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Ivor Salter
Ivor Charlie Salter (22 August 1925 – 21 June 1991) was an English actor who appeared in character roles in numerous United Kingdom television productions and films from the early 1950s until the 1980s often appearing as a police constable. His television appearances included; ''Doctor Who (The Space Museum, The Myth Makers and Black Orchid)'', ''The Saint'', '' The Avengers'', ''The Double Deckers'' (as the policeman), ''Danger Man'' '' Ghost Squad'', ''Nearest and Dearest'' (as Snatcher Snelling), and ''On the Buses''. Between 1978 and 1980 he appeared in the Midlands soap ''Crossroads'' as farmer Reg Cotterill. He played the character of Gobber Newhouse in three episodes of the BBC TV series '' All Creatures Great and Small''. Films included '' Be My Guest'' and ''House of Whipcord ''House of Whipcord'' is a 1974 British exploitation horror film directed and produced by Pete Walker and starring Barbara Markham, Patrick Barr, Ray Brooks, Ann Michelle, Sheila Keith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taunton
Taunton () is the county town of Somerset, England, with a 2011 population of 69,570. Its thousand-year history includes a 10th-century monastic foundation, Taunton Castle, which later became a priory. The Normans built a castle owned by the Bishops of Winchester. Parts of the inner ward house were turned into the Museum of Somerset and Somerset Military Museum. For the Second Cornish uprising of 1497, Perkin Warbeck brought an army of 6,000; most surrendered to Henry VII on 4 October 1497. On 20 June 1685 the Duke of Monmouth crowned himself King of England here in a rebellion, defeated at the Battle of Sedgemoor. Judge Jeffreys led the Bloody Assizes in the Castle's Great Hall. The Grand Western Canal reached Taunton in 1839 and the Bristol and Exeter Railway in 1842. Today it hosts Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset County Cricket Club, is the base of 40 Commando, Royal Marines, and is home to the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office on Admiralty Way. The popular Taunton flow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crossroads (British TV Series)
''Crossroads'' (later known as ''Crossroads Motel'' and ''Crossroads King's Oak'') is a British television soap opera that ran on ITV (TV network), ITV over two periods – the original 1964 to 1988 run, followed by a short revival from 2001 to 2003. Set in a fictional motel (hotel in the revival) in the Midlands, ''Crossroads'' became a byword for cheap production values, particularly in the 1970s and early 1980s. Despite this, the series regularly attracted huge audiences during this time, with ratings as high as 15 million viewers. It was created by Hazel Adair (actress and screenwriter), Hazel Adair and Peter Ling and produced by Associated TeleVision, ATV (until the end of 1981) and then by ATV's successor, ITV Central, Central Independent Television until 1988. The series was revived by Carlton Television in 2001; however, due to low ratings it was cancelled again in 2003. Storylines 1964–1988 The original premise of ''Crossroads'' is based around two feuding sisters, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lady Caroline Lamb (film)
''Lady Caroline Lamb'' is a 1972 British epic romantic drama film based on the life of Lady Caroline Lamb, novelist, sometime lover of Lord Byron and wife of politician William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (later Prime Minister). The only film written and directed by Robert Bolt, it starred his wife, Sarah Miles, as Lady Caroline, Jon Finch, Richard Chamberlain, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, John Mills, Margaret Leighton and Michael Wilding. Plot Synopsis Caroline Ponsonby (Sarah Miles) accepts a marriage proposal from William Lamb (Jon Finch). Despite the misgivings of his mother, the marriage seems happy enough at first, a love match, but on their honeymoon in Italy William becomes concerned about Lady Caroline's wilful behaviour, which leads to a man's death. Back in England William is seen as a political "coming man", respected by parliamentarians both Whig and Tory. Meanwhile Lady Caroline meets the poverty stricken Lord Byron (Richard Chamberlain), and visits his mod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Four Dimensions Of Greta
''Four Dimensions of Greta'' is a 1972 British sex comedy film directed and produced by Pete Walker, featuring four 3-D film sequences. It was the first British film to use 3-D, and the tagline on the poster read, "A girl in your lap". The film is also known as ''The Three Dimensions of Greta''. Plot Hans, a young German journalist arrives in London to write an article about au pair girls but is requested by friends to investigate the whereabouts of their teenage daughter Greta. He interviews four individuals who all paint distinctly different pictures of the missing girl - each revealing a different aspect or dimension. These reminiscences constitute the film's 3-D sequences. Hans finally tracks down Greta and discovers she has been kidnapped by an East End gangster. Cast *Hans Weimar ... Tristan Rogers *Sue ... Karen Boyes *Carl Roberts ... Alan Curtis *Greta Gruber ... Leena Skoog *Roger Maidment ... Robin Askwith *Big Danny ... Bill Maynard *Percy ... Kenneth Hende ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On The Buses (film)
''On the Buses'' is a 1971 British comedy film directed by Harry Booth and starring Reg Varney and Doris Hare. The film is the first spin-off film from the TV sitcom ''On the Buses'' and was followed by two further films, ''Mutiny on the Buses'' (1972) and ''Holiday on the Buses'' (1973). The films are set within a slightly different canon from the TV series: Stan and Jack work for a different bus company (Town & District instead of Luxton & District), and the three films form a loose story arc where Arthur and Olive become parents (despite their apparently sexless marriage). The film was produced by Ronald Chesney and Ronald Wolfe for Hammer Films, and enjoyed major success in Britain, outdoing '' Diamonds Are Forever'' to become the highest-grossing film of 1971. The tongue-in-cheek lyrics to the "On The Buses" theme song were written by Roger Ferris, who produced the recording at Abbey Road Studios. Quinceharmon's fine vocal performance secured a release on EMI's Columbia l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Must Be Joking! (1965 Film)
''You Must Be Joking!'' is a 1965 black and white British comedy film directed by Michael Winner and starring Michael Callan, Lionel Jeffries, and Denholm Elliott. The format of the film, four people each doing six tasks linked to a scavenger hunt, allows for 24 otherwise somewhat unconnected comedy vignettes, which jointly create the story line. The items (purportedly representing British identity) include flying ducks for the wall, an English rose, the Spirit of Ecstasy from a Rolls-Royce car, an electric hare from a greyhound race and the Lutine Bell. Plot Major Foskett, a British Army psychologist, assembles four soldiers for a testing task: Sergeant Major McGregor (complete with kilt and bearskin), Captain Tabasco, Sergeant Clegg (a father of nine), Staff Sergeant Mansfield and United States Air Force Lieutenant Morton. They have their initiative tested in a scavenger hunt. Their first task is to escape a maze. Tabasco orders up a helicopter to take him out and two others ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder Ahoy!
''Murder Ahoy!'' is the last of four Miss Marple films made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer that starred Margaret Rutherford. As in the previous three, the actress plays Agatha Christie's amateur sleuth Miss Jane Marple, with Charles 'Bud' Tingwell as (Chief) Inspector Craddock and Stringer Davis (Rutherford's husband) playing Mr Stringer. The film was made in 1964 and directed by George Pollock, with David Pursall and Jack Seddon credited with the script. The music was by Ron Goodwin. Location shots included Denham Village and St Mawes, Cornwall. Unlike the previous three films that were adapted from Christie novels – ''The 4.50 from Paddington'' ('' Murder, She Said'' – the only Miss Marple novel used), ''After the Funeral'' (a Poirot mystery, adapted for Miss Marple with the title ''Murder at the Gallop'') and '' Mrs. McGinty's Dead'' (another Poirot novel, adapted as '' Murder Most Foul'') – this film used an original screenplay that was not based on any of Christie's stories ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dog Eat Dog (1964 Film)
''Dog Eat Dog'' (released as ''Einer frisst den anderen'' in Germany) is a 1964 German crime drama film that starred Jayne Mansfield, Cameron Mitchell, Dodie Heath, Ivor Salter, Isa Miranda, Elisabeth Flickenschildt, Werner Peters, and Pinkas Braun. Filming occurred in late 1963 in Yugoslavia.http://www.varietyultimate.com/search/?page=2&startYear=1963&endYear=1963&search=Yugoslavia+Jayne+Mansfield&searchType=&sortBy=DATE&searchDate=&showAll= Mansfield was pregnant with Mariska Hargitay during filming. Plot Three robbers, Lylle Corbett (Mitchell), Dolph Kostis (Salter), and Darlene (Mansfield), steal one-million dollars from a shipment on its way to the United States. But, instead of sharing the dough with Lylle, Dolph, decides to kill him, without Darlene (who likes them both), knowing it. When returning to Darlene (his wife), at the Hotel Americano's, Dolph, informs her that Lylle is out of the picture and that she should forget about him. Before Dolph had returned, Darlene, ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Man Who Finally Died
''The Man Who Finally Died '' is a 1963 British CinemaScope thriller film directed by Quentin Lawrence and starring Stanley Baker, Peter Cushing, Mai Zetterling and Eric Portman. It was based on a 1959 ITV series of the same name. The screenplay concerns a German immigrant living in Britain who receives a mysterious phone call telling him his father is not really dead. He returns to Bavaria to investigate the matter. John Burke wrote a novelisation of the screenplay. Plot summary Joe Newman, formerly Joachim Deutsch, returns to his small hometown in Bavaria, after living in the UK since the outbreak of World War II. He seeks information of what has become of his father, Kurtz. He finds out that his father is dead, but that he escaped from behind the Iron Curtain, went to live with a certain Dr von Brecht, and later married a woman named Lisa. Everyone Joe approaches to find answers, including Police Inspector Hofmeister and insurance agent Brenner, is reluctant to talk and giv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West 11
''West 11'' is a 1963 British crime film directed by Michael Winner and starring Alfred Lynch, Kathleen Breck, Eric Portman, Diana Dors, and Kathleen Harrison. It is based on ''The Furnished Room'' (1961), Laura Del-Rivo's debut novel, which was adapted for the screen by Willis Hall and Keith Waterhouse. Set in west London, the title is taken from the postcode W11, and it was filmed on location in Notting Hill. In 2021 it was digitally restored and released on DVD. Plot In Notting Hill's jazz club, coffee bar and bedsit land of the early 1960s, Joe Beckett is a young unemployed misfit and drifter whose life takes a turn for the worse when he encounters Richard Dyce, an ex-army officer. Dyce persuades Beckett it will be in his interests to bump off Dyce's wealthy aunt for her money. Beckett travels to the old lady's house on the South coast, and prepares to murder her but loses his nerve and in a struggle, accidentally pushes her down a flight of stairs, killing her anyway. Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desert Mice
''Desert Mice'' is a 1959 British comedy film featuring Alfred Marks, Sid James, Dora Bryan, Irene Handl, John Le Mesurier and Liz Fraser. A group of ENSA entertainers with the British army in the North Africa desert during the Second World War thwart a Nazi plan. The title is a play on the Desert Rats. Plot An ENSA group tours around North Africa entertaining British troops. One night, Bert hears the tune (with no words) for "Lily Marlene". He sets about writing a variety of lyrics to the tune. Attached to an intelligence unit they realise that when singing their words to the well-known tune some in the audience are singing in German, exposing them as spies. Cast * Alfred Marks as Major Poskett * Sid James as Bert Bennett * Dora Bryan as Gay Bennett * Dick Bentley as Gavin O'Toole * Joan Benham as Una O'Toole * Reginald Beckwith as Fred * Irene Handl as Miss Patch * Kenneth Fortescue as Peter * Patricia Bredin as Susan * Liz Fraser as Edie * Marius Goring as German M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heart Within
''The Heart Within'' is a 1957 British drama film directed by David Eady and starring James Hayter, Clifford Evans and David Hemmings. Its plot involves a Jamaican dockside worker who goes on the run in London suspected of the murder of another Jamaican. Cast * James Hayter - Grandfather Willard * Clifford Evans - Matthew Johnson * David Hemmings - Danny Willard * Earl Cameron - Victor Conway * Dan Jackson - Joe Martell * Jack Stewart - Inspector Matheson * Betty Cooper - Miss Trevor * Gloria Ann Simpson - Violet * Frank Singuineau - Bobo * Pauline Henriques - Ella * Janice Hughes - Dilli * Denton De Gray - Gow * Wally Thomas - Sergeant * Glynn Edwards - 1st Constable * Ivor Salter - 2nd Constable * Frank Pettitt - 3rd Constable * 'The Kings of the Caribbean' steel band - Musicians Critical reception ''The Monthly Film Bulletin'' wrote "With some good camerawork, a London docks setting, and cautious but not unenterprising use of its West Indian characters, this film has a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
