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Peter Pitt
Peter D. Pitt (born 22 July 1927) is a British film editor. He was born in Hendon. Selected filmography * '' The Hostage'' (1956) * ''Port of Escape'' (1956) * '' Face in the Night'' (1957) * ''Naked Fury'' (1959) * ''Make Mine a Million'' (1959) * ''Operation Cupid'' (1960) * ''Three Spare Wives'' (1962) * ''The Spanish Sword'' (1962) * ''The Haunted House of Horror'' (1969) * ''A Warm December'' (1970) * ''Secrets of a Superstud ''Secrets of a Super Stud'', also known as ''It's Getting Harder All the Time'' and ''Naughty Girls on the Loose'', is a 1976 British sex comedy film, one of many to be also filmed in a hardcore version for export. It was shot at Twickenham Fi ...'' (1976) References External links * 1927 births Possibly living people British film editors People from Hendon {{UK-film-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Editor
Film editing is both a creative and a technical part of the post-production process of filmmaking. The term is derived from the traditional process of working with film which increasingly involves the use of digital technology. The film editor works with raw footage, selecting shots and combining them into sequences which create a finished motion picture. Film editing is described as an art or skill, the only art that is unique to cinema, separating filmmaking from other art forms that preceded it, although there are close parallels to the editing process in other art forms such as poetry and novel writing. Film editing is often referred to as the "invisible art" because when it is well-practiced, the viewer can become so engaged that they are not aware of the editor's work. On its most fundamental level, film editing is the art, technique and practice of assembling shots into a coherent sequence. The job of an editor is not simply to mechanically put pieces of a film togeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hendon
Hendon is an urban area in the Borough of Barnet, North-West London northwest of Charing Cross. Hendon was an ancient manor and parish in the county of Middlesex and a former borough, the Municipal Borough of Hendon; it has been part of Greater London since 1965. Hendon falls almost entirely within the NW4 postcode, while the West Hendon part falls in NW9. Colindale to the north-west was once considered part of Hendon but is today separated by the M1 motorway. The district is most famous for the London Aerodrome which later became the RAF Hendon; from 1972 the site of the RAF station was gradually handed over to the RAF Museum. The railways reached Hendon in 1868 with Hendon station on the Midland Main Line, followed by the London Underground further east under the name Hendon Central in 1923. Brent Street emerged as its commercial centre by the 1890s. A social polarity was developed between the uphill areas of Hendon and the lowlands around the railway station. Hendon is l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hostage (1956 Film)
''The Hostage'' is a 1956 British crime film directed by Harold Huth and starring Ron Randell, Mary Parker and John Bailey.Chibnall & McFarlane p.325 Plot A group of South American revolutionaries plan to kidnap the daughter of their President in London, England. Production It was made at New Elstree Studios. The film's sets were designed by the art director Harry White. Cast *Ron Randell as Bill Trailer * Mary Parker as Rosa Gonzuelo * John Bailey as Dr Main *Carl Jaffe as Dr Pablo Gonzuelo * Anne Blake as Mrs Steen *Cyril Luckham as Hugh Ferguson * Margaret Diamond as Madame Gonzuelo * Victor Brooks as Inspector Clifford *James Liggat as Sergeant Reid *Robert Marsden as Benda * John Rutland as Jim Barnes *Everley Gregg Everley Gregg (26 October 1903, in Bishopstoke, Hampshire – 9 June 1959, in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire) was an English actress. Early in her career, she became associated especially with plays of Noël Coward. She began making films in the ... a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Of Escape
''Port of Escape'' is a 1956 British thriller film directed by Tony Young and starring Googie Withers, John McCallum, Bill Kerr and Joan Hickson. Plot Two sailors, one Australian and one American, are kicked off their ship when it docks in London, and get involved in a fight outside a dockside pub that leads to a man's death. They go on the run and hide on a barge that belongs to three women. The two men plan to travel to Missouri, the home state of the American, but not all goes to plan. Cast * Googie Withers - Anne Stirling * John McCallum - Mitchell Gillis * Bill Kerr - Dinty Missouri * Joan Hickson - Rosalie Watchett * Wendy Danielli - Daphne Stirling * Hugh Pryse - Skinner * Alexander Gauge - Inspector Levins * Ingeborg von Kusserow - Lucy * Ewan Roberts - Sergeant Rutherford * Basil Dignam as Det. Sgt. Crawford * George Rose as Publican Hugh Pryse died in 1955, nine months before the film was released. Critical reception In a recent review Allen Eyles at the ''Radio Ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Face In The Night
''Face in the Night'' is a 1957 British crime film directed by Lance Comfort and starring Griffith Jones, Lisa Gastoni and Vincent Ball. It was based on the novel ''Suspense'' by prolific crime writer Bruce Graeme. The film was released in the U.S. as ''Menace in the Night''. Plot A young woman witnesses a mailbag robbery that ends with a dead postman, but she is intimidated into not coming forward. Cast * Griffith Jones ... Rapson * Lisa Gastoni ... Jean Francis * Vincent Ball ... Bob Meredith * Eddie Byrne ... Art * Victor Maddern ... Ted * Clifford Evans ... Inspector Ford * Joan Miller ... Victor's Wife * Leonard Sachs ... Victor * Leslie Dwyer ... Toby * Jenny Laird ... Postman's Widow * Angela White ... Betty Francis * Barbara Couper ... Mrs. Francis * Andre Van Gyseghem ... Bank Manager * Marie Burke ... Auntie Critical reception Allmovie wrote, "this British crime quickie reads rather better than it plays"; while ''TV Guide'' wrote that the film is "ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naked Fury
''Naked Fury'' is a 1959 British crime thriller directed by Charles Saunders. In the United States, it was re-titled ''The Pleasure Lovers''. Synopsis Four criminals attack a night watchman while robbing a warehouse. After kidnapping the daughter of their victim, they hide. One of the robbers falls for their hostage, leading to tension between the thieves, especially when the night watchman succumbs to his injuries. Cast * Reed De Rouen as Eddy * Kenneth Cope as Johnny * Leigh Madison as Carol * Arthur Lovegrove as Syd * Alexander Field as Vic * Tommy Eytle as Steve * Ann Lynn as Stella * Marianne Brauns as Joy * Arthur Gross as Tom Parker * Redmond Phillips as Inspector Stevens * Eric Woodburn as Frank Hawking * Denis Shaw Denis Shaw (7 February 1921 – 28 February 1971) was a British character actor specialising in slimy villains. Born in Dulwich as Douglas Findlay Shaw, he was a rotund man, with dark, wavy hair and slanty eyes. This appearance meant he wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Mine A Million
''Make Mine a Million'' is a 1959 British comedy film directed by Lance Comfort, starring Arthur Askey, Sid James, and Bernard Cribbins. The film parodies the stuffiness of the 1950s BBC and the effect of television advertising in the era. It was shot at Shepperton Studios near London with sets designed by the art director Denis Wreford. The film was distributed by British Lion. Plot Arthur Ashton (in a parody of himself, Arthur Askey) is a makeup man working for National Television (a parody of the BBC). During a visit to the local launderette, he meets Sid Gibson (Sid James), a shady pedlar who is trying to flog ''Bonko,'' a brand of washing powder in the shape of a pill. The man cannot afford to advertise on TV, but wishes to do so. The fairly clueless Arthur agrees to help him, and they manage to plug an advert for Bonko on National Television by interrupting the live feed. This causes quite a stir amongst the national television heads, who have Arthur fired. However, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Cupid
''Operation Cupid'' is a 1960 British comedy film directed by Charles Saunders and starring Charles Farrell, Avice Landone and Wallas Eaton. The screenplay concerns a gang of criminals who win a marriage agency during a card game and plan to use it to arrange a lucrative marriage for one of their gang to an extremely wealthy heiress. It was made at Twickenham Studios in west London, for release as a supporting feature. Cast * Charles Farrell as Charlie Stevens * Avice Landone as Mrs. Mountjoy * Wallas Eaton as Cecil * Harold Goodwin as Mervyn * Norma Parnell as Lola * Charles Clay as Mr. Cupid * Wally Patch as Bookmaker * Pauline Shepherd as Sylvie * Neil Hallett as Tom * Roy Jefferies as Insurance Representative * Edward Malin as Smelly * Audrey Nicholson as Nurse * George Patterson as Monty * Colin Rix as Postman * Beth Rogan as Barmaid * David Saire as Claude * Bruce Seton Sir Bruce Lovat Seton, 11th Baronet (29 May 1909 – 28 September 1969) was a British actor and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Spare Wives
''Three Spare Wives'' is a 1962 British comedy film directed by Ernest Morris and starring Susan Stephen, John Hewer, Robin Hunter. It was based on a play by Talbot Rothwell. Plot On the death of his Arabian uncle, George (Robin Hunter) inherits three wives. Problems ensue with his existing wife Susan (Susan Stephen) as well as with the British Foreign Office. Cast * Susan Stephen as Susan * John Hewer as Rupert * Robin Hunter as George * Barbara Leake as Mrs Hoensby * Ferdy Mayne as Fazim Bey * Gale Sheridan as O'Hara * Dani Seper as Blini * Golda Casimir as Fatima * Tony Doonan as Beckwythe * Doris Gilmore as Veronica * Edward Palmer as Mr Probyn * Norman Wynne as Jocko * Raymond Rollett as British consul * Noel Purcell as Sir Hubert * Neil Wilson as Customs Chief * Garard Green Garard Green (31 July 1924 – 26 December 2004) was a British actor and commentator. Green was born in Madras, India in 1924 where his father was superintendent of the government press. Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Spanish Sword
''The Spanish Sword'' is a low budget 1962 British adventure film directed by Ernest Morris and starring Ronald Howard, June Thorburn and Nigel Green. Premise Rebellion breaks out during the reign of Henry III, and a brave knight foils the plans of a baron to steal the treasure of the King. Cast * Ronald Howard - Sir Richard Clovell * June Thorburn - Lady Eleanor * Nigel Green - Baron Breaute * Trader Faulkner - Philip * Derrick Sherwin - Edmund * Robin Hunter - Thomas of Exeter * Sheila Whittingham - Frances * Barry Shawzin - Redbeard * Garard Green - Sergeant Critical reception ''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, "a weak script is saved by some impressive battle scenes and authentic-looking costuming." References External links * 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Haunted House Of Horror
''The Haunted House of Horror'', also titled ''Horror House'' and ''The Dark'', is a 1969 British horror film directed by Michael Armstrong and starring Frankie Avalon and Jill Haworth as young adults looking for a thrill by spending the night in an old mansion in the English countryside. The film's tagline was "Behind its forbidden doors an evil secret hides!" Plot In swinging London, a group of twenty-something friends are attending a rather dull party, and they decide to gather for kicks at an old, supposedly haunted mansion where one of their number used to play as a child. Among the group is American ringleader Chris, his bored girlfriend Sheila, promiscuous Sylvia (who has her eye on handsome two-timing Gary) and his "good girl" date, Dorothy. Also tagging along are nervous, heavy-set Madge, her sarcastic, hot-tempered boyfriend Peter, sweet-faced Richard and his friend Henry. They are all followed by Paul Kellet, Sylvia's older, jealous and married ex-boyfriend. They h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Warm December
''A Warm December'' is a 1973 American romantic drama film directed by Sidney Poitier and starring him in the lead role as Dr. Matt Younger. It also stars Jamaican actress Esther Anderson as Catherine, Matt's love interest. Anderson's performance as an African princess won her a NAACP Image Award for Best Actress in 1973. The film is also notable for an appearance of Letta Mbulu singing, with an African choir, "Nonqonqo" by Miriam Makeba. Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson wrote and conducted the score. The story was influenced by ''Roman Holiday'' and ''Love Story''. It was shot at Pinewood Studios. Plot Dr. Matt Younger is a recently widowed American who takes his daughter Stefanie on a month-long vacation in London. While there, he meets Catherine, the niece of African Ambassador George Oswandu. Catherine is involved in negotiations with the Soviet Union to build a vital hydroelectric project in her country. As the pair begin to develop feelings for one another, Dr. Younger learns t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
