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Thomas Bentley (director)
Thomas Bentley (23 February 1884 – 23 December 1966) was a British film director. He directed 68 films between 1912 and 1941. He directed three films in the early DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film process, ''The Man in the Street'' (1926), ''The Antidote'' (1927), and ''Acci-Dental Treatment'' (1928). Bentley was born in St George Hanover Square, London and originally trained as an engineer but went on to become a vaudeville performer well known for impersonating the characters from the novels of Charles Dickens on stage, touring Britain and Australia.Pointer, Michael (1996). ''Charles Dickens on the Screen''. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press. p. 31; .McFarlane, Brian (28 February 2014). ''The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition''. Oxford University Press. p. 66-67; His directing career in silent films began in 1910 after he was signed by Cecil Hepworth to write and direct five adaptations of Dickens' novels. He would go on to direct more Dickens adaptations throughout his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St George Hanover Square
St George Hanover Square was a civil parish created in 1724 in the Liberty of Westminster, Middlesex, which was later part of the metropolitan area of London, England. The creation of the parish accompanied the building of St George's, Hanover Square, constructed by the Commission for Building Fifty New Churches to meet the demands of a growing population. The parish was formed from part of the quite early medieval (in legal parlance called ancient) parish of Saint Martin in the Fields in the consequent Liberty of Westminster, probably one parish at the time of the Norman conquest, and in the hundred of Ossulstone. It included some of the most fashionable areas of what later became the West End of London, including Belgravia and Mayfair. Civil parish administration, known as a select vestry, was dominated by members of the nobility and landed gentry until the parish adopted the Vestries Act 1831. The vestry was reformed again in 1855 by the Metropolis Management Act. In 1889 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Master Of Craft
''A Master of Craft'' is a 1922 British silent comedy film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Fred Groves, Mercy Hatton and Judd Green. It was based on a 1900 novel by W. W. Jacobs. Cast * Fred Groves - Captain Flower * Mercy Hatton - Matilda Tapping * Judd Green - George * Arthur Cleave - Joe * John Kelt - Green * Roy Byford - Pat * F. Pope Stamper - Mate * Lilian Douglas * Jerrold Robertshaw Jerrold Robertshaw (28 March 1866, in Allerton, West Riding of Yorkshire – 14 February 1941, in London) was a British stage and film actor of the silent era. Selected filmography * ''Dombey and Son'' (1917) * ''Build Thy House'' (1920) * ... * Eva Westlake * Ian Wilson References External links * 1922 films British comedy films British silent feature films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Thomas Bentley Films based on British novels Films based on works by W. W. Jacobs Ideal Film Company films British black-and-white films 1922 comedy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
After Office Hours (1932 Film)
''After Office Hours'' is a 1932 British romantic drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Frank Lawton, Viola Lyel and Garry Marsh. The film was based on the 1931 play ''London Wall'' by John Van Druten with several of the cast reprising their roles from the original stage production. The film was produced by the British film studio British International Pictures at their Elstree Studios. Premise Office romance, in which Hec is in love with secretary Pat, and fellow secretary Miss Janus, older and wiser, takes it upon herself to concoct a plan to help him receive the empty-headed Pat's affections. Cast * Frank Lawton as Hec * Heather Angel as Pat * Viola Lyel as Miss Janus * Garry Marsh Garry Marsh (21 June 1902 – 6 March 1981) was an English stage and film actor. Born Leslie Marsh Gerahty in St Margarets, Surrey, his parents were George and Laura. His elder brothers were the author Digby George Gerahty and the journalist ... as Brewer * Eileen Peel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keepers Of Youth
''Keepers of Youth'' is a 1932 British drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Garry Marsh, Ann Todd and Robin Irvine. It was based on the 1929 play ''Keepers of Youth'' by Arnold Ridley, and marked the film debut of Ann Todd. It was shot at the Elstree Studios of British International Pictures. Plot The arrival of Mr. Knox, the new sports instructor at a British Public school (United Kingdom), public school, heralds trouble. He imposes his dominant personality to influence colleagues and the headmaster alike, and then attempts to force himself on Millicent, the assistant matron. Cast *Garry Marsh as Knox *Ann Todd as Millicent *Robin Irvine as David Lake *John Turnbull (actor), John Turnbull as Gordon Duff *O. B. Clarence as Slade *Herbert Ross as Sullivan *Mary Clare as Mrs Venner *Ethel Warwick as Matron *Rene Ray as Kitty Williams References External links * 1932 films British drama films 1932 drama films Films shot at British International Pic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hobson's Choice (1931 Film)
''Hobson's Choice'' is a 1931 British comedy drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring James Harcourt, Viola Lyel, Frank Pettingell and Herbert Lomas. Based on the 1916 play ''Hobson's Choice'' by Harold Brighouse, it follows the tale of a coarse bootshop owner who becomes outraged when his eldest daughter decides to marry a meek cobbler. It was produced by the leading British company of the time, British International Pictures, at their studios in Elstree. The film is missing from the BFI National Archive, and is listed as one of the British Film Institute The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves film-making and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI uses funds provided by the National Lottery to encourage film production, ...'s " 75 Most Wanted" lost films. An earlier silent film version of the play had been released in 1920. Cast References Bibliography *Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compromising Daphne
Compromising Daphne is a 1930 British comedy film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Jean Colin, Phyllis Konstam, C. M. Hallard and Viola Compton. It was also released under the alternative title ''Compromised!'' and was based on a play by Edith Fitzgerald. The film was produced by the leading British company of the era British International Pictures at their Elstree Studios with sets designed by John Mead. Plot A young couple struggle with their overbearing parents. Cast *Jean Colin as Daphne Ponsonby *Charles Hickman as George *Phyllis Konstam as Sadie Bannister *C. M. Hallard as Mr Ponsonby *Viola Compton as Mrs Ponsonby *Leo Sheffield as Mr Bannister *Frank Perfitt as Hicks *Barbara Gott as Martha *Margot Grahame Margot Grahame (born Margaret Clark; 20 February 1911 – 1 January 1982) was an English actress most noted for starring in '' The Informer'' (1935) and ''The Three Musketeers'' (1935). She started acting in 1930 and made her last screen app ... as Mur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Woodley (1930 Film)
''Young Woodley'' is a 1930 British drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Madeleine Carroll, Frank Lawton, Sam Livesey, and Gerald Rawlinson. Production The film was based on the controversial 1925 play '' Young Woodley'' by John Van Druten. Bentley had previously directed a 1928 silent version, but the film was never released, and he re-made it in sound using some of the same actors. A school prefect becomes attracted to the headmaster's wife. The film, like the play, was noted for its subversive attitude to authority. The pompous and cold headmaster is portrayed as the villain of the work. The film was not a major success when it was releasedRichards p.314. despite its large budget and well-known subject matter. Cast *Madeleine Carroll as Laura Simmons *Frank Lawton as Woodley *Sam Livesey as Mr. Simmons *Gerald Rawlinson as Milner *Billy Milton as Vining *Aubrey Mather as Mr. Woodley *John Teed as Ainger *Anthony Halfpenny as Cope *René Ray Irene Lil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harmony Heaven
''Harmony Heaven'' is a 1930 British musical film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Polly Ward, Stuart Hall and Trilby Clark. This film had Pathechrome inserts, and was one of Britain's first two musical films, along with ''Raise the Roof''.Barrios p.211 It was made at Elstree Studios with sets designed by the art director John Mead. Cast * Polly Ward as Billie Breeze * Stuart Hall as Bob Farrell * Trilby Clark as Lady Violet Mistley * Jack Raine as Stuart * Philip Hewland as Beasley Cutting * Percy Standing as Producer * Gus Sharland as Stage Manager * Aubrey Fitzgerald as Suggs * Edna Prince as The Singer See also *List of early color feature films This is a list of early feature-length color films (including primarily black-and-white films that have one or more color sequences) made up to about 1936, when the Technicolor three-strip process firmly established itself as the major-studio fa ... Bibliography * Barrios, Richard. ''A Song in the Dark: The Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The American Prisoner (film)
''The American Prisoner'' is a 1929 British drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Carl Brisson, Madeleine Carroll and Cecil Barry. It was adapted from the 1904 novel '' The American Prisoner'' by Eden Phillpotts. It was originally conceived as a silent film, but was converted into a Talkie in line with widespread practice at British International Pictures during 1928–1929.Low p.117 Premise An American sailor imprisoned on Dartmoor during the American War of Independence manages to escape and fall in love with a local Squire's daughter. Cast *Carl Brisson as Lt. Stark *Madeleine Carroll as Grace Malherb *Cecil Barry as Peter Norcutt * Carl Harbord as Lt. Burnham * A. Bromley Davenport as Squire Malherb *Nancy Price as Lovey Lee * Reginald Fox as Captain Mainwaring *Charles Ashton as Carberry *Harry Terry Harry Terry (born 1887, date of death unknown) was an English stage and film actor. He made his stage debut in 1900, and appeared in more than 60 fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Woodley (1928 Film)
''Young Woodley'' is a 1928 British silent drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Marjorie Hume, Sam Livesey and Robin Irvine. The film was never released, and was subsequently remade by Bentley as a sound film '' Young Woodley'' in 1930. It was made at Cricklewood Studios.Wood p.66 It was based on the play '' Young Woodley'' by John Van Druten. This silent version was released to the home movie market running 8 x 200 ft reels, standard 8mm on Amber Stock. Premise The wife of a school headmaster becomes romantically involved with one of his pupils. Cast * Marjorie Hume as Laura Simmons * Sam Livesey as Doctor Simmons * Robin Irvine as Woodley * Carl Harbord as Ainger * Gerald Rawlinson as Vining * John Cromer as Mr Woodley * Tom Helmore Tom Helmore (4 January 1904 – 12 September 1995) was an English film actor. He appeared in more than 50 films between 1927 and 1972, including three directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Helmore was born in London, Englan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Not Quite A Lady
''Not Quite a Lady'' is a 1928 British silent comedy film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Mabel Poulton, Janet Alexander and Barbara Gott. The screenplay concerns a wealthy woman who, unhappy with her son's choice of fiancée, holds a boring house party to try to put her off marrying into the family. Cast * Mabel Poulton - Ethel Borridge * Janet Alexander - Mrs.Cassilis * Barbara Gott - Mrs. Borridge * Maurice Braddell - Geoffrey Cassilis * Dorothy Bartlam - Mabel Marchmont * George Bellamy - Maj. Warrington * Gibb McLaughlin George McLoughlin (19 July 1879 – 30 June 1961), known professionally as Gibb McLaughlin, was an English film and stage actor. Early days McLaughlin was born in Sunderland, County Durham, England in 1879. For about 10 years he was a sales ... - The Vicar * Sam Wilkinson - Mr. Borridge References External links * 1928 films Films shot at British International Pictures Studios 1920s English-language films Films directed by Thom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Silver Lining (1927 Film)
''The Silver Lining'' is a 1927 British silent drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Marie Ault, Patrick Aherne and Moore Marriott. The screenplay concerns two brothers who fight over a girl, leading one to frame the other for robbery. Later, guilt-ridden, he confesses and arranges his own death. Cast * Marie Ault - Mrs. Hurst * Patrick Aherne - Thomas 'Tom' Hurst * John Hamilton (British actor) - John Hurst * Eve Gray - Lettie Deans * Sydney Fairbrother - Mrs. Akers * Moore Marriott George Thomas Moore Marriott (14 September 1885 – 11 December 1949) was an English character actor best remembered for the series of films he made with Will Hay. His first appearance with Hay was in the film '' Dandy Dick'' (1935), but he w ... - Gypsy * Cameron Carr - Constable * Hazel Wiles - Mrs. Deans * Bernard Vaughan - Vicar References External links * 1927 films British silent feature films Films shot at British International Pictures Studios 1920s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
