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Carl Harbord
Carl Harbord (26 January 1908 – 18 October 1958) was an English stage, film and television actor. Stage When he was 19, Harbord appeared in the play '' The Happy Husband'', which was presented at the Criterion Theatre in London, England. In 1933, he first appeared in a play in Australia. His first Broadway appearance was in 1934, in a production of Noël Coward's '' Conversation Piece'' at the 44th Street Theatre. Film Harbord entered the film industry during the final stage of the silent era. He appeared in several early sound films for British International Pictures such as '' The Informer''. One of his most prominent roles was in Anthony Asquith's First World War film '' Tell England''. Harbord later went to Hollywood where he played supporting, but sometimes significant minor roles. Partial filmography * '' Bolibar'' (1928) - Lt. Gunther * '' Young Woodley'' (1928) - Ainger * '' The American Prisoner'' (1929) - Lt. Burnham * '' The Informer'' (1929) - Francis Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inspector Stanley Hopkins
This article describes minor characters from the ''Sherlock Holmes'' stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and from non-canonical derived works. The list excludes the titular character as well as Dr. Watson, Professor Moriarty, Inspector Lestrade, Mycroft Holmes, Mrs. Hudson, Irene Adler, Colonel Moran, the Baker Street Irregulars, and characters not significant enough to mention. Inspectors Inspector Baynes Inspector Baynes of the Surrey Constabulary appears in the two-part story "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge", subtitled (i) "The Singular Experience of Mr John Scott Eccles", and (ii) "The Tiger of San Pedro". He is the only official policeman in the books to have ever matched Sherlock Holmes in his investigative skills. He is described as a very heavy man with a "puffy" face, but very intelligent eyes. In this story, the reader finds that, despite working along different lines, Holmes and Baynes both arrive at the correct conclusion and solve the case at the same time. In fa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First World War
World War I or the First World War (28 July 1914 – 11 November 1918), also known as the Great War, was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War I, Allies (or Entente) and the Central Powers. Fighting took place mainly in European theatre of World War I, Europe and the Middle Eastern theatre of World War I, Middle East, as well as in parts of African theatre of World War I, Africa and the Asian and Pacific theatre of World War I, Asia-Pacific, and in Europe was characterised by trench warfare; the widespread use of Artillery of World War I, artillery, machine guns, and Chemical weapons in World War I, chemical weapons (gas); and the introductions of Tanks in World War I, tanks and Aviation in World War I, aircraft. World War I was one of the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflicts in history, resulting in an estimated World War I casualties, 10 million military dead and more than 20 million wounded, plus some 10 million civilian de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934 Film)
''The Scarlet Pimpernel'' is a 1934 British adventure film directed by Harold Young and starring Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, and Raymond Massey. Based on the 1905 play by Baroness Orczy and Montagu Barstow and the classic 1905 adventure novel by Orczy, the film is about an eighteenth-century English aristocrat (Howard) who leads a double life, passing himself off as an effete aristocrat while engaged in a secret effort to rescue French nobles from Robespierre's Reign of Terror. The film was produced by Alexander Korda. Howard's portrayal of the title character is often considered the definitive portrayal of the role. In 1941, he played a similar role in "'Pimpernel' Smith" but this time set in pre-WWII Germany. Plot In 1792, shortly before the Reign of Terror, vengeful French mobs are outraged when aristocrats are saved from death by a secret society of 20 English noblemen known as the "Band of the Scarlet Pimpernel." The Scarlet Pimpernel, their mysterious leader, is S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mystery Of Mr
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
She Was Only A Village Maiden
''She Was Only a Village Maiden'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Arthur Maude and starring Anne Grey, Lester Matthews and Carl Harbord. It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.269 Cast * Anne Grey as Priscilla Protheroe * Lester Matthews as Frampton * Carl Harbord as Peter * Barbara Everest as Agatha * Julian Royce as Duke of Buckfast * Anthony Holles as Vicar * Gertrude Sterroll Gertrude Sterroll was a British stage and film actress. Selected filmography * '' Bars of Iron'' (1920) * '' The Shadow Between'' (1920) * '' Dicky Monteith'' (1922) * ''Potter's Clay'' (1922) * '' The Glorious Adventure'' (1922) * '' The Wine of ... as Lady Lodden * Daphne Scorer as Emily * Ella Daincourt as Mrs. Cruickshank References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strictly Business (1931 Film)
''Strictly Business'' is a 1931 British comedy film directed by Mary Field and Jacqueline Logan and starring Betty Amann, Carl Harbord and Molly Lamont. It was made at Welwyn Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.269 Cast * Betty Amann as Theodora Smith * Carl Harbord as David Plummet * Molly Lamont as Maureen * Percy Parsons as Mr. Smith * Philip Strange as Bartling * C. M. Hallard as Mr. Plummet * Gordon Begg as Stormont References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1931 films British comedy films 1931 comedy films Films shot at Welwyn Studios Quota quickies British black-and-white films 1930s English-language films 1930s British films English-language comedy films {{1930s-UK-comedy-film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance Pretty Lady
''Dance Pretty Lady'' is a 1931 British drama film directed by Anthony Asquith Anthony Asquith (; 9 November 1902 – 20 February 1968) was an English film director. He collaborated successfully with playwright Terence Rattigan on ''The Winslow Boy'' (1948) and '' The Browning Version'' (1951), among other adaptations ... and starring Ann Casson, Carl Harbord, Michael Hogan (British actor), Michael Hogan, Moore Marriott and Flora Robson. It was based on the 1912 novel ''Carnival (Mackenzie novel), Carnival'' by Compton Mackenzie. The novel was subsequently remade as a 1946 film ''Carnival (1946 film), Carnival''. Plot During the Edwardian era, a working-class ballet dancer begins a romance with a wealthy artist against a background of sharp disapproval. Cast * Ann Casson as Jenny Pearl * Carl Harbord as Maurice Avery * Michael Hogan (screenwriter), Michael Hogan as Castleton * Moore Marriott as Mr. Raeburn * Flora Robson as Mrs. Raeburn * Leonard Brett as Alf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fascination (1931 Film)
''Fascination'' is a 1931 British drama film directed by Miles Mander and starring Madeleine Carroll, Carl Harbord and Dorothy Bartlam. It was made by British International Pictures at the company's Elstree Studios (Shenley Road), Elstree Studios near London.Wood p.71 The film's sets were designed by the art directors Clarence Elder and David Rawnsley. It features minor performances from the future stars Freddie Bartholomew and Merle Oberon. Cast * Madeleine Carroll as Gwenda Farrell * Carl Harbord as Larry Maitland * Dorothy Bartlam as Vera Maitland * Kay Hammond as Kay * Kenneth Kove as Bertie * Louis Goodrich as Colonel Farrington * Roland Culver as Ronnie * Freddie Bartholomew as Child * John Kove as Child * Merle Oberon as Flower Seller * Allison Van Dyke as Child References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Such Is The Law
''Such Is the Law'' is a 1930 British drama film directed by Sinclair Hill and starring Frances Day, C. Aubrey Smith and Kate Cutler. It was made at Cricklewood Studios.Wood p.70 Premise A mother attempts to save her daughter's marriage. Cast *Kate Cutler as Mother *Frances Day as Wife *Maud Gill as Aunt's Maid *Carl Harbord as Vivian Fairfax *Gibb McLaughlin as Valet *Nancy Price as Aunt *Miriam Seegar as Other Woman *C. Aubrey Smith as Sir James Whittaker *Wyndham Standing as Doctor *Lady Tree as Granny *Janice Adair as Marjorie Majoribanks *Pamela Carme as Mrs. Majoribanks *Bert Coote as Sir George *James Fenton as Solicitor *Rex Maurice as Philip Carberry Production The film was adopted from the silent film ''The Price of Divorce'' (1928), which had not been released. References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * ''Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An Obvious Situation
''An Obvious Situation'' is a 1930 British crime film directed by Giuseppe Guarino and starring Sunday Wilshin, Walter Sondes, and Carl Harbord. It was made as a quota quickie at Teddington Studios for release by Warner Brothers.Chibnall p.262 Cast * Sunday Wilshin as Cella Stuart * Walter Sondes as John Stuart * Carl Harbord as Michael Turner * Marjorie Jennings as Betty Chase * Michael Hogan as Trimmett * Iris Ashley as Babe Carson * Mina Burnett as Manette * Harold Huth Harold Huth (20 January 1892 – 26 October 1967) was a British actor, film director and producer. Biography Early life He was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, in 1892. He was a nephew of Eva Moore and a cousin of the actor Roland Pertwee. F ... as Gustave References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Allen & Unwin, 1985. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hate Ship
''The Hate Ship'' is an all-talking sound 1929 British mystery film directed by Norman Walker (director), Norman Walker and starring Jameson Thomas, Jean Colin and Jack Raine. It was made at Elstree Studios (Shenley Road), Elstree Studios by British International Pictures.Wood p.67 Cast * Jameson Thomas as Vernon Wolfe * Jean Colin as Sylvia Paget * Jack Raine as Roger Peel * Henry Victor as Count Boris Ivanoff * Randle Ayrton as Captain MacDonnell * Edna Davies as Lisette - Maid * Carl Harbord as Arthur Wardell * Allan Jeayes as Dr. Saunders * Maria Minetti as Countess Olga Karova * Charles Dormer as Nigel Menzies * Ivo Dawson as Colonel Paget * Syd Crossley as Rigby - Valet * Charles Emerald as Bullock See also * List of early sound feature films (1926–1929) References Bibliography * Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1929 films British mystery films 1929 mystery films 1920s English-langua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The American Prisoner (film)
''The American Prisoner'' is an all-talking sound 1929 British drama film directed by Thomas Bentley and starring Carl Brisson, Madeleine Carroll and Cecil Barry. It was adapted from the 1904 novel '' The American Prisoner'' by Eden Phillpotts. It was originally conceived as a silent film, but was converted into a All-Talkie in line with widespread practice at British International Pictures during 1928–1929. Plot An American sailor imprisoned on Dartmoor during the American War of Independence manages to escape and fall in love with a local Squire's daughter. Cast * Carl Brisson as Lt. Stark *Madeleine Carroll as Grace Malherb *Cecil Barry as Peter Norcutt * Carl Harbord as Lt. Burnham * A. Bromley Davenport as Squire Malherb *Nancy Price as Lovey Lee *Reginald Fox as Captain Mainwaring *Charles Ashton as Carberry * Harry Terry as Bosun Knapps *John Valentine as Commander Miller * Robert English as Col. Governor *Edward Dignon as Leverett * Lucius Blake See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
