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Sydney Howard
Sydney Howard (7 August 1884 – 12 June 1946) was an English stage comedian and film actor born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire.http://www.britishpictures.com/godfrey/card04.htm Stars of British Films A Series of 50 – No. 4 Sydney Howard Already a major stage star, Howard made his feature film début in Jack Raymond's '' Splinters'' (1929), and went on appearing in unique roles in films such as '' French Leave'', '' Up for the Cup'' and ''The Mayor's Nest''. Despite his popularity in the 1920s and 1930s films he appeared in, Howard is almost totally forgotten today. His most revived film is ''When We Are Married'', in which he played a drunken photographer. In 1937 British exhibitors voted him the 10th most popular British star at the box office. Filmography * '' Splinters'' (1929) * '' French Leave'' (1930) * '' Tilly of Bloomsbury'' (1931) * '' Up for the Cup'' (1931) * '' Splinters in the Navy'' (1931) * ''Almost a Divorce'' (1931) * ''The Mayor's Nest'' (1932) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mayor's Nest
''The Mayor's Nest'' is a 1932 Cinema of the United Kingdom, British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Claude Hulbert and Al Bowlly. It was made at British and Dominions Imperial Studios, Elstree Studios.Wood p.75 A trombonist becomes mayor of a small town, but he struggles to cope with municipal issues. Cast * Sydney Howard as Joe Pilgrim * Claude Hulbert as Algernon Ashcroft * Al Bowlly as George * Muriel Aked as Mrs. Ashcroft * Frank Harvey (Australian screenwriter), Frank Harvey as Councillor Blackett * Michael Hogan (screenwriter), Michael Hogan as Tom Ackroyd * Miles Malleson as Clerk * Cyril Smith (actor), Cyril Smith as Magistrate * Syd Crossley as Milkman References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1932 films 1932 comedy films Films directed by Maclean Rogers British comedy films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A King
''It's a King'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Sydney Howard, Joan Maude and Cecil Humphreys. It was made at Elstree Studios by the producer Herbert Wilcox's British and Dominions company.Wood p.75 Plot Farce in which insurance agent Albert King is discovered to be the exact double of the king of Helgia, and even has his name in reverse (King Albert). Insurance man Albert enjoys a romance with a princess, before finally saving the King from assassination by anarchists. Cast * Sydney Howard as Albert King / King Albert * Joan Maude as Princess Yasma * Cecil Humphreys as Count Yendoff * George De Warfaz as Colonel Brandt * Arthur Goullet as Leader * Franklyn Bellamy as Salvatore * Bela Berkes as Himself * Lew Stone Louis Stone known professionally as Lew Stone (28 June 1898 – 13 February 1969) was a British bandleader and arranger of the British dance band era, and was well known in Britain during the 1930s. He was kn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Male Stage Actors
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Flight From Folly
''Flight from Folly'' is a 1945 British musical comedy film directed and produced by Herbert Mason, in his last directorial credit before moving onto production, for Warner Bros. The cast includes Pat Kirkwood, Hugh Sinclair and Tamara Desni and with music from Edmundo Ros and the Rumba Band. An unemployed showgirl impersonates a nurse and undertakes the job of looking after a composer and playwright abandoned by his Russian wife. The story was written by Lesley Storm, Katherine Strueby and Edmund Goulding. The film was distributed by Warner Brothers and First National Pictures. Kirkwood had appeared in minor roles in four films between 1938 and 1940 before focussing her career on the West End stage, where she had become a major star during the war years. ''Flight from Folly'' was designed to give Kirkwood her first starring screen role, with the hope of breaking her out as a big-name film attraction. ''Flight from Folly'' was released to cinemas in the United Kingdom on 21 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Once A Crook
''Once a Crook'' is a 1941 British crime film directed by Herbert Mason, produced by Edward Black for 20th Century Fox and featuring Gordon Harker, Sydney Howard, Bernard Lee, Kathleen Harrison, and Raymond Huntley. It is an adaptation to the big screen from a stage play by Evadne Price and Ken Attiwell. Plot summary Charlie Hopkins (Gordon Harker) is a retired burglar with an expertise in safecracking. His ex-partner The Duke (Bernard Lee) holds a grudge against Charlie, since he believes he ratted him out and sent him to jail. The Duke is out for revenge against Charlie, and hires Bill Hopkins (Cyril Cusack), Charlie's son, to help him perform a hit, with an intention to frame the kid. The Duke's plan doesn't work out, since Bill turns out to be an even better safecracker than his old man. After many complications along the road, the hit is a success, and The Duke is bereaved of his revenge, ultimately stopped by his good-hearted sweetheart, Estelle (Carla Lehmann). Cast * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tilly Of Bloomsbury (1940 Film)
''Tilly of Bloomsbury'' is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscot and starring Sydney Howard, Jean Gillie, Kathleen Harrison and Henry Oscar. It was based on the play Tilly of Bloomsbury (play), ''Tilly of Bloomsbury'' by Ian Hay. The screenplay concerns a young woman who falls in love with an aristocracy (class), aristocrat, and attempts to convince his family that she is of their social class. Plot summary The rich and wealthy aristocrat socialité bachelor Dick Mainwaring falls in love with a beautiful woman from a lower class, Tilly Welwyn, whose mother owns a boarding house. Their backgrounds give rise to problems. Dick is discouraged and behaves like a complete snob towards the hard working mother, but then he learns of the good side of their life. Dick brings Tilly to his family's mansion in the country over the weekend. The visit starts out badly, since his mother, Lady Marion, strongly disapproves with the couple's union. The mother tries to split the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shipyard Sally
''Shipyard Sally'' is a 1939 British musical comedy film directed by Monty Banks and starring Gracie Fields, Sydney Howard and Norma Varden. The film is notable for the song "Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye", which became a major hit. Plot Sally, a failed music hall performer, and her father take over a pub near the John Brown & Company shipyard at Clydebank. When the closure of the yard threatens to put many out of work she leads a campaign to persuade the government to reconsider the decision. Production Made shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, it was Fields' last British film. It was shot at Islington Studios with sets designed by Alex Vetchinsky.Wood p.101 Cast * Gracie Fields as Sally Fitzgerald * Sydney Howard as Major Fitzgerald * Morton Selten as Lord Alfred Randall * Norma Varden as Lady Patricia Randall * Oliver Wakefield as Forsyth * Tucker McGuire as Linda Marsh * MacDonald Parke as Diggs * Richard Cooper as Sir John Treacher * Joan Cowick as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What A Man! (1938 Film)
''What a Man!'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Edmond T. Gréville and starring Sydney Howard, Vera Pearce and John Singer. It was made at Beaconsfield Studios in September. The film's art direction was by Norman G. Arnold. Cast * Sydney Howard as Samuel Pennyfeather * Vera Pearce as Emily Pennyfeather * John Singer as Harold Bull * H. F. Maltby as Sergeant Bull * Ivor Barnard as Mayor * Jenny Laird as Daisy Pennyfeather * Robert Adair as Lord Bromwich * Frederick Bradshaw as Walter Walkeling * Frank Cochrane as Simpkins * Francesca Bahrle * Sybil Grove * Alfred Wellesley Alfred Wellesley (25 July 1872 – 7 December 1943) was an English stage and film actor.British Film Institute websiteAlfred Wellesley /ref> Partial filmography * '' The Twelve Pound Look'' (1920) * ''A Warm Corner'' (1930) * ''The New Hotel'' ... References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Splinters In The Air
''Splinters in the Air'' (aka, ''Splinters In The Air Force'') is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Alfred J. Goulding and starring Sydney Howard and Richard Hearne. It is a loose sequel to the films ''Splinters (1929 film), Splinters'' (1929) and ''Splinters in the Navy'' (1931). It was made at Pinewood Studios.Wood p.92 Premise An inventor is mistaken for his twin brother, and is forced to take his brother's place in the Royal Air Force. Cast * Sydney Howard as George Metcalfe / Sydney Metcalfe * Richard Hearne as Sgt. Hearne * Stuart Robertson as Sgt. Robertson * Ralph Reader as Sgt. Reader * Ellen Pollock as Charles' Wife * D. A. Clarke-Smith as Warrant Officer * Franklyn Bellamy as Charles - the C.O. * Ronald Ward as Richards * Binkie Stuart as Mary Dunwoody * Lew Lake as Lew - the Stage Manager * Geraldine Hislop as Maid References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fame (1936 Film)
''Fame'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Sydney Howard, Muriel Aked and Miki Hood. It was made at Elstree Studios. It introduced two new discoveries, Miki Hood and Geraldine Hislop. It was the second film from Herbert Wilcox Productions. Cast * Sydney Howard as Oswald Bertwhistle * Muriel Aked as Mrs. Bertwhistle * Miki Hood as Joan Riley * Brian Lawrance as Douglas Cameron * Guy Middleton as Lester Cordwell * Geraldine Hislop as Geraldine * Arthur Finn as Film Director * H. F. Maltby as Mayor * Herbert Lomas as Rumbold Wakefield * Russell Thorndike as Judge * Frank Pettingell as Reuben Pendleton * Sydney Fairbrother as Train Passenger * Maire O'Neill as Mrs. Docker * Henry Victor as Actor * Frederick Piper Frederick Piper (23 September 1902 – 22 September 1979) was an English actor of stage and screen who appeared in over 80 films and many television productions in a career spanning over 40 years. Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chick (1936 Film)
''Chick'' is a 1936 British comedy crime film directed by Michael Hankinson and starring Sydney Howard, Betty Ann Davies and Fred Conyngham. It is based on the 1923 novel of the same title by Edgar Wallace, which had previously been made into a 1928 silent film. The film was made at Elstree Studios.Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986. p. 89. The hall porter at an Oxbridge College inherits an Earldom and enjoys a series of adventures. Cast * Sydney Howard as Chick Beane *Betty Ann Davies as Peggy *Fred Conyngham as Sir Anthony Monsard *Cecil Humphreys as Sturgis *Mae Bacon as Gert *Wallace Geoffrey as Latimer *Aubrey Mather as The Dean *Arthur Chesney as Lord Frensham *Edmund D'Alby as Rennie *Robert Nainby as Mr. Beane *Merle Tottenham as Maid *Aubrey Fitzgerald as Banks *Fred Rains Frederick William Rains (c. 1860 – 3 December 1945) was a British actor and film director. He was the father of the actor Claude Rains. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Where's George? (film)
''Where's George?'' is a British comedy film starring Sydney Howard. It was made in 1935. ''Where's George?'' was modelled on the successful 1931 association football film '' Up for the Cup''. Sports films were popular in this era and in 1935, the British & Dominions Film Corporation decided that they wanted to make a comedy centred on the sport of rugby league. Both films were directed by Jack Raymond, and also featured the same star, Sydney Howard, as Yorkshireman Alf Scodger. The film went on general release in late 1935 but just a few weeks later, in January 1936, King George V died. The film was consequently renamed ''Hope of His Side'' as posters asking 'Where's George?' were not considered appropriate. The film's script was written by Walter Greenwood and featured actors Mabel Constanduros, Leslie Sarony and Frank Pettingell. Herbert Wilcox was director of production. Carver Doone, a six-foot eight wrestler, played the huge full-back that Alf dodges to score the winnin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |