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Kathleen Butler (screenwriter)
Kathleen Butler was a British screenwriter who worked on the scripts of over 40 films. She also worked as assistant director on four films. Butler was part of a group of women given increasing control over the writing of scripts in British cinema of the time, writing ''The Temptress'' (1949) alone.Harper p.177 She worked for much of her career for the production company Butcher's Film Service. Selected filmography Screenwriter * '' The Right Age to Marry'' (1935) * ''Old Faithful'' (1935) * '' The Happy Family'' (1936) * '' A Touch of the Moon'' (1936) * ''The Heirloom Mystery'' (1936) * ''Nothing Like Publicity'' (1936) * ''A Wife or Two'' (1936) * ''The Shadow of Mike Emerald'' (1936) * ''Twice Branded'' (1936) * '' Not So Dusty'' (1936) * '' Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith'' (1937) * '' Why Pick on Me?'' (1937) * ''Busman's Holiday'' (1937) * ''His Lordship Regrets'' (1938) * ''Darts Are Trumps'' (1938) * ''Weddings Are Wonderful'' (1938) * ''Miracles Do Happen'' (1939) * '' G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screenwriter
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. Terminology In the silent era, writers now considered screenwriters were denoted by terms such as photoplaywright, photoplay writer, photoplay dramatist and screen playwright.Steven Maras. ''Screenwriting: History, Theory and Practice.'' Wallflower Press, 2009. pp. 82–85. Screenwriting historian Steven Maras notes that these early writers were often understood as being the authors of the films as shown and argues that they cannot be precisely equated with present-day screenwriters because they were responsible for a technical product, a brief " scenario", "treatment", or "synopsis" that is a written synopsis of what is to be filmed. Profession Screenwriting is a freelance profession. No education is required to be a professional scr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Lordship Regrets
''His Lordship Regrets'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Claude Hulbert, Winifred Shotter, Gina Malo and Aubrey Mallalieu. Impoverished Lord Cavender pursues wealthy Mabel van Morgan only to discover himself in love with the apparently penniless Mary. Cast Critical reception ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program TV listings, listings information as well as entertainment and television-related news. The company sold its print magazine division, TV Guide Magazine, TV Guide Mag ...'' called it a "Blah comedy," and went on to conclude that a "Decent cast of familiar British faces doesn't help this one." References External links 1938 films 1938 comedy films British comedy films Films directed by Maclean Rogers British black-and-white films 1930s English-language films 1930s British films {{1930s-UK-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Ain Folk (film)
William Gerald Douglas (17 April 1934 – 18 June 1991) was a Scottish film director best known for the trilogy of films about his early life. Biography Born in Newcraighall on the outskirts of Edinburgh, he was brought up initially by his maternal grandmother, Jean Beveridge; following her death, he lived with his father and paternal grandmother. He undertook his National Service in Egypt, where he met his lifelong friend, Peter Jewell. On returning to Britain, Douglas moved to London and began a career of acting and writing. After spending some time with Joan Littlewood's 'Theatre Workshop' company at the Theatre Royal Stratford East, he was cast in the Granada television series, ''The Younger Generation'' in 1961 and had a musical, ''Solo'', produced in 1962 at Cheltenham. Filmmaking career Having been interested in film-making all his life, in 1969 Douglas enrolled at the London School of Film Technique, where he wrote the screenplay for a short autobiographical fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Walk Beside You (film)
''I'll Walk Beside You'' is a 1943 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Richard Bird, Lesley Brook and Percy Marmont.Williams p.44 It takes its name from the song "I'll Walk Beside You" by Alan Murray and Edward Lockton,which is played over the opening credits and used as a refrain throughout. The film's production company, Butcher's Film Service, had a tendency of naming their films after popular songs. Cast * Richard Bird as John Brent * Lesley Brook as Ann Johnson * Percy Marmont as Vicar * Leslie Bradley as Tomm Booth * Sylvia Marriott as Joan Tremayne * Hugh Miller as Dr. Stevenson * Beatrice Varley as Miss McKenzie * Irene Handl as Ma Perkins * George Merritt as Hancock * Hilda Bayley as Mrs. Tremayne * John McHugh as Orchestral Soloist * St. David's Singers as Vocal Ensemble * London Symphony Orchestra The London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is a British symphony orchestra based in London. Founded in 1904, the LSO is the oldest of London's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variety Jubilee
''Variety Jubilee'' is a 1943 British historical musical film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Reginald Purdell, Ellis Irving and Lesley Brook. It depicts life in a London music hall from 1892 to the Second World War. It was made at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. The film was re-released in 1945, to capitalise on the popularity of Ealing's '' Champagne Charlie''. Plot ''Variety Jubilee'' is a melodrama chronicling three generations of a family of music hall owners. At the start of the 20th century, two former variety artists, Joe and Kit, become partners in running a music hall. The First World War brings the death of Kit's son, and the end of the war a decline in popularity of music halls. Joe and Kit's business falls into disrepair, and finally, Kit and his wife die in poverty. Eventually, Kit's grandson successfully resurrects the family music hall, before joining the RAF to fight in the second World War. Cast Critical reception ''Radio Times ''Radio Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose Of Tralee (1942 Film)
''Rose of Tralee'' is a 1942 British musical film directed by Germain Burger and starring John Longden, Lesley Brook and Angela Glynne. The screenplay concerns an Irish singer who heads to America to pursue their dream of stardom. Cast * John Longden as Paddy O'Brien * Lesley Brook as Mary O'Brien * Angela Glynne as Rose O'Brien * Mabel Constanduros as Mrs Thompson * Talbot O'Farrell as Tim Kelly * Gus McNaughton as Gleeson * George Carney as Collett * Virginia Keiley as Jean Hale * Iris Vandeleur as Mrs Crawley * Morris Harvey Morris Harvey (25 September 187724 August 1944) was a British actor and writer. A renowned character actor, he also wrote for the stage, including material for Broadway revues, in which he also appeared. He was the stepfather of film director An ... as McIsaac See also * The Rose of Tralee (song) * Rose of Tralee (1937 film) References External links * 1942 films 1942 musical films British black-and-white films British musical films 1940s E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gert And Daisy Clean Up
''Gert and Daisy Clean Up'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Elsie Waters, Doris Waters and Iris Vandeleur.Murphy p.174 The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrew Mazzei. It was shot at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. Cast * Elsie Waters as Gert * Doris Waters as Daisy * Iris Vandeleur as Ma Butler * Elizabeth Hunt as Hettie * Toni Edgar-Bruce as Mrs. Wilberforce * Joss Ambler as Mr. Perry * Ralph Michael as Jack Gregory * Uriel Porter as Snow White * Harry Herbert as Old Cheerful * Angela Glynne as Girl * Arthur Hambling as PC Albert Green * Johnnie Schofield Johnnie William Schofield (10 March 1889 – 9 September 1955) was a British actor, known for '' The Middle Watch'' (1948), '' Tawny Pipit'' (1944) and ''Melody of My Heart'' (1936). Early life John William Schofield was born on 10 March 1889 i ... as Policeman on Night Duty * Douglas Stewart as Mayor * David Trickett as Boy References Bibliog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gert And Daisy's Weekend
''Gert and Daisys Weekend'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Elsie Waters, Doris Waters and Iris Vandeleur. It was shot at Welwyn Studios with sets designed by the art director William Hemsley. It was followed by a sequel '' Gert and Daisy Clean Up'' Cast * Elsie Waters as Gert * Doris Waters as Daisy * Iris Vandeleur as Ma Butler * Elizabeth Hunt as Maisie Butler * John Slater as Jack Densham * Wally Patch as Charlie Peters * Annie Esmond as Lady Plumtree * Aubrey Mallalieu as Barnes * O. B. Clarence as Vicar * Noel Dainton as Detective Inspector * Arthur Denton as Village Policeman * Vi Kaley as Old Lady Whose Son Is to Be Evacuated * David Keir as Magistrates Clerk * Jack May Jack Wynne May (23 April 1922 – 19 September 1997) was an English actor. Early life and education May was born in 1922 in Henley-on-Thames, and was educated at Forest School in Walthamstow. After war service with the Royal Indian Navy in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Front Line Kids
''Front Line Kids'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Leslie Fuller.Chibnall & McFarlane p.8 It was made at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrew Mazzei. In wartime London an unruly group of boys assist an incompetent hotel porter to thwart a gang of criminals operating out of the building. Cast * Gerald Rex as Bert Wragg * Leslie Fuller as Nobby Clarkson * John Singer as Ginger Smith * John Tacchi as Front Line Gang Member * Marion Gerth as Elsa la Rue * David Keir as The Parson * George Pughe as Pinski * Anthony Holles as Hotelier * Ralph Michael as Paul * Ben Williams as Porter * Norman Pierce as P.C. Rozzer * Eric Clavering as Carl * Vi Kaley as Mrs. Lowther * Nora Gordon as Evacuee organiser * Brian Fitzpatrick as Front Line Gang Member * Derek Prendergast as Front Line Gang Member * Gerald Moore as Front Line Gang Member * Michael John as Front Line Gang Member * David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheepdog Of The Hills
''Sheepdog of the Hills'' is a 1941 British drama film directed by Germain Burger and starring David Farrar, Philip Friend and Helen Perry. The screenplay concerns an outbreak of sheep-stealing that occurs in a small rural community in the West Country. Cast * David Farrar ... Rev. Michael Verney * Philip Friend ... Dr. Peter Hammond * Helen Perry ... Frances Miller * Dennis Wyndham ... Riggy Teasdale * Leonard Sharp ... Geordie Scott * Jack Vyvian ... Constable Scott * Arthur Denton ... Hawkins * Philip Godfrey ... Sam Worrow * Johnnie Schofield Johnnie William Schofield (10 March 1889 – 9 September 1955) was a British actor, known for '' The Middle Watch'' (1948), '' Tawny Pipit'' (1944) and ''Melody of My Heart'' (1936). Early life John William Schofield was born on 10 March 1889 i ... ... Tom Abbott References External links * 1941 films 1941 drama films Films about sheep British drama films British black-and-white films 1940s English-language fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Facing The Music (1941 Film)
''Facing the Music'' is a 1941 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Bunny Doyle, Betty Driver, Chili Bouchier and H. F. Maltby. Plot An incompetent man struggles to hold down a series of jobs. Cast * Bunny Doyle - Wilfred Hollebone * Betty Driver - Mary Matthews * H. F. Maltby - Mr. Bulger * Chili Bouchier - Anna Braun * Wally Patch - Briggs * Gus McNaughton - Illusionist * Ruby Miller - Gloria Lynn * Eliot Makeham Harold Elliott Makeham (22 December 1882 – 8 February 1956) was an English film and television actor. Career Makeham was born in London, England. Between 1931 and 1956, Makeham appeared, primarily in character roles, in 115 films and i ... - Secretary * Gordon McLeod - Mr. Kelly References External links * 1941 films 1941 comedy films Films directed by Maclean Rogers British comedy films British black-and-white films 1940s English-language films 1940s British films {{1940s-UK-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garrison Follies
''Garrison Follies'' is a 1940 British comedy musical revue film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Barry Lupino, Nancy O'Neil and H.F. Maltby. It was produced by the independent Butcher's Film ServiceMackenzie p.178 and shot at Walton Studios outside London. The film's sets were designed by the art director Holmes Paul. Cast * Barry Lupino as Alf Shufflebottom * Nancy O'Neil as Sally Richards * H.F. Maltby as Maj. Hall-Vett * John Kevan as Dick Munro * Hugh Dempster as Adjutant * Gabrielle Brune as Lady Cynthia Clayton * Neville Brook as Commanding Officer * Dennis Val Norton as Plummer * Harry Herbert as Self - Harry Herbert * Sylvia Kellaway as Self - Sylvia Kellaway * Ann Lenner as Self - Ann Lenner * The Six Rose Petals as Themselves, The Six Rose Petals * Percival Mackey Thomas Percival Montague Mackey (1 June 1894 – 23 November 1950) was a British pianist, composer and bandleader. He is particularly known for his work as a composer and musical directo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
