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Muriel George
Muriel George (29 August 1883 – 22 October 1965) was an English singer and film actress. She appeared in 55 films between 1932 and 1955. She also appeared on the variety stage and sang on radio with her second husband Ernest Butcher for thirty years. Her hobbies were gardening and antiques. By her first marriage, to Robert (known as 'Robin' or 'Arthur') Davenport, an author and lyricist, she had a son, the critic John Davenport.''The New Review'', vol. 3, issue 31, 1976, p. 69 Selected filmography * '' His Lordship'' (1932) – Mrs.Emma Gibbs * '' Yes, Mr Brown'' (1933) – Cook * '' Cleaning Up'' (1933) – Mrs. Hoggenheim * '' Something Always Happens'' (1934) – Mrs. Badger * '' My Song for You'' (1934) – Mrs. Newberg * ''Nell Gwynn'' (1934) – Meg * ''Key to Harmony'' (1935) – Mrs. Meynell * ''Old Faithful'' (1935) – Martha Brown * '' Whom the Gods Love'' (1936) – Frau Weber * '' Not So Dusty'' (1936) – Mrs. Clark * '' The Happy Family'' (1936) – Houseke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
The Briggs Family
''The Briggs Family'' is a 1940 UK, British drama film directed by Herbert Mason and starring Edward Chapman (actor), Edward Chapman, Felix Aylmer, Jane Baxter, Oliver Wakefield and Austin Trevor. During the Second World War, a special constable and former solicitor is called upon to defend his son who is accused of the theft of a car. Cast * Edward Chapman (actor), Edward Chapman as Charley Briggs * Jane Baxter as Sylvia Briggs * Oliver Wakefield as Ronnie Perch * Austin Trevor as John Smith * Mary Clare as Mrs Briggs * Peter Croft as Bob Briggs * Glynis Johns as Shelia Briggs * Lesley Brook as Alice * Felix Aylmer as Mr Sand * Jack Melford as Jerry Tulse * George Carney as George Downing * Muriel George as Mrs Brokenshaw * Aubrey Mallalieu as Milward * Esma Cannon as Myrtle * Joss Ambler as Prosecutor * Kitty de Legh as Mary Grayson * Ian Fleming (actor), Ian Fleming as Air Vice Marshal * Vincent Holman as Inspector * Hamilton Keene as Detective Sergeant Harper * Pat McGrath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pack Up Your Troubles (1940 Film)
''Pack Up Your Troubles'' is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Reginald Purdell, Wylie Watson and Patricia Roc. It takes its name from the First World War marching song " Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag". Plot Garage owner Tommy (Reginald Purdell) and ventriloquist friend Eric (Wylie Watson) join the army and travel to France, where they are captured by the Nazis. However, Eric's voice-throwing skills come in handy in engineering their escape and in obtaining top secret information. Cast * Reginald Purdell as Tommy Perkins * Wylie Watson as Eric Sampson * Patricia Roc as Sally Brown * Wally Patch as Sgt. Barker * Muriel George as Mrs. Perkins * Ernest Butcher as Jack Perkins * Manning Whiley as Muller * G. H. Mulcaster as Col. Diehard Critical reception ''TV Guide'' called it a "Lightweight comedy worth watching for Purdell's and Watson's nice comic performances." and '' Sky Cinema'' similarly approved of the pair ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21 Days
''21 Days'' (also known as ''21 Days Together'', ''The First and the Last'' and ''Three Weeks Together'') is a 1940 British drama film based on the short 1919 play '' The First and the Last'' by John Galsworthy. It was directed by Basil Dean and stars Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier and Leslie Banks. The film was renamed ''21 Days Together'' for the American market. Plot Larry Darrant, the black sheep of his family, returns home to London from an unsuccessful business venture in Kenya and embarks on an affair with a married woman, Wanda. When Wanda's long-absent husband, Henry, who is Russian, shows up, he tries to extort money from the lovers, and pulls a knife on Larry when he refuses to pay. In the ensuing fight Henry is accidentally killed when he strikes his head on the fire fender. Larry places Henry's body in a quiet brick archway at Glove Lane. He then visits his brother Keith, a successful barrister hoping to soon become a judge, for advice. Keith tells Larry to leave t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crackerjack (1938 Film)
''Crackerjack'' is a 1938 British comedy crime film directed by Albert de Courville and starring Tom Walls, Lilli Palmer and Noel Madison. It was made at Pinewood StudiosWood p.98 with sets designed by Walter Murton. The film was released in the U.S. as ''Man With 100 Faces''. Plot Three men rob a millionaire of diamonds aboard an airliner in flight. When Police Superintendent Benting tries to intervene, Jack Drake, another passenger, knocks him out to save him from being shot. The thieves force the pilot to land so they can dump the passengers. However, the men find the diamonds have already been stolen by someone else (Drake). Drake is a sort of modern-day Robin Hood. He donates the proceeds of his latest robbery to fund the stalled construction of the "New Social Institute". He even writes a book, ''"Crackerjack": The true story of my exploits.'', which becomes a bestseller. Everybody is reading it, including the people at Scotland Yard and Baroness Von Haltz, and wondering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weddings Are Wonderful
''Weddings Are Wonderful'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring June Clyde, Esmond Knight and René Ray. It was made at Walton Studios.Wood p.99 Synopsis When she discovers that he has been cut off by his father without a penny, the gold-digging singer Cora Sutherland abandons her fiancée Guy Rogers. However the same night he meets and falls in love with a young woman, Betty Leadbetter, who has taken shelter in his flat after escaping from a raid on a gambling club. Guy must persuade her strait-laced mother to allow them to marry while trying to fend off Cora who has heard about the relationship and sports an opportunity for blackmail. Cast * June Clyde as Cora Sutherland * Esmond Knight as Guy Rogers * René Ray as Betty Leadbetter * Frederick Lloyd as Mr. Leadbetter * Bertha Belmore as Mrs. Leadbetter * Bruce Seton as John Smith * Anthony Holles as Adolph * George Carney as Rogers * Eliot Makeham as Minor role * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darts Are Trumps
''Darts Are Trumps'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Eliot Makeham, Nancy O'Neil and Ian Colin. A darts player manages to thwart a jewel thief. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie for release by RKO Pictures.Chibnall p.293 Cast * Eliot Makeham as Joe Stone * Nancy O'Neil as Mary Drake * Ian Colin as Harry * Muriel George as Mrs. Drake * H. F. Maltby Henry Francis Maltby (25 November 1880 – 25 October 1963) was a prolific writer for the London stage and British cinema from after the First World War, until the 1950s. He also appeared in many films. Life and career Born in Ceres, Cape Co ... as Stephen Sims * Paul Blake as Hon. Bernard Jaye * John Singer as Jimmy 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] |
A Sister To Assist 'Er (1938 Film)
''A Sister to Assist 'Er'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by George Dewhurst and Widgey R. Newman and starring Muriel George, Polly Emery and Charles Paton. It was based on the play ''A Sister to Assist 'Er'' by John le Breton. Cast * Muriel George as Mrs. May / Mrs. le Browning * Polly Emery as Mrs. Getch * Charles Paton as Mr. Harris * Billy Percy as Alf * Harry Herbert as Mr. Getch * Dorothy Vernon Dorothy Vernon (1544 – 24 June 1584), the younger daughter of Sir George Vernon and Margaret ''nee'' Talbois (or Tailboys), was the heiress of Haddon Hall, an English country house in Derbyshire with its origins in the 12th century. She marr ... as Mrs. Thistlethwaite * Dora Levis as Mrs. Hawkes * Elsie Shelton as Miss Pilbeam References External links * 1938 films British comedy films Films directed by George Dewhurst British films based on plays 1938 comedy films Films directed by Widgey R. Newman British black-and-white films Quota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lancashire Luck
''Lancashire Luck'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Henry Cass. It is notable as the film debut of Wendy Hiller, and the first credited appearance of Nigel Stock (actor), Nigel Stock. Plot The film is set around the paterfamilia of the Lovejoy family in Lancashire winning a large sum on the football pool, pools. With this windfall he buys a small tea-shop in a more upper-class section of their town, and generally lives the high life. His daughter falls in love with an aristocratic visitor to the shop but her mother stands in her way until all is happily resolved by the end. Cast *George Carney - George Lovejoy *Margaret Damer - Lady Maydew *George Galleon - Sir George Maydew *Muriel George - Mrs. Lovejoy *Wendy Hiller - Betty Lovejoy *Bett Huth - Lady Evelyn Brenton *Peter Popp *Nigel Stock (actor), Nigel Stock - Joe Lovejoy References External links * * 1937 films 1937 comedy films British comedy films British black-and-white films Films shot at Pinewood St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doctor Syn (film)
''Doctor Syn'' (''Dr. Syn'' in the United States) is a 1937 British black-and-white historical dramatic adventure film, directed by Roy William Neill for Gainsborough Pictures. It stars George Arliss (in his last feature film), Margaret Lockwood, Graham Moffatt, and Ronald Shiner. The film is based on the ''Doctor Syn'' novels of Russell Thorndike, set in 18th century Kent. The character of Syn and the events at the film's climax were both softened considerably in comparison to Thorndike's original storyline. Plot Led by Captain Collyer, a detachment of Royal Navy tax revenue collectors arrive in the village of Dymchurch on Romney Marsh. The area is known for liquor-smuggling, and they are on the trail of the culprits. They find a peaceful village of apparently honest, pious, and simple folk, looked after benevolently by their philanthropic vicar, Doctor Syn. Dr Syn is in fact The Scarecrow, the leader of the band of parish smugglers. He uses his cover as a man of the cloth to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
