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Public Nuisance No. 1
''Public Nuisance No. 1'' is a 1936 British musical comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Frances Day, Arthur Riscoe and Muriel Aked. It was made at Beaconsfield Studios. The screenplay concerns a young man who goes to work as a waiter at his uncle's hotel in Nice. Cast * Frances Day as Frances Travers * Arthur Riscoe as Arthur Rawlings * Muriel Aked as Mis Trumps * Claude Dampier as Feather * Peter Haddon as Richard Trelawny * Sebastian Smith as Mr. Snelling * Robert Nainby as Arthur Rawlings Senior * Syd Crossley as Policeman * Anthony Holles as Headwaiter * Wally Patch Walter Sydney Vinnicombe (26 September 1888 – 27 October 1970) was an English actor and comedian. He worked in film, television and theatre. Biography Vinnicombe was born in Willesden, Middlesex and began working on the music hall stages in ... as Hotel Doorman (uncredited) References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcel Varnel
Marcel Varnel (16 October 1892 – 13 July 1947) was French film director, notably however for his career in the United States and England as a director of plays and films Biography He was born Marcel Hyacinthe le Bozec in Paris, France. Varnel started his working life on the Paris stage, soon becoming a director of musical comedies. In 1925 he moved to New York City working as director in several Broadway operettas, musicals and dramas for the Shubert family. This was followed by a move to Hollywood where he directed three low budget thrillers. In 1934, he moved to England and it was as a director of British comedies – initially working at British International Pictures, Elstree, then moving in 1936 to Gainsborough Pictures – where he produced his best films. Among the performers he worked with were Will Hay, The Crazy Gang, Arthur Askey and George Formby. He died in a car crash near Rake, West Sussex. Films *'' The Silent Witness'' (1932) (U.S.A.) – Director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claude Dampier
Claude Dampier (born Claud Conolly Cowan; 23 November 1878 – 1 January 1955) was an English film actor and popular character comedian in the early 20th century. Life He was born in Clapham, South London as Claud Conolly Cowan.Richard Anthony Baker, ''Old Time Variety: an illustrated history'', Pen & Sword, 2011, , pp.66-67 After gaining some theatrical experience in Britain, from the mid-1890s, he toured Australia with Edward Branscombe's Dandies troupes between 1910 and 1917. He revisited the country in 1921, touring in revue shows with Hilda Attenboro, and starred in two Australian films. Claude Dampier, Australian Variety Theatre Archive, 2018 Retrieved 17 April 2022 He also worked in South Africa. Following an ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Scored By Benjamin Frankel
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitize ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Marcel Varnel
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1930s English-language Films
Year 193 ( CXCIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sosius and Ericius (or, less frequently, year 946 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 193 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * January 1 – Year of the Five Emperors: The Roman Senate chooses Publius Helvius Pertinax, against his will, to succeed the late Commodus as Emperor. Pertinax is forced to reorganize the handling of finances, which were wrecked under Commodus, to reestablish discipline in the Roman army, and to suspend the food programs established by Trajan, provoking the ire of the Praetorian Guard. * March 28 – Pertinax is assassinated by members of the Praetorian Guard, who storm the imperial palace. The Empire is auctioned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Musical Comedy Films
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British Black-and-white Films
British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies. ** Britishness, the British identity and common culture * British English, the English language as spoken and written in the United Kingdom or, more broadly, throughout the British Isles * Celtic Britons, an ancient ethno-linguistic group * Brittonic languages, a branch of the Insular Celtic language family (formerly called British) ** Common Brittonic, an ancient language Other uses *'' Brit(ish)'', a 2018 memoir by Afua Hirsch *People or things associated with: ** Great Britain, an island ** United Kingdom, a sovereign state ** Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) ** United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1922) See also * Terminology of the British Isles * Alternative names for the British * English (other) * Britannic (other) * British Isles * Brit (other) * Briton ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Musical Comedy Films
Events January–February * January 20 – George V of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India, dies at his Sandringham Estate. The Prince of Wales succeeds to the throne of the United Kingdom as King Edward VIII. * January 28 – Britain's King George V state funeral takes place in London and Windsor. He is buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle * February 4 – Radium E (bismuth-210) becomes the first radioactive element to be made synthetically. * February 6 – The 1936 Winter Olympics, IV Olympic Winter Games open in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. * February 10–February 19, 19 – Second Italo-Ethiopian War: Battle of Amba Aradam – Italian forces gain a decisive tactical victory, effectively neutralizing the army of the Ethiopian Empire. * February 16 – 1936 Spanish general election: The left-wing Popular Front (Spain), Popular Front coalition takes a majority. * February 26 – February 26 Inci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1936 Films
The following is an overview of 1936 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1936 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events *January 9 – Silent screen actor John Gilbert, perhaps best known for his appearances in films such as '' The Merry Widow'' and '' The Big Parade'', dies suddenly of a heart attack at his Bel Air home, aged 38. *February 15 – first Republic serial, '' Darkest Africa'', is released. *May 29 – Fritz Lang's first Hollywood film, '' Fury'', starring Spencer Tracy and Bruce Cabot, is released. *September 14 – Film producer Irving Thalberg, often referred by many as the "Boy Wonder of Hollywood", dies from pneumonia at his home in Santa Monica, aged 37. Academy Awards * Best Picture: ''The Great Ziegfeld'' – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer * Best Director: Frank Capra – '' Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'' * Best Actor: Paul Muni – '' T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wally Patch
Walter Sydney Vinnicombe (26 September 1888 – 27 October 1970) was an English actor and comedian. He worked in film, television and theatre. Biography Vinnicombe was born in Willesden, Middlesex and began working on the music hall stages in 1912 and at regular theatres in 1938 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. His first film appearance was in 1928, and went on to appear in 213 other films. He worked up to his death, with his last television appearance in the comedy '' Doctor in the House'' in 1970. Partial filmography * ''Blighty'' (1927) - Drill Sergeant * '' Boadicea'' (1927) - Officer in Roman Army (uncredited) * '' The King's Highway'' (1927) - Police Chief * '' Carry On'' (1927) - Andrews * '' The Luck of the Navy'' (1927) - Stoker Clark * ''The Guns of Loos'' (1928) - Sergeant * '' Shooting Stars'' (1928) - Property Man * '' Balaclava'' (1928) - Trooper Strang * '' A Reckless Gamble'' (1928) - Wally * '' You Know What Sailors Are'' (1928) - Seaman * ''High Treason'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Holles (actor)
Antony Hamilton Holles (17 January 1901, Fulham, London- 4 March 1950, Marylebone, London) was a British stage and film actor. Educated at Latymer School, Holles was on stage from 1916 in '' Charley's Aunt''. He was the son of the actor William Holles (1867-1947) and his wife Nannie Goldman. His West End roles included appearances in ''Sorry You've Been Troubled'' (1929), ''Good Losers'', (1931), '' Take a Chance'' (1931), '' Libel!'' (1934), ''The Composite Man'' (1936) and ''Tony Draws a Horse'' (1939). Selected filmography * '' The Will'' (1921) - Charles Ross * '' The Missing Rembrandt'' (1932) - Marquess de Chaminade * ''Once Bitten'' (1932) - Legros * '' Life Goes On'' (1932) - John Collis * ''The Star Reporter'' (1932, Short) - Bonzo * ''The Mayor's Nest'' (1932) - Saxophonist in Paradise Row Band (uncredited) * '' Hotel Splendide'' (1932) - 'Mrs.LeGrange' * '' The Lodger'' (1932) - Silvono * ''Watch Beverly'' (1932) - Arthur Briden * ''Reunion'' (1932) - Padre * ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syd Crossley
Syd Crossley (18 November 1885 – 1 November 1960) was an English stage and film actor. Born in London in 1885, Crossley began his career as a music hall comedian. He appeared in more than 110 films, often cast as a butler, between 1925 and 1942, with some of his most memorable early performances in Hal Roach shorts opposite Stan Laurel, Charley Chase, and Mabel Normand. He died in Troon, Cornwall. Partial filmography * '' Dr. Pyckle and Mr. Pryde'' (1925) * ''North Star'' (1925) * '' The Unknown Soldier'' (1926) * '' The Golden Web'' (1926) * '' Jewels of Desire'' (1927) * '' Romantic Rogue'' (1927) * '' Play Safe'' (1927) * '' One Hour Married'' (1927) * '' The Blood Ship'' (1927) * ''The Circus Kid'' (1928) * ''Into No Man's Land'' (1928) * '' Fangs of the Wild'' (1928) * '' A Perfect Gentleman'' (1928) * ''The Hate Ship '' (1929) * ''Atlantic'' (1929) * '' Atlantik'' (1929) * ''The Younger Generation'' (1929) * ''The Fatal Warning'' (1929) * '' The Middle Watch'' (193 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
