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Frank Miller (1891–1950)
Frank Miller (1891–1950) was a prolific screenwriter, film director, and actor from London, England, United Kingdom, UK. Selected filmography * ''The March Hare (1919 film), The March Hare'' (1919) *''Control (1920 film), Control'' (1920) * ''The Knave of Diamonds (film), The Knave of Diamonds'' (1921) * ''The Alley of Golden Hearts'' (1924) * ''Houp-La!'' (1928) * ''Cupid in Clover'' (1929) * ''Love Lies (1931 film), Love Lies'' (1931) * ''Shadows (1931 film), Shadows'' (1931) * ''Out of the Blue (1931 film), Out of the Blue'' (1931) * ''Lucky Girl (1932 film), Lucky Girl'' (1932) * ''Verdict of the Sea'' (1932) * ''A Southern Maid (film), A Southern Maid'' (1933) * ''Letting in the Sunshine'' (1933) * ''Money Talks (1933 film), Money Talks'' (1933) * ''My Song Goes Round the World'' (1934) * ''The Scotland Yard Mystery'' (1934) * ''It's a Bet'' (1935) * ''The Deputy Drummer'' (1935) * ''Dandy Dick (film), Dandy Dick'' (1935) * ''Father O'Flynn'' (1935) * ''Honeymoon for Three ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screenwriter
A screenwriter (also called scriptwriter, scribe, or scenarist) is a person who practices the craft of writing for visual mass media, known as screenwriting. These can include short films, feature-length films, television programs, television commercials, video games, and the growing area of online web series. Terminology In the silent era, screenwriters were denoted by terms such as photoplaywright, photoplay writer, photoplay dramatist, and screen playwright.Maras, Steven. ''Screenwriting: History, Theory and Practice'', Wallflower Press, 2009, pp. 82–85. Screenwriting historian Steven Maras notes that these early writers were often understood as being the authors of the films as shown, and argues that they could not be precisely equated with present-day screenwriters because they were responsible for a technical product, a brief "Film scenario, scenario", "treatment", or "synopsis" that is a written synopsis of what is to be filmed. Profession Screenwriting is a contra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Verdict Of The Sea
''Verdict of the Sea'' is a 1932 British adventure film directed by Frank Miller and Sidney Northcote and starring John Stuart, Moira Lynd and Cyril McLaglen. It was made at Elstree Studios and on location by British International Pictures, the largest British film company at the time.Wood p.73 It was based on a novel by Alan Sullivan. The film's sets were designed by David Rawnsley. Plot Fenn, the domineering second officer of a merchant ship, is attempting to recruit an extra hand in the London docks for a voyage to Singapore but due to his harsh reputation he can find no volunteers. Eventually he manages to persuade a drunken, middle-class man who has apparently fallen down on his luck to sign on to the ship. Aboard ship the well-spoken "Gentleman" Burton attracts the interest of the captain's daughter Paddy who is curious at his mysterious past. This enrages Fenn who is desperate to marry her, despite her dislike of his rough manners, and he tries to bribe Burton to dese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annie Laurie (1936 Film)
''Annie Laurie'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Walter Tennyson and starring Will Fyffe, Polly Ward and Bruce Seton. The film takes its name from, but is not based on, the traditional Scottish song ''Annie Laurie''. It was made at Cricklewood Studios in London.Wood p.89 Plot Cast * Will Fyffe as Will Laurie * Polly Ward as Annie Laurie * Bruce Seton as Jamie Turner * Vivienne Chatterton as Maggie Laurie * Romilly Lunge as John Anderson * Percy Walsh as Alec Laurie * Frederick Culley Frederick Culley (8 March 1879 – 3 November 1942) was a British film actor. He is best remembered as the kindly Dr. Sutton in '' The Four Feathers'' (1939). His Father, Richard Palethorpe Culley, was an entrepreneur and philanthropist and his ... as Robert Anderson * Evelyn Barnard as Elspeth McAlpine * Quentin McPhearson as Small References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She Knew What She Wanted
''She Knew What She Wanted'' is a 1936 British musical comedy film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Albert Burdon, Claude Dampier and Googie Withers. It was based on the stage musical ''Funny Face''. Premise An amoral young dancer falls in love with the band leader. Cast * Albert Burdon as Dugsie * Betty Ann Davies as Frankie * Claude Dampier as Jimmy Reeves * W.H. Berry as Herbert * Fred Conyngham as Peter Thurston * Ben Welden as Chester * Googie Withers as Dora * Hope Davy as June * Sybil Grove Sybil Grove (4 October 1891 – 28 September 1957) 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 tra ... as Mme. Piccard * Albert le Fre as Butler References External links * 1936 films 1930s English-language films British musical comedy films 1936 musical comedy films Films directed by Thomas Bentley British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honeymoon For Three (1935 Film)
''Honeymoon for Three'' is a 1935 British musical comedy film directed by Leo Mittler and starring Stanley Lupino, Aileen Marson and Jack Melford. It was made at Ealing Studios.Wood p.86 The film's sets were designed by J. Elder Wills. It was the first film Lupino made after leaving British International Pictures and trying his luck as an independent producer. When returning home drunk from a night out a young man (Lupino) accidentally finds himself in a woman's (Marson) flat where he passes out. Before he make his escape in the morning they are discovered by their parents and a passing policeman and forced to marry. They go through the ceremony but plan to go to California to get a divorce, and set off on their "honeymoon" along with her real fiancée (Melford). However during the journey she gradually begins to change her loathing of him. Plot Cast * Stanley Lupino as Jack Denver * Aileen Marson as Yvonne Daumery * Jack Melford as Raymond Dirk * Robert English as Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father O'Flynn
''Father O'Flynn'' is a 1935 British musical film directed by Wilfred Noy and Walter Tennyson and starring Thomas F. Burke, Jean Adrienne and Robert Chisholm. It was made Shepperton Studios.Wood p.85 Cast * Thomas F. Burke as Father O'Flynn * Jean Adrienne as Macushla Westmacott * Robert Chisholm as Nigel Robertson * Henry Oscar as Westmacott * Ralph Truman as Fawcett * Dorothy Vernon as Bridget O'Flynn * Denis O'Neil as Tim Flannagan * Johnnie Schofield Johnnie William Schofield (10 March 1889 – 9 September 1955) was a British actor, known for '' The Middle Watch'' (1948), '' Tawny Pipit'' (1944) and '' Melody of My Heart'' (1936). Early life John William Schofield was born on 10 March 1889 ... as Cassidy * Louis Goodrich as Sir John Robertson * Billy Holland as Muldoon, mob leader * Esma Lewis as Marie, French maid * Clifford Buckton * Robert Hobbs * Stanley Kirby * Ethel Revnell * The Sherman Fisher Girls as Dancers * Gracie We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dandy Dick (film)
''Dandy Dick'' is a 1935 British comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Will Hay. It was based on the 1887 play '' Dandy Dick'' by Arthur Wing Pinero. It is the second and last of his films to be based on a play by Arthur Wing Pinero – the first was ''Those Were the Days'' which was based on '' The Magistrate''. Moore Marriott, who played an uncredited role in the film, later became a famous foil to Hay in films later on alongside Graham Moffatt, it was during the film of Dandy Dick that Marriott introduced the idea of being a supporting player to Hay. Plot A vicar who lives in the country with his daughter and grandson discovers he owns a share in a racehorse. He must now put his principles aside and attempt to save the church by gambling. A doping scandal ensues. Partial cast * Will Hay as Vicar the Reverend Richard Jedd *Nancy Burne as Pamela Jedd *Esmond Knight as Tony Mardon * Davy Burnaby as Sir William Mardon * Mignon O'Doherty as Georgiana Jedd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Deputy Drummer
''The Deputy Drummer'' is a 1935 British musical film directed by Lupino Lane and starring Lane, Jean Denis and Kathleen Kelly. The film was based on a stage musical. It was shot at Wembley Studios as a quota quickie for release by the American company Columbia Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrew Mazzei. Synopsis Drummer and aspiring composer Adolphus Miggs is fired by his exasperated bandleader. A talent agent secures him a job as a drummer at a society party, unaware that his former band have also been hired. To add to the confusion he masquerades as an aristocrat of the same name. Fortunately in the process he manages to foil some jewel thieves. Reception In summing up the film, the magazine ''Picturegoer'' concluded that "Lupino Lane's dances are its only asset".Dutton p.90 Cast * Lupino Lane as Adolphus Miggs * Jean Denis as Bubbles O'Hara * Kathleen Kelly as Peggy Sylvester * Wallace Lupino as Robbins * Margaret Yarde as Lady Sylves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A Bet
''It's a Bet'' is a 1935 British comedy drama film directed by Alexander Esway and starring Gene Gerrard, Helen Chandler and Judy Kelly. It was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director David Rawnsley. Synopsis A young English reporter makes a bet with a wealthy publisher that he can disappear for a month. In his absence the publisher makes much of the mysterious disappearance in an attempt to boost the circulation of his newspaper. Cast * Gene Gerrard as Rollo Briggs * Helen Chandler as Clare * Judy Kelly as Anne * Allen Vincent as Norman * Dudley Rolph as Harry * Nadine March as Mis Parsons * Polly Ward as Maudie * Alf Goddard as Joe * Jimmy Godden as Mayor * Frank Stanmore as Tramp * Ronald Shiner as Fair Man * Ellen Pollock as Mrs. Joe * Violet Farebrother as Lady * George Zucco as Convict * Raymond Raikes * Syd Crossley * Charlotte Parry References Bibliography * Low, Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scotland Yard Mystery
''The Scotland Yard Mystery'' is a 1934 British crime film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Sir Gerald du Maurier, George Curzon, Grete Natzler, Belle Chrystall and Wally Patch. The screenplay concerns a criminal doctor who operates a racket claiming life insurance by injecting victims with a life suspending serum turning them into living dead. The film is based on a play by Wallace Geoffrey. It was made by one of the biggest British companies of the era, British International Pictures, at their Welwyn Studios. Plot summary Cast * Sir Gerald du Maurier as Commissioner Stanton * George Curzon as Doctor Charles Masters * Grete Natzler as Irene Masters * Belle Chrystall as Mary Stanton * Leslie Perrins as John Freeman * Frederick Peisley as Kenneth Bailey * Wally Patch (billed as Walter Patch) as Detective Sergeant George * Henry Victor as Floyd * Herbert Cameron as Paxton * Paul Graetz Paul Graetz or Paul Grätz (4 August 1889 – 16 February 1937) was a German ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Song Goes Round The World
''My Song Goes Round the World'' is a 1934 British musical film directed by Richard Oswald and starring Joseph Schmidt, John Loder and Charlotte Ander. It was an English-language version of the 1933 German film '' A Song Goes Round the World'', also directed by Oswald. Cast * Joseph Schmidt as Ricardo * John Loder as Rico * Charlotte Ander as Nina * Jack Barty as Simoni * Jimmy Godden as Manager * Hal Gordon Hal Gordon (1894–1946) was a British film actor. A character actor, he appeared in over 90 films in both comic and straight roles. He started off as a lawyer's clerk but finding it dull he decided on the stage, making his music hall debut in ... as Stage Manager References External links * 1934 films British musical films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Richard Oswald 1934 musical films Films set in Venice Films shot at British International Pictures Studios British multilingual films British black-and-white films 1934 multilingu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
