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D'ye Ken John Peel
''D'Ye Ken John Peel?'' (released in America as ''Captain Moonlight'') is a 1935 British adventure film directed by Henry Edwards and starring John Garrick, Winifred Shotter and Stanley Holloway. It was made at Julius Hagen's Twickenham Studios. It takes its name from the traditional hunting song of the same name. The film's sets were designed by the art director James A. Carter. Synopsis Major John Peel returns to England from serving in the Napoleonic Wars to discover that his friend Lucy Merrall is now engaged to be married to local villain Sir Charles Hawksley. Critical reception Film critic David Parkinson, writing in ''The Radio Times'', gave the film 2 stars out of 5 and called the film a "a crusty old melodrama in the Tod Slaughter tradition", with Leslie Perrins "chewing the scenery with a delicious lack of restraint". He summarised: "This is anything but a lost classic, but there is the chance to see Stanley Holloway as Sam Small, the character he adopted for so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Edwards (actor)
Henry Edwards (18 September 1882 – 2 November 1952) was an English actor and film director. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1915 and 1952. He also directed 67 films between 1915 and 1937. Edwards married actress Chrissie White in 1924. She appeared in many of his films as did the couple's daughter, Henryetta Edwards. He was born in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset and died in Chobham, Surrey. Partial filmography Director * ''A Welsh Singer'' (1915) * ''Doorsteps'' (1916) * ''Grim Justice'' (1916) * ''East Is East (1916 film), East Is East'' (1916) * ''Merely Mrs. Stubbs'' (1917) * ''If Thou Wert Blind'' (1917) * ''Broken Threads'' (1917) * ''The Failure (1917 film), The Failure'' (1917) * ''What's the Use of Grumbling'' (1918) * ''Towards the Light (1918 film), Towards the Light'' (1918) * ''The Poet's Windfall'' (1918) * ''The Hanging Judge (film), The Hanging Judge'' (1918) * ''The City of Beautiful Nonsense (1919 film), The City of Beautiful Nonsense'' (1919) * ''Pos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tod Slaughter
Norman Carter Slaughter (19 March 1885 – 19 February 1956), also known as Tod Slaughter, was an English actor, best known for playing over-the-top maniacs in macabre film adaptations of Victorian melodramas. Early life Slaughter was born on 19 March 1885 in Gosforth and attended the Royal Grammar School in Newcastle upon Tyne. The eldest surviving son of 12 children, he made his way onto the stage in 1905 at West Hartlepool. In 1913, he became a lessee of the Hippodrome theatres in the Richmond and Croydon areas of London. After a brief interruption to serve in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I, he returned to the stage. Career Early career During Slaughter's early career, his stage name was "N. Carter Slaughter" and he primarily played the conventional leading man or character roles. After the war, he ran the Theatre Royal, Chatham before taking over the Elephant and Castle Theatre in London for a memorable few years from 1924 onwards that have since passed i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1935 Films
The following is an overview of 1935 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths. The cinema releases of 1935 were highly representative of the early Golden Age period of Hollywood. This period was punctuated by performances from Clark Gable, Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, and the first teaming of Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. A significant number of productions also originated in the UK film industry. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1935 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * February 22 – '' The Little Colonel'' premieres starring Shirley Temple, Lionel Barrymore and Bill Robinson, featuring a famous stair dance with Hollywood's first interracial dance couple * February 23 – Gene Autry stars as himself as the Singing Cowboy in the serial '' The Phantom Empire''. He would later be voted the number one Western star from 1937 to 1942. * Februar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ralph Truman
Ralph du Vergier Truman (7 May 1900 – 15 October 1977) was an English actor, usually cast as either a villain or an authority figure. He possessed a distinguished speaking voice. He was born in London, England. Truman originally studied at the Royal College of Music and was a regular performer on the radio from 1925, appearing in an estimated 5,000 broadcasts. His best-remembered film roles include Tigellinus in MGM's ''Quo Vadis'' (1951), the French herald Mountjoy in Laurence Olivier's film ''Henry V'' (1944), the evil Monks in David Lean's ''Oliver Twist'' (1948), George Merry in the Walt Disney version of ''Treasure Island'' (1950), and the Police Inspector in Alfred Hitchcock's '' The Man Who Knew Too Much'' (1956). He also appeared in episodes of several TV series, including ''Danger Man''. He died 15 October 1977 in Ipswich, Suffolk aged 77. Selected filmography * '' City of Song'' (1931) (uncredited) * '' The Bells'' (1931) as Blacksmith * ''The Shadow'' (1933) as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat Noonan (actor)
Patrick John Noonan (born August 2, 1980) is an American soccer coach and former player. He is the head coach of FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer. Playing career College and amateur Noonan attended De Smet Jesuit High School, and played college soccer for the Indiana University Hoosiers from 1999 to 2002. He was named an NSCAA first-team All-American his senior and junior seasons, and second-team All-American his sophomore year. His senior year, he also finished as runner-up to Alecko Eskandarian for the Hermann Trophy. He finished his career at Indiana with 48 goals and 31 assists. During his college years, Noonan also played with the Mid-Michigan Bucks in the USL Premier Development League Club New England Revolution Upon graduation, Noonan was selected in the first round (9th overall) of the 2003 MLS SuperDraft by New England Revolution. He made his MLS debut in the 2003 season opener on April 13, coming on as a 92nd minute substitute for Daniel Hernandez in a 1� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peta Mannering
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA; ) is an American animal rights nonprofit organization based in Norfolk, Virginia, and led by Ingrid Newkirk, its international president. Founded in March 1980 by Newkirk and animal rights activist Alex Pacheco, the organization first gained attention in the summer of 1981 during what became known as the Silver Spring monkeys case.Schwartz, Jeffrey M. and Begley, Sharon. ''The Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force'', Regan Books, 2002, p. 161ff. * Pacheco, Alex and Francione, AnnaThe Silver Spring Monkeys in Peter Singer (ed.) ''In Defense of Animals'', Basil Blackwell 1985, pp. 135–147. The organization opposes factory farming, fur farming, animal testing, and other activities it considers to be exploitation of animals. The organization's controversial campaigns have been credited with drawing media attention to animal rights issues, but have also been widely criticized for their disruptive n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cameron Hall (actor)
Cameron Hall (6 January 1897 – 19 December 1983) was an English actor. He was born in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, and died, age 86, in Sidmouth, Devon. Selected filmography * ''D'Ye Ken John Peel?'' (1935) * '' First a Girl'' (1935) - Cast Member (uncredited) * '' Dark World'' (1935) * '' The Man Behind the Mask'' (1936) - Cast Member (uncredited) * ''This'll Make You Whistle'' (1936) - Furnishings Salesman (uncredited) * '' Conquest of the Air'' (1936) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' The Lilac Domino'' (1937) - Arnim * ''Adventure's End'' (1937) - Slivers * ''The Citadel'' (1938) - Man Who Buys Microscope (uncredited) * ''Yes, Madam?'' (1939) - Catlett * ''The Stars Look Down'' (1940) - Cinema Commissionaire (uncredited) * ''Contraband'' (1940) - Naval Officer (uncredited) * '' A Window in London'' (1940) - Hotel Doorman (uncredited) * '' Three Silent Men'' (1940) - Badger Wood * '' Neutral Port'' (1940) - Charlie Baxter * '' Spellbound'' (AKA ' Passing Clouds '. Rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Eaton (British Actor)
Charles Eaton is an English actor known for his stiff upper lip roles in British films of the 1930s and 40s. He appeared in a number of films by the director Maurice Elvey, his most prominent role being that of Captain Royde in Elvey's ''Who Goes Next?'' (1938). Filmography * ''D'Ye Ken John Peel'' (1935) * '' Double Alibi'' (1937) *''Who Goes Next?'' (1938) *''The Gaunt Stranger'' ''(The Phantom Strikes)'' (1938) * ''Blondes for Danger'' (1938) * ''Lightning Conductor'' (1938) *''Sword of Honour'' (1938) *'' Sons of the Sea'' (1939) *''Under Your Hat ''Under Your Hat'' is a 1940 British musical comedy spy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge and Austin Trevor. It was written by Rodney Ackland, Anthony Kimmins, Arthur Macrae, Geoffrey Kerr and Hulbert. ...'' (1940) References English male film actors Year of birth missing Year of death missing {{England-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabrielle Casartelli
Gabrielle may refer to: * Gabrielle (given name), a French female given name derived from Gabriel Film and television * ''Gabrielle'' (1954 film), a Swedish film directed by Hasse Ekman * ''Gabrielle'' (2005 film), a French film directed by Patrice Chéreau * ''Gabrielle'' (2013 film), a Canadian film directed by Louise Archambault * Gabrielle (''Xena: Warrior Princess''), a character in the television series ''Xena: Warrior Princess'' * ''Gabrielle'' (TV series), a daytime talk show Music * Gabrielle (singer) (born 1969), English singer ** ''Gabrielle'' (album), her self-titled second album * "Gabrielle" (Hootenanny Singers song), song by Hootenanny Singers, 1964 * "Gabrielle" (Johnny Hallyday song), 1976 * Gabrielle Leithaug (born 1985), Norwegian X Factor contestant and singer known as Gabrielle * "Gabrielle", a 1980 single by The Nips * "Gabrielle", a 2020 single by Brett Eldredge * "Gabrielle", a song from the album ''Nymphetamine'' by Cradle of Filth * "Gabrielle", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morris Harvey
Morris Harvey (25 September 187724 August 1944) was a British actor and writer. A renowned character actor, he also wrote for the stage, including material for Broadway theatre, Broadway revues, in which he also appeared. He was the stepfather of film director Anthony Harvey. Filmography References External links * * Revueby Morris Harvey and Fred Thompson oGreat War Theatre 1877 births 1944 deaths Male actors from London British male stage actors British male film actors 20th-century British male actors {{UK-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilfrid Caithness
Wilfrid Caithness or Wilfred Caithness (1883–1954) was a British stage and film actor. He played the role of Sebastian Moran in the 1935 film ''The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes''.Reid p.163 Selected filmography * '' A Voice Said Goodnight '' (1932) * ''The Lad'' (1935) * ''The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes'' (1935) * ''D'Ye Ken John Peel?'' (1935) * ''Checkmate'' (1935) * ''Spy of Napoleon'' (1936) * ''The Man Behind the Mask ''The Man Behind the Mask'' is a 1936 UK, British mystery film directed by Michael Powell and starring Hugh Williams, Jane Baxter, Ronald Ward (actor), Ronald Ward, Maurice Schwartz, George Merritt (actor), George Merritt, Henry Oscar and Peter ...'' (1936) * '' The Improper Duchess'' (1936) * '' The Perfect Crime'' (1937) * '' Two for Danger'' (1940) * '' My Sister and I'' (1948) * '' Nothing Venture'' (1948) * '' Brandy for the Parson'' (1952) References Bibliography * Reid, John. ''HOLLYWOOD 'B' MOVIES: A Treasury of Spills, Chills & Thrills''. Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Carson (actor)
Charles Carson (16 August 1885 – 5 August 1977) was a British actor. A civil engineer before taking to the stage in 1919, his theatre work included directed plays for ENSA during WWII. In 1960, he appeared in the television series ''Danger Man'' in the episode "The Key" as the Ambassador. Selected filmography * '' The Loves of Ariane'' (1931) – The Professor * '' Dreyfus'' (1931) – Colonel Picquart * '' Many Waters'' (1931) – Henry Delauney * '' The Chinese Puzzle'' (1932) – Armand de Rochecorbon * '' Monsieur Albert'' (1932) – Mr. Robertson * '' Men of Tomorrow'' (1932) – Senior Proctor * ''Leap Year'' (1932) – Sir Archibald Mallard * '' There Goes the Bride'' (1932) – M. Marquand (uncredited) * '' Marry Me'' (1932) – Korten * '' The Blarney Stone'' (1933) – Sir Arthur * ''The Shadow'' (1933) – Sir Edward Hulme KC * '' The Perfect Flaw'' (1934) – Henry Kearns * '' Trouble in Store'' (1934, short) – Sanderson * '' Whispering Tongues'' (1934) – Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
