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The Extra Day
''The Extra Day'' (also known as ''Twelve Desperate Hours'' and ''12 Desperate Hours'') is a 1956 British comedy-drama film directed by William Fairchild and starring Richard Basehart, Simone Simon and George Baker. Plot After the final scene of a film is lost by the driver taking it to the printing lab, the cast and extras have to be rounded up for it to be re-shot. This proves to be quite an endeavour. The director, German exile Kurt Vorn, sends several people out to gather the required actors, who are mainly in theatres. Meanwhile Ronnie, a new Sinatra-style crooner, sings to crowds of adoring girls. His girlfriend Toni struggles to cope with this, until he announces to his adoring fans that he is going to marry her. The public proposal pushes Joe into also proposing, which is met with a slap on the face. However, once all are assembled, the driver Harry returns with a battered film canister, saying the reshoot is not needed after all. Cast Critical reception ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Fairchild
William Fairchild (sometimes credited as W. E. C. Fairchild) (January 6, 1918 – May 9, 2000) was an English author, playwright, director and screenwriter. He was married to actress Isabel Dean from 1953 to the early 1970s, and to producer, agent, and writer Robin Dalton from 1992 until his death. Selected filmography *'' A Song for Tomorrow'' (1948) – story, script *'' Penny and the Pownall Case'' (1948) – story, script *''Colonel Bogey'' (1948) – script * '' Badger's Green'' (1949) – script * '' Morning Departure'' (1950) – script *'' The Long Dark Hall'' (1951) – additional dialogue * ''Outcast of the Islands'' (1951) – script *''The Man with the Gun'' (1952) – script *'' Gift Horse'' (1952) – script *'' The Net'' (1953) – script *'' Malta Story'' (1953) – script *'' Front Page Story'' (1954) – script *''The Seekers'' (1954) – script *'' Passage Home'' (1955) – script *'' John and Julie'' (1955) – script, original play, director *'' Value for Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colin Gordon
Colin Gordon (27 April 1911 – 4 October 1972) was a British actor. Although primarily a stage actor he made numerous appearances on television and in cinema films, generally in comedies. His stage career was mainly in the West End, but he was seen in the provinces in some touring productions. Biography Early years Gordon was born in British Ceylon, the son of William Arthur Gordon and his wife Lily Vera, ''née'' Troup. He was educated at Marlborough College and Christ Church, Oxford.Herbert, pp. 843–844 He first appeared on the professional stage in repertory at the Palace Theatre, Watford from January to December 1934. He made his first West End appearance in 1934 as the hind legs of Alfred, the carthorse, in a production of ''Toad of Toad Hall'' at the Royalty Theatre. At the same theatre he played James in ''Frolic Wind'' (March 1935, described by ''The Stage'' as "a distinguished failure"), and Peter in ''Closing At Sunrise'' (September 1935). From 1936 to 1939 he di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Halliwell
Robert James Leslie Halliwell (23 February 1929 – 21 January 1989) was a British film critic, encyclopaedist and television rights buyer for ITV, the British commercial network, and Channel 4. He is best known for his reference guides, '' Filmgoer's Companion'' (1965), a single volume film-related encyclopaedia featuring biographies (with credits) and technical terms, and ''Halliwell's Film Guide'' (1977), which is dedicated to individual films. Anthony Quinton wrote in the '' Times Literary Supplement'': "Immersed in the enjoyment of these fine books, one should look up for a moment to admire the quite astonishing combination of industry and authority in one man which has brought them into existence." Halliwell's promotion of the cinema through his books and seasons of "golden oldies'"on Channel 4 won him awards from the London Film Critics' Circle, the British Film Institute and a posthumous BAFTA.''Broadcast'' magazine, 28 June 1985. Early life Born in Bolton, Lancashir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batsford Books
Batsford Books is an independent British book publisher. Batsford was founded in 1843 by Bradley Thomas Batsford. For some time it was an imprint of Pavilion Books. Upon the purchase of Pavilion Books by HarperCollins, on 1 December 2021, B. T. Batsford Ltd once again became an independent publishing house, with Pitkin as an imprint. Polly Powell, former owner of Pavilion Books, became the owner of Batsford Books and John Stachiewicz was appointed chairman. Harry Batsford, nephew of the founder Bradley Thomas Batsford, was the chairman but also an author for the company writing at least 11 books on English architecture and countryside (some reprinted into the 21st century). Many were co-authored by Charles Fry, Chief Editor and a director of the company. During the Depression years after 1928 there was a period when the firm tried to rely just on their books, illustrated by Batsford's nephew Brian Cook. A prominent chairman of the firm from 1952 until 1974 was Brian Batsford, kno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Quinlan (film Critic)
David Quinlan is an English film critic, journalist, film historian and author. Quinlan was the film critic for the '' TVTimes'' from 1972 to 2006. Other contributions to film periodicals include ''Films Illustrated'', ''Photoplay'', '' Films and Filming'' and ''Film Review Film criticism is the analysis and evaluation of films and the film medium. In general, film criticism can be divided into two categories: Academic criticism by film scholars, who study the composition of film theory and publish their findin ...''. He co-edits the film review website PicturesThatTalk.com with Alan Frank.Pictures That Talk - About us Retrieved on 2008-03-20. Books Publications include: * ''Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Stars'' (five editions from 1981) * ''Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Di ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Monthly Film Bulletin
The ''Monthly Film Bulletin'' was a periodical of the British Film Institute published monthly from February 1934 until April 1991, when it merged with '' Sight & Sound''. It reviewed all films on release in the United Kingdom, including those with a narrow arthouse release. History The ''Monthly Film Bulletin'' was edited in the mid-1950s by David Robinson, in the late 1950s and early 1960s by Peter John Dyer, and then by Tom Milne. By the end of the 1960s, when the character and tone of its reviews changed considerably with the arrival of a new generation of critics influenced by the student culture and intellectual tumult of the time (not least the overthrow of old ideas of "taste" and quality), David Wilson was the editor. It was then edited by Jan Dawson (1938 – 1980), for two years from 1971, and from 1973 until its demise by the New Zealand-born critic Richard Combs. In 1991, the ''Monthly Film Bulletin'' was merged with '' Sight & Sound'', which had until then be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerald Harper
Gerald Harper (born 15 February 1929) is a retired English actor, best known for his work on television, having played the title roles in ''Adam Adamant Lives!'' (1966–67) and '' Hadleigh'' (1969–76). He then returned to his main love, the theatre. His classical work includes playing on Broadway with the Old Vic company, playing Iago at the Bristol Old Vic and Benedick at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Other plays in London included ''Crucifer of Blood'' at the Haymarket Theatre, ''House Guest'', ''A Personal Affair'', ''Suddenly at Home'' and ''Baggage''. He has directed many plays, amongst them a production of '' Blithe Spirit'' in Hebrew at the Israeli National Theatre. Early life Harper was born in Middlesex, and originally wanted to be a doctor, but became interested in acting while still at school. He was educated at Haileybury. After two years of national service in the British Army, he decided to abandon his medicine course at Cambridge University and successfu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryan Forbes
Bryan Forbes Order of the British Empire, CBE (; born John Theobald Clarke; 22 July 1926 – 8 May 2013) was an English film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor and novelist described as a "Renaissance man"Falk Q. . BAFTA. 17 October 2007. Retrieved 9 May 2013 and "one of the most important figures in the British film industry".Batty DBryan Forbes, acclaimed film director, dies aged 86. ''The Guardian''. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013 Forbes directed the film ''The Stepford Wives (1975 film), The Stepford Wives'' (1975) and wrote and/or directed several other critically acclaimed films, including ''Whistle Down the Wind (film), Whistle Down the Wind'' (1961), ''Séance on a Wet Afternoon'' (1964) and ''King Rat (film), King Rat'' (1965). He also scripted several films directed by others, such as ''The League of Gentlemen (film), The League of Gentlemen'' (1960), ''The Angry Silence'' (1960) and ''Only Two Can Play'' (1962). Early life Forbes was born John Theobald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jill Bennett (British Actress)
Nora Noel Jill Bennett (24 December 1926 – 4 October 1990) Gray, Dulcie (rev.)"Bennett, (Nora Noel) Jill (1926–1990)" ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography'', Oxford University Press, 2004; online edition, September 2004. Revised edition, 8 October 2020. Retrieved 27 December 2023. was a British actress. Early life and education Jill Bennett was born in Penang, the Straits Settlements, to "wealthy Scottish parents" who owned a rubber plantation. She was educated at Prior's Field School, an independent girls boarding school in Godalming, from which she was expelled when she was fourteen. She attended RADA from 1944 to 1946. Career Bennett made her West End debut in '' Now Barabbas'' in March 1947, was a company member during the 1949 season at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford upon Avon, and made her first film, '' The Long Dark Hall'' with Rex Harrison, in 1950. She made many appearances in British films, including '' Lust for Life'' (1956), '' The Cri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Ray
Philip Ray (born Roy Edgar Cochrane, 1 November 1898 – 11 May 1978) was a British stage, film and television actor. Occasionally credited as Phil Ray, he played numerous and varied supporting roles, particularly in films and on television. He also saw military service in both WWI and WWII. Selected filmography * ''Old Roses'' (1935) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' Blue Smoke'' (1935) - Jan * '' Sexton Blake and the Bearded Doctor'' (1935) - Jim Cameron * ''Twelve Good Men'' (1936) - Higgs * '' Find the Lady'' (1936) - (uncredited) * '' Not So Dusty'' (1936) - Dan Stevens * ''Head Office'' (1936) - Gerrard * '' Dark Journey'' (1937) - Faber * '' The Perfect Crime'' (1937) - Newbold * '' Farewell Again'' (1937) - Moore * '' The Man Who Made Diamonds'' (1937) - Tompkins * ''Second Best Bed'' (1938) - Stanley Hurley * '' Mr. Reeder in Room 13'' (1938) - Fenner * '' Double or Quits'' (1938) - Hepworth * '' It's in the Air'' (1938) - Airman with Shoe (uncredited) * '' The Nursemaid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olga Lindo
Olga Lindo (13 July 1899 – 7 May 1968) was an English actress. She was the daughter of Frank Lindo, a well-known actor, manager and author. She made her stage debut at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane on 26 December 1913. She later joined her father's touring company in a range of roles. For Basil Dean she appeared in '' R.U.R'' in 1923, and in 1925 she gave what ''The Times'' described as a formidable performance as Sadie Thompson in Maugham's ''Rain'' at the Garrick Theatre. She toured in South Africa in 1930 and 1934 in a variety of parts. Her repertoire ranged from the classics to farce. In 1935 she played Abigail Hill in Norman Ginsbury's historical work '' Viceroy Sarah''. She also acted in films. Partial filmography * '' The Shadow Between'' (1931) - Nell Baker * ''Royal Cavalcade'' (1935) - Tourist * '' The Case of Gabriel Perry'' (1935) - Mrs. Perry * '' Dark World'' (1935) - Eleanor * ''The Last Journey'' (1936) - Mrs. Holt * ''A Romance in Flanders'' (1937) - Mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eddie Byrne
Eddie Byrne (31 January 1911 – 21 August 1981) was an Irish actor. Career His stage work included many appearances with Dublin's Abbey Theatre, and also work with the National Theatre in London. Outside of Ireland, he is probably best known for his minor role as General Willard in ''Star Wars'' (1977) (named after George Lucas's friend and frequent collaborator Willard Huyck), but he is also remembered in horror roles such as the sceptical Inspector Mulrooney in '' The Mummy'' (1959) and as the kindly Dr. Reginald Landers in '' Island of Terror'' (1966) and the rural inn owner from '' The Break (1963)''. He also appeared as Inspector O'Neill in the film ''Jack the Ripper'' (1959). He appeared in the TV series 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (1957), Season 3, Episode 5 as the lord of the manor. Personal life Eddie Byrne was born in Dublin Dublin is the capital and largest city of Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |