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A Storm In A Teacup (2000 Film)
Storm in a Teacup may refer to: Film and television * Storm in a Teacup (film), ''Storm in a Teacup'' (film), a 1937 British film * ''A Storm in a Teacup'', a 2000 film directed by Ding Sheng (director), Ding Sheng * A Storm in a Teacup (Porridge), "A Storm in a Teacup" (''Porridge''), a 1977 television episode Literature * A Storm in a Teacup (short story), "A Storm in a Teacup" (short story), a 1920 story by Lu Xun * ''Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life'', a 2016 book by Helen Czerski *''Storm in a Teacup'', a 1936 play adaptation by James Bridie based on Bruno Frank's 'Sturm im Wasserglas' Music * Storm in a Teacup (The Fortunes song), "Storm in a Teacup" (The Fortunes song), 1971 * "Storm in a Teacup", a song by Badfinger from ''Magic Christian Music'', 2010 reissue * "Storm in a Teacup", a song by Erasure from ''Light at the End of the World'', 2007 * "Storm in a Teacup", a song by Milburn from ''Well Well Well (album), Well Well Well'', 2006 * "Storm in a Teacup" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Storm In A Teacup (film)
''Storm in a Teacup'' is a 1937 British romantic comedy film directed by Ian Dalrymple and Victor Saville and starring Vivien Leigh, Rex Harrison (in his first starring role), Cecil Parker, and Sara Allgood. It is based on the German play by Bruno Frank, as well as the English-language adaptations: London's ''Storm in a Teacup'' and Broadway's ''Storm Over Patsy'', both written by James Bridie. A reporter writes an article that embarrasses a politician. Meanwhile, the newspaperman is also attracted to his target's daughter. Plot A Scottish town's powerful provost (mayor) struts and brags about his city "improvements" while the cowed villagers are sullenly forced to put up with him. A free-spirited English reporter is brought from London to work for the local newspaper and soon clashes with the autocrat—while falling in love with his daughter. He strikes out against the provost by taking up the cause of a poor woman who sells ice cream from a pushcart, and has dared to pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ding Sheng (director)
Ding Sheng () is a Chinese film director and screenwriter. Born in Qingdao, Shandong in 1970, his directorial works include ''Little Big Soldier'', ''Police Story 2013'' and ''Railroad Tigers'' (2016), all starring Jackie Chan. Filmography *''A Storm in a Teacup (2000 film), A Storm in a Teacup'' (2000) (Director) *''The Underdog Knight'' (2008) (Director) *''Little Big Soldier'' (2010) (Director) *''He-Man (film), He-Man'' (2011) (Director, screenwriter, editor) *''Police Story 2013'' (2013) (Director, screenwriter, editor, actor) *''Saving Mr. Wu'' (2015) (Director) *''Railroad Tigers'' (2016) (Director) *''A Better Tomorrow 2018'' (2018) (Director) *''S.W.A.T. (2019 film), S.W.A.T.'' (2019) (Director) *''Nothing Can't Be Undone by a HotPot'' (2023) (Director) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ding, Sheng Living people Film directors from Shandong Chinese film directors Chinese screenwriters Chinese film editors Chinese film actors 1970 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Storm In A Teacup (Porridge)
"A Storm in a Teacup" is an episode of the BBC sitcom Porridge (1974 TV series), Porridge. It aired on 18 February 1977. In this episode, Fletcher is tasked by Grouty to replace a bottle of pills Harris stole. But there is a surprise for Fletcher in his teacup. Synopsis The episode opens in Fletcher’s cell where he is reading the book ''Mandingo (novel), Mandingo''. Warren and McLaren interrupt him. Fletcher leaves his cell and goes downstairs in an attempt to read in peace. However, Fletcher is interrupted again by Mr Mackay shouting at Harris on the landing. Harris has his arm in a sling, but Mackay believes he stole some pills from the medical officer. As Mackay is frisking Harris, the bottle of pills falls out of Harris' trouser leg and lands in Fletcher’s tea. Later, Fletcher returns to his cell where he discusses Harris' predicament with Godber. Fletcher makes it clear to Godber that he does not stand for drugs. After Mackay fails to find any pills on Harris, he is fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Storm In A Teacup (short Story)
"Storm in a Teacup" () is a short story by Lu Xun, the founder of modern Chinese literature. Originally published in September 1920 in the journal ''New Youth'' (新青年), it was later included in his first collection of short stories, ''A Call to Arms'' (吶喊). A Chinese boatman hears news of the abortive Manchu Restoration of July 1917 and fears that he will be executed as he had abandoned the queue after the fall of the Qing dynasty. At the same time his neighbour, who has kept his, exults. Background In 1644, after the conquest of China by the Manchurian Qing dynasty, Han Chinese males were forced on pain of execution to adopt the queue, a Manchurian hairstyle consisting of shaving the forehead and wearing the rest of one's hair in a long plait. On the other hand, during the Taiping Rebellion, the revolutionaries would execute anyone who wore the queue as a presumed Qing loyalist. After the last emperor Puyi abdicated in 1912, the Republic of China was established and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Czerski
Helen Czerski (born 1 November 1978) is a British physicist and oceanographer and television presenter. She is an associate professor in the department of mechanical engineering at University College London. She was previously at the Institute for Sound and Vibration Research at the University of Southampton. Early life and education Czerski was brought up in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, and educated at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls. She graduated from the University of Cambridge where she was a student at Churchill College, Cambridge, with degrees Master of Arts and Master of Science in Natural Sciences (Physics) and a PhD in experimental explosives physics, particularly Research Department Explosive (RDX). Career Czerski was a regular science presenter for the BBC. Her programmes have included: *'' Orbit: Earth's Extraordinary Journey'', a three-part series on BBC Two, March 2012, co-presented with Kate Humble. *''Operation Iceberg'', a two-part series on BBC Tw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Bridie
James Bridie (3 January 1888 in Glasgow – 29 January 1951 in Edinburgh) was the pseudonym of a Scottish playwright, screenwriter and physician whose real name was Osborne Henry Mavor.Daniel Leary (1982) ''Dictionary of Literary Biography: Modern British Dramatists 1900-1945'', Stanley Weintraub Ed., Gale, Detroit Ronald Mavor (1988) ''Dr. Mavor and Mr. Bridie: Memories of James Bridie'', Canongate and The National Library of Scotland He took his pen-name from his paternal grandfather's first name and his grandmother's maiden name. Life He was the son of Henry Alexander Mavor (1858–1915), an electrical engineer and industrialist, and his wife Janet Osborne. He went to school at Glasgow Academy and then studied medicine at the University of Glasgow graduating in 1913, later becoming a general practitioner, then consultant physician and professor after serving as a military physician during World War I, seeing service in France and Mesopotamia. He came to prominence with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bruno Frank
Bruno Frank (June 13, 1887 – June 20, 1945) was a German author, poet, playwright, screenwriter, and humanist. Biography Frank was born in Stuttgart. He studied law and philosophy in Munich, where he later worked as a dramatist and novelist until the Reichstag fire in 1933. Persecuted by the government because of his Jewish heritage, he left Nazi Germany with his wife, Liesl, daughter of famed Jewish operetta diva Fritzi Massary and CounKarl Coudenhove They lived for four years in Austria and England, before emigrating in 1937 to the United States, where he was reunited with his friends Heinrich Mann and Thomas Mann. Frank is considered part of the group of anti-Nazi writers whose works constitute German Exilliteratur. He continued to write, producing two novels, and worked in the film industry for the rest of his life. Frank wrote the screenplay for the popular movie version of ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame'' (1939 film), directed by William Dieterle and starring Charles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Storm In A Teacup (The Fortunes Song)
"Storm in a Teacup" is a song written by Lynsey de Paul (credited as Lynsey Rubin) and Ron Roker, recorded by the British group The Fortunes and released as a single in 1972. Background The recording was arranged by Lew Warburton and produced by Roger Cook and Roger Greenaway. Rod Allen (The Fortunes bassist and vocalist) later spoke about De Paul and recalled "She was great. She kept popping into Cook's and Greenaway's office loaded with songs. One day she walked in with 'Storm' and Roger was knocked out." Indeed, Cook was so knocked out that he recommended that The Fortunes record the song, with him and Greenway as the producers and an arrangement by Lew Warburton. Upon release the single reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 9 on the Irish Singles Chart (IRMA), No.15 on the New Zealand singles chart and No. 65 on the Australian Kent Music Report in 1972. It also spent two weeks in the Dutch Tipparade. De Paul revealed to ''OK!'' magazine in a 1996 interview that it sol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic Christian Music
''Magic Christian Music'' is the second studio album by the British rock band Badfinger, released on 9 January 1970 on Apple Records. It was their first release under the Badfinger name, having previously released the album '' Maybe Tomorrow'' in 1969 under the name The Iveys. It includes the band's first international hit, " Come and Get It", written and produced for them by Paul McCartney. Of the fourteen tracks, seven were newly recorded for the album while the remaining songs were recycled from ''Maybe Tomorrow'', which had seen only limited release in a handful of international markets, including the singles " Maybe Tomorrow" and " Dear Angie". Three of the new tracks were featured in the film '' The Magic Christian'', which also gives the album its title. However, ''Magic Christian Music'' is not an official soundtrack album for the film. History The film soundtrack for ''The Magic Christian'' featured three new songs by Badfinger that had been commissioned for the film, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light At The End Of The World
''Light at the End of the World'' is the thirteenth studio album by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 14 May 2007 by Mute Records. The album's release was announced on the band's website on 26 January 2007 in a video message from members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell. It reached the UK top 30 upon its release. Background The album was first released in Japan on 14 May 2007, released by Mute Records in the United Kingdom on 21 May 2007 and in North America on the following day, 22 May. The Japanese release included bonus tracks and a music video. The album's first single, " I Could Fall in Love with You", was released in the UK on 2 April 2007, and in North America the following day. " Sunday Girl" is the second single, released in the UK on 11 June 2007 and in North America on 18 July. "Storm in a Teacup" and "Sucker for Love" were slightly remixed and released as promo singles. "When a Lover Leaves You" was originally intended to be the album's third (and final) singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Well Well Well (album)
''Well Well Well'' is the debut album by the Sheffield band Milburn (band), Milburn. The album was released on 9 October 2006 in the UK on Mercury Records. It was leaked onto the internet about a month before release. A limited edition first pressing includes numbered slipcase and four extra tracks. Release The song "Send in the Boys" was released on 27 March 2006 as the first Single (music), single taken from the album and the band's first to chart in the UK Top 40, peaking at #22. The song "Cheshire Cat Smile" was released on 10 July 2006. It charted in the UK Top 40 at #32. The DVD features two live recordings taken at The Leadmill on 4 March 2006. The last single, "What You Could've Won", was released on 30 October 2006. It charted at #66 in the UK. Track listing #"Let Me Go" – 3:01 (Bonus track) #"December" – 2:54 (Bonus track) #"17" – 3:00 (Bonus track) #"Brewster" (Featuring Billy Bragg) – 3:50 (Bonus track) Charts References 2006 debut albums Milb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stadium Arcadium
''Stadium Arcadium'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers. It is a double-album, first released in Germany on May 5, 2006, and released on May 9, 2006 in the United States on Warner Bros. Records. It produced five singles: " Dani California", " Tell Me Baby", " Snow (Hey Oh)", " Desecration Smile" and " Hump de Bump", along with the band's first fan-made music video, for the song "Charlie". In the United States, ''Stadium Arcadium'' became the band's first number-one album. ''Stadium Arcadium'' was originally scheduled to be a trilogy of albums each released six months apart, but was eventually condensed into a double album. The album was praised for integrating musical styles from several aspects of the band's career. The album gained the band seven Grammy Award nominations in 2007 including an award for Best Rock Album and one for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package. Winning four out of seven Grammy Awards, it was the most nominati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
