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Joan Marion
Joan Marion Nicholls (28 September 19085 November 2001), known professionally as Joan Marion, was an Australian-born stage, film and television actress. Her family moved to Britain when she was three, and at eighteen she attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where she adopted the name Joan Marion. Subsequently, a busy stage star, she made the record books in 1934, when she appeared in two West End theatre, West End shows simultaneously, ''Men in White (play), Men in White'' with Ralph Richardson and ''Without Witness''. She also famously turned down Jack L. Warner, Jack Warner and a Hollywood career, describing him as "a horrid little man." Marion continued in the theatre and British films until her marriage to wine expert Louis Everette de Rouet. With the birth of her daughter she spent many years travelling the world with her family. Selected filmography * ''Her Night Out'' (1932) * ''The River House Ghost'' (1932) * ''The Stolen Necklace'' (1933) * ''The Melody-Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spotlight (Casting Services Company)
Spotlight is the largest Casting (performing arts), casting resource in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1927, it has over 70,000 actors, actresses, presenters, dancers, and stunt performers in its database. It is used by thousands of production companies, broadcasters, advertisement agencies, and casting directors. Clients range from large organisations such as the BBC, ITV (TV network), ITV, and Channel 4 to smaller production companies. It publishes its "Contacts" handbook both in hard copy and as an e-book. It includes listings for over 5,000 companies, services, and individuals across all branches of film, television, stage, video games, and voice acting. Spotlight is one of the most successful companies in casting, generating over £10 million per year. Although established since 1927, it only registered as a limited company in 2010. It does not disclose its profits publicly. References External links Spotlight website Directories 1927 establishments in the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of The Past (1933 Film)
''Out of the Past'' is a 1933 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Lester Matthews, Joan Marion and Jack Raine. It was made as a quota quickie at Teddington Studios.Chibnall p.274 Cast * Lester Matthews as Captain Leslie Farebrother * Joan Marion as Frances Dane * Jack Raine as Eric Cotton * Henry Mollison as Gerald Brassard * Eric Stanley as Sir John Brassard * Margaret Damer as Lady Brassard * Aubrey Dexter as David Mannering * Wilfred Shine Wilfred Shine (12 July 1864 – 14 March 1939 in Kingston-Upon-Thames, England) was a British actor, mainly on the stage, and a specialist in melodrama. He was the father of the actor Bill Shine. Shine performed as Barney in ''John Bull's Other ... as Richard Travers References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Good Losers
''Good Losers'' is a British mystery play by Michael Arlen and Walter C. Hackett. It was originally performed at the Whitehall Theatre in London's West End where it ran for 134 performances between 16 February and 13 June 1931. The original cast included Ian Hunter, Francis Lister, Ronald Shiner, Anthony Holles, Eric Maturin, Joan Marion, Marion Lorne and Cathleen Nesbitt Cathleen Nesbitt (born Kathleen Mary Nesbitt; 24 November 18882 August 1982) was an English actress. Biography Born in Birkenhead, Cheshire,Before 1 April 1974 Birkenhead was in Cheshire England to Thomas and Mary Catherine (née Parry) Nesb ....Wearing p.93 It was followed at the theatre soon after by another Hackett's plays, the horseracing farce '' Take a Chance''. References Bibliography * Wearing, J.P. ''The London Stage 1930-1939: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel''. Rowman & Littlefield, 2014. 1931 plays West End plays Plays by Michael Arlen Plays by Walter C. Hackett ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorry You've Been Troubled
''Sorry You've Been Troubled'' is a mystery play by the British-American writer Walter C. Hackett. It premiered at His Majesty's Theatre in London's West End where it ran for 157 performances between 24 September 1929 and 1 February 1930. The original cast included Harold Huth, Hugh Wakefield, Anthony Holles, George Woodbridge, Diana Wynyard, Joan Marion, Marion Lorne and Kathleen Kelly. Film adaptations It has twice been adapted into films: a 1932 British film '' Life Goes On'' by Paramount British Pictures, directed by Jack Raymond and starring Elsie Randolph, Betty Stockfeld and Warwick Ward and a 1935 American film ''One New York Night'' by MGM, directed by Jack Conway and starring Franchot Tone, Una Merkel, Conrad Nagel John Conrad Nagel (March 16, 1897 – February 24, 1970) was an American film, stage, television and radio actor. He was considered a famous matinée idol and leading man of the 1920s and 1930s. He was given an Academy Honorary Award in 1940 and .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tons Of Trouble
''Tons of Trouble'' is a 1956 black and white British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Richard Hearne, William Hartnell and Austin Trevor. Plot The eccentric caretaker of a block of flats, Mr. Pastry (Richard Hearne), is in charge of two of its boilers, whom he lovingly calls "Mavis" and "Ethel." His affection for the pair leads him into unforeseen problems, and he's fired from his job. Meanwhile, wealthy Sir Hervey Shaw (Austin Trevor) is searching for Mr. Pastry to close an important business deal. Mr. Pastry is found just in the nick of time to save both Sir Hervey's deal, and the temperamental "Ethel", who is on the verge of exploding. Cast * Richard Hearne as Mr. Pastry * William Hartnell as Bert * Austin Trevor as Sir Hervey Shaw * Joan Marion as Angela Shaw * Robert Moreton as Jevons * Ralph Truman as Inspector Bridger * Ronald Adam as Psychiatrist * Junia Crawford as Diana Little * Tony Quinn as Cracknell * John Stuart as Doctor * Yvonne Hearne a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spies Of The Air
''Spies of the Air'' (also known as ''Spies in the Air'' and ''The Fifth Column'') is a 1939 British adventure film directed by David MacDonald and based on the play ''Official Secret'' by Jeffrey Dell. The film stars Barry K. Barnes, Roger Livesey, Basil Radford, Edward Ashley and Felix Aylmer. ''Spies of the Air'' involves espionage in the period just before the outbreak of war in Europe that spawned a number of similar propaganda films linking aeronautics and spies. Films in both Great Britain and the United States centred on "... spies and fifth columnists (as) the staple diet of films made during the first year of the war." Plot Before the outbreak of the Second World War, British test pilot Peter Thurloe ( Barry K. Barnes) is involved in an illicit love affair with his employer's wife, Dorothy Houghton ( Joan Marion). He is caught up in an elaborate scheme to steal secrets from Charles Houghton's (Roger Livesey) aviation company. Peter is suspected of betraying his c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ten Days In Paris
''Ten Days in Paris'', also known as ''Missing Ten Days'' and ''Spy in the Pantry'', is a 1940 British spy film directed by Tim Whelan and starring Rex Harrison, Kaaren Verne and C. V. France. The screenplay concerns a man in Paris who turns out to be a doppelganger of a spy operating in the French capital. Plot While walking along a Paris street, Englishman Robert Stevens is shot by an unknown assailant, but luckily he is only struck glancingly and rendered unconscious. When he awakens in Beaujon Hospital, he initially thinks he was injured in an aeroplane crash. His father, Sir James Stevens, confirms he left England in an aeroplane, but ten days before. However, his father does not believe he cannot remember anything about those missing ten days. (It turns out that Robert is an irresponsible ne'er-do-well who had disappeared before.) Robert decides to find out what happened. His only clue is a note that was found on him signed by "D." In an office, François is on the teleph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dead Man's Shoes (1940 Film)
''Dead Man's Shoes'' is a 1940 British drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Leslie Banks, Joan Marion and Wilfrid Lawson. A man who has lost his memory, rises to a position of authority and respect. One day he is confronted by a man who claims to have been involved with him in the past. The film is considered an antecedent of British Film Noir.Spicer p.439 Cast * Leslie Banks as Roger de Vetheuil * Joan Marion as Viola de Vetheuil * Geoffrey Atkins as Paul de Vetheuil * Wilfrid Lawson as Lucien Sarrou * Judy Kelly as Michelle Allain * Nancy Price as Madame Pelletier * Walter Hudd as Gaston Alexandri * Peter Bull as Defence Counsel * Henry Oscar as President of the Court * Ludwig Stössel as Doctor Breithaut * Roddy McDowall as Boy Production Inspired by the 1938 French film '' Crossroads'', it was made by Associated British Picture Corporation at the company's Elstree Studios Elstree Studios is a generic term which can refer to several current ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ending It
''Ending It'' was a 1939 BBC TV one-off play, written by Val Gielgud, and starring John Robinson, Joan Marion, and Dino Galvani. It was 30 minutes in duration. It was broadcast live on 25 August 1939. 1957 Australian Adaptation The most unusual aspect of the production was that it was later remade for Australian television in 1957 at a time when Australian drama production was rare. It was directed by William Sterling. Broadcast live on Sydney station ABN-2 on 19 June 1957, a kinescope was made of the broadcast and shown on Melbourne television station ABV-2 on 19 July 1957. It is not known if the kinescope recording still exists. Cast *Bruce Beeby * Madi Hedd *Keith Buckley Production Bruce Beeby and Madi Hedd were married in real life. They made this shortly after returning to Australia from six years in Britain. Thelma Afford did the design. See also *'' Tomorrow's Child'' - 1957 Australian television play. *''The Passionate Pianist'' - 1957 Australian television play. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Limelight
''Black Limelight'' is a 1936 play by Gordon Sherry that in 1938 became a British crime film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Joan Marion and Raymond Massey. Plot "It concerns itself with the murder of a vulgar young woman [Lily]. Suspicion rests on refined young married Peter, who has disappeared, and is known to have spent week-ends with the young woman in question, apparently with the full knowledge of his charming wife [Mary]. She, on hearing of the murder, does everything in her power to screen her spouse. There are, of course, police and detectives on the track, but while they are seemingly very active, they rarely turn up at psychological moments. Peter therefore easily gains access to his home, despite the fact that no one could mistake him, in his unhappy condition, as other than one fleeing from justice. Did he commit the murder?" Production Sherry's play was an early serial-killer drama ("the monster's homicidal mania leaps up at the time of the full moon," noted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Premiere (1938 Film)
''Premiere'' is a 1938 British musical mystery film directed by Walter Summers and starring John Lodge, Judy Kelly, Joan Marion, Hugh Williams. In Paris a leading theatre impresario is murdered on opening night, shortly after replacing his leading lady. A police Inspector in the audience takes over the investigation. The film was shot at Elstree Studios.Wood p.99 It was a close remake of the 1937 Austrian film '' Premiere'' and re-used a number of musical scenes from the original which were dubbed into English. Cast * John Lodge as Inspector Bonnard * Judy Kelly as Carmen Daviot * Joan Marion as Lydia Lavalle * Hugh Williams as Nissen, Rene * Edward Chapman as Lohrmann * Steven Geray as Frolich * Edmund Breon as Morel * Wallace Geoffrey as Renoir * Geoffrey Sumner as Captain Curry * Joss Ambler Joss Ambler (23 June 1900 – 1959) was an Australian-born British film and television actor. He usually played somewhat pompous and irascible figures of authority, particul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For Valour (1937 Film)
''For Valour'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Tom Walls and starring Walls, Ralph Lynn and Veronica Rose. It was made at Shepperton Studios, with sets designed by Oscar Werndorff. Unlike previous films starring Walls and Lynn, it was based on an original screenplay rather than one of the Aldwych Farces. Both Walls and Lynn played dual roles of two Boer War veterans and their son and grandson respectively. It was the last time the two actors, who had been one of the most popular film comedy teams of the decade, appeared together on screen. Synopsis During the Boer War, Private Doubleday saves the life of Major Pyke. Pyke recommends that he be awarded a Victoria Cross but the Private is instead sent to prison when his past crimes are discovered. Pyke therefore decides to raise Doubleday's son as his own. Many years later the younger Doubleday has grown to be a master criminal who has never been caught by the police, but whose plans for a major job are ruined by the inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
