Maclean Rogers (13 July 1899 – 4 January 1962) was a British

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Selected filmography

Director * '' The Third Eye'' (1929) * '' The Mayor's Nest'' (1932) * ''

Up for the Derby ''Up for the Derby'' is a 1933 British sports comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Dorothy Bartlam and Tom Helmore. The screenplay concerns a tramp who unexpectedly gains money. It was made at British and Dominion ...

'' (1933) * '' The Crime at Blossoms'' (1933) * '' Trouble'' (1933) * '' Summer Lightning'' (1933) * ''

It's a Cop ''It's a Cop'' is a 1934 British police-themed comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Chili Bouchier and Garry Marsh. It was made at British and Dominion Elstree Studios.Wood p.78 Plot An incompetent police constab ...

'' (1934) * '' Virginia's Husband'' (1934) * ''

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'' (1934) * '' The Feathered Serpent'' (1934) * ''

The Right Age to Marry ''The Right Age to Marry'' is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Frank Pettingell, Joyce Bland and Tom Helmore. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.285 The screenplay concerns a wealthy nor ...

'' (1935) * '' Old Faithful'' (1935) * '' Marry the Girl'' (1935) * ''

A Little Bit of Bluff ''A Little Bit of Bluff'' is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Reginald Gardiner, Marjorie Shotter and Clifford Heatherley. The screenplay concerns a man who poses as a detective to recover some stolen jewels. C ...

'' (1935) * '' All That Glitters'' (1936) * ''

Twice Branded ''Twice Branded'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring James Mason, Robert Rendel and Lucille Lisle. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie. Premise A man returning home after serving a prison sentence t ...

'' (1936) * ''

A Wife or Two ''A Wife or Two'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Henry Kendall, Nancy Burne and Betty Astell. It was made as a quota quickie at Beaconsfield Studios.Wood p.88 Cast * Henry Kendall as Charles Marlowe * Na ...

'' (1936) * ''

Nothing Like Publicity ''Nothing Like Publicity'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring William Hartnell, Marjorie Taylor and Moira Lynd. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie.Wood p.91 Cast * William Hartnell as Pat Spencer ...

'' (1936) * '' Not So Dusty'' (1936) * ''

Busman's Holiday ''Busman's Holiday'' is a British television game show produced by Granada for the ITV network from 26 February 1985 to 28 June 1993. Its hosts over the years were Julian Pettifer (1985–88), Sarah Kennedy (1989–91) and Elton Welsby (1993). ...

'' (1936) * ''

Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith ''Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Gus McNaughton, Norma Varden and Eve Gray. It was a quota quickie made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton for release by RKO Pictures.Wood ...

'' (1937) * ''

The Heirloom Mystery ''The Heirloom Mystery'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Edward Rigby, Mary Glynne and Gus McNaughton. After being secretly commissioned by a man to create a replica piece of furniture so he can sell the valu ...

'' (1937) * '' Why Pick on Me?'' (1937) * ''

Farewell to Cinderella ''Farewell to Cinderella'' is a 1937 British romance film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Anne Pichon, John Robinson and Glennis Lorimer. The film was made at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames as a quota quickie for release by t ...

'' (1937) * '' Racing Romance'' (1937) * '' Father Steps Out'' (1937) * '' His Lordship Regrets'' (1938) * ''

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 - ...

'' (1938) * ''

Darts Are Trumps ''Darts Are Trumps'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Eliot Makeham, Nancy O'Neil and Ian Colin. A darts player manages to thwart a jewel thief. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie for release by ...

'' (1938) * '' Weddings Are Wonderful'' (1938) * ''

Miracles Do Happen ''Miracles Do Happen'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Jack Hobbs, Bruce Seton and Marjorie Taylor. It was made at Isleworth Studios as a quota quickie.Wood p.101 Cast * Jack Hobbs as Barry Strangeways * B ...

'' (1939) * ''

His Lordship Goes to Press ''His Lordship Goes to Press'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring June Clyde, Hugh Williams, Louise Hampton and Leslie Perrins. The film follows an American reporter who goes to work on a farm for an assignment, ...

'' (1939) * '' Old Mother Riley Joins Up'' (1940) * ''

Front Line Kids ''Front Line Kids'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Leslie Fuller.Chibnall & McFarlane p.8 It was made at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrew Mazze ...

'' (1942) * '' Gert and Daisy's Weekend'' (1942) * '' Gert and Daisy Clean Up'' (1942) * '' Variety Jubilee'' (1943) * '' I'll Walk Beside You'' (1943) * '' Give Me the Stars'' (1945) * '' Don Chicago'' (1945) * '' The Trojan Brothers'' (1946) * '' Woman to Woman'' (1947) * '' Calling Paul Temple'' (1948) * ''

The Story of Shirley Yorke ''The Story of Shirley Yorke'' is a 1948 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Derek Farr, Dinah Sheridan and Margaretta Scott. The film was based on the play '' The Case of Lady Camber'' by Horace Annesley Vachell. It w ...

'' (1948) * '' Dark Secret'' (1949) * '' Something in the City'' (1950) * '' Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure'' (1951) * ''

Madame Louise ''Madame Louise'' (also titled "The Madame Gambles"), is a 1951 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and produced by Ernest G. Roy and starring Richard Hearne, Petula Clark, Garry Marsh and Richard Gale. It is loosely based on the 1945 ...

'' (1951) * '' Salute the Toff'' (1952) * '' Hammer the Toff'' (1952) * '' Alf's Baby'' (1953) * '' Flannelfoot'' (1953) * '' Johnny on the Spot'' (1954) * '' Calling All Cars'' (1954) * '' Assignment Redhead'' (1956) * '' You Pay Your Money'' (1957) * ''

Not Wanted on Voyage ''Not Wanted on Voyage'' is a 1957 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Ronald Shiner, Brian Rix and Catherine Boyle. The film was made at British National Studios. It is based on a play by Ken Attiwill and his wife ...

'' (1957) * '' Mark of the Phoenix'' (1958) * ''

A Clean Sweep '' A Clean Sweep'' is a 1958 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Thora Hird, Eric Barker and Vera Day. Plot A woman tries to keep her family of gamblers away from temptation. Cast * Thora Hird as Vera Watson * Eric Bar ...

'' (1958) * ''

Just Joe ''Just Joe'' is a 1960 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers, and starring Leslie Randall, Joan Reynolds, Michael Shepley, and Anna May Wong. The unassuming Joe (Leslie Randall) discovers his heroic side when he becomes involved with ...

'' (1960) * ''Not a Hope in Hell'' (1960) Screenwriter * '' God's Clay'' (1928) * '' Glorious Youth'' (1929) * '' Mischief'' (1931) Other * '' The W Plan'' (1930) - editor * '' A Warm Corner'' (1930) - editor * '' Tons of Money'' (1930) - editor * '' A Night Like This'' (1932) - editor

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* 1899 births 1962 deaths British film directors British male screenwriters 20th-century British screenwriters {{UK-film-director-stub