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Hugh E. Wright
Hugh E. Wright (13 April 1879 – 12 February 1940) was a French-born, British actor and screenwriter. He was the father of actor Tony Wright. Musical theatre *'' Charlot Revue'' (1925), as both lyricist (one song) and actor *''Houp La!'' (1916), as both writer and actor *''Follies'' (1910), as actor Filmography Actor * '' 1066: And All That'' (1939, TV film) * ''The Knight of the Burning Pestle'' (1938, TV film) *''Royal Eagle'' (1936) *'' Scrooge'' (1935) *''Widow's Might'' (1935) * ''Adventure Ltd.'' (1935) *''Crazy People'' (1934) *'' Get Your Man'' (1934) *''Nell Gwyn'' (1934) *''On the Air'' (1934) *''Radio Parade of 1935'' (1934) *'' A Shot in the Dark'' (1933) * '' You Made Me Love You'' (1933) *''Cash'' (1933) *''The Good Companions'' (1933) *''The Love Wager'' (1933) *'' My Old Duchess'' (1933) * '' Lord Camber's Ladies'' (1932) *'' Brother Alfred'' (1932) *''Pyjamas Preferred'' (1932) *'' Stranglehold'' (1931) *''East Lynne on the Western Front'' (1931) *'' D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannes
Cannes ( , , ; oc, Canas) is a city located on the French Riviera. It is a communes of France, commune located in the Alpes-Maritimes departments of France, department, and host city of the annual Cannes Film Festival, Midem, and Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The city is known for its association with the rich and famous, its luxury hotels and restaurants, and for several conferences. History By the 2nd century BC, the Ligurian Oxybii established a settlement here known as ''Aegitna'' ( grc, Αἴγιτνα). Historians are unsure what the name means. The area was a fishing village used as a port of call between the Lérins Islands. In 154 Before Christ, BC, it became the scene of violent but quick conflict between the troops of Quintus Opimius and the Oxybii. In the 10th century, the town was known as Canua. The name may derive from "canna", a Reed (plant), reed. Canua was probably the site of a small Ligurian port, and later a Roman outpost on Le Suquet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nell Gwyn (1934 Film)
''Nell Gwyn'' is a 1934 British historical drama film directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Anna Neagle, Cedric Hardwicke, Jeanne de Casalis, Miles Malleson and Moore Marriott. The film portrays the historical romance between Charles II of England and the actress Nell Gwyn. In the opening credits, the dialogue is credited to "King Charles II, Samuel Pepys and Nell Gwyn" with additional dialogue by Miles Malleson. It was also released as ''Mistress Nell Gwyn''. Cast *Anna Neagle as Nell Gwyn *Cedric Hardwicke as Charles II *Jeanne De Casalis as Duchess of Portsmouth *Muriel George as Meg *Helena Pickard as Mrs. Pepys *Dorothy Robinson as Mrs. Knipp *Esmé Percy as Samuel Pepys *Miles Malleson as Chiffinch *Moore Marriott as Robin *Craighall Sherry as Ben *Lawrence Anderson as James, Duke of York Production Herbert Wilcox had enjoyed a big success with the Nell Gwynn story in 1926 with Dorothy Gish and decided to remake it with Anna Neagle (who would become his wife in 1943). Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
East Lynne On The Western Front
''East Lynne on the Western Front'' is a 1931 British comedy film directed by George Pearson and starring Herbert Mundin, Mark Daly and Alf Goddard. It was made at the Lime Grove Studios.Wood p.71 Plot During the First World War a group of British soldiers serving on the Western Front stage a comic performance of the play '' East Lynne'' to entertain their comrades. Cast * Herbert Mundin as Bob Cox / Lady Isobel * Mark Daly as Maurice / Levison * Alf Goddard as Ben / Cornelia * Hugh E. Wright as Fred * Edwin Ellis as Sam / Barbara Hare * Harold French as Reggie Pitt * Adele Blanche as Mimi * Wilfrid Lawson as Dick Webb / Carlyle * Escott Davies as Joe / Little Willie * Roger Livesey as Sandy * Philip Godfrey as Jack / Hare * Norman Shelley Norman Shelley (16 February 1903 – 21 August 1980) was a British actor, best known for his work in radio, in particular for the BBC's ''Children's Hour''. He also had a recurring role as Colonel Danby in the long-running radio s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stranglehold (1931 Film)
''Stranglehold'' is a 1931 British drama film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Isobel Elsom, Garry Marsh and Derrick De Marney. It was made by Warner Brothers at Teddington Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.265 It is now a lost film. Cast * Isobel Elsom as Beatrice * Garry Marsh as Bruce * Derrick De Marney as Phillip * Allan Jeayes as King * Dorothy Bartlam as Grace * Minnie Rayner as Cook * Henry Vibart Henry Vibart (25 December 1863 – 30 August 1943) was a Scottish stage and film actor, active from the 1880s until the early 1930s. He appeared in many theatrical roles in the UK and overseas, and featured in over 70 films of the silent era ... as Farren * Hugh E. Wright as Briggs References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. External links * 1931 films 1931 drama films Films directed by Henry Edwards British drama films Warner Bros. films Films shot at Ted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pyjamas Preferred
''Pyjamas Preferred'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Val Valentine and starring Betty Amann, Kenneth Kove and Jay Laurier. It was based on the play ''The Red Dog'' by J.O. Twiss. It was shot at Welwyn Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.265 Premise In France the husband of a purity league leader runs a shady nightclub. Cast * Betty Amann as Violet Ray * Kenneth Kove as Reverend Samson Sneed * Jay Laurier as Pierre Gautier * Jack Morrison as Gustave * Fred Schwartz as Orsoni * Amy Veness Amy Veness (26 February 1876 – 22 September 1960) was an English film actress. She played the role of Grandma Huggett in ''The Huggetts Trilogy'' and was sometimes credited as Amy Van Ness. Veness was born Amy Clarice Beart in Aldeburgh, Suf ... as Madame Gautier * Hugh E. Wright as Grock References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brother Alfred
''Brother Alfred'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Gene Gerrard, Molly Lamont and Elsie Randolph. After she finds him embracing one of the maids, a man's fiancée ends her engagement to him. In an effort to win her back he disguises himself as a fictional twin brother. Cast * Gene Gerrard as George Lattaker * Molly Lamont as Stella * Elsie Randolph as Mamie * Bobbie Comber as Billy Marshall * Clifford Heatherley as Prince Sachsberg * Hal Gordon as Harold Voles * Henry Wenman as Uncle George * Adele Blanche as Pilbeam * James Carew as Mr. Marshall * Hugh E. Wright as Sydney * Harvey Braban as Denis * Maurice Colbourne as Equerry * Toni Edgar-Bruce Toni Edgar-Bruce (4 June 1892 – 28 March 1966) was a British actress, frequently seen on stage. Her theatre work included the original West End production of Somerset Maugham's '' The Circle'' in 1921. The actor-manager Edgar Bruce was h ... as Mrs. Vandaline Critical reception Allm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Camber's Ladies
''Lord Camber's Ladies'' (1932) is a British drama film directed by Benn W. Levy, produced by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Gerald du Maurier, Gertrude Lawrence, Benita Hume, and Nigel Bruce. Plot An aristocrat marries a singer, but then tries to murder her when he falls in love with another woman. Cast * Gerald du Maurier as Doctor Napier * Gertrude Lawrence as Lady Camber * Benita Hume as Janet King * Nigel Bruce as Lord Camber * Clare Greet as Peach * A. Bromley Davenport as Sir Bedford Slufter * Betty Norton as Hetty * Harold Meade as Ainley * Hugh E. Wright as Old Man * Hal Gordon as Stage Manager * Molly Lamont Molly Lamont (22 May 1910 – 7 July 2001) was a South African-British film actress. Life and career Lamont was born in Boksburg, Transvaal, South Africa. After winning a beauty contest in South Africa she was offered a contract by Britis ... as Actress Production background This is the only film Alfred Hitchcock produced but did not direct. It was lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Old Duchess
''My Old Duchess'' is a 1934 British comedy film directed by Lupino Lane and starring George Lacy, Betty Ann Davies and Dennis Hoey. The film was made at Elstree Studios. It was based on an original sketch by Fred Karno. The screenplay concerns a stage manager who disguises himself as a duchess. The film is also known as ''Oh, What a Duchess!'', the title under which it has been released on DVD. Retrieved 12 December 2020 Plot summary In an effort to impress a film producer, a stage manager disguises himself as a duchess.Cast * as Irving * |
The Love Wager
''The Love Wager'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by A. Cyran and starring Pat Paterson, Frank Stanmore and Wallace Douglas. It was released by Paramount Pictures as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.273 Plot summary Before he can receive her father's consent a young man works to try to earn £1,500 in a year to marry his girlfriend. Cast * Pat Paterson as Peggy * Frank Stanmore as Shorty * Wallace Douglas as Peter Neville * Morton Selten as General Neville * Moira Dale as Auntie Prue * Harold Saxon-Snell Harold Saxon-Snell (1889–1956) was a British stage and film actor. He appeared in twenty-three films during the silent and early sound eras. He is often credited as H. Saxon-Snell or Harold Snell. He and actress Kathleen Boutall married in 19 ... as Huxter * Hugh E. Wright as Noakes * Philip Godfrey as Ed Grimes References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good Companions (1933 Film)
''The Good Companions'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Victor Saville starring Jessie Matthews, John Gielgud and Edmund Gwenn. It is based on the 1929 novel of the same name by J.B. Priestley. Plot A group of widely divergent characters meet up with a broken-down touring concert-party, throw in their lot with them, and eventually triumph after temporary setbacks. This British musical-comedy follows an unlikely trio as they try to revive the fortunes of the floundering theatrical troupe. School teacher Inigo Jolifant (John Gielgud) with his talent for songwriting, and recently unemployed Jess Oakroyd (Edmund Gwenn) with his theatrical ambitions, together persuade Miss Trant (Mary Glynne), an older single woman looking for adventure, to fund them as they attempt to bring "The Dinky Doos" back into the spotlight. Susie Dean (Jessie Matthews) is a chorus girl who dreams of stardom, and when she's made the new leader of the show, it looks as if her dreams may finally come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cash (1933 Film)
''Cash'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Zoltan Korda and starring Edmund Gwenn, Wendy Barrie and Robert Donat. It was made by Alexander Korda's London Film Productions. Plot A businessman on the brink of bankruptcy struggles to keep his company afloat. Cast * Edmund Gwenn - Edmund Gilbert * Wendy Barrie - Lilian Gilbert * Robert Donat - Paul Martin * Morris Harvey - Meyer * Lawrence Grossmith - Joseph * Clifford Heatherley Clifford Heatherley Lamb (8 October 1888 in Preston, Lancashire – 15 September 1937 in London) was an English stage and film actor. Filmography * ''Henry VIII'' (1911) * ''Bleak House'' (1920) * ''The Tavern Knight'' (1920) * '' The Myst ... - Hunt * Hugh E. Wright - Jordan * Anthony Holles - Inspector References Bibliography * Kulik, Karol. ''Alexander Korda: The Man Who Could Work Miracles''. Virgin Books, 1990. External links * 1933 films British comedy films 1933 comedy films Films directed by Zoltán Korda Films set i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Made Me Love You (film)
''You Made Me Love You'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Monty Banks and starring Stanley Lupino, Thelma Todd and John Loder. The plot is a modern reworking of William Shakespeare's ''The Taming of the Shrew''. Cast * Stanley Lupino as Tom Daly *Thelma Todd as Pamela Berne * John Loder as Harry Berne *Gerald Rawlinson as Jerry *James Carew as Oliver Berne *Charles Mortimer as Mr Daly * Hugh E. Wright as Father *Charlotte Parry as Mother * Arthur Rigby as Brother *Syd Crossley as Bleak *Monty Banks Montague (Monty) Banks (18 July 1897 – 7 January 1950), born Mario Bianchi, was a 20th century Italian-born American comedian, film actor, director and producer who achieved success in the UK and the United States. Career Banks was born Mario ... as Taxi Driver References External links * 1933 films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Monty Banks 1933 comedy films British comedy films Films based on The Taming of the Shrew British black-and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
