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Saleslady
''Saleslady'' is a 1938 American romantic comedy drama film directed by Arthur Greville Collins and starring Anne Nagel, Weldon Heyburn and Harry Davenport. Fetrow p.567 Based on the story ''Nothing Down'' by Kubec Glasmon, it was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures. Synopsis Heiress Mary wants to enjoy life on her own merits and moves away from her wealthy grandfather. She gets a job in a department store and meets and falls in love with colleague Bob Spencer. When, after their marriage, they are struggling financially she is tempted to go to her grandfather for help. Cast * Anne Nagel as Mary Dakin Spencer * Weldon Heyburn as Bob Spencer * Harry Davenport as Miles Cannon * Kenneth Harlan as Bigelow * Harry Hayden as Steele * Ruth Fallows as Lillian 'Lil' Clark * John St. Polis as Crane * Matty Kemp as Wheeler * Doris Rankin Doris Marie Rankin (August 24, 1887 – March 18, 1947) was an American stage and film actress. Biography Born in New York City, Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Greville Collins
Arthur Greville Collins (September 5, 1896 - September 1, 1980) was a British-born film director. Career Collins was born in London, and began directing for the stage, including productions of ''Fata Morgana'', ''No Man's Land'', and ''Tarnish''. In 1921, he married actress Betty Ross Clarke and accompanied her in her theatrical career in Great Britain, the United States, and Australia. In 1934 he wed Rhoda Shepherd. He moved to Los Angeles and directed some plays there, then moved into movie making as a dialogue director for Warner Bros. He worked in that capacity for two years then became a director, making several B pictures. He moved to Australia in May 1939 to make ''Seven Little Australians'' (1939) and decided to stay there. He served in the RAAF during World War II, being discharged as a squadron leader. He also was stationed as administrative officer for two years at Port Pirie and Mount Gambier. In 1947 Collins managed to source funding to make another movie, '' Stro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |