royal charter in 1155 and was historically divided between Gloucestershire and Somerset until 1373 when it became a county corporate. From the 13th to the 18th century, Bristol was among the top three English cities, after London, in tax receipts. A major port, Bristol was a starting place for early voyages of exploration to the New World. On a ship out of Bristol in 1497, John Cabot, a Venetia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Easy Money (1934 Film)
''Easy Money'' is a 1934 British comedy film directed by Redd Davis and starring Lilian Oldland, Gerald Rawlinson and George Carney. It was a quota quickie made at British and Dominions Elstree Studios.Wood p.81 Cast * Lilian Oldland as Joan Letchworth * Gerald Rawlinson as Jock Durant * George Carney as Boggie * Laurence Hanray as Mr. Pim * Hubert Leslie as Colonel Hinckley * Harvey Braban as Williams * Gladys Hamer as Maggie * René Ray as Typist * Margot Grahame Margot Grahame (born Margaret Clark; 20 February 1911 – 1 January 1982) was an English actress most noted for starring in '' The Informer'' (1935) and ''The Three Musketeers'' (1935). She started acting in 1930 and made her last screen app ... 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 films British comedy films 1934 comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thunder In The City
''Thunder in the City'' is a 1937 British drama film directed by Marion Gering and starring Edward G. Robinson, Luli Deste, Nigel Bruce and Ralph Richardson. Plot An American salesman with radically successful methods visits England ostensibly to learn a more dignified manner of salesmanship. He is mistaken for a millionaire by a cash-poor family of noble ancestry with a stately home to sell which he can't afford to buy. But by working with them instead he finds romance and equal success in business with his old marketing techniques. Cast * Edward G. Robinson as Daniel "Dan" Armstrong *Luli Deste as Lady Patricia "Pat" Graham *Nigel Bruce as Duke of Glenavon *Constance Collier as Duchess of Glenavon *Ralph Richardson as Henry V. Manningdale *Arthur Wontner as Sir Peter "Pete" Challoner *Nancy Burne as Edna, the Singer *Annie Esmond as Lady Challoner *Cyril Raymond as James *Elizabeth Inglis as Dolly *James Carew as Mr. Snyderling *Everley Gregg as Millie, Dan's Secretary in ... [...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 Ma ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomorrow We Live (1936 Film)
''Tomorrow We Live'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by H. Manning Haynes and starring Godfrey Tearle, Haidee Wright and Renee Gadd. Its plot concerns a financier on the brink of ruin. It was made at Elstree Studios.Wood p.88 Premise A financier on the brink of ruin reflects over his failings, and gives £50 to various down-and-outs in the hope that they can make something better of their lives. Cast * Godfrey Tearle as Sir Charles Hendra * Haidee Wright as Mrs. Gill * Renee Gadd as Patricia Gordon * Sebastian Shaw as Eric Morton * Eliot Makeham as Henry Blossom * Thea Holme as Mary Leighton * George Carney as Mr. Taylor * Rosalind Atkinson as Mrs. Taylor * Jessica Black as Mrs. Carter * Fred Withers as Mr. Carter * Cyril Raymond Cyril William North Raymond MBE (13 February 1899 – 20 March 1973) was a British character actor. He maintained a stage and screen career from his teens until his retirement, caused by ill health, in the 1960s. His many stage, film and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's In The Bag (1936 Film)
''It's in the Bag'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Jimmy Nervo, Teddy Knox and Jack Barty. Two low-level workers acquire some money and decide to open a nightclub together. It was made at Teddington Studios by the British subsidiary of Warner Brothers.Wood p.90 Art direction was by Peter Proud. Plot summary Cast * Jimmy Nervo as Jimmy * Teddy Knox as Teddy * Jack Barty Jack may refer to: Places * Jack, Alabama, US, an unincorporated community * Jack, Missouri, US, an unincorporated community * Jack County, Texas, a county in Texas, USA People and fictional characters * Jack (given name), a male given name, ... as Bert * George Carney as Blumfield * Rene Hunter as Ethel * Ursula Hirst as Vi * Aubrey Dexter as Peters * Hal Gordon as Boss * Ernest Sefton as Jerry Gee * C. Denier Warren as Emery * Glen Alyn as Fifi References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Marshall, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Small Man
''The Small Man'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring George Carney, Minnie Rayner and Lilian Oldland. It was made at Cricklewood Studios Cricklewood Studios, also known as the Stoll Film Studios, were British film studios located in Cricklewood, London which operated from 1920 to 1938. Run by Sir Oswald Stoll as the principal base for his newly formed Stoll Pictures, which als ....Wood p.88 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 * 1936 films British drama films 1936 drama films 1930s English-language films Films shot at Cricklewood Studios Films directed by John Baxter Films set in England British black-and-white films 1930s British films {{1930s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety (1935 Film)
''Variety'' is a 1935 British musical film directed by Adrian Brunel and starring George Carney, Barry Livesey and Sam Livesey. The film follows a revue show format, with a number of performers playing themselves. It was made at Cricklewood Studios. Cast * George Carney * Barry Livesey as Victor Boyd * Cassie Livesey as Maggie Boyd * Jack Livesey as Matt Boyd * Sam Livesey as Charlie Boyd * April Vivian as Joan * Phyllis Robins * The Sherman Fisher Girls as Themselves * Billy Cotton as Himself * Lily Morris as Herself * Horace Sheldon as Himself * Bertha Willmott Bertha Mary Willmott (16 September 1894–3 June 1973)Bertha Willmott |
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 1930s Engl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Of Beautiful Nonsense (1935 Film)
''City of Beautiful Nonsense'' is a 1935 British drama film directed by Adrian Brunel and starring Emlyn Williams, Sophie Stewart and Eve Lister. The film is based on the best-selling 1909 novel of the same name by E. Temple Thurston, which had previously been filmed as a silent by Henry Edwards in 1919. The plot deals with a young woman who is in love with a penniless composer, but believes she must marry a wealthy man to please her father and only realises after various tribulations that she should follow her heart rather than her head. Cast * Emlyn Williams as Jack Grey * Sophie Stewart as Jill Dealtry * Eve Lister as Amber * George Carney as Chesterton * Marie Wright as Dorothy Grey * Eric Maturin as Robert Downing * J. Fisher White as Thomas Grey * Daisy Dormer as Mrs. Deakin * Hubert Harben as Mr. Dealtry * Margaret Damer as Mrs. Dealtry * Dorothy Vernon Dorothy Vernon (1544 – 24 June 1584), the younger daughter of Sir George Vernon and Margaret ''nee'' Talbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Real Bloke
''A Real Bloke'' is a 1935 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring George Carney, Mary Clare and Diana Beaumont. It was made at Cricklewood Studios as a quota quickie for release by MGM.Chibnall p.285 Cast * George Carney as Bill * Mary Clare as Kate * Diana Beaumont as Mary * Peggy Novak as Lil * Mark Daly as Scotty * Billy Holland as Joe * Wilson Coleman as Watchman * Roddy Hughes as Taffy * Edgar Driver as Titch * C. Denier Warren as Tailor * Dick Francis * 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 ... * John Turnbull * Freddie Watts * Fred Wynne References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lest We Forget (1934 Film)
''Lest We Forget'' is a 1934 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Stewart Rome, George Carney and Esmond Knight. It was made as a quota quickie at Shepperton Studios.Wood p.82 Cast * Stewart Rome as Captain Rayner * George Carney as Sergeant Jock * Esmond Knight as Pat Doyle Jr. * Ann Yates as Sylvia Rayner * Roddy Hughes as Taffy * Tony Quinn as Pat Doyle * Wilson Coleman Wilson Coleman (1873–1940) was a British actor. He started his stage career in 1891, playing juvenile and heavy parts. He worked with Barry Jackson for five years. He toured both North and South America as well as South Africa. His hobbies w ... as Butler References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1934 films Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
