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John E. Blakeley
John E. Blakeley (1 October 1888 – 20 February 1958) was a British film producer, director and screenwriter, the founder of Mancunian Films. Born in Ardwick, Manchester, son of James Blakeley (born c. 1862; Manchester), and Margaret Quirk (born c. 1861; Glasgow, Scotland), he was of Lancashire (Church of England) descent on his father's side of the family and Irish Catholic on his mother's. His father had become an early film distributor in 1908 after previous work as a travelling draper. Blakeley joined his father's business and soon came to understand the tastes of the emerging cinema audiences in the northern industrial towns. By the 1930s, the younger Blakeley was making films starring the idols of northern music hall comedy: George Formby, Frank Randle and Sandy Powell. Initially relying on studios in London, rising costs encouraged him to found the Mancunian Film Studios in his hometown in 1947. With £70,000 capital, a former Methodist chapel on Dickenson Road in Rushol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Producer
A film producer is a person who oversees film production. Either employed by a production company or working independently, producers plan and coordinate various aspects of film production, such as selecting the script, coordinating writing, directing, editing, and arranging financing. The producer is responsible for finding and selecting promising material for development. Unless the film is based on an existing script, the producer hires a screenwriter and oversees the script's development. These activities culminate with the pitch, led by the producer, to secure the financial backing that enables production to begin. If all succeeds, the project is "greenlighted". The producer also supervises the pre-production, principal photography and post-production stages of filmmaking. A producer is also responsible for hiring a director for the film, as well as other key crew members. Whereas the director makes the creative decisions during the production, the producer typically ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rusholme
Rusholme () is an area of Manchester, England, two miles south of the city centre. The population of the ward at the 2011 census was 13,643. Rusholme is bounded by Chorlton-on-Medlock to the north, Victoria Park and Longsight to the east, Fallowfield to the south and Moss Side to the west. It has a large student population, with several student halls and many students renting terraced houses, and suburban houses towards Victoria Park. History Etymology Rusholme, unlike other place names in Manchester with the suffix ''-hulme/holme'' is not a true water meadow. Its name derives from ''ryscum'' the dative plural of the Old English ''rysc'', a " rush" meaning at the rushes. The name was recorded as Russum in 1235, Ryssham in 1316 and Rysholme in 1551. Early history Late in the Roman occupation of Britain a hoard of about 200 gold coins was hidden in the valley of the Gore Brook. These date from the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE and were found where Birchfields Road crosses the brook ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School For Randle
''School for Randle'' is a 1949 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Frank Randle, Dan Young and Alec Pleon. The plot concerns a school caretaker who turns out to be the father of one of the pupils. When she runs away from home to pursue a career on the stage, he goes to persuade her to come back to school. The title is a reference to the Richard Brinsley Sheridan play ''The School for Scandal''. It was made at the Manchester Studios, and was one of a string of cheaply made and profitable films starring Randle during the era. Plot Former Music-Hall act 'Flatfoot' Mason (Frank Randle) is caretaker at a school where one of the pupils, and unbeknownst to her, is his daughter, Betty (Terry Randall); who was put up for adoption when his wife died. She is now a teenager and this causes concern, as the staff feel 'Flatfoot' is being over attentive to her. Told to pay her less attention, 'Flatfoot' reluctantly obeys, but Betty thinks he's rejecting her and decide ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere In Politics
''Somewhere in Politics'' is a 1949 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Frank Randle, Tessie O'Shea and Josef Locke. It was the fifth film in the ''Somewhere'' series of films featuring Randle followed by ''It's a Grand Life'' (1953). According to the British Film Institute (BFI), only a print of an "18-minute short from the film, entitled ''Full House''", is known to exist. Plot Joe Smart (Frank Randle) is a radio repairman who enters the political arena competing in an upcoming election against his own boss. Joe wins the election, but encounters loads of trouble in the process. Cast * Frank Randle - Joe Smart * Tessie O'Shea - Daisy Smart * Josef Locke - Cllr. Willoughby * Sally Barnes - Marjorie Willoughby * Syd Harrison - Tony Parker * Max Harrison - Arthur Parker * Bunty Meadows - Martha Parker * Jimmy Clitheroe - Sonny * Sonny Burke - Reggie Smart * Anthony Oakley - Howard * Bernard Graham - Bank Manager * Effi McIntosh - Mrs. Jones * Kay Comps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What A Carry On!
What or WHAT may refer to: * What, an interrogative pronoun and adverb * "What?", one of the Five Ws used in journalism Film and television * ''What!'' (film) or ''The Whip and the Body'', a 1963 Italian film directed by Mario Bava * '' What?'' (film), a 1972 film directed by Roman Polanski * "What", the name of the second baseman in Abbott and Costello's comedy routine "Who's on First?" * "What?", the catchphrase of professional wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin Music * ''what.'', a comedy/music album by Bo Burnham, 2013 * What Records, a UK record label * What? Records, a US record label Songs * "What" (song), by Melinda Marx, 1965 * "What?" (Rob Zombie song), 2009 * "What?" (SB19 song), 2021 * "What?", by 666 from ''The Soft Boys'' * "What", by Bassnectar from ''Vava Voom'' * "What?", by Corrosion of Conformity from ''Eye for an Eye'' * "What?", by the Move from ''Looking On'' * "What?", by A Tribe Called Quest from ''The Low-End Theory'' Science and technology * Web H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cup-Tie Honeymoon
''Cup-tie Honeymoon'' was the first motion picture to be filmed at the Dickenson Road Studios by the Mancunian Film Corporation in 1948, themed around football. Plot summary A business man's son (Powell) has to choose between playing for his father's team and their rivals in a football match. He does the right thing and romantically impresses his father's secretary. Cast * Sandy Powell as Joe Butler * Dan Young as Cecil Alistair * Betty Jumel as Betty * Pat McGrath as Eric Chambers * Violet Farebrother as Mary Chambers * Frank Groves as Jimmy Owen * Joyanne Bracewell as Pauline May * Vic Arnley as Grandad * Harold Walden as himself * Barry K. Barnes as Grumpy customer * Pat Phoenix as Mrs. Butler (credited as Patricia Pilkington) * Bernard Youens as Coalman (uncredited) * David Edwin Vivian Coker Callan as Policeman Production Filmed in Rusholme, Manchester, much of the shooting took place on local streets and at the nearby Maine Road Maine Road was a foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holidays With Pay
''Holidays with Pay'' is a 1948 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Frank Randle, Tessie O'Shea and Dan Young. The film follows the Rogers family as they go on holiday to Blackpool and enjoy a series of adventures. Plot The Rogers family visit Blackpool for their annual holidays, and have difficulty finding rooms; but are befriended by a wealthy young man who takes them to stay in his haunted mansion. The family become entangled in a plot by the young man's grasping cousin to murder him for the family inheritance. However, all ends happily with the young man marrying the Rogers eldest daughter, Pamela. Cast * Frank Randle - Jack Rogers * Tessie O'Shea - Pansy Rogers * Dan Young - Phil Rogers * Josef Locke - Himself * Sally Barnes - Pamela Rogers * Sonny Burke - Michael Sandford * Bert Tracy Bert Tracey was a British silent film and talkie actor. He also directed one film, '' Boots! Boots!'', in 1934 which marked the film debut of George Formby as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under New Management
''Under New Management'', also known as ''Honeymoon Hotel'', is a 1946 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Nat Jackley, Norman Evans and Dan Young. The screenplay concerns a chimney sweep inherits a hotel and calls on a number of ex-army friends to staff it. The film was one of a number of films at the time dealing with the contemporary issue of demobilisation following the end of the Second World War.Mundy p.115 Plot Chimney sweep Joe (Norman Evans) inherits a dilapidated hotel which, with the help of former army chums as staff, he starts to turn around. A pair of devious property developers however, attempt to buy the hotel from him, knowing that the land is due to be redeveloped, and to increase in value when an airport is built nearby. Cast * Nat Jackley - Nat * Norman Evans - Joe Evans * Dan Young - Dan * Betty Jumel - Betty * Nicolette Roeg - Brenda Evans * Cavan O'Connor - the Strolling Vagabond * Michael Taylor - Reg Allen * Tony Dalton - Tony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demobbed (1946 Film)
''Demobbed'' is a 1944 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Norman Evans, Nat Jackley, Gus McNaughton and Dan Young. Billed as "a musical comedy burlesque," its plot concerns a group of ex-soldiers who attempt to gain employment after being demobbed from the army. Cast * Norman Evans - Norman * Nat Jackley - Nat * Dan Young - Dan * Betty Jumel - Betty * Tony Dalton - Billy Brown * Jimmy Plant - Graham * George Merritt - James Bentley * Fred Kitchen - Black * Arthur Hambling - Curtis * Gus McNaughton - Capt. Gregson * Marianne Lincoln - Marianne * Anne Firth - Norma Deane * Neville Mapp - John Bentley * Webster Booth - Himself * Anne Ziegler - Herself * Sydney Bromley - BBC Announcer * Kay Lewis - Norman Evan's Partner * Freddie Watts - Landlord of the Red Lion * Edgar Driver - the Bookie * Noel Dainton - Police Inspector * Marjorie Gresley - the Mother * Angela Glynne - the Child Critical reception ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home Sweet Home (1945 Film)
''Home Sweet Home'' is a 1945 British musical film, musical comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley written by Roney Parsons and Anthony Toner and starring Frank Randle, Nicolette Roeg (sister of director Nicolas Roeg) and Tony Pendrell. Set in the fictitious town of Redvale, the film is largely a vehicle for slapstick routines by Randle. Plot Spirited orphan Jacqueline Chantry (Nicolette Roeg) is the chauffeuse to wealthy colonel Wright (H.F. Maltby) and his family. Son Eric Wright (Tony Pendrell) and Jacqueline fall in love and plan to marry, but the class conscious colonel's wife (Hilda Bayley) refuses to give her blessing. Saddened, Jacqueline packs her bags and leaves; eventually becoming a nightclub singer. Eric chases after her, but she's already found Frank (Frank Randle), a likeable chap who discovers that Jacqueline is in reality a wealthy heiress. Cast * Nicolette Roeg as Jacqueline Chantry * Frank Randle as Frank * Tony Pendrell as Eric Wright * H. F. Maltby as Colo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere On Leave
''Somewhere on Leave'' is a 1943 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Frank Randle, Harry Korris and Dan Young. It was the third in the series of ''Somewhere'' films following Private Randle and his comrades. It was followed by ''Somewhere in Civvies''. Plot Private Randle (Frank Randle) and army pals, Privates Young (Dan Young) and Enoch (Robbie Vincent) are invited by Private Desmond (Pat McGrath) to spend some off-duty time at his stately home. Private Desmond is too busy courting an ATS girl (Antoinette Lupino) to notice the squaddies are running riot in his house. Cast * Frank Randle - Pte. Randle * Harry Korris - Sgt. Korris * Dan Young - Pte. Young * Robbie Vincent - Pte. Enoch * Antoinette Lupino - Toni Beaumont * Pat McGrath - Pte. Roy Desmond * Toni Edgar-Bruce - Mrs. Delvaine * Edna Wood - Land Girl * Vincent Holman - Butler * Percival Mackey Orchestra - Themselves * Noel Dainton - Capt. Delvaine * Sidney Monckton - Captain Adams * John Varl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere In Camp
''Somewhere in Camp'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by John E. Blakeley and starring Frank Randle, Harry Korris and Robbie Vincent. The film continues the adventures of Private Randle from the 1940 film ''Somewhere in England''. It was followed in 1943 by ''Somewhere on Leave''. Plot Three army Privates (Frank Randle, Robbie Vincent and Dan Young) and their Sergeant (Harry Korris) devise a scheme to help Private Trevor (John Singer) woo the Commanding Officer's daughter (Jean Rivers). All efforts fail until Sergeant Korris drags up as a love-struck housekeeper. Cast * Frank Randle - Pte. Randle * Harry Korris - Sgt. Korris * Robbie Vincent - Pte. Enoch * Dan Young - Pte. Young * John Singer - Pte. Jack Trevor * Antoinette Lupino - Jean Rivers * Peggy Novak - Mrs Rivers * Clifford Buckton - Colonel Rivers * Anthony Bazell - Captain Brown * Gus Aubrey - Captain Lofty * Ernest Dale - Private Dale * Arthur Wilton - Private Wilton * Billy Pardoe - Lt. Appleby * Cliff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
