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List Of British Lion Films
This is a list of films released by the British studio British Lion Films which was established in 1927 during the silent era. In its early years the company produced adaptations of Edgar Wallace crime novels, and later focused mainly on quota quickies. After the Second World War British Lion was acquired by Alexander Korda and it became a distribution outlet for independent British films with government backing. While British Lion distributed many foreign films in Britain, such as a large number of Republic Pictures productions, these are not included in the list, 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 2010s {, class="wikitable sortable" , - ! Title ! Release Date ! Director , - , - , ''The Wicker Tree'' , , August 2011 , , Robin Hardy See also * List of Gainsborough Pictures films * List of Ealing Studios films * List of Stoll Pictures films * List of British and Dominions films * List of Two Cities Films * List of British National films * List of General ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Lion Films
British Lion Films is a film production and distribution company active under several forms since 1919. Originally known as British Lion Film Corporation Ltd, it entered receivership on 1 June 1954. From 29 January 1955 to 1976, the company was known as British Lion Films Ltd, and was a pure distribution company. British Lion was founded in November 1927 by Sam W. Smith (brother of Herbert Smith). By the end of the Second World War the company had released over 55 films, including ''In Which We Serve'' (1942), for which writer/producer Noël Coward received an Academy Award. It is best known for the period when it was managed by Sir Alexander Korda. Korda's company London Films bought the controlling interest in British Lion in 1946 and then acquired Shepperton Studios, basing its productions there. In 1949, due to financial problems, the company accepted a loan from the National Film Finance Corporation. Not being able to pay it back, the company went into receivership from Pipro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Should A Doctor Tell? (1930 Film)
''Should a Doctor Tell?'' is a 1930 British drama film directed by H. Manning Haynes and starring Basil Gill, Norah Baring and Maurice Evans. The screenplay concerns a doctor who agonises over whether to tell his son that the woman he is marrying is pregnant by another man, which would mean breaking the hypocratic oath. It was produced as a quota quickie at Beaconsfield Studios by British Lion.Chibnall p.262 Cast * Basil Gill as Dr. Bruce Smith * Norah Baring as Joan Murray * Maurice Evans as Roger Smith * Gladys Jennings as The wife * Anna Neagle as Muriel Ashton * A. G. Poulton as Judge * Harvey Braban Harvey Braban (19 May 1883, in Brighton, Sussex, UK – 1943) was a British stage actor. He also appeared in films between 1920–1938. Braban performed regularly in West End plays, and also occasionally on Broadway. From 1920 he began appe ... as Prosecution References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Face
''White Face'' (also known as ''Edgar Wallace's White Face the Fiend'') is a 1932 British crime film directed by T. Hayes Hunter and starring Hugh Williams, Gordon Harker and Renee Gadd. The film is based on a play by Edgar Wallace. Plot A doctor becomes a blackmailer and a jewel thief in order to raise funds for a hospital in East London but is uncovered by an ambitious reporter. Cast * Hugh Williams - Michael Seeley * Gordon Harker - Sam Hackett * Norman McKinnel - Inspector Mason * Renee Gadd - Janice Harman * Richard Bird - Donald Bateman * Nora Swinburne - Inez Landor * Leslie Perrins - Louis Landor * J.H. Roberts - Doctor Marford * D. A. Clarke-Smith - Dr. Rudd * Gibb McLaughlin - Sgt. Elk * Jeanne Stuart - Gloria Gaye * Clare Greet - Mrs. Albert Preservation status The film is now considered a lost film, but the screenplay still exists. While working on this film, an affair between Hugh Williams and Renee Gadd began. Critical reception ''The New York Times'' wrote, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Frightened Lady (1932 Film)
''The Frightened Lady'' is a 1932 British thriller film directed by T. Hayes Hunter and starring Emlyn Williams, Cathleen Nesbitt, Norman McKinnel and Belle Chrystall. It was adapted by Bryan Edgar Wallace from his father Edgar Wallace's 1931 play ''The Case of the Frightened Lady'', which was adapted again later for a 1940 film. The film is also known as ''Criminal at Large'' in the United States. Plot A young woman goes to stay at the house of Lord Lebanon, but two murders in quick succession lead to the arrival of detectives and cause the woman to fear for her life. Cast * Emlyn Williams as Lord Lebanon * Cathleen Nesbitt as Lady Lebanon * Norman McKinnel as Chief Inspector Tanner * Gordon Harker as Sergeant Totty * Belle Chrystall as Aisla Crane * Cyril Raymond as Sergeant Ferraby * Finlay Currie as Brooks * Percy Parsons as Gilder * Julian Royce as Kelver Reception Emlyn William's performance was voted best in a British film for 1932. ''The New York Times ''Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladislao Vajda
Ladislao Vajda (born Weisz László; 18 August 1906, Budapest – 25 March 1965, Barcelona) was a Hungarian-Spanish film director who made films in Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Italy and West Germany. Biography He was born in Budapest, his father being an actor and screenwriter. Vajda started his career as film editor (even though he also worked as artistic designer and writer) for different directors, such as Billy Wilder and Henry Koster. Eventually, he undertook his first directorial effort in his native country, Hungary. Before World War II he became established in Italy, where he directed two movies: ''La zia smemorata'' (1940) and ' (1941). Finally, he moved to Spain, where he continued directing films. The first film from his Spanish period was ''Se vende un palacio'' ('' A Palace for Sale''), released in 1943. During the 1940s, Vajda directed several movies in Portugal, United Kingdom and, mainly, in Spain. However, he would reach his artistic peak in the 195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where Is This Lady?
''Where Is This Lady?'' is a 1932 British musical film directed by Victor Hanbury and Ladislao Vajda and starring Mártha Eggerth, Owen Nares and Wendy Barrie. It was made at Elstree Studios.Wood p.76 An operetta film, it is a remake of the German film ''Once There Was a Waltz'' which was adapted from a stage work by Franz Lehár. Cast * Mártha Eggerth as Steffi Piringer * Owen Nares as Rudi Muller * Wendy Barrie as Lucie Kleiner * George K. Arthur as Gustl Linzer * Gibb McLaughlin as Dr. Schilling * Ellis Jeffreys as Frau Kleiner * Robert Hale as Herr Piringer * O. B. Clarence Oliver Burchett Clarence (25 March 1870, Hampstead, London – 2 October 1955, Hove, Sussex) was an English actor. Following his education at Dover College and University College Hospital, he made his stage debut in 1890. His experience includ ... as Dr. Peffer References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''Britis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Hanbury
W. Victor Hanbury (1897 – 14 December 1954) was a British film director and producer. Entering the film industry in 1919 after service in the First World War, he became a director and producer in the early 1930s. His last film as a director was ''Hotel Reserve'' (which he also co-produced) in 1944. He continued to produce into the 1950s. He was initially credit as both producer and director of ''The Sleeping Tiger'', but the film was actually directed by Joseph Losey. He was born in and died in London, England. Selected filmography * ''The Beggar Student'' (1931) * '' Where Is This Lady?'' (1932) * ''No Funny Business'' (1933) * ''Dick Turpin'' (1933) * ''Spring in the Air'' (1934) * ''There Goes Susie'' (1934) * ''Admirals All'' (1935) * ''The Crouching Beast'' (1935) * ''Beloved Imposter'' (1936) * ''The Avenging Hand'' (1936) * '' Second Bureau'' (1936) * '' Ball at Savoy'' (1936) *'' Return of a Stranger'' (1937) * ''It Happened to One Man'' (1940) * ''Squadron Leader X'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beggar Student (1931 British Film)
''The Beggar Student'' is a 1931 British operetta film directed by Victor Hanbury and John Harvel and starring Shirley Dale, Lance Fairfax and Jerry Verno. It was based on the 1882 operetta ''The Beggar Student'' composed by Carl Millöcker. A separate The Beggar Student (1931 German film), German film was made the same year. It was made at Beaconsfield Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. p. 263. The film's sets were designed by Norman G. Arnold. Cast *Shirley Dale as Tania *Lance Fairfax as Carl Romaine *Jerry Verno as Jan Janski *Frederick Lloyd (actor), Frederick Lloyd as Colonel Ollendorff *Mark Daly (actor), Mark Daly as Sergeant *Jill Hands as Broni *Margaret Halstan as Countess Novalska *Edward Ashley as Nicki References Bibliography *Rachael Low, Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. *Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927–1939'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Man (1931 Film)
''The Old Man'' is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Manning Haynes and starring Maisie Gay, Anne Grey and Lester Matthews. It is based on the play of the same name by Edgar Wallace, with several actors reprising their roles. The film marked the screen debut of Scottish actor Finlay Currie.Alan Goble ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film'' 1999 p. 488 It was shot at Beaconsfield Studios with sets designed by the art director Norman G. Arnold. Cast * Maisie Gay as Mrs. Harris * Anne Grey as Lady Arranways * Lester Matthews as Keith Keller * Cecil Humphreys as Lord Arranways * D. A. Clarke-Smith as John Lorney * Diana Beaumont as Millie Jeans * Gerald Rawlinson Gerald Rawlinson (1904–1975) was a British actor. Selected filmography *''The Hellcat'' (1928) *''Life's a Stage'' (1928) *'' The Rising Generation'' (1928) *'' Young Woodley'' (1928) *'' The Silent House'' (1929) *''The Devil's Maze'' (192 ... as Dick Mayford * Frank Stanmore as Charles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Calendar (1931 Film)
''The Calendar'' is a 1931 British drama film directed by T. Hayes Hunter and starring Herbert Marshall, Edna Best and Anne Grey. Racehorse owner Anson is swindled by a woman named Wenda and goes up in front of the Jockey Club where he is disqualified on race fixing allegations. He decides to get his own back with the help of Hillcott, an ex-burglar. Jill is the love interest. It was released as ''Bachelor's Folly'' in the United States. The film was made at Beaconsfield Studios.Wood p.71 It was based on '' The Calendar'', a 1929 play and subsequent novel by Edgar Wallace. A remake was released in 1948. Cast * Herbert Marshall as Gerry Anson * Edna Best as Jill Panniford * Anne Grey as Wenda Panniford * Gordon Harker as Sam Hillcott * Nigel Bruce as Lord Willie Panniford * Alfred Drayton as John Dory * Leslie Perrins as Henry Lascarne * Allan Aynesworth as Edmund Garth * Melville Cooper George Melville Cooper (15 October 1896 – 13 March 1973) was an English actor. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Forde
Walter Forde (born Thomas Seymour Woolford, 21 April 1898 – 7 January 1984) was a British actor, screenwriter and Film director, director. Born in Lambeth, south London in 1898, he directed over fifty films between 1919 from the silent era through to 1949 in the sound film, sound era. He died in Los Angeles, California in 1984. Forde was the son of the music hall comedian Tom Seymour. During the 1920s, he was a silent film comedian, acting in a series of shorts before shifting into directing feature films. Emerging as an established film director in the 1930s, he directed films for Gainsborough Pictures and Ealing Studios. Filmography Actor *''Walter Finds a Father'', extant *''Walter Wants Work'', extant in the Huntley Archives *''Walter's Day Out'' Actor *''Walter The Sleuth 1926'', Director * ''What Next?'' (1928) * ''Wait and See (1928 film), Wait and See'' (1929) * ''The Silent House (1929 film), The Silent House'' (1929) * ''Would You Believe It?'' (1929) * ''Red P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ringer (1931 Film)
''The Ringer'' is a 1931 British crime film directed by Walter Forde and starring Patric Curwen, Esmond Knight, John Longden and Carol Goodner. Scotland Yard detectives hunt for a dangerous criminal who has recently returned to England. The film was based on the 1925 Edgar Wallace story ''The Gaunt Stranger'', which is the basis for his play ''The Ringer''. Forde remade the same story in 1938 as ''The Gaunt Stranger''. There was also a silent film of ''The Ringer'' in 1928, and a 1952 version starring Donald Wolfit. It was made at Beaconsfield Studios in Buckinghamshire by Gainsborough Pictures in a co-production with British Lion Films. The film's sets were designed by the art director Norman G. Arnold. The author's son Bryan Edgar Wallace acted as a production manager. Cast * Patric Curwen as Dr. Lomond * Esmond Knight as John Lenley * John Longden as Inspector Wembury * Carol Goodner as Cora Ann Milton * Gordon Harker as Samuel Hackett * Franklin Dyall as Maurice Meister * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |