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Dominic Roche
Dominic Roche (1902–1972), was a British actor and playwright. His 'North country farce' My Wife's Lodger had a West End run in 1950,and was filmed with Roche in the leading role. The BFI Screenonline observed, "Roche's impressively spiky, downbeat script is peppered with dryly effective cynicism." Selected filmography * ''My Wife's Lodger'' (1952) * ''What Every Woman Wants (1954 film), What Every Woman Wants'' (1954) * ''The Quare Fellow'' (1962) * ''Richard the Lionheart (TV series)'' (1962–1963) * ''Paddy (film), Paddy'' (1970) References External links * ''My Wife's Lodger'' at BFI Screenonline 1902 births 1972 deaths British male film actors {{UK-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Wife's Lodger
''My Wife's Lodger'' is a 1952 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Dominic Roche, Olive Sloane and Leslie Dwyer. It was written by Stafford Dickens based on the 1951 play ''My Wife's Lodger'' by Roche. Plot Willie Higginbotham is a soldier who returns home after the Second World War only to find a spiv lodger has established himself in his place. Cast * Dominic Roche as Willie Higginbotham * Olive Sloane as Maggie Higginbotham * Leslie Dwyer as Roger the Lodger * Diana Dors as Eunice Higginbotham * Alan Sedgwick as Tex * Vincent Dowling as Norman Higginbotham * Vi Kaley as mother-in-Law * Martin Wyldeck as policeman * David Hannaford as Vernon * Ilena Sylva as Vernon's mother * Ronald Adam (actor), Ronald Adam as doctor * Wally Patch as Sergeant * Derek Tansley as deserter * Alastair Hunter as Lance Corporal * Toke Townley as soldier * Fred Griffiths (actor), Fred Griffiths as driver * Harry Locke as passer-by Production Filming took place in May 1952. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BFI Screenonline
Screenonline is a website about the history of British film, television and social history as documented by film and television. The project has been developed by the British Film Institute The British Film Institute (BFI) is a film and television charitable organisation which promotes and preserves filmmaking and television in the United Kingdom. The BFI uses funds provided by the National Lottery to encourage film production, ... and funded by a £1.2 million grant from the National Lottery New Opportunities Fund. Reviews featured on the site are usually of significant film or television topics, including production companies, films and television programmes. The site also offers downloads of clips or full episodes of television programmes, although these are only viewable in registered libraries and educational institutions. References External links * Film organisations in the United Kingdom Film archives in the United Kingdom British Film Institute History we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Every Woman Wants (1954 Film)
''What Every Woman Wants'' is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring William Sylvester, Elsie Albiin, Brenda De Banzie and Patric Doonan, as well as featuring Brian Rix and Prunella Scales. It was based on a play ''Relations Are Best Apart'' by Edwin Lewis and was shot at Walton Studios outside London. The film's sets were designed by the art director John Stoll. Plot A newly married couple have to live with the wife's parents and extended family in a small overcrowded house in the English Midlands. Cast * William Sylvester as Jim Barnes * Elsie Albiin as Jane * Brenda De Banzie as Sarah * Patric Doonan as Mark * Dominic Roche as Bill * Joan Hickson as Polly Ann * Brian Rix as Herbert * Joan Sims as Doll * Beckett Bould as Tom * Prunella Scales as Mary * Douglas Ives as Sam * Edwin Richfield as Frank Critical reception ''The Radio Times Guide to Films'' gave the film 3/5 stars, writing: "Maurice Elvey struggles to disguise the stage orig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Quare Fellow
''The Quare Fellow'' is Brendan Behan's first play, first produced in 1954. The title is taken from a Hiberno-English pronunciation of ''queer''. Plot The play is set in Mountjoy Prison, Dublin. The anti-hero of the play, The Quare Fellow, is never seen or heard; he functions as the play's central conceit. He is a man condemned to die on the following day, for killing his brother. It revolts his fellow inmates far less than that of The Other Fellow, a very camp, almost Wildean, homosexual man. There are three generations of prisoners in Mountjoy including boisterous youngsters who can irritate both other inmates and the audience and the weary old lags Neighbour and "methylated martyr" Dunlavin. The first act is played out in the cramped area outside five cells and is comedic. After the interval, the pace slows considerably and the play becomes much darker, as the time for the execution approaches. The focus moves to the exercise yard and to the workers who are digging the gra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard The Lionheart (TV Series)
''Richard the Lionheart'' was a British ITV television series which ran from 1962 to 1963, aimed at younger audiences. It began with the death of King Henry II, and put forward the traditional view of King Richard the Lionheart as a hero, and his brother Prince John (played by Trader Faulkner) as the villain. Richard was played by Irish actor Dermot Walsh who said, "he was not always all one would like to see as a man. We have concentrated on his good side." Richard was perhaps a product of his time. A man brimful of contradictions. A brilliant general, but a poor ruler. A sensitive poet and singer. The producers claimed that the series was based on fact as far as possible; though as little was known of Richard's personal life, "we have taken some liberties here and there," according to associate producer Brian Taylor in a '' TV Times'' article indicating the start of the series. Other regular characters in the series included Sir Gilbert ( Robin Hunter), Sir Geoffrey ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paddy (film)
''Paddy'' is a 1970 Irish comedy film directed by Daniel Haller and starring Milo O'Shea, Des Cave and Dearbhla Molloy. The film follows the adventures of a Dublin butcher's assistant. It was made for $250,000 and sold to Allied Artists for $750,000. Roger Corman Roger William Corman (April 5, 1926 – May 9, 2024) was an American film director, producer, and actor. Known under various monikers such as "The Pope of Pop Cinema", "The Spiritual Godfather of the New Hollywood", and "The King of Cult", he w ... helped finance it. Cast * Milo O'Shea – Harry Redmond * Des Cave – Paddy Maguire * Dearbhla Molloy – Maureen * Maureen Toal – Clair Kearney * Peggy Cass – Irenee * Judy Cornwell – Breeda * Donal LeBlanc – Larry Maguire * Lillian Rapple – Mrs Doyle * Desmond Perry – Cahill * Marie O'Donnell – Mrs Maguire References External links * 1970 films Irish comedy films 1970 comedy films Films directed by Daniel Haller 1970s English-langu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1902 Births
Events January * January 1 ** The Nurses Registration Act 1901 comes into effect in New Zealand, making it the first country in the world to require state registration of nurses. On January 10, Ellen Dougherty becomes the world's first registered nurse. ** Nathan Stubblefield demonstrates his Mobile phone, wireless telephone device in the U.S. state of Kentucky. * January 8 – A train collision in the New York Central Railroad's Park Avenue Tunnel (railroad), Park Avenue Tunnel kills 17 people, injures 38, and leads to increased demand for electric trains and the banning of steam locomotives in New York City. * January 23 – Hakkōda Mountains incident: A snowstorm in the Hakkōda Mountains of northern Honshu, Empire of Japan, Japan, kills 199 during a military training exercise. * January 30 – The Anglo-Japanese Alliance is signed. February * February 12 – The 1st Conference of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance takes place in Washing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1972 Deaths
Within the context of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) it was the longest year ever, as two leap seconds were added during this 366-day year, an event which has not since been repeated. (If its start and end are defined using Solar time, mean solar time [the legal time scale], its duration was 31622401.141 seconds of Terrestrial Time (or Ephemeris Time), which is slightly shorter than 1908 in science#Astronomy, 1908). Events January * January 1 – Kurt Waldheim becomes Secretary-General of the United Nations. * January 4 – The first scientific hand-held calculator (HP-35) is introduced (price $395). * January 7 – Iberia Airlines Flight 602 crashes into a 462-meter peak on the island of Ibiza; 104 are killed. * January 9 – The RMS Queen Elizabeth, RMS ''Queen Elizabeth'' catches fire and sinks in Hong Kong's Victoria harbor while undergoing conversion to a floating university. * January 10 – Independence leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman returns to Bangladesh after s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
