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Monarch Film Corporation
The Monarch Film Corporation was a British film distribution company active during the 1940s and 1950s. It specialised in supplying second features to British cinemas. The company handled a mixture of British and American films, as well as the Australian film ''Strong Is the Seed''. It involved itself in production at times, and produced several more ambitious features including '' Hindle Wakes'' (1952) and ''A Yank in Ermine'' (1956). It had an arrangement with ACT Films under John Croydon to handle films made at Walton Studios. The 1952 adventure film '' Men Against the Sun'' (1952) was, unusually for the second feature market, a costume adventure film despite its running time.Chibnall & McFarlane p.208 It should not be confused with John R. Freuler's American company of the same name active during the early 1930s. Selected filmography British * '' A Gunman Has Escaped'' (1948) * '' The Case of Charles Peace'' (1949) * '' The Girl Who Couldn't Quite'' (1950) * '' Lilli Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Distribution
Film distribution (also known as Film exhibition or Film distribution and exhibition) is the process of making a movie available for viewing by an audience. This is normally the task of a professional film distributor, who would determine the marketing and release strategy for the film, the media by which a film is to be exhibited or made available for viewing and other matters. The film may be exhibited directly to the public either through a movie theater or television, or personal home viewing (including physical media, video-on-demand, download, television programs through broadcast syndication). For commercial projects, film distribution is usually accompanied by film promotion. History Initially, all mass-marketed feature films were made to be shown in movie theaters. The identity of the first theater designed specifically for cinema is a matter of debate; candidates include Tally's Electric Theatre, established 1902 in Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh's Nickelodeon, established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Blackmail
''House of Blackmail'' is a 1953 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Mary Germaine, William Sylvester and Alexander Gauge. Its plot follows a soldier and his girlfriend, who become mixed up with a blackmailer. Cast * Mary Germaine as Carol Blane * William Sylvester as Jimmy * Alexander Gauge as Markham * John Arnatt as Pete Carter * Denis Shaw as Bassett * Ingeborg von Kusserow as Emma * Patricia Owens as Joan * C. Denier Warren as Jock * Hugo Schuster as Dr. Welich * Barry Wynne as Billy Blane Critical reception The Radio Times ''Radio Times'' (currently styled as ''RadioTimes'') is a British weekly listings magazine devoted to television and radio programme schedules, with other features such as interviews, film reviews and lifestyle items. Founded in May 1923 by J ... wrote, "not one of his (Maurice Elvey's) best efforts. We could do with more surprises, but the pace is unrelenting and there are typically solid performances from Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Like A Woman (1967 Film)
''Just like a Woman'' is a 1967 British comedy film written and directed by Robert Fuest and starring Wendy Craig, Francis Matthews (actor), Francis Matthews, John Wood (English actor), John Wood, Dennis Price and Clive Dunn. The film's plot follows a wealthy couple who work in the entertainment industry and decide to separate, but soon begin to miss each other. Cast * Wendy Craig - Scilla Alexander * Francis Matthews (actor), Francis Matthews - Lewis McKenzie * John Wood (English actor), John Wood - John Martin * Dennis Price - Bathroom Salesman * Miriam Karlin - Ellen Newman * Peter Jones (actor), Peter Jones - Saul Alexander * Clive Dunn - Graf von Fischer * Ray Barrett - Australian * Sheila Steafel - Isolde * Aubrey Woods - T.V. Floor Manager * Barry Fantoni - Elijah Stark * Juliet Harmer - Lewis's Girl Friend * Mark Murphy (singer), Mark Murphy - Singer * Michael Brennan (actor), Michael Brennan - Commissionaire * Angela Browne - Scilla's Friend Critical reception In the ''R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Party's Over (1965 Film)
''The Party's Over'' is a black-and-white British film directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Oliver Reed. Filmed in 1963, it was censored in the UK over scenes of implied necrophilia, which delayed its release until 1965. It was produced by Anthony Perry, with music by John Barry. Guy Hamilton asked for his name to be removed from the credits in protest at the censorship of the film. Synopsis A troubled young American woman, Melina, visits London and encounters a group of beatniks in Chelsea who live lives very different from her own. One of the beatnik group, the devil-may-care Moise (pronounced like Louise), is determined to seduce her, but she resists. The group believe in free love and spend their time smoking and listening to jazz in windowless rooms. Uncertain what she wants in life, she has been avoiding transatlantic phone calls from her fiancé, Carson, who is eventually sent to London by her wealthy father to bring her back for her wedding. The beatniks use di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
And The Same To You
''And the Same to You'' is a 1960 British boxing-themed comedy film directed by George Pollock and starring Brian Rix and William Hartnell. It is based on a stage farce by A.P. Dearsley. Premise Stuck with the nickname "Dreadnought", Dickie Marchant (Brian Rix) feels he has no choice but to pursue a career as a boxer. However, to mollify his uncle (Leo Franklyn), Marchant pretends to be the soul of religiosity, while his tough-talking manager, Walter 'Wally' Burton (William Hartnell), poses as a man of the cloth. Cast * Brian Rix as Dickie 'Dreadnought' Marchant * William Hartnell as Walter 'Wally' Burton * Leo Franklyn as Rev. Sydney Mullett * Tommy Cooper as Horace Hawkins * Vera Day as Cynthia Tripp * Sid James as Sammy Gatt * Miles Malleson as Bishop * Arthur Mullard as Tubby * Renee Houston as Mildred Pomphret * Dick Bentley as George Nibbs * John Robinson as Archdeacon Humphrey Pomphret * Terry Scott as Police Constable * Shirley Anne Field as Iris Collins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That Woman Opposite
''That Woman Opposite'' (U.S. ''City After Midnight'') is a 1957 British crime drama, directed by Compton Bennett and starring Phyllis Kirk, Dan O'Herlihy and William Franklyn. The screenplay, also by Bennett, was adapted from John Dickson Carr's 1942 novel ''The Emperor's Snuff-Box''. The film was generally positively received by critics, with '' Picturegoer'' commenting: "At last, a British thriller with class...here's a gloss that usually comes with an import label". In a more measured but still approving critique, a ''Radio Times'' reviewer said: "Don't expect too much of this modest film...and you'll be agreeably entertained by an efficiently directed work graced by many recognisable faces". In May 2011 the film was issued on DVD by Renown Films , as well as another film sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Room In The House
''Room in the House'' is a 1955 comedy-drama film directed by Maurice Elvey. The film's screenplay, by Alfred Shaughnessy, is based on Eynon Evans Evan Eynon Evans (18 May 1904 – 1989) billed as Eynon Evans and also known as E. Eynon Rees, was a Welsh writer and film actor of the 1950s, mainly known for his radio and television work. During the 1940s he appeared on the BBC radio var ...'s play ''Bless This House''. The film was produced by Alfred Shaughnessy for Act Films Ltd.Action! Fifty Years in the Life of a Union. Published: 1983 (UK). Publisher: ACTT. . ACT Films Limited - Ralph Bond p81 (producer listed as Alfred Shaughnessy) Plot Ageing widow Betsy Richards stays with each of her three sons in turn, to find out who she'd prefer to spend the rest of her days with. When her favorite, Hugh, leaves for America, she becomes distressed. Finally, the sons rally round and buy Betsy her own cottage in the village. Cast and characters References External links * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Delavine Affair
''The Delavine Affair'' is a 1955 British second feature crime film directed by Douglas Peirce and starring Peter Reynolds, Honor Blackman and Gordon Jackson. It was based on the 1952 novel ''Winter Wears a Shroud'' by Robert Chapman. Plot Journalist Rex Banner, with the aid of his wife Maxine, attempts to solve a jewel robbery, but the criminals try to frame Rex for their murder of a witness. Cast * Peter Reynolds as Rex Banner * Honor Blackman as Maxine Banner * Gordon Jackson as Florian * Valerie Vernon as Lola * Michael Balfour as Sammy * Peter Neil as Inspector Johnson * Peter Swanwick as Meyerling * Laurie Main as Summit * Katie Johnson as Mrs. Bissett * Mark Daly as Mr. Bissett * Anna Turner as Mrs Halloran * Mai Bacon as Fanny * Hal Osmond as old man * Vernon Kelso as Macgregor * Christie Humphrey as maid Production The film was produced at Walton Studios and on location in West London, including Kensington and West Brompton. Sets were designed by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Cargo
''Dangerous Cargo'' is a 1954 British second feature crime film directed by John Harlow starring Jack Watling, Susan Stephen and Karel Stepanek. The film was produced by Stanley Haynes for ACT Films. ''Daily Express'' crime reporter Percy Hoskins provided the story. Plot Security man Tim Matthews works at London Airport. His wartime friend Harry, now a criminal working for master crook Pliny, forces him to reveal the details of the next gold shipment through the airport. Matthews' wife tells the police, who let the robbery plan unfold. When the gang get to the airport to steal the gold, the police are waiting. Cast * Jack Watling as Tim Matthews * Susan Stephen as Janie Matthews * Karel Stepanek as Pliny * Richard Pearson as Noel * Terence Alexander as Harry * John Le Mesurier as Luigi * Ballard Berkeley as Findley * Genine Graham as Diana * John Longden as Worthington * Trevor Reid as Watson * Arthur Rigby as Feathers * John H. Watson as Tomkins * Arthur Mullard as thug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Final Appointment
''Final Appointment'' is a 1954 British comedy thriller film directed by Terence Fisher, and starring John Bentley, Eleanor Summerfield and Hubert Gregg. It also features Arthur Lowe, later to become famous for his portrayal of Captain Mainwaring in Dad's Army, in an early role. It was shot at Walton Studios outside London. The film was produced by Francis Searle for ACTFilms, and was released in the U.S. as ''The Last Appointment''. A sequel, ''Stolen Assignment'', also featuring sleuthing journalists Mike Billings and Jenny Drew, appeared the following year. Synopsis A former soldier who was court-martialled during the Second World War sets out to murder the officers who passed sentence on him. After the lawyer who acted for the prosecution at the court martial receives threatening letters a newspaper reporter and his wisecracking girlfriend try to track down the killer. Cast * John Bentley as Mike Billings * Eleanor Summerfield as Jenny Drew * Hubert Gregg as Hartnell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devil's Point (film)
''Devil's Point'' is a 1954 British drama film directed by Montgomery Tully and starring Richard Arlen, Greta Gynt and Donald Houston. The film was produced as a second feature, one of two made by producer Charles Deane starring Hollywood actor Arlen along with '' Stolen Time''.Chibnall & McFarlane p.51 It was released in the United States by 20th Century Fox as ''Devil's Harbor''. Plot John 'Captain' Martin ( Richard Arlen) is a sailor who gets involved with a drug ring when he finds a package on a harbour A harbor (American English), harbour (British English; see spelling differences), or haven is a sheltered body of water where ships, boats, and barges can be docked. The term ''harbor'' is often used interchangeably with ''port'', which is a ... containing their stolen goods. He meets with a detective and rounds up the hoodlums. Cast * Richard Arlen as John 'Captain' Martin * Greta Gynt as Peggy Mason * Donald Houston as Michael Mallard * Mary Germaine as Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnt Evidence
''Burnt Evidence'' is a 1954 British thriller film directed by Daniel Birt and starring Jane Hylton, Duncan Lamont and Donald Gray. The film was produced by Ronald Kinnoch for ACT Films. It was made as a second feature. Shooting took place at Beaconsfield Studios and on location in Hammersmith. The film's sets were designed by the art director Ray Simm. Plot Diana Taylor is considering leaving her husband, Jack, who has been trying but failing to build his own business as a builder/decorator. Her suitor, Jimmy Thompson, is Jack's army friend. Jack deduces the relationship and, when Jimmy comes to Jack's business to discuss the situation, a fight ensues. A gun is produced and one of them is killed, but a subsequent fire makes it difficult to determine which man has died. While the police search for the survivor, Diana struggles with her feelings. Cast * Jane Hylton as Diana Taylor * Duncan Lamont as Jack Taylor * Donald Gray as Jimmy Thompson * Meredith Edwards as Bob Edward ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |