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Tamara Desni
Tamara Desni (22 October 19137 February 2008) was a German-born British actress. She appeared in films in the 1930s and 1940s. Biography Desni was born in Berlin as Tamara Brodsky, ''The Telegraph'' (15 February 2008). Retrieved 29 September 2010. the daughter of actress Xenia Desni. Her mother was born in Kiev, Russian Empire, and emigrated to Germany sometime before Desni's birth. She became a star of German cinema during the silent era. She studied ballet as a child and appeared on stage and in several German films. She married a dentist while a teenager, although they divorced before Desni landed her first London acting role in 1931 in the musical ''The White Horse Inn (operetta), White Horse Inn''. She followed this up with another leading role in the musical ''Casanova'', featuring music by Johann Strauss, Jr. Desni's film c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valence D'Agen
Valence d'Agen (; ), is a Commune of France, commune in the Tarn-et-Garonne Departments of France, department in the Occitania (administrative region), Occitanie Regions of France, region in southern France. Geography Valence d'Agen is located from Agen, from Montauban, from Cahors, from Toulouse and from Bordeaux. The departmental road D813 passes through the town. Until 2008 the road, which runs between Toulouse and Bordeaux, was classified as a National Road N113 until replaced by the Autoroute. Exit 8 off the Autoroutes of France, autoroute A62, which runs between Bordeaux and Toulouse, lies a few kilometres south of town. A ''voie verte'', a path open to walkers and cyclists which runs along the Canal Latéral de la Garonne that passes through the southern edge of the town. Valence-d'Agen station is situated on the northern edge of the town, on the D813. It lies on the Bordeaux-Toulouse line. The Barguelonne flows westward through the northern part of the commune ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marriage With Limited Liability
''Marriage with Limited Liability'' () is a 1931 Austrian-German comedy film directed by Franz Wenzler, and starring Charlotte Susa, Georg Alexander, and Paul Morgan.Klaus p. 44 It was shot at the EFA Studios in Berlin. The film's art direction was by Otto Erdmann and Hans Sohnle. It was released by the German subsidiary of Universal Pictures. Cast * Charlotte Susa as Irene Kaiser * Georg Alexander as Dr. Wender, Lawyer * Paul Morgan as Sr. Springer, Lawyer * Hans Moser as Georg Kaiser II., Bürovorsteher * Rosa Valetti * Werner Fuetterer as Georg Kaiser I. * Trude Brionne as Hühnerbein * Tamara Desni * Anita Mey Anita or ANITA may refer to: Arts * ''Anita'' (1967 film), an Indian film * ''Anita'' (2009 film), an Argentine film * ''Anita'' (2021 film), a Hong Kong film *'' Anita: Swedish Nymphet'', a 1973 erotic film People * Anita (given name), people ... * Walter Steinbeck as Judge * Edwin Jürgensen as Kabarettdirektor * Gerhard Dammann as Gerichtsdiener R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Send For Paul Temple
''Send for Paul Temple'' is a 1946 British crime film directed by John Argyle and starring Anthony Hulme, Joy Shelton and Tamara Desni. Paul Temple is called in by Scotland Yard after a major diamond theft. It was the first of four film adaptations of the BBC's Paul Temple radio serials, with John Bentley taking over the lead role in future installments. The film is an abridged version of the first ever ''Paul Temple'' radio serial, originally broadcast in April and May 1938 over eight episodes, also entitled ''Send for Paul Temple''. The radio script was by Francis Durbridge Francis Henry Durbridge (; 25 November 1912 – 10 April 1998) was an English dramatist and author, best known for the creation of the character Paul Temple, the gentlemanly detective who appeared in 16 BBC multi-part radio serials from 1 ..., who immediately collaborated with a co-author, John Thewes, on a novelisation, published in June 1938. ('John Thewes' is thought to be a pseudonym of C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flight From Folly
''Flight from Folly'' is a 1945 British musical comedy film directed and produced by Herbert Mason, in his last directorial credit before moving onto production, for Warner Bros. The cast includes Pat Kirkwood, Hugh Sinclair and Tamara Desni and with music from Edmundo Ros and the Rumba Band. An unemployed showgirl impersonates a nurse and undertakes the job of looking after a composer and playwright abandoned by his Russian wife. The story was written by Lesley Storm, Katherine Strueby and Edmund Goulding. The film was distributed by Warner Brothers and First National Pictures. Kirkwood had appeared in minor roles in four films between 1938 and 1940 before focussing her career on the West End stage, where she had become a major star during the war years. ''Flight from Folly'' was designed to give Kirkwood her first starring screen role, with the hope of breaking her out as a big-name film attraction. ''Flight from Folly'' was released to cinemas in the United Kingdom on 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
His Brother's Keeper (1940 Film)
''His Brother's Keeper'' is a 1940 British crime film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Clifford Evans, Tamara Desni and Una O'Connor. It was made at Teddington Studios as a second feature. It had been completed before the outbreak of the Second World War.Chibnall & McFarlane p.3 Plot A successful sharp shooting act is threatened when a gold-digging blues singer attempts to split them up. Cast * Clifford Evans as Jack Cornell * Tamara Desni as Olga * Una O'Connor as Eva * Peter Glenville as Hicky * Reginald Purdell as Bunny Reeves * Ronald Frankau as George Hollis * Antoinette Lupino as Pat * Aubrey Dexter as Sylvester * Frederick Burtwell as Harry * Roddy McDowall Roderick Andrew Anthony Jude McDowall (17 September 1928 – 3 October 1998) was a British-American actor whose career spanned over 270 screen and stage roles across over 60 years. Born in London, he began his acting career as a child in his n ... as Boy References Bibliography * Chi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traitor Spy
''Traitor Spy'' is a 1939 British thriller film directed by Walter Summers and starring Bruce Cabot, Marta Labarr, Tamara Desni and Edward Lexy. It was shot at Welwyn Studios with sets designed by Ian White. It has also been released under the title ''The Torso Murder Mystery''. The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jacques Pendower. Premise Both Scotland Yard and the security services are on the trail of some stolen blueprints and believe there is a link with a headless body discovered in Devon Devon ( ; historically also known as Devonshire , ) is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the north, Somerset and Dorset to the east, the English Channel to the south, and Cornwall to the west .... Cast References External links * 1939 films British mystery thriller films British spy thriller films 1930s English-language films Films directed by Walter Summers Films set in London Films set in Devon F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Squeaker (1937 Film)
''The Squeaker'' is a 1937 British crime film directed by William K. Howard and starring Edmund Lowe, Sebastian Shaw (actor), Sebastian Shaw and Ann Todd. Lowe reprised his stage performance in the role of Inspector Barrabal. The film is based on the 1927 novel ''The Squeaker (novel), The Squeaker'' and the 1928 play of the same name by Edgar Wallace. Wallace's son Bryan Edgar Wallace worked on the film's screenplay. The term "squeaker" is underworld slang for an Informant, informer, analogous to the American term "squealer". The film was released in the United States as ''Murder on Diamond Row''. Plot London's thieves are at the mercy of the Squeaker, a Fence (criminal), fence who is involved with every major jewellery robbery in the city. If the thieves refuse to split the loot with him, the Squeaker informs the police of their involvement. A disgraced former detective seizes the opportunity to clear his name if he can capture the Squeaker. Cast * Edmund Lowe as Inspector Bar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love In Exile (film)
''Love in Exile'' is a 1936 British romantic adventure film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring Helen Vinson, Clive Brook and Mary Carlisle. Plot The film opens with the abdication of King Regis, orchestrated by powerful businessmen who exploit his romance with a commoner named Xandra, turning it into a global scandal. Blaming herself for the king's forced departure, Xandra retreats to Holland, convinced that removing herself from his life will lead to his restoration to the throne. Meanwhile, the king seeks solace in Cannes, embracing a carefree life on the Riviera as he mourns the loss of his kingdom, hoping Xandra will join him. As time passes, Xandra becomes determined to undo the injustice. She persuades the man responsible for his dethronement to reconsider, advocating for the king's return to power. Xandra's efforts pay off, and Regis reclaims his throne, with Xandra by his side as the new queen. Production The film was shot at Isleworth Studios in west Londo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Smoke (1935 Film)
''Blue Smoke'' is a 1935 British sports film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Tamara Desni, Ralph Ince, and Bruce Seton. It was made at Wembley Studios by the British subsidiary of the Fox Film Company.Wood p.85 The film's sets were designed by the art director Ralph W. Brinton. Cast * Tamara Desni as Belle Chinko * Ralph Ince as Al Dempson * Bruce Seton as Don Chinko * Ian Colin as Chris Steele * Eric Hales as Tawno Herne * Hal Walters as Stiffy Williams * Beryl de Querton as Anna Steele * Wilson Coleman as Jasper Chinko * Jock McKay as Mac * Bill Shine (actor) Wilfred William Dennis Shine (20 October 1911 – 24 July 1997) was a British theatre, film and television actor. Biography Shine was born into a family of theatre actors; among others, Shine's father, mother, grandmother, two uncles and an au ... as Ted * Philip Ray as Jan * Ben Williams as Jenkins * Gordon Bailey as Minor Role * Guy Belmore as Minor Role * Cecil Bevan as Minor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark World (1935 Film)
''Dark World'' (1935) is a British film directed by Bernard Vorhaus and starring Tamara Desni, Leon Quartermaine, and Googie Withers. The film, released by Fox Film Corporation, is now considered a lost film. Plot summary A psychological drama concerning conflict between two brothers. Cast * Tamara Desni as Birgitta * Leon Quartermaine as Stephen * Hugh Brooke as Philip * Olga Lindo as Eleanor * Morton Selten as Colonel * Fred Duprez as Schwartz * Viola Compton as Auntie * Googie Withers as Annie * Kynaston Reeves as John See also *List of lost films *BFI 75 Most Wanted The BFI 75 Most Wanted is a list compiled in 2010 by the British Film Institute of the most sought-after British feature films not held in the BFI National Archive, and classified as "missing, believed lost". The films chosen range from quota ... (list of other lost films the BFI is searching for) References External links * 1935 films 1935 lost films 1930s British films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McGlusky The Sea Rover
''McGlusky the Sea Rover'' is a 1935 British comedy action film directed by Walter Summers and starring Jack Doyle, Tamara Desni and Henry Mollison. It was based on a novel by A.G. Hales. It featured the Arklow schooner Mary B Mitchell. The film was released in the U.S. as ''Hell's Cargo''. Plot summary A stowaway becomes mixed up with gunrunners. Cast * Jack Doyle as McGlusky * Tamara Desni as Flame * Henry Mollison as Captain Mazarin * Cecil Ramage as Auda * Frank Cochrane as Abu * Hugh Miller Hugh Miller (10 October 1802 – 23/24 December 1856) was a Scottish geologist, writer and folklorist. Life and work Miller was born in Cromarty, the first of three children of Harriet Wright (''bap''. 1780, ''d''. 1863) and Hugh Miller ... as Karim * Jack Short as Govan References Bibliography *Wood, Linda. ''British Films, 1927–1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1935 films 1930s adventure comedy films Films shot at British Internati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbidden Territory
''Forbidden Territory'' is a 1934 British thriller film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Gregory Ratoff, Ronald Squire and Binnie Barnes. It was based on the 1933 novel '' The Forbidden Territory'' by Dennis Wheatley. The film, about an Englishman and his son who travel to the Soviet Union to rescue a family member being held in prison. Plot Cast * Gregory Ratoff as Alexei Leshki * Ronald Squire as Sir Charles Farringdon * Binnie Barnes as Valerie Petrovna * Tamara Desni as Marie-Louise * Barry MacKay as Michael Farringdon * Anthony Bushell as Rex Farringdon * Anton Dolin as Jack Straw * Marguerite Allan as Fenya * Boris Ranevsky as Runov Release ''Forbidden Territory'' was released on December 10, 1934, in the United Kingdom. It was requested in British Parliament that ''Forbidden Territory'' be banned as it was anti-Russian the Friends of Soviet Russia requested that it be banned. This was followed by the Maryport Community Party also requesting it to be withdrawn fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |