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Judy Kelly
Julie Aileen Kelly (1 November 1913 – 22 October 1991), known professionally as Judy Kelly, was an Australian-born British actress. She arrived in Britain in 1932 after winning a competition organised by the Australian British Empire Films, which included 3 months tuition at the British International Studios at Elstree. She appeared in a number of films for British International Pictures during the 1930s. She was sometimes cast as a love interest for the comedian Leslie Fuller, and also appeared alongside the musical stars Gene Gerrard and Stanley Lupino. She appeared in the 1941 stage musical '' Lady Behave''. Other wartime stage roles include Vernon Sylvaine's ''Women Aren't Angels'' and ''Warn That Man''. Her final film was a supporting role in the comedy ''Warning to Wantons'' in 1949. Partial filmography * '' Adam's Apple'' (1928) - Vamp * '' Money Talks'' (1932) - His Daughter Rosie * ''The Private Life of Henry VIII'' (1933) - Lady Rochford (uncredited) * ''Crime on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Picturegoer
''Picturegoer'' was a fan magazine published in the United Kingdom between 1911 and 23 April 1960. Background The magazine was started in 1911 under the name ''The Pictures'' and in 1914 it merged with ''Picturegoer''. Following the merge it was renamed ''Pictures and The Picturegoer'', which continued until 1920. The same year it was renamed as ''Pictures for the Picturegoer''. It began publication with the name ''Picturegoer'' in January 1921. Odhams Press was the publisher of the magazine during the early years. It was initially published monthly through May 1931, switching to weekly publication 30 May 1931 as ''Picturegoer Weekly''.British Library- Cinema and Film Periodicals: British and Irish, Picturegoer Retrieved 12 Novembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam's Apple (film)
''Adam's Apple'' is a 1928 British silent comedy film directed by Tim Whelan, in his directorial debut. It starred Monty Banks, Lena Halliday and Judy Kelly. It was made by British International Pictures at their Elstree Studios.Wood p.65 Premise An American on his honeymoon in Paris, organises the kidnapping of his interfering mother-in-law. Cast * Monty Banks as Monty Adams * Gillian Dean as Ruth Appleby * Lena Halliday as Mrs. Appleby * Judy Kelly as Vamp * Colin Kenny as Husband * Dino Galvani as Crook * 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 Drunk * Charles O'Shaughnessy as Official References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films 1927-1939''. Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Luck Of A Sailor
''The Luck of a Sailor'' is a 1934 British romance film directed by Robert Milton and starring Greta Nissen, David Manners and Clifford Mollison. It was made at Elstree Studios.Wood p.78 Cast * Greta Nissen as Queen Helena * David Manners as Captain Colin * Clifford Mollison as Shorty * Camilla Horn as Louise * Hugh Wakefield as King Karl * Lawrence Grossmith as Silvius * Reginald Purdell as Jenkins * H. F. Maltby as Admiral * Jimmy Godden as Betz * Jean Cadell as Princess Rosanna * Cecil Ramage as Owner * Gus McNaughton as Official * Arnold Lucy Arnold Lucy (born Walter George Campbell, 8 August 1865 – 15 December 1945) was a British theatre and film actor, best known as Professor Kantorek in ''All Quiet on the Western Front (1930 film), All Quiet on the Western Front'' (1930). Life ... * J.H. Roberts References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger Bay (1934 Film)
''Tiger Bay'' is a 1934 British film directed by J. Elder Wills and starring the Chinese-American actor Anna May Wong. The film is about a young Englishman abroad, Michael, who deliberately visits a tough Chinese district of Tiger Bay to test his strength. He falls in love with Letty at Lui Chang's nightclub and battles a protection racket. Meanwhile, Lui fends off Olaf and his cronies, who attempt to intimidate Fay and Lui. Cast * Anna May Wong as Lui Chang * Henry Victor as Olaf * Lawrence Grossmith as Whistling Rufus * Margaret Yarde as Fay * Rene Ray as Letty * Victor Garland as Michael * Ernest Jay as Alf * Wally Patch Walter Sydney Vinnicombe (26 September 1888 – 27 October 1970) was an English actor and comedian. He worked in film, television and theatre. Biography Vinnicombe was born in Willesden, Middlesex and began working on the music hall stages in ... as Wally External links 1934 films Films directed by J. Elder Wills British black ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Four Masked Men
''The Four Masked Men'' is a 1934 British crime film directed by George Pearson and starring John Stuart, Judy Kelly and Richard Cooper. It was adapted by Cyril Campion from his play, "The Masqueraders." Its plot concerns a man who hunts down the criminal gang responsible for several robberies and the murder of his brother. at British Film Institute website Cast * John Stuart as Trevor Phillips * as Patricia Brent * |
The Rise Of Catherine The Great
''The Rise of Catherine the Great'' (also titled ''Catherine the Great'') is a 1934 British historical film about the rise to power of Catherine the Great. It was directed by Paul Czinner, and stars Elisabeth Bergner as Catherine, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., as Grand Duke Peter, Dorothy Hale as Countess Olga, and Flora Robson as Empress Elizabeth. The movie was banned in Germany. On 14 March 1934 this matter invoked a question in the British Parliament (House of Commons): "Is it to be understood that no British film in which there is a Jewish actor or actress will be permitted to be shown in Germany in future?". Plot This historical drama recounts the events that led to the accession of Catherine the Great, Empress of all the Russias. The film opens with the arrival in 1744 of Princess Sophie Auguste Frederika – whose name would be changed to ‘Catherine’ – from her father's court of Anhalt-Zerbst (in modern Germany) to the court of the Empress Elizabeth. "Little Catherine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Abbot (1934 Film)
''The Black Abbot'' is a 1934 British comedy crime film directed by George A. Cooper and starring John Stuart, Judy Kelly and Edgar Norfolk. It was made at Twickenham Studios as a quota quickie for release by RKO Pictures.Wood p.77 The film's sets were designed by the art director James A. Carter. Cast * John Stuart as Frank Brooks * Judy Kelly as Sylvia Hillcrest * Edgar Norfolk as Brian Heslewood * Richard Cooper as Lord Jerry Pilkdown * Drusilla Wills as Mary Hillcrist * Farren Soutar as John Hillcrist * Cyril Smith as Alf Higgins * Davina Craig as Jane, the maid * Earl Grey as Phillips, the butler * Ben Welden Ben Welden (born Benjamin Weinblatt; June 12, 1901 – October 17, 1997) was an American character actor who played a wide variety of Damon Runyon-type gangsters in various movies and television shows. Early years Welden was born in Toledo, Oh ... as Charlie Marsh * John Turnbull as Inspector Lockwood References Bibliography * Low, Rach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawley's Of High Street
''Hawley's of High Street'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Leslie Fuller, Judy Kelly, Francis Lister and Moore Marriott. Its plot concerns a butcher and a draper who stand for election to the local council. Cast * Leslie Fuller as Bill Hawley * Judy Kelly as Millie Hawley * Francis Lister as Lord Roxton * Amy Veness as Mrs Hawley * Moore Marriott as Mr Busworth * Hal Gordon as Nichols * Wylie Watson as Reverend Potter * Faith Bennett as Edith Busworth * Elizabeth Vaughan as Lady Evelyn * Jimmy Godden Jimmy Godden (11 August 1879 – 5 March 1955) was a British film actor. He was educated at Christ's Hospital and was in the Civil Service before becoming a concert pianist. Godden later turned to the stage and made his debut in pantomime at th ... as Mayor References External links 1933 films 1933 comedy films British comedy films Films shot at British International Pictures Studios 1930s English-language films Films direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
L'argent Par Les Fenêtres
''Lost Money'' (French:''L'argent par les fenêtres'') is a 1933 French-language British comedy film directed by Norman Lee and starring Kid Berg, Judy Kelly and Julian Rose. It is the French-language version of the comedy '' Money Talks'' which had been made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures.Wood p.75 Cast * Kid Berg * Judy Kelly Julie Aileen Kelly (1 November 1913 – 22 October 1991), known professionally as Judy Kelly, was an Australian-born British actress. She arrived in Britain in 1932 after winning a competition organised by the Australian British Empire Films, wh ... * Julian Rose References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1933 films British comedy films 1933 comedy films 1930s French-language films Films directed by Norman Lee British multilingual films British black-and-white films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Their Night Out
''Their Night Out'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Harry Hughes and starring Claude Hulbert, Renee Houston and Gus McNaughton. It was made by British International Pictures at Elstree Studios.Wood p.76 The film's sets were designed by the art director Duncan Sutherland. Cast * Claude Hulbert as Jimmy Oliphant * Renee Houston as Maggie Oliphant * Gus McNaughton as Fred Simpson * Binnie Barnes as Lola * Jimmy Godden as Archibald Bunting * Amy Veness as Gertrude Bunting * Judy Kelly as Betty Oliphant * Ben Welden as Crook * Hal Gordon as Sgt. Bert Simpson * Marie Ault Marie Ault (2 September 1870 – 9 May 1951) was a British character actress of stage and film. Biography Born as Mary Cragg, in Wigan, Lancashire, (now Greater Manchester. England. Ault was a star in many British films of the silent era but is ... as Cook References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. *Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Love Nest (1933 Film)
''The Love Nest'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Gene Gerrard, Camilla Horn and Nancy Burne. Plot summary On the eve of his own marriage, a man offers shelter to a runaway wife with whom he strikes up an unexpected bond. Cast * Gene Gerrard as George * Camilla Horn as Fifi * Nancy Burne as Angela * Gus McNaughton as Fox * Garry Marsh as Hugo * Amy Veness as Ma * Charles Paton as Pa * Marian Dawson as Mrs. Drinkwater * Judy Kelly Julie Aileen Kelly (1 November 1913 – 22 October 1991), known professionally as Judy Kelly, was an Australian-born British actress. She arrived in Britain in 1932 after winning a competition organised by the Australian British Empire Films, wh ... as Girl References External links * 1933 films Films shot at British International Pictures Studios 1930s English-language films Films directed by Thomas Bentley 1933 comedy films British comedy films Films set in England British black-and-white films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannequin (1933 Film)
''Mannequin'' is a 1933 British drama film directed by George A. Cooper and starring Harold French, Judy Kelly and Diana Beaumont. It was made at Twickenham Studios in London with sets designed by the art director James A. Carter. Produced as a quota quickie, it was released by the American distributor RKO.Chibnall p.273 Synopsis A boxer leaves his true love for another woman but ultimately returns to her. Cast * Harold French as Peter Tattersall * Judy Kelly as Heather Trent * Diana Beaumont as Lady Diana Savage * Whitmore Humphreys as Billy Armstrong (as Whitmore Humphries) * Richard Cooper as Lord Bunny Carstairs * Ben Welden as Chris Dempson * Faith Bennett as Queenie * Vera Bogetti as Nancy * Anna Lee as Babette * William Pardue as Armstrong's trainer * Carol Lees as Binkie * Toni Edgar-Bruce as Mrs. Mannering References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
