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Fred Groves (actor)
Fred Groves (8 August 1880 – 4 June 1955) was a British actor of the celebrated Groves acting family. On stage from 1896, he appeared in the original West End production of Noël Coward's '' Cavalcade'' (1931-2); and was a leading man in silent films, latterly becoming a character player in movies. He appeared in the 1925 play '' Number 17'' in the West End. He was a son of Charles Groves (1843-1909), a well-known Victorian and Edwardian comedic actor who made appearances on Broadway and in London's West End. He was also a nephew of the Fred Karno comedian Walter Groves (1856-1906), and a half-brother to the film and stage actor Charles Groves (1875-1955). Among his feature film appearances was the comedy ''Sally In Our Alley''. It marked the screen debut of Gracie Fields, an established music hall star. Gracie's husband, the screenwriter Archie Pitt was set to play the leading role of Alf Cope, but during the first week of filming, as Fields and Pitt were travelling back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, 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 Roman Empire, Romans as ''Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city#National capitals, Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national Government of the United Kingdom, government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the Counties of England, counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 as she heads to London, where she is corrupted. Cast * A. V. Bramble - Honourable Gerald O'Connor * Fred Groves - Richard Lenowen * M. Gray Murray - Stephen Harbourne * Elisabeth Risdon Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in more than 140 films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later ... - Nellie Harbourne References External links * 1914 films 1914 drama films British silent feature films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey British films based on plays British drama films British black-and-white films 1910s British films Silent drama films Silent cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Firm Of Girdlestone
''The Firm of Girdlestone'' is a novel by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was first published in 1890 by Chatto and Windus in London, England. In 1915 a silent film adaptation '' The Firm of Girdlestone'' was made. A 1958 BBC television adaptation '' The Firm of Girdlestone'' was also produced. Plot summary John Girdlestone owns the firm of Girdlestone. It is a very lucrative business and John Girdlestone and his son Ezra Girdlestone are respected by everyone. Both father and son are cynics and have no other thought but for their business; after giving a donation of £25 for charity, John Girdlestone remarks to himself that it is not a bad "investment", as it will make a favourable impression on the collector, who is a Member of Parliament, whose influence he hopes to use some day. Ezra, his son, is even more of a cynic, as the elder Girdlestone's cynicism is mitigated by his supposed religiosity. However, he manifests a great acumen for business, sometimes even surpa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. Eventually they are reunited. Cast * Elisabeth Risdon Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in more than 140 films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later ... as Isabel Stanton * Fred Groves as Dr. Blake * Hilda Sims * Ernest A. Cox * Dolly Tree References Bibliography * Murphy, Robert. ''Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion''. British Film Institute, 2006. External links * 1915 films British silent feature films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey 1915 drama films British black-and-white films 1910s British films Silent Britis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in more than 140 films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later ... as Ann Charity * Fred Groves as Graham Trevor * Chappell Dossett as Prof. Woolsey * Winifred Sadler References Bibliography * Murphy, Robert. ''Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion''. British Film Institute, 2006. External links * 1915 films British drama films British silent feature films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey 1915 drama films Films set in England British black-and-white films 1910s British films Silent drama films {{1910s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fine Feathers (1915 Film)
''Fine Feathers'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Elisabeth Risdon, Fred Groves and Douglas Payne. Plot After a blind man recovers his sight his average-looking wife undergoes a makeover in order to make herself more attractive to him. Cast * Elisabeth Risdon Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in more than 140 films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later ... - Meg Roberts * Fred Groves - Richard Dean * Douglas Payne - Dr. Beverley * Daisy Cordell - Mrs. Beverley * Kenelm Foss - Saxton * Dolly Tree References External links * 1915 films British silent feature films 1915 drama films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey Silent British drama films British black-and-white films 1910s British films {{1920s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home (1915 Film)
''Home'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Elisabeth Risdon, Fred Groves and A. V. Bramble.Murphy p.179 A poor girl discovers she is really a Duke's daughter, but eventually returns to her own family of fishermen. Cast * Elisabeth Risdon as Joan Bicester * Fred Groves as Steven Armitage * A. V. Bramble Albert Victor Bramble (1884–1963) was an English actor and film director. He began his acting career on the stage. He started acting in films in 1913 and subsequently turned to directing and producing films. He died on 17 May 1963. Filmogra ... as Dan * M. Gray Murray as Duke * Compton Coutts * Clarence Derwent * Pauline Peters * Joyce Templeton References Bibliography * Murphy, Robert. ''Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion''. British Film Institute, 2006. External links * 1915 films British drama films British silent feature films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Maurice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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. Gray Murray - Earl of Richborough * Elisabeth Risdon Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in more than 140 films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later ... - Phyllis / Alice Ford References External links * 1915 films British silent feature films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey 1915 romantic drama films British romantic drama films British black-and-white films 1910s British films Silent romantic drama films {{romantic-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The World's Desire (film)
''The World's Desire'' is a 1915 British silent drama film directed by Sidney Morgan and starring Lilian Braithwaite, Fred Groves and A.V. Bramble.Palmer p.84 Cast * Lilian Braithwaite Dame Florence Lilian Braithwaite, (9 March 1873 – 17 September 1948), known professionally as Lilian Braithwaite, was an English actress, primarily of the stage, although she appeared in both silent and talkie films. Early life She was born ... as Claire Bennett * Fred Groves as Sir Richard Bennett * A.V. Bramble as George Cleaver * Joan Morgan as Betty * M. Gray Murray as Dr. Frank Saxon * Kathleen Warwick as Mrs. Cleaver References Bibliography * Palmer, Scott. ''British Film Actors' Credits, 1895-1987''. McFarland, 1988. External links * 1915 films 1915 drama films British silent feature films Films directed by Sidney Morgan Films set in England British black-and-white films 1910s English-language films 1910s British films Silent British drama films En ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 of St. Baynum * M. Gray Murray - Lard Camperdown * Pauline Peters - Girl * Elisabeth Risdon Elisabeth Risdon (born Daisy Cartwright Risdon; 26 April 1887 – 20 December 1958) was an English film actress. She appeared in more than 140 films between 1913 and 1952. A beauty in her youth, she usually played in society parts. In later ... - Sylvia Gray * Hilda Sims - Gertrude Haynes * Dolly Tree - Tilly * Jack Webster References External links * 1915 films British silent feature films 1915 drama films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey British black-and-white films 1910s British films Silent British drama films {{1910s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florence Nightingale (1915 Film)
''Florence Nightingale'' is a 1915 British silent historical film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Elisabeth Risdon, Fred Groves and A. V. Bramble.Murphy p.179 The film portrays the life of Florence Nightingale, particularly her innovations in nursing during the Crimean War (1854–56). The film was based on Edward Tyas Cook's biography of Nightingale. Cast * Elisabeth Risdon as Florence Nightingale * Fred Groves as Doctor * A. V. Bramble Albert Victor Bramble (1884–1963) was an English actor and film director. He began his acting career on the stage. He started acting in films in 1913 and subsequently turned to directing and producing films. He died on 17 May 1963. Filmogra ... as Sydney Herbert * M. Gray Murray * Beatrix Templeton * Pauline Peters References Bibliography * Murphy, Robert. ''Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion''. British Film Institute, 2006. External links * 1915 films 1910s biographical drama fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 between 1913 and 1957. During the silent film era he directed as many as twenty films per year. He a ... and starring Fred Groves.Murphy p.179 A drunken man named Gilbert attempts to commit suicide and fails. He then discovers that he has inherited a fortune. Another film portraying the same character '' Gilbert Gets Tiger-It is'' was also released the same year. Cast * Fred Groves as Gilbert References Bibliography * Murphy, Robert. ''Directors in British and Irish Cinema: A Reference Companion''. British Film Institute, 2006. External links * 1915 films British comedy short films British silent short films 1910s English-language films Films directed by Maurice Elvey 1915 comedy films British black-and-white films 1910s B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
