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Leslie S. Hiscott
Leslie Stephenson Hiscott (25 July 18943 May 1968) was an English film director and screenwriter who made over sixty films between 1925 and 1956. He was born in London in 1894. He directed ''Alibi'' (1931), the first ever depiction of Hercule Poirot, Agatha Christie's Belgian detective, with Austin Trevor in the lead role. He directed a follow-up, '' Black Coffee'' (also 1931), also starring Trevor. During the 1930s, he became best known for his mystery films, also working on portrayals of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and A. E. W. Mason's Inspector Hanaud. He worked extensively at Twickenham Film Studios in west London where he was a co-founder. Filmography Director * '' Raising the Wind'' (1925) * '' A Friend of Cupid'' (1925) * '' A Fowl Proceeding'' (1925) * '' Cats'' (1925) * ''Billets'' (1925) * ''The Marriage Business'' (1927) * '' S.O.S.'' (1928) * '' The Passing of Mr. Quinn'' (1928) * '' Ringing the Changes'' (1929) * '' The Feather'' (1929) * '' Call of the Sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulham
Fulham () is an area of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in West London, England, southwest of Charing Cross. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, bordering Hammersmith, Kensington and Chelsea. The area faces Wandsworth, Putney, Barn Elms and the London Wetland Centre in Barnes. on the far side of the river. First recorded by name in 691, Fulham was a manor and ancient parish which originally included Hammersmith. Between 1900 and 1965, it was the Metropolitan Borough of Fulham, before its merger with the Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith created the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (known as the London Borough of Hammersmith from 1965 to 1979). The district is split between the western and south-western postal areas. Fulham has a history of industry and enterprise dating back to the 15th century, with pottery, tapestry-weaving, paper-making and brewing in the 17th and 18th centuries in present-day Fulham High Street, and later involve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Marriage Business
''The Marriage Business'' is a 1927 British silent comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Estelle Brody, Owen Nares and Jack Rutherford. It is also known by the alternative title ''This Woman Business''. Cast * Estelle Brody as Annette * Owen Nares as Robert * Marjorie Hume as Pat * Jack Rutherford as Duncan * Jeff Barlow as Perkins * Polly Ward Polly Ward (born Byno Poluski; 30 June 1912–23 February 1987) was a British singer and actress. Filmography * '' The Marriage Business'' (1927) * '' Alf's Button'' (1930) * '' Harmony Heaven'' (1930) * '' His Lordship'' (1932) * '' Kentucky Mi ... as Maid References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. External links * 1927 films 1927 comedy films British comedy films British silent feature films Films directed by Leslie S. Hiscott British black-and-white films 1920s English-language films 1920s British films Silent comedy films [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once Bitten (1932 Film)
''Once Bitten'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Richard Cooper, Ursula Jeans and Frank Pettingell. It was made at Twickenham Studios as a quota quickie.Wood p.75 Cast * Ursula Jeans as Clare * Richard Cooper as Toby Galloway * Frank Pettingell as Sir Timothy Blott * Jeanne Stuart as Alicia * Dino Galvani Dino Galvani (born Candido Galvanoni; 27 October 189014 September 1960) was an Italian-British actor, who made his career in Britain on stage and radio and in films. He is remembered for his role in the popular BBC radio comedy series '' ITMA'' ... as Mario Fideli * Sydney King as Jerry * Anthony Holles as Legros * Kathleen Kelly as Anne 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 Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Safe Proposition
''A Safe Proposition'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring A. W. Baskcomb, Barbara Gott, Harold French and Austin Trevor. It was made at Twickenham Studios as a quota quickie for release by Fox Film.Wood p.76 Cast * A. W. Baskcomb as Henry Woodford * Barbara Gott as Emily Woodford * Harold French as Reggie Holloway * Joyce Kirby as Margaret Woodford * Austin Trevor as Count Tonelli * Alexander Field (actor), Alexander Field as Ginger Newton * Molly Fisher as Mrs. Newton * Henry B. Longhurst as Sergeant Crouch 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 Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1932 films 1932 comedy films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Leslie S. Hiscott British comedy films Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Tight Corner
''A Tight Corner'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Frank Pettingell, Gina Malo, Betty Astell and Charles Stratton. It was made at Twickenham Studios as a quota quickie for release by MGM.Wood p.76 Cast * Harold French as Tony Titmouse * Frank Pettingell as Oswald Blenkinsop * Gina Malo * Betty Astell Betty Astell (23 May 1912 – 26 July 2005), born Betty Julia Hymans, was an English actress, best known for comedy and pantomime productions on stage, screen, and radio with her husband, Cyril Fletcher. She was one of the first performers t ... * Charles Stratton * Madeleine Gibson as Woman 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 Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1932 films British comedy films 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When London Sleeps
''When London Sleeps'' is a 1932 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Harold French, Francis L. Sullivan, Diana Beaumont and René Ray. It was filmed at Twickenham Studios in west London. It was based on a play by Charles Darrell. Premise A well-born gambler comes to the rescue of a travelling circus in financial difficulties. Cast * Harold French as Tommy Blythe * Francis L. Sullivan as Rodney Haines * René Ray as Mary * A. Bromley Davenport as Colonel Grahame * Alexander Field as Sam * Diana Beaumont as Hilde * Ben Field as Lamberti * Barbara Everest Barbara Everest (19 June 1890 – 9 February 1968) was a British stage and film actress. She was born in Southfields, Surrey, and made her screen debut in the 1916 film ''The Man Without a Soul''. On stage she played Queen Anne in the 1935 his ... as Mme Lamberti * Herbert Lomas as Pollard * James Knight as Garnett References External links 1932 films British crime films 1932 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Night In Montmartre
''A Night in Montmartre'' (sometimes written as ''Night in Montmartre'') is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Horace Hodges, Franklin Dyall, Hugh Williams, Reginald Purdell and Austin Trevor. It was based on a play by Miles Malleson. It was shot at Twickenham Studios in London.Wood p.72 The film's sets were designed by the art director James Carter. Synopsis When the owner of a large cafe in Montmartre and a notorious blackmailer is murdered, suspicion points at young artist Lucien Borell who owed him money. Things look worse for Lucien when his father arrives and, fancying himself a criminologist, uncovers evidence that accidentally makes his son look even more guilty. On his second attempt, however, he is able to unmask the real culprits. Cast * Horace Hodges as Lucien Borell * Franklin Dyall as Max Levine * Hugh Williams as Philip Borell * Heather Angel as Annette Lefevre * Austin Trevor as Paul deLisle * Kay Hammond as Margot * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brown Sugar (1931 Film)
''Brown Sugar'' is a 1931 British romance film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Constance Carpenter, Francis Lister, Allan Aynesworth and Helen Haye. It was largely filmed at Twickenham Studios in west London. It was produced by Julius Hagen as a quota quickie for distribution by the American company Warner Brothers. Local gentry disapprove when Lord Sloane chooses an actress for a wife. Cast * Constance Carpenter as Lady Stella Sloane * Francis Lister as Lord Sloane * Allan Aynesworth as Lord Knightsbridge * Helen Haye as Lady Knightsbridge * Cecily Byrne as Lady Honoria Nesbitt * Eva Moore as Mrs. Cunningham * Chili Bouchier as Ninon de Veaux * Gerald Rawlinson as Archie Wentworth * Alfred Drayton as Edmondson * Wallace Geoffrey as Crawbie Carruthers References Bibliography *Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sleeping Cardinal
''The Sleeping Cardinal'', also known as ''Sherlock Holmes' Fatal Hour'' in the United States, is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Arthur Wontner and Ian Fleming. The film is an adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, although it is not based on any one particular story it draws inspiration from " The Empty House" and "The Final Problem". It as shot at Twickenham Studios in London with sets designed by the art director James A. Carter. The film is the first in the 1931–1937 film series starring Wontner as Sherlock Holmes. It is unrelated to the Basil Rathbone series of Holmes films which began in the late 1930s. Plot summary Opening with a silent sequence in silhouette within the Bank of England, we're whisked to a London home where a young diplomatic attache, Foreign Office bureaucrat Ronnie Adair (Leslie Perrins), is once again winning handsomely while gambling at bridge. Adair is called to a meeting with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
At The Villa Rose (1930 Film)
''At the Villa Rose'' is a 1930 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Norah Baring, Richard Cooper and Northern Irish Actor Austin Trevor. It marked Trevor's screen debut. It was released in the United States under the alternative title of ''Mystery at the Villa Rose''. Production The film is based on the 1910 novel '' At the Villa Rose'' by A.E.W. Mason and features his fictional detective Inspector Hanaud. It was made at Twickenham Film Studios in St Margarets, Middlesex. A French-language version '' The Mystery of the Villa Rose'' was made simultaneously at Twickenham and the production was announced as being the first bilingual film made in Britain. Cast * Norah Baring as Celia Harland * Richard Cooper as Mr. Ricardo * Austin Trevor as Inspector Hanaud * Barbara Gott as Madame D'Auvray * Francis Lister as Weathermill * Amy Brandon Thomas as Mrs Starling * Violet Farebrother as Helen * John F. Hamilton as Mr Starling Critical reception ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The House Of The Arrow (1930 Film)
''The House of the Arrow'' is a 1930 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Dennis Neilson-Terry, Benita Hume and Richard Cooper. It was based on the 1924 book '' The House of the Arrow'', and its subsequent stage play adaptation by A.E.W. Mason, part of his Inspector Hanaud series. It was one of four film adaptations of the story. It was made at Twickenham Studios. A quota quickie, it was distributed by the American company Warner Brothers. A separate French-language version '' La Maison de la Fléche'' was also produced at Twickenham directed by Henri Fescourt. A follow up film '' At the Villa Rose'' was made in 1930 with the same director. Austin Trevor replaced Terry as Inspector Hanaud. Cast * Dennis Neilson-Terry as Inspector Hanuad * Benita Hume as Betty Harlow * Richard Cooper as Jim Frobisher * Stella Freeman as Ann Upcott * Wilfred Fletcher as Wabersky * Tony De Lungo as Maurice Thevene * Barbara Gott Barbara Gott (1872–1944) was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Call Of The Sea
''Call of the Sea'' is an adventure video game developed by Out of the Blue and published by Raw Fury. The game was released for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on December 8, 2020. The game was also released for Amazon Luna on April 15, 2021, and for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on May 11, 2021. Gameplay ''Call of the Sea'' is an adventure video game played from a first-person perspective. The game is set in the 1930s, and players assume control of Norah ( Cissy Jones), who must explore an island set in the Southern Pacific to find her husband, Harry (Yuri Lowenthal), who has gone missing after embarking on an expedition. The game does not feature a combat system, and players progress in the game by solving various puzzles. Plot Norah Everhart receives a package with a picture of her husband Harry, detailing coordinates to an island east of Otaheite (Tahiti). Harry had vanished after embarking on an expedition to find a cure for Norah's mysterious family illness, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
