Maurice Elvey (11 November 1887 – 28 August 1967) was one of the most prolific film directors in British history. He directed nearly 200 films between 1913 and 1957. During the

silent film A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, when ...

era he directed as many as twenty films per year. He also produced more than fifty films - his own as well as films directed by others.Rachael Low:''The History of British Film (Volume 3): The History of the British Film 1914 - 1918''
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Biography

Born William Seward Folkard in

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, he ran away from home at the age of nine, seeking his fortune in London. There he worked variously as a kitchen hand and hotel pageboy, before ending up as

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and actor at the age of 17. He quickly rose to directing and producing plays and established his own theatrical company before switching to films with ''The Great Gold Robbery'' in 1913. He directed a wide array of popular features in a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, literary adaptations – including

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's '' The Suicide Club'' (1914) and a version of

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's ''

As You Like It ''As You Like It'' is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 and first published in the First Folio in 1623. The play's first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has b ...

'' entitled ''Love in a Wood'' (1916) – and biographical profiles of figures including

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and

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. ''

The Life Story of David Lloyd George ''The Life Story of David Lloyd George'' (originally titled ''The Man Who Saved The Empire'')Sarah Barrow, John White: ''Fifty Key British Films'', Routledge 2012, page 8
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in May 1996 and was hailed by critics and film historians as one of the best

s produced in the UK. In 1921, Elvey directed 16

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and one full-length feature film (''

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'') with

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. The actor was

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's favorite among those who portrayed his literary sleuth. Elvey was employed by the Fox Film Corporation in 1924 and made 5 films for them in America before returning to Europe the following year. Elvey worked with such performers as

Leslie Howard Leslie Howard Steiner (3 April 18931 June 1943) was an English actor, director and producer.Obituary ''Variety'', 9 June 1943. He wrote many stories and articles for ''The New York Times'', ''The New Yorker'', and '' Vanity Fair'' and was one ...

, Ivor Novello,

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Benita Hume Benita Hume (14 October 1907 – 1 November 1967) was an English theatre and film actress. She appeared in more than 40 films between 1925 and 1955. Life and career She was married to film actor Ronald Colman from 1938 to his death in 1958 ...

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Claude Rains William Claude Rains (10 November 188930 May 1967) was a British actor whose career spanned almost seven decades. After his American film debut as Dr. Jack Griffin in ''The Invisible Man'' (1933), he appeared in such highly regarded films as '' ...

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, and

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, and mentored future directors

Carol Reed Sir Carol Reed (30 December 1906 – 25 April 1976) was an English film director and producer, best known for ''Odd Man Out'' (1947), '' The Fallen Idol'' (1948), ''The Third Man'' (1949), and '' Oliver!'' (1968), for which he was awarded the ...

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, and

Ronald Neame Ronald Neame CBE, BSC (23 April 1911 – 16 June 2010) was an English film producer, director, cinematographer, and screenwriter. Beginning his career as a cinematographer, for his work on the British war film ''One of Our Aircraft Is Missing ...

. In 1944, he was charmed by

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when he saw her perform at the

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, and he launched her film career by casting her as a precocious waif in his wartime drama ''

Medal for the General ''Medal for the General'' (US title: ''The Gay Intruders'') is a 1944 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey. The screenplay by Elizabeth Baron is based on the novel of the same title by James Ronald (published in the U.S. under the titl ...

''. The two collaborated on three additional films. Elvey was married three times, to actress Philippa Preston, sculptor Florence Hill Clarke, and actress

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, whom he met on the set of ''The Wandering Jew'' in 1923. The couple went on to make eight films together. The loss of an eye and failing health prompted Elvey's retirement at the age of 70. Ten years later he died in

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Filmography

Director * ''Popsy Wopsy'' (1913) * '' Maria Marten'' (1913) * ''The White Feather'' (1914) * ''

Her Luck in London ''Her Luck in London'' is a 1914 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring A. V. Bramble, Fred Groves and M. Gray Murray. It was based on a play of the same name by Charles Darrell. The film follows a naive country girl a ...

'' (1914) * ''

The Loss of the Birkenhead ''The Loss of the Birkenhead'' is a 1914 British silent historical drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Elisabeth Risdon, Fred Groves and A. V. Bramble.Murphy p. 179 The film is set against the backdrop of the sinking of the troop ...

'' (1914) * ''

The Idol of Paris ''Idol of Paris'' is a 1948 film based on the novel ''Paiva, Queen of Love'' by Alfred Schirokauer, about a mid-19th century French courtesan Theresa who sleeps her way from poverty to the top of Second Empire society. It was an attempt by its ...

'' (1914) * '' The Suicide Club'' (1914) * '' Honeymoon for Three'' (1915) * '' There's Good in Everyone'' (1915) * ''

Gilbert Dying to Die ''Gilbert Dying to Die'' is a 1915 British silent short comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey Maurice Elvey (11 November 1887 – 28 August 1967) was one of the most prolific film directors in British history. He directed nearly 200 films b ...

'' (1915) * ''

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'' (1915) * ''

Her Nameless Child ''Her Nameless Child'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by A. V. Bramble, Fred Groves and M. Gray Murray. It was based on a play by Madge Duckworth. Cast * A. V. Bramble - Lord Harry Woodville * Fred Groves - Arthur Ford * M. Gr ...

'' (1915) * ''

Love in a Wood ''Love in a Wood'' is a 1915 British silent comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Gerald Ames, Elisabeth Risdon and Kenelm Foss. The film is a contemporary-set version of William Shakespeare's play '' As You Like It''.Murphy p.178 ...

'' (1915) * ''

From Shopgirl to Duchess ''From Shopgirl to Duchess'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring A. V. Bramble, Gertrude Evans and Fred Groves. Cast * A. V. Bramble - Gilbert Spate * Gertrude Evans - Lady Delamere * Fred Groves - Duke ...

'' (1915) * ''Gilbert Gets Tiger-Itis'' (1915) * ''

Midshipman Easy ''Midshipman Easy'' is a 1935 British adventure film directed by Carol Reed and starring Hughie Green, Margaret Lockwood and Harry Tate. The screenplay concerns a young man who runs away from home, joins the navy and goes to sea in the 1790s. He ...

'' (1915) * '' Fine Feathers'' (1915) * ''

'' (1915) * ''

A Will of Her Own ''A Will of Her Own'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Elisabeth Risdon, Fred Groves and Hilda Sims.Murphy p.179 Premise A woman marries a doctor, but leaves him to pursue a career on the stage. Eventu ...

'' (1915) * ''

Charity Ann ''Charity Ann'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Elisabeth Risdon, Fred Groves and Chappell Dossett.Murphy p.179 Cast * Elisabeth Risdon Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1 ...

'' (1915) * '' When Knights Were Bold'' (1916) * '' Driven'' (1916) * '' Mother Love'' (1916) * '' Meg the Lady'' (1916) * ''

Esther Esther is the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther. In the Achaemenid Empire, the Persian king Ahasuerus seeks a new wife after his queen, Vashti, is deposed for disobeying him. Hadassah, a Jewess who goes by the name of Esther, is chosen ...

'' (1916) * ''

Trouble for Nothing ''Trouble for Nothing'' is a 1916 British silent film, silent comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Guy Newall, Hayford Hobbs and Jeff Barlow.Murphy p.179 Cast * Guy Newall as Rev. Cuthbert Cheese * Hayford Hobbs * Jeff Barlow ...

'' (1916) * ''

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The Princess of Happy Chance ''The Princess of Happy Chance'' is a 1917 British silent romance film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Elisabeth Risdon, Gerald Ames and Hayford Hobbs. The screenplay concerns a Princess who tries to avoid an upcoming marriage. It was ba ...

'' (1916) * ''

The King's Daughter ''The King's Daughter'' (french: Jeanne, fille du Roy) is a historical novel for young adult readers by Suzanne Martel, first published in 1974. It follows the life of Jeanne Chatel, one of the King's Daughters of New France in the seventeent ...

'' (1916) * ''

The Woman Who Was Nothing ''The Woman Who Was Nothing'' is a 1917 British silent crime film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Lilian Braithwaite, Madge Titheradge and George Tulley. It was based on a novel by Tom Gallon. The screenplay concerns a female ex-convic ...

'' (1917) * '' The Grit of a Jew'' (1917) * ''

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'' (1917) * ''

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'' (1917) * '' The Gay Lord Quex'' (1917) * ''

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'' (1917) * ''

Mary Girl ''Mary Girl'' is a 1917 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Norman McKinnel, Jessie Winter and Margaret Bannerman. Cast * Norman McKinnel as Ezra * Jessie Winter as Mary * Margaret Bannerman Margaret Bannerman ( ...

'' (1917) * ''

Dombey and Son ''Dombey and Son'' is a novel by English author Charles Dickens. It follows the fortunes of a shipping firm owner, who is frustrated at the lack of a son to follow him in his footsteps; he initially rejects his daughter's love before eventual ...

'' (1917) * '' The Man Who Saved The Empire'' (1918) * '' Hindle Wakes'' (1918) * ''

Nelson Nelson may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Nelson'' (1918 film), a historical film directed by Maurice Elvey * ''Nelson'' (1926 film), a historical film directed by Walter Summers * ''Nelson'' (opera), an opera by Lennox Berkeley to a lib ...

'' (1918) * '' The Greatest Wish in the World'' (1918) * '' The Swindler'' (1918) * ''

Goodbye Goodbye, Good bye, or Good-bye is a parting phrase and may refer to: Film * ''Goodbye'' (1918 film), a British drama directed by Maurice Elvey * ''Goodbye'' (1995 film) (''Tot Ziens!''), a Dutch film directed by Heddy Honigmann * ''Goodbye'' ...

'' (1918) * ''

Adam Bede ''Adam Bede'' was the first novel by Mary Ann Evans (George Eliot), and was published in 1859. It was published pseudonymously, even though Evans was a well-published and highly respected scholar of her time. The novel has remained in print ev ...

'' (1918) * '' Comradeship'' (1919) * ''

God's Good Man ''God's Good Man'' is a 1919 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Basil Gill, Peggy Carlisle and Barry Bernard. It was based on a 1904 novel by Marie Corelli. Its plot involves an heiress who marries a much poorer ...

'' (1919) * '' Mr. Wu'' (1919) * '' The Elusive Pimpernel'' (1919) * '' Quinneys'' (1919) * '' The Rocks of Valpre'' (1919) * '' Keeper of the Door'' (1919) * ''

The Swindler (film) ''The Swindler'' is a 1919 British silent film, silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Cecil Humphreys, Marjorie Hume and Neville Percy. It was based on a short story by Ethel M. Dell. Cast * Cecil Humphreys - Nat Verney * Mar ...

'' (1919) * ''

The Tavern Knight ''The Tavern Knight'' is a 1920 British silent historical film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Eille Norwood, Madge Stuart and Cecil Humphreys. It was based on the 1904 novel '' The Tavern Knight'' by Rafael Sabatini. It is not known wh ...

'' (1920) * '' The Victory Leaders'' (1920) * '' A Question of Trust'' (1920) * '' At the Villa Rose'' (1920) * '' The Hundredth Chance'' (1920) * ''

The Amateur Gentleman ''The Amateur Gentleman'' is a novel by Jeffery Farnol, published in 1913. It was made into a silent film in 1920 and again in 1926 and a talking film in 1936 with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. starring as the protagonist, Barnabas Barty. Plot summ ...

'' (1920) * ''

Bleak House ''Bleak House'' is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a 20-episode serial between March 1852 and September 1853. The novel has many characters and several sub-plots, and is told partly by the novel's heroine, Esther Summerson, and ...

'' (1920) * ''

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'' (1921) * ''The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'' (1921) * '' A Gentleman of France'' (1921) * '' A Romance of Wastdale'' (1921) * ''

The Fruitful Vine ''The Fruitful Vine'' is a 1921 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Basil Rathbone, Valia and Irene Rooke. From the silent era, probably the most notable thing about the film was an early appearance of British a ...

'' (1921) * ''

Dick Turpin's Ride to York ''Dick Turpin's Ride to York'' is a 1922 British historical silent film drama directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Matheson Lang, Isobel Elsom and Cecil Humphreys. It was the first feature-length film of the story of the famous 18th-century h ...

'' (1922) * '' A Debt of Honour'' (1922) * ''

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'' (1922) * '' Man and His Kingdom'' (1922) * ''

'' (1922) * '' The Passionate Friends'' (1922) * ''

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'' (1923) * ''

Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes (; 13 April 1570 – 31 January 1606), also known as Guido Fawkes while fighting for the Spanish, was a member of a group of provincial English Catholics involved in the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. He was born and educated ...

'' (1923) * ''

The Royal Oak The Royal Oak is the English oak tree within which the future King Charles II of England hid to escape the Roundheads following the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The tree was in Boscobel Wood, which was part of the park of Boscobel House. C ...

'' (1923) * ''

The Wandering Jew The Wandering Jew is a mythical immortal man whose legend began to spread in Europe in the 13th century. In the original legend, a Jew who taunted Jesus on the way to the Crucifixion was then cursed to walk the Earth until the Second Coming. ...

'' (1923) * ''

The Sign of Four ''The Sign of the Four'' (1890), also called ''The Sign of Four'', is the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes by British writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote four novels and 56 short stories featuring the fictional detective. Pl ...

'' (1923) * '' Sally Bishop'' (1924) * ''

Henry, King of Navarre ''Henry, King of Navarre'' is a 1924 British silent historical film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Matheson Lang, Gladys Jennings and Henry Victor. It was based on a novel by Alexandre Dumas. Cast * Matheson Lang as Henry * Gladys Je ...

'' (1924) * ''

Slaves of Destiny ''Slaves of Destiny'' is a 1924 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Matheson Lang, Valia and Henry Victor. It is based on the 1899 novel '' Miranda of the Balcony'' by A.E.W. Mason. Cast * Matheson Lang as Luke C ...

'' (1924) * ''

The Love Story of Aliette Brunton ''The Love Story of Aliette Brunton'' is a 1924 British silent romance film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Isobel Elsom, Henry Victor and James Carew. The film was based on the 1922 novel of the same title by Gilbert Frankau. The film ...

'' (1924) * ''

My Husband's Wives ''My Husband's Wives'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey, adapted by Dorothy Yost from a scenario by Barbara La Marr, and starring Shirley Mason, Bryant Washburn, and Evelyn Brent. With no prints of ''My Husband's ...

'' (1924) * ''

Folly of Vanity ''The Folly of Vanity'' is a 1924 American silent drama film codirected by Maurice Elvey and Henry Otto and starring Billie Dove and Betty Blythe. It was produced and distributed by the Fox Film Corporation. The film is divided into two sections ...

'' (1924) * '' Curlytop'' (1924) * ''

She Wolves ''She Wolves'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and written by Dorothy Yost. It is based on the 1924 play ''The Man in Evening Clothes'' by André Picard and Yves Mirande. The film stars Alma Rubens, Jack Mulhall, ...

'' (1925) * ''

Every Man's Wife ''Every Man's Wife'' is a 1925 American drama film directed by Maurice Elvey, and written by Lillie Hayward. The film stars Elaine Hammerstein, Herbert Rawlinson, Robert Cain, Diana Miller and Dorothy Phillips. The film was released on June 7, ...

'' (1925) * '' The Woman Tempted'' (1926) * '' The Flag Lieutenant'' (1926) * '' Mademoiselle from Armentieres'' (1926) * ''

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'' (1927) * ''

Roses of Picardy "Roses of Picardy" is a popular British song with lyrics by Frederick Weatherly and music by Haydn Wood. Published in London in 1916 by Chappell & Co, it was one of the most famous songs of the World War I, First World War and has been recorded ...

'' (1927) * '' Hindle Wakes'' (1927) * '' The Flight Commander'' (1927) * '' Quinneys'' (1927) * '' The Glad Eye'' (1927) * ''

Mademoiselle Parley Voo ''Mademoiselle Parley Voo'' is a 1928 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Estelle Brody, John Stuart and Alf Goddard. It was made as a sequel to Elvey's earlier hit '' Mademoiselle from Armentieres'' (1926), and wa ...

'' (1928) * '' Balaclava'' (1928) * '' Palais de danse'' (1928) * '' You Know What Sailors Are'' (1928) * ''

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'' (1929) * ''

The School for Scandal ''The School for Scandal'' is a comedy of manners written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. It was first performed in London at Drury Lane Theatre on 8 May 1777. Plot Act I Scene I: Lady Sneerwell, a wealthy young widow, and her hireling Sna ...

'' (1930) * ''

Potiphar's Wife Potiphar's wife is a figure in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran. She was the wife of Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh's guard in the time of Jacob and his twelve sons. According to the Book of Genesis, she falsely accused Joseph of attempted r ...

'' (1931) * '' Sally in Our Alley'' (1931) * ''

A Honeymoon Adventure ''A Honeymoon Adventure'' is a 1931 British thriller film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Benita Hume, Peter Hannen and Harold Huth. Written in collaboration by Rupert Downing and Basil Dean, it The film was shot at Beaconsfield Studios ...

'' (1931) * '' Frail Women'' (1932) * '' The Marriage Bond'' (1932) * '' The Water Gipsies'' (1932) * '' Diamond Cut Diamond'' (1932) * '' The Lodger'' (1932) * '' In a Monastery Garden'' (1932) * ''

The Lost Chord "The Lost Chord" is a song composed by Arthur Sullivan in 1877 at the bedside of his brother Fred during Fred's last illness. The manuscript is dated 13 January 1877; Fred Sullivan died five days later. The lyric was written as a poem by Adel ...

'' (1933) * '' I Lived with You'' (1933) * ''

This Week of Grace ''This Week of Grace'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Gracie Fields, Henry Kendall and John Stuart. The screenplay concerns a poor, unemployed woman who is made housekeeper at the estate of a wealthy du ...

'' (1933) * ''

'' (1933) * '' Lily of Killarney'' (1934) * '' Love, Life and Laughter'' (1934) * '' Princess Charming'' (1934) * ''

Soldiers of the King ''Soldiers of the Queen'' is a song written and composed by Leslie Stuart. The song is often sung and published as "Soldiers of the King" depending on the reigning monarch at the time. The tune was originally composed by Stuart as a march celebr ...

'' (1934) * '' My Song for You'' (1934) * '' Road House'' (1934) * ''

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'' (1935) * '' The Clairvoyant'' (1935) * '' The Tunnel'' (1935) * ''

Spy of Napoleon ''Spy of Napoleon'' is a 1936 British historical drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Richard Barthelmess, Dolly Haas, Frank Vosper, Henry Oscar and James Carew. It is based on the 1934 novel '' A Spy of Napoleon'' by Baroness Emmus ...

'' (1936) * '' The Man in the Mirror'' (1936) * '' A Romance in Flanders'' (1937) * ''

Change for a Sovereign ''Change for a Sovereign'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Seymour Hicks, Chili Bouchier and Bruce Lester. It was made at Teddington Studios by the British subsidiary of Warner Brothers.Wood p.94 Cast * Seymo ...

'' (1937) * ''

Who Killed John Savage? ''Who Killed John Savage?'' is a 1937 British mystery film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Nicholas Hannen, Barry MacKay, Kathleen Kelly, Henry Oscar and Edward Chapman. The film is based on a novel by Philip MacDonald and is a remake ...

'' (1937) * ''

Melody and Romance ''Melody and Romance'' is a 1937 British musical comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Hughie Green, Margaret Lockwood and Jane Carr. It was made at Beaconsfield Studios with sets designed by Norman G. Arnold, and features an uncredi ...

'' (1937) * ''

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'' (1938) * ''

Who Goes Next? ''Who Goes Next?'' is a 1938 British war drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Barry K. Barnes, Sophie Stewart and Jack Hawkins. The story was inspired by the real-life escape of 29 officers through a tunnel from Holzminden prisoner- ...

'' (1938) * ''

The Return of the Frog ''The Return of the Frog'' is a 1938 British crime film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Gordon Harker, Hartley Power and Rene Ray. It is a sequel to the 1937 film ''The Frog'', and was based on the 1929 novel '' The India-Rubber Men'' by ...

'' (1938) * ''A People Eternal'' (1939) * ''

Sword of Honour The ''Sword of Honour'' is a trilogy of novels by Evelyn Waugh which loosely parallel Waugh's experiences during the Second World War. Published by Chapman & Hall from 1952 to 1961, the novels are: ''Men at Arms'' (1952); ''Officers and Gentl ...

'' (1939) * '' Sons of the Sea'' (1939) * ''

Under Your Hat ''Under Your Hat'' is a 1940 British musical comedy spy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge and Austin Trevor. Production The film was an independent production made at Isleworth Studios. It was based on a ...

'' (1940) * ''

The Spider The Spider is an American pulp-magazine hero of the 1930s and 1940s. The character was created by editor Harry Steeger and written by a variety of authors for 118 monthly issues of ''The Spider'' from 1933 to 1943. A 119th Spider novel manuscrip ...

'' (1940) * '' For Freedom'' (1940) * '' Room for Two'' (1940) * ''

Salute John Citizen ''Salute John Citizen'' is a 1942 black and white British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Edward Rigby, Mabel Constanduros and Jimmy Hanley. The Bunting family face up to the fortunes of war during the Second World War. Plot ...

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The Lamp Still Burns ''The Lamp Still Burns'' is a 1943 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Rosamund John, Stewart Granger and Godfrey Tearle. Its plot concerns a woman architect who changes careers to become a nurse. It was based on the 1942 n ...

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'' (1944) * '' Strawberry Roan'' (1945) * ''

Beware of Pity ''Beware of Pity'' is a 1946 British romantic drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Lilli Palmer, Albert Lieven and Cedric Hardwicke. It is based on the novel of the same name by Stefan Zweig. A paraplegic young baroness mistakes co ...

'' (1946) * '' The Third Visitor'' (1951) * ''

The Late Edwina Black ''The Late Edwina Black'' (U.S. ''Obsessed'') is a 1951 British drama film, directed by Maurice Elvey and starring David Farrar, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Roland Culver. The film is a melodramatic murder mystery set in the Victorian era and was ...

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My Wife's Lodger ''My Wife's Lodger'' is a 1952 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Dominic Roche, Olive Sloane and Leslie Dwyer. The screenplay concerns a who soldier returns home after the Second World War only to find a spiv lodger has e ...

'' (1952) * ''

The Great Game The Great Game is the name for a set of political, diplomatic and military confrontations that occurred through most of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century – involving the rivalry of the British Empire and the Russian Empi ...

'' (1953) * '' Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?'' (1953) * ''

House of Blackmail ''House of Blackmail'' is a 1953 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Mary Germaine, William Sylvester and Alexander Gauge. Its plot follows a soldier and his girlfriend, who become mixed up with a blackmailer. Cast * Mar ...

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The Harassed Hero ''The Harassed Hero'' is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Guy Middleton, Joan Winmill Brown and Elwyn Brook-Jones. It was based on a novel of the same name by Ernest Dudley. The film was produced as a second fea ...

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The Happiness of Three Women ''The Happiness of Three Women'' is a 1954 British drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Brenda de Banzie, Donald Houston and Petula Clark. The film was released on the Odeon Circuit as a double bill with ''The Crowded Day''.Chibna ...

'' (1954) * '' What Every Woman Wants'' (1954) * ''

The Gay Dog ''The Gay Dog'' is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Wilfred Pickles, Petula Clark and Megs Jenkins. It was filmed at Southall Studios, and features Petula Clark singing "A Long Way to Go", written by Joe Henderso ...

'' (1954) * ''

You Lucky People ''You Lucky People!'' is a 1955 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Tommy Trinder, Mary Parker and Dora Bryan. Originally titled ''Get Fell In'', the film was renamed to match Trinder's familiar catchphrase. It was shot i ...

'' (1955) * ''

Room in the House ''Room in the House'' is a 1955 comedy-drama film directed by Maurice Elvey. The film's screenplay, by Alfred Shaughnessy, is based on Eynon Evans Evan Eynon Evans (18 May 1904 – 1989) billed as Eynon Evans and also known as E. Eynon R ...

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Fun at St. Fanny's ''Fun at St. Fanny's'' is a 1955 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Fred Emney, Cardew Robinson and Vera Day. The film revolves around the teachers and students of St Fanny's private school, particularly the pupil Cardew t ...

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Dry Rot Dry rot is wood decay caused by one of several species of fungi that digest parts of the wood which give the wood strength and stiffness. It was previously used to describe any decay of cured wood in ships and buildings by a fungus which resul ...

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Stars in Your Eyes ''Stars in Your Eyes'' is a 1956 British musical film directed by Maurice Elvey. Plot As the world of vaudeville gradually loses its attraction, more and more entertainers are losing their jobs. In hopes of fixing their financial problems, a gr ...

'' (1956) * '' Second Fiddle'' (1957) Producer (selection) IMDb: ''Maurice Elvey Filmography - Producer''
Linked 2015-03-18 * ''Beautiful Jim'' (1914) * ''

'' (1914) * '' Honeymoon for Three'' (1915) * ''It's a Long Way to Tipperary'' (1915) * ''

'' (1915) * ''Grip'' (1915) * ''

'' (1917) * '' The Grit of a Jew'' (1917) * '' The Greatest Wish in the World'' (1918) * ''

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'' (1918) * '' Hindle Wakes'' (1918) * '' Comradeship'' (1919) * ''

'' (1918) * '' The Man Who Saved The Empire'' (1918) * '' Comradeship'' (1919) * ''

A Woman in Pawn ''A Woman in Pawn'' is a 1927 British silent crime film directed by Edwin Greenwood and starring Gladys Jennings, John Stuart and Lauderdale Maitland. It was based on a melodramatic play by Frank Stayton. It was made at the Lime Grove Studios ...

'' (1927)

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