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Maclean Rogers
Maclean Rogers (13 July 1899 – 4 January 1962) was a British film director and screenwriter. Selected filmography Director * '' The Third Eye'' (1929) * ''The Mayor's Nest'' (1932) * '' Up for the Derby'' (1933) * ''The Crime at Blossoms'' (1933) * '' Trouble'' (1933) * ''Summer Lightning'' (1933) * '' It's a Cop'' (1934) * '' Virginia's Husband'' (1934) * '' The Scoop'' (1934) * '' The Feathered Serpent'' (1934) * '' The Right Age to Marry'' (1935) * ''Old Faithful'' (1935) * '' Marry the Girl'' (1935) * '' A Little Bit of Bluff'' (1935) * ''All That Glitters'' (1936) * '' Twice Branded'' (1936) * '' A Wife or Two'' (1936) * '' Nothing Like Publicity'' (1936) * '' Not So Dusty'' (1936) * '' Busman's Holiday'' (1936) * '' Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith'' (1937) * '' The Heirloom Mystery'' (1937) * '' Why Pick on Me?'' (1937) * '' Farewell to Cinderella'' (1937) * '' Racing Romance'' (1937) * '' Father Steps Out'' (1937) * ''His Lordship Regrets'' (1938) * '' Easy Riches'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croydon
Croydon is a large town in south London, England, south of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Croydon, a local government district of Greater London. It is one of the largest commercial districts in Greater London, with an extensive shopping district and night-time economy. The entire town had a population of 192,064 as of 2011, whilst the wider borough had a population of 384,837. Historically an ancient parish in the Wallington hundred of Surrey, at the time of the Norman conquest of England Croydon had a church, a mill, and around 365 inhabitants, as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Croydon expanded in the Middle Ages as a market town and a centre for charcoal production, leather tanning and brewing. The Surrey Iron Railway from Croydon to Wandsworth opened in 1803 and was an early public railway. Later 19th century railway building facilitated Croydon's growth as a commuter town for London. By the early 20th century, Croydon was an important industria ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Faithful (film)
''Old Faithful'' is a 1935 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Horace Hodges, Glennis Lorimer and Bruce Lester. The screenplay concerns an elderly taxi driver who refuses to give up his old horse, even though his business is being taken by younger drivers using modern cars. His anguish is increased when his daughter plans to marry one of the younger taxi drivers. Cast * Horace Hodges - Bill Brunning * Glennis Lorimer - Lucy Brunning * Bruce Lester - Alf Haines * Wally Patch - Joe Riley * Isobel Scaife - Lily * Muriel George - Martha Brown * Edward Cooper - Edwards * William Hartnell - Minor role Critical reception '' Allmovie'' called it a "charming comedy"; and ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program listings information as well as entertainment and television-related news. The company sold its print magazine division, TV Guide Magazine LLC, in 2008. Corpora ...'' wrote, "Though dated, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Racing Romance (1937 Film)
''Racing Romance'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Bruce Seton, Marjorie Taylor and Eliot Makeham. It was made as a quota quickie for release by RKO Pictures.Chibnall p.296 Cast * Bruce Seton as Harry Stone * Marjorie Taylor as Peggy Lanstone * 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 in 1 ... as George Hanway * Sybil Grove as Mrs. Hanway * Elizabeth Kent as Muriel Hanway * Ian Fleming as Martin Royce * Robert Hobbs as James Archer * Charles Sewell as Mr. Lanstone 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''. Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farewell To Cinderella
''Farewell to Cinderella'' is a 1937 British romance film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Anne Pichon, John Robinson and Glennis Lorimer. The film was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames as a quota quickie for release by the Hollywood firm RKO.Chibnall p.288 Cast * Anne Pichon as Margaret * John Robinson as Stephen Moreley * Glennis Lorimer as Betty Temperley * Sebastian Smith as Andy Weir * Arthur Rees as Uncle William * Ivor Barnard as Mr. Temperley * Margaret Damer Margaret is a female first name, derived via French () and Latin () from grc, μαργαρίτης () meaning "pearl A pearl is a hard, glistening object produced within the soft tissue (specifically the mantle) of a living shelled mol ... as Mrs. Temperley * Ena Grossmith as Emily References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The British of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Why Pick On Me? (1937 Film)
''Why Pick on Me?'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Wylie Watson, Jack Hobbs and Sybil Grove. It was made at Walton Studios.Wood p.97 It was made as a quota quickie for release by the American company RKO Pictures. Cast * Wylie Watson as Sam Tippett * Jack Hobbs as Stretton * Sybil Grove as Mrs. Tippett * Max Adrian Max Adrian (born Guy Thornton Bor; 1 November 1903 – 19 January 1973) was an Irish stage, film and television actor and singer. He was a founding member of both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre. In addition to his succ ... as Jack Mills * Isobel Scaife as Daisy Mog * Elizabeth Kent as Bubbles References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. ''The British 'B' Film''. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1937 films British comedy films 1937 comedy films Films shot at Nettlefold Studios ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heirloom Mystery
''The Heirloom Mystery'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Edward Rigby, Mary Glynne and Gus McNaughton. After being secretly commissioned by a man to create a replica piece of furniture so he can sell the valuable original without his wife knowing, Charles Marriott's firm find themselves under investigation. It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton, as a quota quickie for distribution by RKO Pictures.Chibnall p.289 Cast * Edward Rigby as Charles Marriott * Mary Glynne as Lady Benton * Gus McNaughton as Alfred Fisher * Marjorie Taylor as Mary * John Robinson as Dick Marriott * Martin Lewis as Sir Arthur Benton * Kathleen Gibson as Doris * Louanne Shaw as Millie * Bruce Lester as Alf Dene * H. F. Maltby as Mr. Lewis * Michael Ripper Michael George Ripper (27 January 1913 – 28 June 2000) was an English character actor. He began his film career in quota quickies in the 1930s and until the late 1950s was virtually unknown; he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strange Adventures Of Mr
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Busman's Holiday (film)
''Busman's Holiday'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Wally Patch, Gus McNaughton and Muriel George. A bus conductor and his driver manage to round up a gang of criminals. It was made at Nettlefold Studios as a quota quickie for distribution by RKO Pictures.Chibnall p.287 It is also known by the alternative title ''Bow Bells''. Cast * Wally Patch as Jeff Pinkerton * Gus McNaughton as Alf Green * Muriel George as Mrs. Green * H. F. Maltby as Mr. Bulger * Isobel Scaife as Daisy * Robert Hobbs as Harry Blake * Norman Pierce as Crook * Michael Ripper Michael George Ripper (27 January 1913 – 28 June 2000) was an English character actor. He began his film career in quota quickies in the 1930s and until the late 1950s was virtually unknown; he was seldom credited. Along with Michael Gough ... as Crook References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The British of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not So Dusty (1936 Film)
''Not So Dusty'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Wally Patch, Gus McNaughton and Muriel George. The screenplay concerns two London rubbish collectors who come into possession of a valuable book, and thwart the attempts of some criminals to con them out of it. The film was made at Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames. It was remade in 1956 starring Leslie Dwyer and Bill Owen. Cast * Wally Patch as Dusty Gray * Gus McNaughton as Nobby Clark * Muriel George as Mrs. Clark * Philip Ray as Dan Stevens * John Singer as Johnny Clark * Isobel Scaife as Mary * Ethel Griffies as Miss Miller * H. F. Maltby as Mr. Armstrong * Raymond Lovell as Mr. Holding Critical reception Monthly Film Bulletin wrote, "good light entertainment of an unsuphisticated type...in the (comic) music hall tradition...(with) the Cockney Cockney is an accent and dialect of English, mainly spoken in London and its environs, particularly by working-class and lower midd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothing Like Publicity
''Nothing Like Publicity'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring William Hartnell, Marjorie Taylor and Moira Lynd. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie.Wood p.91 Cast * William Hartnell as Pat Spencer * Marjorie Taylor as Denise Delorme * Moira Lynd as Miss Bradley * Ruby Miller as Sadie Sunshine * Max Adrian as Bob Wharncliffe * Isobel Scaife as Maid * Gordon McLeod as Sir Arthur Wharncliffe * Dorothy Hammond as Lady Wharncliffe * Aubrey Mallalieu as Mr. Dines * Rex Alderman as First reporter * Billy Bray as Billy Merrick * Neal Arden * Michael Ripper Michael George Ripper (27 January 1913 – 28 June 2000) was an English character actor. He began his film career in quota quickies in the 1930s and until the late 1950s was virtually unknown; he was seldom credited. Along with Michael Gough ... References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Wife Or Two
''A Wife or Two'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Henry Kendall, Nancy Burne and Betty Astell. It was made as a quota quickie at Beaconsfield Studios.Wood p.88 Cast * Henry Kendall as Charles Marlowe * Nancy Burne as Margaret Marlowe * Betty Astell as Mary Hamilton * Fred Duprez as Sam Hickleberry * Garry Marsh as George Hamilton * Ena Grossmith * Wally Patch * Leo Sheffield Leo Sheffield (15 November 1873 – 3 September 1951), born Arthur Leo Wilson, was an English singer and actor best known for his performances in baritone roles of the Savoy Operas with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. He made his first stage a ... References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1936 films British comedy films 1936 comedy films Films directed by Maclean Rogers Films shot at Beaconsfie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twice Branded
''Twice Branded'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring James Mason, Robert Rendel and Lucille Lisle. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie. Premise A man returning home after serving a prison sentence tries to rebuild his relationship with his family and prevent his son becoming embroiled with the same criminal gang which had led to his own conviction. Cast * Robert Rendel as Charles Hamilton * Lucille Lisle as Betty Hamilton * James Mason as Henry Hamilton * Eve Gray as Sylvia Hamilton * Mickey Brantford as Dennis Hill * Ethel Griffies as Mrs. Etta Hamilton * Isobel Scaife as Mary * Paul Blake as Lord Hugo Winstanley * Neville Brook as Marcus Leadbetter * Ethel Royale as Miss Miller * 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
