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Gladys Jennings
Gladys Jennings (5 August 1903 – October 1994) was an English actress. Selected filmography * ''The Lady Clare (1919 film), The Lady Clare'' (1919) * ''The Face at the Window (1920 film), The Face at the Window'' (1920) * ''The Shuttle of Life'' (1920) * ''The Prey of the Dragon'' (1921) * ''Gwyneth of the Welsh Hills'' (1921) * ''Rob Roy (1922 film), Rob Roy'' (1922) * ''Man and His Kingdom (film), Man and His Kingdom'' (1922) * ''Lamp in the Desert'' (1923) * ''Constant Hot Water (film), Constant Hot Water'' (1923) * ''Little Miss Nobody (1923 film), Little Miss Nobody'' (1923) * ''Young Lochinvar'' (1923) * ''Henry, King of Navarre'' (1924) * ''The Prude's Fall'' (1925) * ''The Happy Ending (1925 film), The Happy Ending'' (1925) * ''The Lady Godiva'' (1928) * ''I'm an Explosive'' (1933) * ''Lilies of the Field (1934 film), Lilies of the Field'' (1934) * ''Alibi Inn'' (1935) References External links * 1903 births 1994 deaths 20th-century English actresses English ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxford
Oxford () is a City status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the List of oldest universities in continuous operation, oldest university in the English-speaking world; it has buildings in every style of Architecture of England, English architecture since late History of Anglo-Saxon England, Anglo-Saxon. Oxford's industries include motor manufacturing, education, publishing, science, and information technologies. Founded in the 8th century, it was granted city status in 1542. The city is located at the confluence of the rivers Thames (locally known as the Isis) and River Cherwell, Cherwell. It had a population of in . It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. History The history of Oxford in England dates back to its original settlement in the History of Anglo-Saxon England, Saxon period. The name � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Lochinvar
''Young Lochinvar'' is a 1923 British silent historical drama film directed by W. P. Kellino and starring Owen Nares, Gladys Jennings, and Dick Webb. The screenplay was based on J. E. Muddock’s 1896 novel ''Young Lochinvar, A Tale of the Border Country'',Kevin J. Harty, ''The Reel Middle Ages'', page 287, McFarland, Inc., 2006 which was based on Canto V, XII of the poem '' Marmion'' by Walter Scott. Plot In 15th century Scotland, a young knight, Lochinvar, was betrothed from birth to Cecilia, daughter of Johnstone of Lockwood. Helen is betrothed to Musgrave, a man she does not love. Lochinvar and Helen meet and fall in love, and Musgrave is wounded by Cecilia's brother Alick. Helen doesn't want to marry Musgrave, and as the date of her wedding draws near she sends a message to Lochinvar to help her. Lochinvar arrives at Helen's wedding, asking for a dance. He sweeps her off her feet and onto his horse, and rides away with her. The couple are married at Lochinvar's home. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
English Film Actresses
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1994 Deaths
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1903 Births
Events January * January 1 – Edward VII is proclaimed Emperor of India. * January 10 – The Aceh Sultanate was fully annexed by the Dutch East Indies, Dutch forces, deposing the last sultan, marking the end of the Aceh War that have lasted for almost 30 years. * January 19 – The first west–east transatlantic radio broadcast is made from the United States to England (the first east–west broadcast having been made in 1901#December, 1901). February * February 13 – Venezuelan crisis of 1902–03, Venezuelan crisis: After agreeing to arbitration in Washington, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy reach a settlement with Venezuela resulting in the Washington Protocols. The naval blockade that began in 1902 ends. * February 23 – Cuba leases Guantánamo Bay to the United States "in perpetuity". March * March 2 – In New York City, the Martha Washington Hotel, the first hotel exclusively for women, opens. * March 3 – The British Admir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alibi Inn
''Alibi Inn'' is a 1935 British crime drama film directed by Walter Tennyson and starring Molly Lamont, Ben Welden and Olive Sloane. It was produced as a quota quickie for distribution by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.Chibnall p.281 Synopsis A young inventor is wrongfully accused of killing a night watchmen committed by a gang during a jewel robbery. Cast * Molly Lamont as Mary Talbot * Frederick Bradshaw as Jack Lawton * Ben Welden as Saunders * Gladys Jennings as Anne * Olive Sloane as Oueenie * Brian Buchel as Masters * Wilfrid Hyde-White Wilfrid Hyde-White (né Hyde White; 12 May 1903 – 6 May 1991) was an English actor. Described by Philip French as a "classic British film archetype", Hyde-White often portrayed droll and urbane upper-class characters. He had an extensive stage ... as Husband References Bibliography * Chibnall, Steve. ''Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film''. British Film Institute, 2007. * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilies Of The Field (1934 Film)
''Lilies of the Field'' (also known as ''Betty in Mayfair'') is a 1934 British romantic comedy film directed by Norman Walker and starring Winifred Shotter, Ellis Jeffreys, Anthony Bushell and Claude Hulbert. It was made at British and Dominion Elstree Studios.Wood p.81 Plot Cast * Winifred Shotter as Betty Beverley * Ellis Jeffreys as Mrs Carmichael * Anthony Bushell as Guy Mallory * Claude Hulbert as Bryan Rigby * Judy Gunn as Kitty Beverley * Jack Raine as George Belwood * Bobbie Comber as Withers * Hubert Harben as Reverend John Beverley * Maud Gill as Mrs Beverley * Toni Edgar-Bruce as Lady Rocker * Gladys Jennings Gladys Jennings (5 August 1903 – October 1994) was an English actress. Selected filmography * ''The Lady Clare (1919 film), The Lady Clare'' (1919) * ''The Face at the Window (1920 film), The Face at the Window'' (1920) * ''The Shuttle of Lif ... as Monica Flane References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''Filmmaking in 1930s Britain''. George Alle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'm An Explosive
''I'm an Explosive'' is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Adrian Brunel and starring William Hartnell, Gladys Jennings and Eliot Makeham. In the film, the son of an inventor is believed to have accidentally drunk an explosive liquid. Production The film was a Quota quickie made at Nettlefold Studios in Walton-on-Thames by the producer George Smith and distributed by Fox, enabling it to meet the annual quota for handling British films imposed by the government. It was based on a novel by Gordon Phillips. Despite its low budget and short running time the film proved a considerable hit with audiences on its general release.Chibnall p.36 Cast * William Hartnell as Edward Whimperley * Gladys Jennings as Anne Pannell * Eliot Makeham Harold Elliott Makeham (22 December 1882 – 8 February 1956) was an English film and television actor. Career Makeham was born in London, England. Between 1931 and 1956, Makeham appeared, primarily in character roles, in 115 films and in 11 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lady Godiva
''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] |
The Happy Ending (1925 Film)
''The Happy Ending'' is a 1925 British silent film, silent drama film directed by George A. Cooper (director), George A. Cooper and starring Fay Compton, Jack Buchanan and Joan Barry (British actress), Joan Barry. It was based on a play by Ian Hay. Its plot concerns a father who deserted his family some years before returning home only to find his wife has told his children and neighbours that he died as a hero when he abandoned them. A sound film of the same play ''The Happy Ending (1931 film), The Happy Ending'' (also featuring Benita Hume) was made in 1931. Cast * Fay Compton as Mildred Craddock * Jack Buchanan as Captain Dale Conway * Joan Barry (British actress), Joan Barry as Molly Craddock * Jack Hobbs (actor), Jack Hobbs as Denis Craddock * Gladys Jennings as Joan Craddock * Eric Lewis (actor), Eric Lewis as Sir Anthony Fenwick * Donald Searle as Harold Bagby * Drusilla Wills as Laura Meakin * Pat Doyle as The Maid * A.G. Poulton as Mr. Moon * Benita Hume as Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prude's Fall
''The Prude's Fall'' is a 1925 British silent drama film directed by Graham Cutts and starring Jane Novak, Julanne Johnston, and Warwick Ward. The film was shot at Islington Studios, produced by a company that would soon develop into Gainsborough Pictures. It was an adaptation of a play by Rudolph Besier and May Edington with the screenplay written by Alfred Hitchcock. Its German title is ''Seine zweite Frau''. It was also known by the alternative title of ''Dangerous Virtue''. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Beatrice Audley breaks her engagement with Captain le Briquet and he marries her acquaintance Sonia Roubetsky. Sonia and her friend Laura Westonry previously had admitted to Beatrice that they were both women with a "past." Fearing to spoil their happiness, Sonia withholds Sonia's confession of her past from the Captain. When he learns of this, he believes Beatrice did this to wreck his life. Sonia commits suicide and the Captain devises an unpleasant r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
