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Hugh Williams
Hugh Anthony Glanmor Williams (6 March 1904 – 7 December 1969) was a British actor and dramatist of Welsh descent. Early life and career Hugh Anthony Glanmor Williams (nicknamed "Tam") was born at Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex to Hugh Dafydd Anthony Williams (1869-1905) and Hilda (née Lewis). The Williams family lived at Bedford Park, in Chiswick, West London. His paternal grandfather was Hugh Williams (1796-1874), a Welsh solicitor and anti-establishment political activist. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He was a popular film and stage actor, who became a major film star in the British cinema of the 1930s. In 1930 he toured America in the cast of the R.C. Sheriff play ''Journey's End'' and appeared in his first film ''Charley's Aunt'' during a spell in Hollywood. He then returned to Britain and became a mainstay of the British film industry. He made 57 film appearances as an actor between 1930 and 1967. He collaborated with his second wife on several plays, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bexhill-on-Sea
Bexhill-on-Sea (often shortened to Bexhill) is a seaside town and civil parish situated in the county of East Sussex in South East England. An ancient town and part of the local government district of Rother, Bexhill is home to a number of archaeological sites, a Manor House in the Old Town, an abundance of Edwardian and Victorian architecture, and the famous De La Warr Pavilion: today a centre for contemporary art – which has featured the work of Andy Warhol, Cerith Wyn Evans and Richard Wilson among others – and an auditorium, where Bob Marley had his first UK appearance and has since seen performances by Elvis Costello, Goldfrapp, Marti Caine, Ray Davies, Years & Years, Patti Smith and Laurie Anderson. History The first reference to Bexhill, or Bexelei as it was originally called, was in a charter granted by King Offa of Mercia in 772 AD. It is recorded that King Offa had "defeated the men of Hastings" in 771 AD. At this time, the term Hastings would have re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rome Express
''Rome Express'' is a 1932 British thriller film directed by Walter Forde and starring Esther Ralston and Conrad Veidt. Based on a story by Clifford Grey, with a screenplay by Sidney Gilliat, the film is a tale about a European express train to Rome carrying diverse characters, including thieves, adulterers, blackmail victims, and an American film star. The film won the American National Board of Review award for Best Foreign Film. ''Rome Express'' was remade as ''Sleeping Car to Trieste'' (1948). It was shot at the Lime Grove Studios in Shepherd's Bush. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrew Mazzei, with the costume design by Gordon Conway. Plot The film is centred almost entirely on the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits train the Rome Express, travelling between Paris and Rome. Just as the train is departing from a station in Paris, Zurta and his colleague Tony just manage to board the train. They have found out that someone they want to see is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Face
''White Face'' (also known as ''Edgar Wallace's White Face the Fiend'') is a 1932 British crime film directed by T. Hayes Hunter and starring Hugh Williams, Gordon Harker and Renee Gadd. The film is based on a play by Edgar Wallace. Plot A doctor becomes a blackmailer and a jewel thief in order to raise funds for a hospital in East London but is uncovered by an ambitious reporter. Cast * Hugh Williams - Michael Seeley * Gordon Harker - Sam Hackett * Norman McKinnel - Inspector Mason * Renee Gadd - Janice Harman * Richard Bird - Donald Bateman * Nora Swinburne - Inez Landor * Leslie Perrins - Louis Landor * J.H. Roberts - Doctor Marford * D. A. Clarke-Smith - Dr. Rudd * Gibb McLaughlin - Sgt. Elk * Jeanne Stuart - Gloria Gaye * Clare Greet - Mrs. Albert Preservation status The film is now considered a lost film, but the screenplay still exists. While working on this film, an affair between Hugh Williams and Renee Gadd began. Critical reception ''The New York Times'' wrote, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In A Monastery Garden (film)
''In a Monastery Garden'' is a 1932 British Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring John Stuart (actor), John Stuart, Hugh Williams, Alan Napier, and Frank Pettingell. It was made at Twickenham Studios in London. The film's sets were designed by the art director James Carter (art director), James Carter. Synopsis An Italian musician begins to steal his brother's compositions after he is jailed for shooting a prince. Cast * John Stuart (actor), John Stuart as Michael Ferrier * Hugh Williams as Paul Ferrier * Alan Napier as Count Romano * Dino Galvani as Cesare Bonelli * Frank Pettingell as Bertholdi * Humberston Wright as Abbot * Gina Malo as Nina * Joan Maude as Roma Romano * Marie Rambert Dancers as Les Sylphides * Antony Tudor choreographer Critical reception The New York Times concluded "dullish is the word." References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insult (film)
''Insult'' is a 1932 British drama film directed by Harry Lachman and starring Elizabeth Allan, John Gielgud and Hugh Williams. It is an adaptation of a play by Jean Fabricus. It is a melodrama set in the French Foreign Legion in North Africa. Cast * Elizabeth Allan as Pola Dubois * John Gielgud as Henri Dubois * Hugh Williams as Captain Ramon Nadir * Sam Livesey as Major Dubois * Sydney Fairbrother as Arabella * Abraham Sofaer as Ali Ben Achmed * Edgar Norfolk as Captain Jean Conte * Hal Gordon Hal Gordon (1894–1946) was a British film actor. A character actor, he appeared in over 90 films in both comic and straight roles. He started off as a lawyer's clerk but finding it dull he decided on the stage, making his music hall debut i ... as Sergeant * Dinah Gilly as Singer References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down Our Street
''Down Our Street'' is a 1932 black and white British film directed by Harry Lachman. Plot This drama, set during the Depression, sees the character Charlie Stubbs trying to escape his poverty by becoming a criminal. When this course of action fails he cleans up his act and becomes a cab driver for the woman he loves, Annie Collins. Trouble follows Charlie however when Annie's uncle discovers his past. Cast *Hugh Williams as Charlie Stubbs *Nancy Price as Annie Collins *Elizabeth Allan as Maisie Collins *Binnie Barnes as Tessie Bemstein *Frederick Burtwell as Fred Anning *Sydney Fairbrother as Maggie Anning *Alexander Field as Sam *Morris Harvey as Bill Collins *Merle Tottenham Merle Tottenham (22 January 1901 – 18 July 1958) was a British stage and film actress. Her stage work included the original West End production of Noël Coward's ''Cavalcade'' in 1931; and she reprised her role as Annie the servant in the su ... as Rose External links * * 1932 films Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Gentleman Of Paris (1931 Film)
''A Gentleman of Paris'' is a 1931 British crime drama film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring Arthur Wontner, Vanda Gréville and Hugh Williams. It is based on the story "His Honour, the Judge" by Niranjan Pal. It was made at Cricklewood Studios, Cricklewood and Lime Grove Studios.Wood p.71 Cast * Arthur Wontner as Judge Le Fevre * Vanda Gréville Vanda Gréville (born Wanda MacEwan; 10 January 190826 December 1997) was a British film actress who mainly appeared in French productions.Driskell p.84 She was the wife of the Anglo-French director Edmond T. Gréville. Selected filmography * ' ... as Paulette Gerrard * Hugh Williams as Gaston Gerrard * Phyllis Konstam as Madeleine * Sybil Thorndike as Lola Duval * Arthur Goullet as Bagot * George Merritt (actor), George Merritt as M. Duval * Frederick Lloyd (actor), Frederick Lloyd as Advocate * George De Warfaz as Valet * Dylan Rees as barista * Florence Wood as Concierge *Corin Dickly as Professor Beardson References B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Night In Montmartre
''A Night in Montmartre'' (sometimes written as ''Night in Montmartre'') is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Horace Hodges, Franklin Dyall, Hugh Williams, Reginald Purdell and Austin Trevor. It was based on a play by Miles Malleson. It was shot at Twickenham Studios in London.Wood p.72 The film's sets were designed by the art director James Carter. Synopsis When the owner of a large cafe in Montmartre and a notorious blackmailer is murdered, suspicion points at young artist Lucien Borell who owed him money. Things look worse for Lucien when his father arrives and, fancying himself a criminologist, uncovers evidence that accidentally makes his son look even more guilty. On his second attempt, however, he is able to unmask the real culprits. Cast * Horace Hodges as Lucien Borell * Franklin Dyall as Max Levine * Hugh Williams as Philip Borell * Heather Angel as Annette Lefevre * Austin Trevor as Paul deLisle * Kay Hammond as Margot * Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigel Havers
Nigel Allan Havers (born 6 November 1951) is an English actor. His film roles include Lord Andrew Lindsay in the 1981 British film ''Chariots of Fire'', which earned him a BAFTA nomination; as Dr. Rawlins in the 1987 Steven Spielberg war drama, ''Empire of the Sun''; and as Ronny in the 1984 David Lean epic ''A Passage to India''. Television roles include Tom Latimer in the British TV comedy series '' Don't Wait Up'' and Lewis Archer in ''Coronation Street'', between 2009 and 2019. Early life and family Havers was born in Edmonton, London, Edmonton, Middlesex, and is the younger of two boys (with an older brother, Philip), born of Michael Havers, Baron Havers, Sir Michael Havers (later Lord Havers), who was a barrister who became a controversial Attorney General for England and Wales and, briefly, Lord Chancellor in the Conservative Government in the 1980s. His paternal aunt, Elizabeth Butler-Sloss, Baroness Butler-Sloss, Lady Butler-Sloss, his grandfather Cecil Havers, Sir Ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucy Fleming
Eve Lucinda "Lucy" Fleming (born 15 May 1947) is a British actress. Biography Early life and ancestry Fleming was born in Nettlebed, England. She is the second daughter of actress Celia Johnson and writer Peter Fleming (brother of James Bond author Ian Fleming). She is a granddaughter of Valentine Fleming, a Conservative Member of Parliament who was killed during World War I in May 1917, and of his widow, Evelyn. Amaryllis Fleming was her half-aunt, fathered by Welsh painter and Lucy's great-uncle Augustus John during his relationship with Evelyn. John's sister and fellow artist Gwen was Lucy's great-aunt. Fleming spent part of her childhood growing up in New Zealand: "My parents packed me off to some friends in New Zealand when I was 16, hoping I would grow up a little and perhaps change my mind about acting. I was quite a tomboy. I ended up at the Bay of Islands, which was just the most beautiful place in the world. I was meant to be looking after the friends' little ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belinda Carroll
Belinda Carroll (born 22 July 1945) is an English stage and television actress. Background and early career Born in Oxfordshire, Carroll's parents were John F. Carroll, a flying instructor with the Royal Air Force, and actress Hazel Bainbridge (born as Edith Marion Bainbridge; 25 January 1910 – 7 January 1998). Her maternal grandfather was manager of the Oxford Playhouse theatre; Carroll recalled that she was "fifth generation of an acting family ... mostly actor managers". Carroll's elder sister was actress Kate O'Mara; the two attended a convent boarding school in Chertsey which, according to Carroll, they both found miserable. Subsequently, she trained in provincial repertory, joining the Wimbledon Repertory Company after leaving school,Programme for ''Cards on the Table'' (Vaudeville Theatre, 1981): Theatreprint No 80, May 1982 and made her debut in London's West End theatre, West End aged 20, when she took over the role of Marion from Barbara Ferris in Terence Frisby's lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
