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Austin Melford
Austin Melford (1884—1971) was a British screenwriter and film director. He was the older brother of actor Jack Melford. Partial filmography Director * ''Car of Dreams'' (1935) * ''Oh, Daddy!'' (1935) * ''Radio Lover'' (1936) Screenwriter * '' It's a Boy'' (1933) * ''Night of the Garter'' (1933) * ''A Southern Maid'' (1933) * ''Aunt Sally'' (1933) * '' Road House'' (1934) * ''Heat Wave'' (1935) * ''Three Maxims'' (1936) * ''It's Love Again'' (1936) * ''Jack of All Trades'' (1936) * ''Feather Your Nest'' (1937) * ''Keep Fit'' (1937) * '' School for Husbands'' (1937) * '' The Girl in the Taxi'' (1937) * '' The Show Goes On'' (1937) * ''The Mill on the Floss'' (1937) * ''I See Ice'' (1938) * '' Many Tanks Mr. Atkins'' (1938) * '' The Good Old Days'' (1939) (lost) * '' Murder Will Out'' (1939) (lost) * '' His Brother's Keeper'' (1940) * ''He Found a Star'' (1941) * ''We'll Smile Again'' (1942) * ''South American George'' (1943) * '' Theatre Royal'' (1943) * '' Champagne Charlie'' (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screenwriter
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. Terminology In the silent era, writers now considered screenwriters were denoted by terms such as photoplaywright, photoplay writer, photoplay dramatist and screen playwright.Steven Maras. ''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 cannot be precisely equated with present-day screenwriters because they were responsible for a technical product, a brief " scenario", "treatment", or "synopsis" that is a written synopsis of what is to be filmed. Profession Screenwriting is a freelance profession. No education is required to be a professional scr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School For Husbands
''School for Husbands'' is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Andrew Marton and starring Rex Harrison, Diana Churchill and June Clyde.Wood p.97 The film was an independent production which was shot at Shepperton Studios. It was distributed by the newly-formed General Film Distributors. It was based on a 1932 play by Frederick J. Jackson. Synopsis Two married men who neglect their wives become concerned when they begin spending time with Leonard Drummond, a handsome and charming novelist with a notorious reputation as a womaniser. They hatch a plan to see if their wives are conducting affairs which involves pretending to go to Paris then returning unexpectedly. However complications ensue when their car breaks down on the way back from Newhaven. The long night that follows really becomes a test of the fidelity and love of their wives. Cast * Rex Harrison as Leonard Drummond * Diana Churchill as Marion Carter * June Clyde as Diana Cheswick * Henry Kendall as Geoffrey Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Champagne Charlie (1944 Film)
''Champagne Charlie'' is a 1944 British musical film directed by Alberto Cavalcanti and loosely based on the rivalry between the popular music hall performers George Leybourne (born Joe Saunders), who was called "Champagne Charlie" because he was the first artist to perform the song of that title, and Alfred Vance, who was known as "The Great Vance". Leybourne and Vance, portrayed by Tommy Trinder and Stanley Holloway, were London's big music hall stars of the 1860s and 1870s, of the kind called '' lions comiques''. In the film, they are "top of the bill" at their respective music halls. The film's female leads are a music hall owner and her daughter, portrayed by Betty Warren and Jean Kent. ''Champagne Charlie'' opens with a sing-along in a pub, and follows the rise of Leybourne as a music hall singer. The highlight of the film is a singing competition between the two protagonists. Leybourne sings "Ale Old Ale" and Vance replies with "Gin, Gin, Gin"; the competition continue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theatre Royal (film)
''Theatre Royal'' is a 1943 British comedy film directed by John Baxter and starring Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen and Lydia Sherwood. The plot concerns an attempt by the staff of a theatre to prevent its closure. The film's sets were designed by C. Wilfred Arnold. Plot A London theatre is threatened with closure, but its staff fight to raise funds and secure the support of an important backer. The owners Parker and Maxwell try to prevent Harding from buying it but must find money. They find a rich old American, Clement J. Earle, and try to get money out of him, but also trick him buying antique furniture in an old country house. As Flanagan and Allen sleep together in a huge ornate bed the ghosts of the old house appear. Flanagan dreams they are Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh meeting Queen Elizabeth I. They audition the background helpers in the theatre to create a show including George the handyman. During the auditions they hear a wonderful female voice offstage and b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South American George
''South American George'' is a 1941 British, black-and-white, comedy film directed by Marcel Varnel and starring George Formby in a dual role, Linden Travers, Enid Stamp-Taylor, Felix Aylmer, Ronald Shiner as Swifty, Mavis Villiers and Herbert Lomas. It was produced by Columbia (British) Productions. Synopsis A press agent hurries to bring in a substitute after a South American opera star flops. A lookalike takes over from the tenor, but chaos ensues when the bogus singer finds himself hunted by paid assassins. Cast *George Formby as George Butters/Gilli Vanetti *Linden Travers as Carole Dean *Enid Stamp-Taylor as Frances Martinique *Jacques Brown as Enrico Richardo *Felix Aylmer as Mr Appleby *Ronald Shiner as Swifty *Alf Goddard as Slappy *Gus McNaughton as George White *Mavis Villiers as Mrs Durrant * Herbert Lomas as Mr Butters * Cameron Hall as Muriel George *Eric Clavering as Mr Durrant *Beatrice Varley as Mrs Butters Critical reception According to ''TV Guide TV Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We'll Smile Again
''We'll Smile Again'' is a 1942 British musical comedy film directed by John Baxter and starring Bud Flanagan, Chesney Allen and Meinhart Maur. Premise A ring of Nazi spies infiltrate a film studio planning to use it for sending coded messages, but they are foiled by two of the low-level staff at the studio. Cast Production It was known as ''Glamourflage'' and filming started 4 May 1942. Critical reception The ''Radio Times ''Radio Times'' (currently styled as ''RadioTimes'') is a British weekly listings magazine devoted to television and radio programme schedules, with other features such as interviews, film reviews and lifestyle items. Founded in May 1923 by J ...'' gave the film three out of five stars, and wrote "Unlike many stage, radio or television double acts who flounder when put on the big screen, Flanagan and Allen fared rather well as movie stars, and this is a typical effort, combining bright comedy with songs and human interest...Directed with no preten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
He Found A Star
''He Found a Star'' is a 1941 British musical film directed by John Paddy Carstairs and starring Vic Oliver, Sarah Churchill and Evelyn Dall. It concerns a frustrated stage manager who quits his job and, with his secretary's help, sets up a theatrical agency. Its songs include ''Waitin ( Manning Sherwin & Harold Purcell) and ''Salome'' (Sarah Churchill). Its sets were designed by Alfred Junge. Plot Theatrical agent Lucky Lyndon (Vic Oliver) and his loyal secretary Ruth Cavour (Sarah Churchill) use their talent agency to discover unknown talents. In his search for the next "big star," Lyndon tries to promote ungrateful nightclub singer Suzanne (Evelyn Dall). Meanwhile, Ruth, who is madly in love with Lyndon, saves the day when the increasingly difficult Suzanne causes a crisis. Cast * Vic Oliver as Lucky Lyndon * Sarah Churchill as Ruth 'Ruthie' Cavour * Evelyn Dall as Suzanne * Gabrielle Brune as Diane * J.H. Roberts as Mr. Victor Cavour * Barbara Everest as Mrs. Cavour * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Brother's Keeper (1940 Film)
''His Brother's Keeper'' is a 1940 British crime film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Clifford Evans, Tamara Desni and Una O'Connor. It was made at Teddington Studios as a second feature. It had been completed before the outbreak of the Second World War.Chibnall & McFarlane p.3 Plot A successful sharp shooting act is threatened when a gold-digging blues singer attempts to split them up. Cast * Clifford Evans as Jack Cornell * Tamara Desni as Olga * Una O'Connor as Eva * Peter Glenville as Hicky * Reginald Purdell as Bunny Reeves * Ronald Frankau as George Hollis * Antoinette Lupino as Pat * Aubrey Dexter as Sylvester * Frederick Burtwell as Harry * Roddy McDowall Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (17 September 1928 – 4 October 1998) was a British actor, photographer and film director. He began his acting career as a child in England, and then in the United States, in '' How Green Was My Valley'' ( ... as Boy References Bibliography * Chibn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murder Will Out (1939 Film)
''Murder Will Out'' is a 1939 British crime film directed by Roy William Neill, starring John Loder, Jane Baxter and Jack Hawkins, and released by Warner Brothers. The film is classed as "missing, believed lost" and is included on the British Film Institute's " 75 Most Wanted" list of missing British feature films. Plot summary A jade collector is given a piece by a friend, but it soon brings trouble on his shoulders. Cast * John Loder as Dr. Paul Raymond * Jane Baxter as Pamela Raymond * Jack Hawkins as Stamp * Hartley Power as Campbell * Peter Croft as Nigel * Frederick Burtwell as Morgan * William Hartnell as Dick * Ian McLean as Inspector Critical reception ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program TV listings, listings information as well as entertainment and television-related news. The company sold its print magazine division, TV Guide Magazine, TV Guide Mag ...'' wrote, "could have been a good film had more effort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Good Old Days (film)
''The Good Old Days'' is a 1939 British comedy film directed by Roy William Neill. Written by Austin Melford and John Dighton based on a story by Ralph Smart, it stars Max Miller, Hal Walters and Kathleen Gibson. The film tells the story of a group of entertainers struggling to obtain permission to perform at a tavern in 1840. It is on the British Film Institute's BFI 75 Most Wanted list of lost films. Cast * Max Miller as Alexander the Greatest * Hal Walters as Titch * Kathleen Gibson as Polly * H.F. Maltby as Randolph Macaulay * Martita Hunt as Sara Macaulay * Anthony Shaw as Lovelace * Allan Jeayes as Shadwell * Sam Wilkinson as Croker * Roy Emerton as Grimes * Phyllis Monkman as Mrs. Bennett * Ian Fleming as Lord Wakely See also *List of lost films For this list of lost films, a lost film is defined as one of which no part of a print is known to have survived. For films in which any portion of the footage remains (including trailers), see List of incomplete o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Many Tanks Mr
Many may refer to: * grammatically plural in number *an English quantifier used with count nouns indicating a large but indefinite number of; at any rate, more than a few ;Place names * Many, Moselle, a commune of the Moselle department in France * Mány, a village in Hungary * Many, Louisiana Many () is a town in, and the parish seat of Sabine Parish in western Louisiana. The population was 2,853 at the 2010 census, a decrease of 36 or 1.246 percent from 2000. History The site where Many currently sits was originally a Belgian settle ..., a town in the United States * Many, Masovian Voivodeship, east-central Poland Surname * Moshe Many, Israeli urologist; President of Tel Aviv University, and President of Ashkelon Academic College. {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I See Ice
''I See Ice'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Anthony Kimmins and starring George Formby, Kay Walsh and Betty Stockfeld. The film depicts the adventures of a photographer working for a London newspaper. It features the songs "In My Little Snapshot Album", "Noughts And Crosses" and "Mother What'll I Do Now". Plot The farcical adventures of a prop man (George Formby) with a touring ice ballet. Inventing a new sort of candid camera in his spare time, and concealing it in a bow-tie, our hero gets into a mess of trouble when he takes an incriminating photo of an important man; pulls a communication cord; winds up in jail; referees a hockey match; finds himself in a stage show dressed as a cossack; woos an attractive young ice skater (Kay Walsh); and eventually wins a job on a newspaper. Cast * George Formby as George Bright * Kay Walsh as Judy Gaye * Cyril Ritchard as Paul Martine * Betty Stockfeld as Mrs. Hunter * Garry Marsh as Galloway * Frederick Burtwell as Detective ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
