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She Died Young
''She Died Young'' is a 1938 thriller novel by the British writer Alan Kennington. It was published in France in 1950 translated by Maurice-Bernard Endrèbe, himself a noted writer of crime novels. Adaptation In 1956 the novel served as a basis for the film '' You Can't Escape'' starring Noelle Middleton, Guy Rolfe Guy Rolfe (born Edwin Arthur Rolfe, 27 December 1911 – 19 October 2003) was a British character actor. He was best known for portraying villains. Early life Born in Kilburn, London, Edwin Arthur "Guy" Rolfe was descended from Thomas Rolfe, ... and Robert Urquhart.Goble p.256 References Bibliography * Goble, Alan. ''The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film''. Walter de Gruyter, 1999. 1938 British novels British thriller novels British mystery novels British novels adapted into films Novels set in England Jarrold Publishing books Novels by Alan Kennington {{1930s-thriller-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Kennington
Alan Kennington (1906–1986) was a British novelist and playwright, particularly known for his thrillers. Two of his novels were adapted into films. The 1939 novel '' The Night Has Eyes'' was made into a 1942 film of the same title, while ''She Died Young'' (1938) was turned into the 1956 film '' You Can't Escape''.Goble p.256 His 1949 novel ''Pastures New'' was a comedy about American students in post-war Britain. Selected works * ''She Died Young ''She Died Young'' is a 1938 thriller novel by the British writer Alan Kennington. It was published in France in 1950 translated by Maurice-Bernard Endrèbe, himself a noted writer of crime novels. Adaptation In 1956 the novel served as a basi ...'' (1938) * '' The Night Has Eyes'' (1939) * '' Flying Visitor'' (1946) * '' Pastures New'' (1949) * '' Blood Velvet'' (1954) References Bibliography * Curthoys, Ann & Lake, Marilyn. ''Connected Worlds: History in Transnational Perspective''. ANU E Press, 2006. * Goble, Alan. ''The C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarrolds
The Jarrold Group is a Norwich–based company, founded as ''Jarrold & Sons Ltd'', in 1770, by John Jarrold, at Woodbridge, Suffolk, before relocating to Norfolk in 1823. ''The Jarrold Group'' still involves members of the Jarrold family. Family Of Huguenot ancestry, the Jerauld family arrived in Essex from France in the late 17th century. Samuel Jarrold served as Mayor of Colchester for 1723/24 and during the 18th century the Jarrolds expanded their mercantile ventures throughout East Anglia, becoming established in Norwich. The family maintains its record of civic service until the present day: (Herbert) John Jarrold CBE was elected Lord Mayor of Norwich for 1971/72, Peter Jarrold DL (father of Julian, the film director) as Sheriff of Norwich for 1999/2000, and since 2018 Caroline Jarrold DL serves as a Deputy Lieutenant for Norfolk. The Jarrold family also participates in the civic life of the City of London as liverymen of the Haberdashers' and Stationers' Comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thriller Novel
Thriller is a genre of fiction with numerous, often overlapping, subgenres, including crime, horror, and detective fiction. Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving their audiences heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety. This genre is well suited to film and television. A thriller generally keeps its audience on the "edge of their seats" as the plot builds towards a climax. The cover-up of important information is a common element. Literary devices such as red herrings, plot twists, unreliable narrators, and cliffhangers are used extensively. A thriller is often a villain-driven plot, whereby they present obstacles that the protagonist or hero must overcome. Roots of the genre date back hundreds of years, but it began to develop as a distinct style in the 1800s and early 1900s with novels like ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' (1848) and ''The Thirty-Nine Steps'' (1915). The films of Alfred Hitchcock are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Can't Escape
''You Can't Escape'' is a 1956 British second feature ('B') drama film directed by Wilfred Eades and starring Noelle Middleton, Guy Rolfe and Robert Urquhart. It was written by Robert Hall and Doreen Montgomery based on the 1938 novel ''She Died Young'' by Alan Kennington. Plot Rising novelist, Peter Darwin, has a row with former mistress Claire, and accidentally kills her. He somehow manages to persuades his reluctant fiancé Kay to help him bury Claire's body in a wood. But when the body is found, and a blackmailing journalist appears on the scene, Darwin resorts to desperate measures to cover his tracks, including framing an innocent person. Cast * Noelle Middleton as Kay March * Guy Rolfe as David Anstruther * Robert Urquhart as Peter Darwin * Peter Reynolds as Rodney Nixon * Elizabeth Kentish as Claire Segar * Barbara Cavan as Aunt Sue * Martin Boddey as Inspector Crane * Thorley Walters as Chadwick * Jacqueline Mackenzie as Mrs. Baggerley * Thorley Walters as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noelle Middleton
Evelyn Noelle Woodeson (née Middleton; 18 December 1926 – 30 January 2016) was an Irish actress and one of the first BBC television announcers. She was also a leading lady of the 1950s British films. Middleton received a BAFTA Film Award nomination for her leading role in '' Carrington V.C.'' (1954). Her other notable film roles were in '' Happy Ever After'' (1954), '' John and Julie'' (1955), ''The Iron Petticoat'' (1956), and ''Three Men in a Boat'' (1956). Biography Middleton was the daughter of Lillian (née Martin) and Wilbram or Willbraham Middleton. She has a brother, Gerald (91)who has lived in Sydney Australia with his wife Zoe since the late 1960’s. Her cousin Ian Doyle (89) still resides in Sligo. She attended Trinity College, Dublin, but left and began her career on the stage at the famous Gate Theatre in Dublin. In the 1950s she moved to London and began appearing in British films. She was also an announcer on the BBC. Her first film was '' South of Algiers' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guy Rolfe
Guy Rolfe (born Edwin Arthur Rolfe, 27 December 1911 – 19 October 2003) was a British character actor. He was best known for portraying villains. Early life Born in Kilburn, London, Edwin Arthur "Guy" Rolfe was descended from Thomas Rolfe, son of John Rolfe and Pocahontas. Career Before turning to acting at the age of 24 he was a professional boxer and racing driver, making his stage debut in Ireland in 1935. Repertory theatre led to his screen debut in 1937 with an uncredited appearance in '' Knight Without Armour''. After the Second World War he re-appeared in a number of bit parts throughout 1947 in films like '' Hungry Hill'' and ''Odd Man Out'', which in turn led to larger roles in movies such as '' Uncle Silas'' (1947), '' Easy Money'' (1948) and in particular Ken Annakin's ''Broken Journey'' (1948), where he played the pilot of an aeroplane that crashes in the Alps. He then graduated to leading man status in Terence Fisher's '' Portrait from Life'' (1948), as a Bri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Urquhart (actor)
Robert Urquhart (16 October 1922 – 21 March 1995) was a Scottish character actor who worked on the stage, for British television, and in film. His breakthrough role was Paul Krempe in ''The Curse of Frankenstein'' in 1957, along with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Early life Urquhart was born in Ullapool, Scotland. His father was a sailor with the Merchant Navy. He was educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. After school, he entered the Merchant Navy and went to Australia, New Zealand, South America, and South Africa as an apprentice before earning third mate's papers. He continued his service during World War II. In 1942, he left the Merchant Navy after his ship was torpedoed three times and worked in Glasgow's docklands. He won an ex-serviceman's scholarship that allowed him to train at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Career Stage Urquhart made his stage debut in 1947 at the Park Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland. That same year, he was cast in Tyrone Guth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1938 British Novels
Events January * January 1 – state-owned enterprise, State-owned railway networks are created by merger, in France (SNCF) and the Netherlands (Nederlandse Spoorwegen – NS). * January 20 – King Farouk of Egypt marries Safinaz Zulficar, who becomes Farida of Egypt, Queen Farida, in Cairo. * January 27 – The Honeymoon Bridge (Niagara Falls), Honeymoon Bridge at Niagara Falls, New York, collapses as a result of an ice jam. February * February 4 ** Adolf Hitler abolishes the War Ministry and creates the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces), giving him direct control of the German military. In addition, he dismisses political and military leaders considered unsympathetic to his philosophy or policies. General Werner von Fritsch is forced to resign as Commander of Chief of the German Army following accusations of homosexuality, and replaced by General Walther von Brauchitsch. Foreign Minister Baron Konstantin von Neurath is dismi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Thriller Novels
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