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Nancy O'Neil
Nancy O'Neil (born Nancy Muriel Smith; 25 August 1907 - 5 March 1995) was an Australian-born British actress An actor or actress is a person who portrays a Character (arts), character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek .... Partial filmography Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' film''. British Film Institute, 2007. External links * Nancy O'Neil Obituary in ''The Independent'' 1907 births 1995 deaths British film actresses British stage actresses Australian film actresses Australian stage actresses Actresses from Sydney 20th-century British actresses Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Australian emigrants to the United Kingdom {{UK-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Picturegoer
''Picturegoer'' was a fan magazine published in the United Kingdom between 1911 and 23 April 1960. Background The magazine was started in 1911 under the name ''The Pictures'' and in 1914 it merged with ''Picturegoer''. Following the merge it was renamed ''Pictures and The Picturegoer'', which continued until 1920. The same year it was renamed as ''Pictures for the Picturegoer''. It began publication with the name ''Picturegoer'' in January 1921. Odhams Press was the publisher of the magazine during the early years. It was initially published monthly through May 1931, switching to weekly publication 30 May 1931 as ''Picturegoer Weekly''.British Library- Cinema and Film Periodicals: British and Irish, Picturegoer Retrieved 12 Novembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twelve Good Men
''Twelve Good Men'' is a 1936 British crime film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Henry Kendall, Nancy O'Neil and Joyce Kennedy. It was made at Teddington Studios by Warner Brothers as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.292 It is based on the 1928 detective novel ''The Murders in Praed Street'' by John Rhode, with the principal series character of the book Doctor Priestley eliminated for the film. Cast * Henry Kendall as Charles Drew * Nancy O'Neil as Ann * Joyce Kennedy as Lady Thora * Percy Parsons as Hopwood * Morland Graham as Victor Day * Bernard Miles as Inspector Pine * Philip Ray as Higgs * Frederick Burtwell as Fortheringay * Roddy Hughes Rhodri Henry Hughes (19 June 1891 – 22 February 1970) was a Welsh theatre, film and television actor, who appeared in over 80 films between 1932 and 1961. Selected filmography * ''Mr. Bill the Conqueror'' (1932) * ''Reunion'' (1932) * '' Say ... * Sam Springson * George Hughes * Madge White * Grace Lane * Ralph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solo For Sparrow
''Solo for Sparrow'' is a 1962 crime film directed by Gordon Flemyng and produced by Jack Greenwood and Abhinandan Nikhanj, part of the Edgar Wallace Mysteries series of British second-features. It stars Glyn Houston, Anthony Newlands and Nadja Regin, and features Michael Caine in an early supporting role. The film was released in America in 1966, when the producers capitalised on Caine's new-found fame and released it with his name above the title. Plot Inspector Sparrow (Glyn Houston) is a provincial detective who sets up his own private-eye firm when Scotland Yard meddles with his business. When crooks accidentally kill a shop cashier while stealing the keys to the jewellery shop where she works, Sparrow goes to work. He successfully tracks down the criminals and turns them over to Scotland Yard. Cast * Glyn Houston as Inspector Sparrow * Anthony Newlands as Reynolds * Nadja Regin as Mrs. Reynolds * Michael Coles as Pin Norman * Allan Cuthbertson as Chief Superintendent Symingt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Titfield Thunderbolt
''The Titfield Thunderbolt'' is a 1953 British comedy film directed by Charles Crichton and starring Stanley Holloway, Naunton Wayne, George Relph and John Gregson. The screenplay concerns a group of villagers trying to keep their branch line operating after British Railways decided to close it. The film was written by T. E. B. Clarke and was inspired by the restoration of the narrow gauge Talyllyn Railway in Wales, the world's first heritage railway run by volunteers. "Titfield" is an amalgamation of the names Titsey and Limpsfield, two villages in Surrey near Clarke's home at Oxted. Michael Truman was the producer. The film was produced by Ealing Studios and was the first of its comedies shot in Technicolor. There was considerable inspiration from the book ''Railway Adventure'' by established railway book author L. T. C. Rolt, published in 1953. Rolt had acted as honorary manager for the volunteer enthusiasts running the Talyllyn Railway for the two years 1951–52. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once A Jolly Swagman
''Once a Jolly Swagman'' is a 1949 British film starring Dirk Bogarde, Bonar Colleano, Bill Owen, Thora Hird and Sid James. It is centred on the sport of motorcycle speedway racing, which was at its peak of popularity at the time. It was released in the U.S. as ''Maniacs on Wheels''. The film is based on the 1946 novel by Montagu Slater. The title of the film refers to the first line of the Australian song "Waltzing Matilda". Director Jack Lee later said he enjoyed making the film "because it was physical, there was action and I had good actors."Brian MacFarlane, ''An Autobiography of British Cinema'', Methueun 1997 p 357 Cast *Bill Fox - Dirk Bogarde *Tommy Possey - Bonar Colleano *Pat Gibbon - Renée Asherson *Lag Gibbon - Bill Owen *Dorothy 'Dotty' Liz - Moira Lister *Ma Fox - Thora Hird *Duggie Lewis - Cyril Cusack *Rowton - Sidney James *Pa Fox - James Hayter *Dick Fox - Patric Doonan *Mr Pusey - Russell Waters *Taffy - Dudley Jones *Derek Blake - Anthon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Headline (film)
''Headline'' is a 1944 British thriller film directed by John Harlow and starring David Farrar, Anne Crawford, William Hartnell and John Stuart. It was based on the 1933 novel ''Reporter!'' by Ken Attiwill.Goble p.18 Its plot involves a crime reporter who searches for a mystery woman who has witnessed a murder. It was shot at the Riverside Studios Riverside Studios is an arts centre on the banks of the River Thames in Hammersmith, London, England. The venue plays host to contemporary performance, film, visual art exhibitions and television production. Having closed for redevelopment i ... in Hammersmith. The film's sets were designed by the art director James Carter. Cast References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. External links * 1944 films British thriller films 1940s thriller films Films directed by John Harlow British black-and-white films Films about journalists Films shot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere In Civvies
''Somewhere in Civvies'' is a 1943 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Frank Randle, George Doonan and Suzette Tarri. Private Randle is discharged from the army and finds it difficult to adjust to civilian life. It was followed in 1949 by ''Somewhere in Politics''. Plot Ex-army private Randle stands to receive a substantial inheritance from his uncle if he can prove he is of sound mind. However, his devious cousin tries to grab the money by having Randle committed to a psychiatric home. Cast * Frank Randle – Pte. Randle * George Doonan – Sgt. Doonan * Suzette Tarri – Mrs. Spam * Joss Ambler – Matthews * H.F. Maltby – Col. Tyldesley * Nancy O'Neil – Mary Randle * Grey Blake Grey Blake (1902–1971) was a British stage, film and television actor. Amongst his stage appearances was as Peter Quilpe in the original Broadway theatre, Broadway production of ''The Cocktail Party'' by T.S. Eliot at Henry Miller's Theatre in ... – Ralph Tyldesley * ... [...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] |
East Of Ludgate Hill
''East of Ludgate Hill'' is a 1937 British drama film directed by Manning Haynes and starring Hal Gordon, Aubrey Mallalieu and Nancy O'Neil. It was a quota quickie made at Wembley Studios by the British subsidiary of 20th Century Fox.Wood p.94 Cast * Hal Gordon * Aubrey Mallalieu * Robert Cochran * Nancy O'Neil * 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 ... References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1937 films British drama films 1937 drama films Films shot at Wembley Studios Films directed by H. Manning Haynes Films set in London Quota quickies 20th Century Fox films British black-and-white fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
There Was A Young Man
''There Was a Young Man'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Albert Parker and starring Oliver Wakefield, Nancy O'Neil and Clifford Heatherley. It was made at Wembley Studios as a quota quickie by Twentieth Century Fox.Wood p.97 Cast * Oliver Wakefield as George Peabody * Nancy O'Neil as Barbara Blake * Clifford Heatherley as Wallop * Robert Nainby as Vicar * Molly Hamley-Clifford as Mrs. Blake * Eric Hales as Vernon * Brian Buchel as Prince Bunkhadin * John Laurie as Stranger * Syd Crossley Syd Crossley (18 November 1885 – 1 November 1960) was an English stage and film actor. Born in London in 1885, Crossley began his career as a music hall comedian. He appeared in more than 110 films, often cast as a butler, between 1925 an ... as Slim 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. * W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Angelus (film)
''The Angelus'' is a 1937 British crime film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Anthony Bushell, Nancy O'Neil and Garry Marsh. The plot is about a nun who leaves her convent to hunt down a murderer. It was also released as ''Who Killed Fen Markham?'' Cast * Anthony Bushell - Brian Ware * Nancy O'Neil - June Rowland * Eve Gray - Elsie Blake * Mary Glynne - Sister Angelica * Garry Marsh - Fen Markham * Richard Cooper - Kenneth Blake * Charles Carson - John Ware * Amy Veness Amy Veness (26 February 1876 – 22 September 1960) was an English film actress. She played the role of Grandma Huggett in ''The Huggetts Trilogy'' and was sometimes credited as Amy Van Ness. Veness was born Amy Clarice Beart in Aldeburgh, Suff ... - Mrs. Grimes References External links * 1937 films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Thomas Bentley 1937 crime films British crime films Films set in England Films shot at Twickenham Film Studios British black-and-white ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifty-Shilling Boxer
''Fifty-Shilling Boxer'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Bruce Seton, Nancy O'Neil and Moore Marriott. Its plot concerns a young circus boxer who attempts to make a career for himself in the world of professional boxing. Cast * Bruce Seton - Jack Foster * Nancy O'Neil - Moira Regan * Moore Marriott - Tim Regan * Eve Gray - Miriam Steele * Charles Oliver - Jim Pollett * Aubrey Mallalieu Aubrey Mallalieu (8 June 1873 – 28 May 1948) was an English actor with a prolific career in supporting roles in films in the 1930s and 1940s. Mallalieu began life as George William Mallalieu, the son of William Mallalieu (c. 1845–1927), a ... - Charles Day References External links * 1937 films British sports comedy films British boxing films Films directed by Maclean Rogers British black-and-white films 1930s sports comedy films 1937 comedy films 1930s English-language films 1930s British films {{sport-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
