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John Stoll
John Stoll (13 December 1913 – 25 June 1990) was a British art director. He won an Academy Award in the category Best Art Direction for the film ''Lawrence of Arabia''. During the 1950s, he worked largely on low-budget British feature films. Selected filmography * '' Glad Tidings'' (1953) * '' Flannelfoot'' (1953) * '' What Every Woman Wants'' (1954) * '' The Sleeping Tiger'' (1954) * '' The Crowded Day'' (1954) * ''Radio Cab Murder'' (1954) * '' The Green Carnation'' (1954) * ''The Black Rider'' (1954) * '' The Harassed Hero'' (1954) * ''The Scarlet Web'' (1954) * ''The Happiness of Three Women'' (1954) * '' Where There's a Will'' (1955) * '' Marilyn'' (1955) * '' Keep It Clean'' (1956) * '' Passport to Treason'' (1956) * '' A Touch of the Sun'' (1956) * '' No Road Back'' (1957) * '' West of Suez'' (1957) * '' That Woman Opposite'' (1957) * ''The Camp on Blood Island'' (1958) * '' A Cry from the Streets'' (1958) * '' I Only Arsked!'' (1958) * '' Light Up the Sky!'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Happiness Of Three Women
''The Happiness of Three Women'' is a 1954 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Brenda de Banzie, Donald Houston and Petula Clark. The film was released on the Odeon Circuit as a double bill with ''The Crowded Day''.Chibnall & MacFarlane p.53 It was made at Walton Studios with sets designed by the art director John Stoll. It was adapted from Eynon Evans's Welsh-set play ''Wishing Well''. Cast * Brenda de Banzie as Jane Price * Eynon Evans as Amos Parry * Petula Clark as Delith * Donald Houston as John * Patricia Burke as Ann Murray * Patricia Cutts as Irene Jennings * Bill O'Connor as Peter Jennings * Gladys Hay as Amelia Smith * Glyn Houston as Morgan * Emrys Leyshon as David Miles * Hugh Pryse as The Minister * Jessie Evans as Blodwen * John Lewis John Robert Lewis (February 21, 1940 – July 17, 2020) was an American politician and civil rights activist who served in the United States House of Representatives for from 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sword Of Sherwood Forest
''Sword of Sherwood Forest'' is a 1960 British Eastman Color adventure film in MegaScope directed by Terence Fisher for Hammer Film Productions. Richard Greene reprises the role of Robin Hood, which he played in ''The Adventures of Robin Hood'' on TV from 1955 to 1959. Plot The Sheriff of Nottingham plans to confiscate the estate of the Lord of Bawtry, a nobleman who has died on Crusade. The Archbishop of Canterbury, speaks against this plan and the Sheriff plots to eliminate him. Robin Hood is asked to undertake the assassination of the Archbishop for the plotters, led by the Earl of Newark and Lord Melton, but on realising who the intended target is, resolves to help the Archbishop instead. Maid Marian also wants to meet the Archbishop so she can grant freedom to the family of a man murdered by the Sheriff's men, and she is also keen to meet Robin again who she met when she thought he was a common outlaw, but now realises he is on the side of good. Main cast Cast notes * Apa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light Up The Sky! (film)
''Light Up the Sky!'' (also known as ''Skywatch'') is a 1960 British comedy drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Ian Carmichael, Tommy Steele and Benny Hill. The film also features Dick Emery in a minor role. ''Light Up the Sky!'' was based on Robert Storey's West End play ''Touch it Light''. Plot During the Second World War, Lieutenant Ogleby (Ian Carmichael) is the officer in charge of a number of soldiers assigned to a searchlight and gunnery unit, somewhere in England. Ogleby visits only occasionally to check up on the unit. In his absence Lance Bombardier Tomlinson (Victor Maddern) is in charge, but he struggles to maintain some kind of order over the other men and he frequently turns a blind eye to their lack of discipline and even their local thieving. Camp comic Syd McGaffey (Benny Hill) tries to keep up with the romantic antics of his younger brother Eric (Tommy Steele) who comes back from a short leave and announces that he has got married. He soon takes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Only Arsked!
''I Only Arsked!'' is a 1958 British comedy film directed by Montgomery Tully and starring Bernard Bresslaw, Michael Medwin and Alfie Bass. It was based on the television series '' The Army Game'' and was made by Hammer Films. Plot Slapstick ensues when inept army recruits are transferred to a post in the Middle East. Cast * Bernard Bresslaw as Private "Popeye" Popplewell * Michael Medwin as Corporal Springer * Alfie Bass as Private "Excused Boots" Bisley * Geoffrey Sumner as Major Upshott-Bagley * Charles Hawtrey as Private "Professor" Hatchett * Norman Rossington as Private "Cupcake" Cook * David Lodge as Sergeant "Potty" Chambers * Arthur Howard as Sir Redvers * Marne Maitland as King Fazim * Michael Bentine as Fred * Francis Matthews as Mahmoud * Michael Ripper as Azim * Wolfe Morris as Salaman * Ewan MacDuff as Ferrers * Claire Gordon as Harem girl * Marie Devereux as Harem girl Critical reception ''Allmovie'' wrote, "The level of humor in ''I Only Arsked!'' wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Cry From The Streets
''A Cry from the Streets'' is a 1958 British drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert. It was entered into the 1st Moscow International Film Festival, and Vernon Harris's screenplay received a BAFTA nomination. Plot When a man is hanged for murdering his wife, their three small children go into social care. Bill (Max Bygraves) is an electrician with the local care home, and is introduced to the children and their social worker, Ann (Barbara Murray). Growing ever fonder of the kids, he and Ann take them out on trips and picnics, to try and bring some happiness back into their lives. However, events spiral out of control when a child gets hold of a loaded gun. Cast * Max Bygraves as Bill Lowther * Barbara Murray as Ann Fairlie * Colin Petersen as Georgie * Dana Wilson as Barbie * Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Farrer * Sean Barrett as Don Farrer * Mona Washbourne as Mrs. Daniels * Eleanor Summerfield as Gloria * Toke Townley as Mr. Daniels * Avice Landone as Rachel Seymour * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Camp On Blood Island
''The Camp on Blood Island'' is a 1958 British World War II film, directed by Val Guest for Hammer Film Productions and starring André Morell, Carl Möhner, Edward Underdown and Walter Fitzgerald. The film is set in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in Japanese-occupied British Malaya and deals with the brutal, sadistic treatment of Allied prisoners by their captors. On its release, the film was promoted with the tag line "Jap War Crimes Exposed!", alongside a quote from Lord Russell of Liverpool, "We may forgive, but we must never forget", and an image of a Japanese soldier wielding a samurai sword. From its powerful opening sequence of a man being forced to dig his own grave before being shot dead, an intertitle follows, stating "this is not just a story - it is based on brutal truth", ''The Camp on Blood Island'' is noted for a depiction of human cruelty and brutality which was unusually graphic for a film of its time. It received some contemporary allegations of going ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Woman Opposite
''That Woman Opposite'' (U.S. ''City After Midnight'') is a 1957 British crime drama, directed by Compton Bennett and starring Phyllis Kirk, Dan O'Herlihy and William Franklyn. The screenplay, also by Bennett, was adapted from John Dickson Carr's 1942 novel '' The Emperor's Snuff-Box''. The film was generally positively received by critics, with ''Picturegoer'' commenting: "At last, a British thriller with class...here's a gloss that usually comes with an import label". In a more measured but still approving critique, a '' Radio Times'' reviewer said: "Don't expect too much of this modest film...and you'll be agreeably entertained by an efficiently directed work graced by many recognisable faces". In May 2011 the film was issued on DVD by Renown Films , as well as another film starr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Of Suez
''West of Suez'', released in the United States as ''The Fighting Wildcats'', is a 1957 British drama film directed by Arthur Crabtree and starring Keefe Brasselle, Kay Callard and Karel Stepanek. Premise An adventurer is hired to assassinate the leader of an Arab movement advocating peace, but is unable to complete his mission. Cast * Keefe Brasselle as Brett Manders * Kay Callard as Pat * Karel Stepanek as Langford * Ursula Howells as Eileen * Bruce Seton as Major Osborne * Richard Shaw as Cross * Harry Fowler as Tommy * Sheldon Lawrence as Jeff * Alex Gallier as Ibrahim Sayed * Maya Koumani as Men Hassa Production Braselle was meant to direct as well as star but could not get a permit to do so from the British trade union, so producer Richard Gordon had to replace him with Arthur Crabtree.Tom Weaver, ''The Horror Hits of Richard Gordon'', Bear Manor Media 2011 p 18 Critical reception TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Road Back
''No Road Back'' is a 1957 British crime film directed by Montgomery Tully. at the BFI Database The film is notable for being the first major film role for future Sean Connery. Connery's role is that of a minor who has a speech impediment. Cast * |
A Touch Of The Sun (1956 Film)
''A Touch of the Sun'' is a 1956 British comedy film directed by Gordon Parry and starring Frankie Howerd, Ruby Murray and Dennis Price. Made by the independent producer Raymond Stross it was shot at Walton Studios. The film's sets were designed by the art director John Stoll. Premise A hall porter is left a large inheritance by one of the residents. After taking a luxury holiday he takes over the hotel and begins running it himself. Cast * Frankie Howerd as William Darling * Ruby Murray as Ruby * Dennis Price as Digby Hatchard * Dorothy Bromiley as Rose Blake * Katherine Kath as Lucienne * Gordon Harker as Sid * Reginald Beckwith as Herbert Hardcastle * Pierre Dudan as Louis * Colin Gordon as Cecil Flick * Richard Wattis as Purchase * Alfie Bass as May * Naomi Chance as Miss Caroline Lovejoy * Miriam Karlin as Alice Cann * Willoughby Goddard as Golightly * Aïché Nana as Belly Dancer * George Margo as Howard Cann * Esma Cannon as Miss Tickle * Lucy Griffiths as Ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passport To Treason
''Passport to Treason'' is a 1956 British mystery thriller. It stars Rod Cameron, Lois Maxwell, and Clifford Evans. It was directed by Robert S. Baker and written by Kenneth R. Hayles and Norman Hudis, based on the Manning O'Brine novel of the same name. Plot After the death of a friend of his, a private investigator investigates an organisation that claims to be working for world peace, but turns out to be a front for a crime syndicate. Cast * Rod Cameron as Mike O'Kelly * Lois Maxwell as Diane Boyd * Clifford Evans as Orlando Syms * Peter Illing as Giorgio Sacchi * Marianne Stone as Miss 'Jonesy' Jones * Douglas Wilmer as Dr. Randolph * John Colicos as Pietro *Ballard Berkeley as Inspector Thredgold * Andrew Faulds as Barrett *Barbara Burke as Katrina *Derek Sydney as Amedeo Sacchi *Trevor Reid Trevor Reid (25 January 190816 April 1965) was an English actor. Born in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK. He acted in 47 films from 1938 to 1965. He died at age 57 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |