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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, England and died in Longboat Key, Florida, USA. Helmore worked in his father's accounting firm while working as an extra in films. He subsequently pursued acting as a career, working predominantly on the stage, and later on Broadway, which led to Helmore's Hollywood career. In British and American films, Helmore was mostly employed as a dapper, comedic actor, even if he is best known for his role as the villain Gavin Elster in ''Vertigo''. Partial filmography *'' The Ring'' (1927) - Spectator (uncredited) *'' Young Woodley'' (1928) - Milner *''White Cargo'' (1930) - Worthing *'' Leave It to Me'' (1930) - Tony *'' The House of Unrest'' (1931) - David *''The Wife's Family'' (1931) - Willie Nagg *'' The House Opposite'' (1932) - Minor role (uncredited) *'' The Barton My ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Feathered Serpent (1934 Film)
''The Feathered Serpent'' is a 1934 British thriller film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Enid Stamp-Taylor, Tom Helmore and Moore Marriott. A reporter faces a race against time to clear an actress accused of murder. It is based on the 1927 novel ''The Feathered Serpent'' by Edgar Wallace. Cast * Enid Stamp-Taylor ... Ella Crewe * Tom Helmore ... Peter Dewin * D. A. Clarke-Smith ... Joe Farmer * Moore Marriott ... Harry Hugg * Molly Fisher ... Daphne Olroyd * Vincent Holman ... Inspector Clarke * Evelyn Roberts Evelyn Roberts (28 August 1886 – 30 November 1962) was an English stage and film actor. He made his stage debut in 1918 after serving in WW I; and his theatre work included the original Broadway production of R.C. Sherriff's ''Journey's E ... ... Leicester Crewe * Iris Baker ... Paula Ricks * O. B. Clarence ... George Beale References External links * 1934 films 1930s crime thriller films Films based on works by Edgar Wallace Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadow On The Wall (1950 Film)
''Shadow on the Wall'' is a 1950 American psychological thriller film directed by Patrick Jackson and starring Ann Sothern, Zachary Scott and Gigi Perreau and featuring Nancy Davis. It is based on the 1943 story ''Death in the Doll's House'' by Hannah Lees and Lawrence P. Bachmann. Plot David Stirrling returns from a business trip with gifts for his six-year-old daughter Susan, and for his wife, Susan's step-mother, Celia. He also has some World War II souvenirs, including a handgun. Celia is not there when David arrives, she's with Crane Weymouth, with whom she is having an affair. Crane is the fiancé of Celia's sister, Dell Faring. David sees her getting out of Crane's car, so he realizes that her story of seeing a matinee with a girl friend is untrue. Crane and Dell come to dinner that night, and afterwards David tricks Crane into revealing that he and Celia had been together that afternoon. Dell, who believed that Crane was at a business meeting, makes an excuse to leave, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaya (film)
''Malaya'' is a 1949 American war film set in colonial Malaya during World War II directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Spencer Tracy, James Stewart and Valentina Cortese. The supporting cast features Sydney Greenstreet, John Hodiak, and Lionel Barrymore, with Richard Loo and Gilbert Roland. It was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot In January 1942, one month after the United States entered World War II, reporter John Royer (James Stewart) returns to the United States. He goes to see his friend, newspaper publisher John Manchester (Lionel Barrymore), about a scheme to smuggle desperately needed rubber out of Japanese-occupied Malaya. Manchester, though he has been selected by the government to deal with the rubber shortage, does not seem interested. However, later, government agent Kellar (John Hodiak) takes Royer to a meeting with Manchester and others. Royer is granted approval to put the smuggling plan into action. Royer needs the help of his old friend, the smuggler C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scene Of The Crime (1949 Film)
''Scene of the Crime'' is a 1949 film noir directed by Roy Rowland, starring Van Johnson, and featuring Gloria DeHaven, Arlene Dahl, and Tom Drake.. The film's screenplay, by Charles Schnee, is based on a non-fiction article by John Bartlow Martin, "Smashing the Bookie Gang Marauders". It was the only property sold by Martin to be made into a film. Muller, Eddie (July 29, 2018) Introduction to Turner Classic Movies' presentation of ''Scene of the Crime'' ''Scene of the Crime'' was producer Harry Rapf's last film of his thirty-plus year career; he died of a heart attack a week after principal photography for the film began. According to film critic Dennis Schwartz: " he film is one offew film noirs attempted by MGM. It came when Dore Schary was the studio head and insisted on producing more realistic films. This is a transitional film from the 1930s gangster film and a forerunner of the modern day TV cop show. It preaches the credo that 'Crime Does Not Pay'."Schwartz, Dennis (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Daring Daughters
''Three Daring Daughters'' (UK title: ''The Birds and the Bees'') is a 1948 musical Technicolor film directed by Fred M. Wilcox and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay was written by Albert Mannheimer, Frederick Kohner, Sonya Levien and John Meehan. Plot It's Tess's graduation day from Miss Drake's School for Girls. During the choir's performance at the ceremony, Tess notices that her beautiful divorcée mother, Louise Rayton Morgan, isn't there. Louise, an editor for ''Modern Design'' magazine, is in Dr. Cannon's office after fainting due to being overworked and stressed. At home after the graduation ceremony, Dr. Cannon has a talk with Louise's three daughters, Tess, Ilka and Alix. He tells them that their mother needs a vacation badly, but the only way she can relax is if she goes without the girls. Louise is reluctant, but the girls convince her to go. They see their mother off on a one-month Cuban cruise. The girls then discuss whether they could bring their fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadowed Eyes
''Shadowed Eyes'' is a 1940 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Basil Sydney, Patricia Hilliard (actress), Patricia Hilliard and Stewart Rome. It was produced at Isleworth Studios in London as a quota quickie for distribution by RKO Pictures. Synopsis The screenplay involves a leading surgeon who murders his wife's lover. Partial cast * Basil Sydney as Doctor Zander * Patricia Hilliard (actress), Patricia Hilliard as Doctor Diana Barnes * Stewart Rome as Sir John Barnes * Ian Fleming as Doctor McKane * Tom Helmore as Ian * Dorothy Calve as Marjorie * Ruby Miller (actress), Ruby Miller as Mrs Clarke-Fenwick References External links * 1940 films Films directed by Maclean Rogers 1940 crime films British crime films British black-and-white films 1940s English-language films 1940s British films Quota quickies Films shot at Isleworth Studios RKO Pictures films {{1940s-crime-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paid In Error
''Paid in Error'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and featuring George Carney, Lillian Christine and Tom Helmore. The screenplay concerns a man who is mistakenly given a large sum of money at the bank. Cast * George Carney as Will Baker * Lillian Christine as Joan Atherton * Tom Helmore as Jimmy Randle * Marjorie Taylor as Penny Victor * Googie Withers as Jean Mason * Molly Hamley-Clifford as Mrs. Jenkins * Jonathan Field as Jonathan Green * 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 ... as George References External links * ''Paid in Error''at BFI 1938 comedy films 1938 films British comedy films British black-and-white films Films directed by Maclean Rogers 1930s English-language films 1930s British films {{19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Easy Riches
''Easy Riches'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring George Carney, Gus McNaughton, Marjorie Taylor and Tom Helmore. Plot Two rival firms of builders fight for business in a small town. Cast * George Carney - Sam Miller * Gus McNaughton - Joe Hicks * Molly Hamley-Clifford - Mrs Miller * Tom Helmore - Harry Miller * Marjorie Taylor - Dorothy Hicks * Peter Gawthorne - Stacey Lang * Aubrey Mallalieu - Mr Marsden * Michael Ripper Michael George Ripper (27 January 1913 – 28 June 2000) was an English character actor. He began his film career in quota quickies in the 1930s and until the late 1950s was virtually unknown; he was seldom credited. Along with Michael Gough ... - Cuthbert References External links * * 1938 films 1938 comedy films British comedy films Films directed by Maclean Rogers Films set in England Films set in Paris Quota quickies British black-and-white films 1930s English-language films 1930s British fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Merry Comes To Town
''Merry Comes to Town'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by George King and starring Zasu Pitts, Guy Newall and Betty Ann Davies. It was made at Shepperton Studios.Wood p.95 Cast * Zasu Pitts as Winnie Oatfield * Guy Newall as Prof. John Stafford * Betty Ann Davies as Marjorie Stafford * Stella Arbenina as Mme. Saroni * Bernard Clifton as Dennis Stafford * Margaret Watson as Grandmother Stafford * Basil Langton as Noel Slater * Muriel George as Cook * Tom Helmore as Peter Bell * Cecil Mannering as Horace Bell * George Sims as Sales Manager * W.T. Ellwanger as Mr. Ramp * Arthur Finn as Mr. Walheimer * Sybil Grove as Zoe * Dorothy Bush * Hermione Gingold as Ida Witherspoon * Mabel Twemlow as Mrs. C. Wriggle * Jack Hellier * Janet Fitzpatrick as Woman * Margaret Yarde Margaret Yarde (2 April 1878 – 11 March 1944) was a British actress. Initially training to be an opera singer, she made her London stage debut in 1907. She often played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treachery On The High Seas
''Treachery on the High Seas'', also known as ''Not Wanted on Voyage'', is a 1936 British comedy crime film directed by Emil E. Reinert and starring Bebe Daniels, Ben Lyon and Charles Farrell. It is based on the play ''Murder in the Stalls'' by Maurice Messenger. It was produced at British Lion's Beaconsfield Studios. The film's sets were designed by the art director Norman G. Arnold. Synopsis On a luxury liner some jewel thieves plan a major snatch. Cast * Bebe Daniels as May Hardy * Ben Lyon as Johnny Hammond * Charles Farrell as Logan * Tom Helmore as Edward Brailstone * Hay Petrie as Brainie * Gordon McLeod as Fleming * James Carew James Usselman (February 5, 1876 – April 4, 1938), known professionally as James Carew, was an American actor who appeared in many films, mainly in Britain. He was born in Goshen, Indiana in 1876 and began work as a clerk in a publishing fir ... as Chief References External links * 1936 films 1930s crime comedy films Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luck Of The Turf
''Luck of the Turf'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Randall Faye and starring Jack Melford, Moira Lynd, Wally Patch and Moore Marriott. It was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton as a quota quickie for release by the Hollywood studio RKO Pictures. Plot summary The son of a shopkeeper likes to pick winners in horse races and gives tips to his friends. Cast * Jack Melford as Sid Smith * Moira Lynd as Letty Jackson * Wally Patch as Bill Harris * Moore Marriott as Mr Jackson * Sybil Grove as Mrs Jackson * Tom Helmore as Lord Broadwater * Peggy Novak Peggy Novak was a British actress. Selected filmography * '' Smithy'' (1933) * '' I Adore You'' (1933) *'' The Diplomatic Lover'' (1934) * ''Oh No Doctor!'' (1934) * ''Music Hall'' (1934) * ''Flood Tide'' (1934) * ''A Little Bit of Bluff'' (1935 ... as Masie References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmakin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
