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Viola Keats
Viola Keats (1911–1998) was a British stage, film and television actress. ''The Independent'' called her "an actress of vigour and conviction." After training at RADA, her first appearance on the London Stage was at the Apollo Theatre in 1933, in ''The Distaff Side'', and the following year she made her Broadway debut in the same play. Her first screen appearance was in 1933 in ''Too Many Wives'', and she went on to have starring roles in films such as '' A Woman Alone''. From the 1950s, her screen work was largely in television, but she continued to work throughout in the theatre, including an Australian tour of ''A Streetcar Named Desire'' as Blanche, and in the 1958 Agatha Christie play ''Verdict'' at the Strand Theatre. She spent her retirement living in Brighton. Filmography * ''Double Wedding'' (1933) * ''Too Many Wives'' (1933) * '' Matinee Idol'' (1933) * ''Enemy of the Police'' (1933) * '' His Grace Gives Notice'' (1933) * '' The Pointing Finger'' (1933) * ''Too Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Guv'nor (film)
''The Guv'nor'' is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Milton Rosmer and starring George Arliss, Gene Gerrard and Viola Keats. Arliss in the title role is a tramp who rides a series of misunderstandings and becomes the president of a bank. It was a remake of the 1934 French film '' Rothchild''. The film was re-released in England in 1944 and 1949. It was released in the US as ''Mr. Hobo''. It was shot at the Lime Grove Studios in Shepherd's Bush. The film's sets were designed by the art director Alfred Junge. Plot Monsieur Barsac ( Frank Cellier) is in a great deal of trouble - the Paris bank of which he is president is bankrupt, though nobody else knows yet. He tells his secret to his crony Dubois (George Hayes), since he needs his help. Dubois is to purchase an iron mine that is supposedly played out. However, Barsac's mining engineer has found rich, untapped deposits of ore. The mine is 51% owned by the widow Mrs. Granville (Henrietta Watson) and her daughter Madeleine ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apollo Theatre
The Apollo Theatre is a Grade II listed West End theatre, on Shaftesbury Avenue in the City of Westminster, in central London.English Heritage listing accessed 28 April 2007 Designed by the architect Lewin Sharp for owner , it became the fourth legitimate theatre to be constructed on the street when it opened its doors on 21 February 1901, with the American '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Too Many Millions
''Too Many Millions'' (1934) is a British comedy drama film directed by Harold Young and starring Betty Compton, John Garrick and Viola Keats. Premise In an attempt to attract the attention of the artist she loves a wealthy woman assumes the disguise of a maid. Cast * Betty Compton - Anne * John Garrick - Bill * Viola Keats - Viola * Athole Stewart - Mr Olcott * James Carew - Mr Worthing * Martita Hunt - Mrs Pilcher * Phyllis Stanley - Tamara * Sybil Grove Sybil Grove was an English actress. She was born Sybil Marian Westmacott on 4 October 1891 in Teddington, Middlesex, and was also known as Sybil Wingrove. With reddish brown hair and standing 5'8", she trained at RADA and her stage debut was in ... - Mrs Runcorn References External links * 1934 films 1934 comedy-drama films Films directed by Harold Young (director) British comedy-drama films British black-and-white films 1930s English-language films 1930s British films {{1930s-UK-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pointing Finger (1933 Film)
''The Pointing Finger'' is a 1933 British drama film directed by George Pearson and starring John Stuart, Viola Keats and Leslie Perrins. The screenplay concerns a man who plots to murder his half-brother so he can claim his earldom and an inheritance. The film was made by Twickenham Film Studios with sets designed by the art director James A. Carter. It was distributed by RKO Pictures as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.275 Based on the novel ''The Pointing Finger'' (1907) by "Rita," it was a remake of the 1922 film The Pointing Finger (1922 film), of the same name. Cast * John Stuart as Lord Rollestone * Viola Keats as Lady Mary Stuart * Leslie Perrins Leslie Perrins (7 October 1901 – 13 December 1962) was an English actor who often played villains. After training at RADA, he was on stage from 1922, and in his long career, appeared in well over 60 films. Hobbies Perrins and wife Violet w ... as Honorable James Mallory * Michael Hogan (British actor), Michael Hogan as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
