Maclean Rogers (13 July 1899 – 4 January 1962) was a British

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Selected filmography

Director

* '' The Third Eye'' (1929) * ''

The Mayor's Nest ''The Mayor's Nest'' is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Claude Hulbert and Al Bowlly. It was made at Elstree Studios.Wood p.75 Synopsis A trombonist becomes mayor of a small town, but he str ...

'' (1932) * ''

Up for the Derby ''Up for the Derby'' is a 1933 British sports comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Dorothy Bartlam and Tom Helmore. The screenplay concerns a tramp who unexpectedly gains money. It was made at British and Domin ...

'' (1933) * '' The Crime at Blossoms'' (1933) * ''

Trouble Trouble may refer to: Film and television * ''Trouble'' (1922 film), an American silent comedy-drama film directed by Albert Austin * ''Trouble'' (1933 film), a British comedy film * ''Trouble'' (1977 film), a Soviet drama film * ''Trouble'' ...

'' (1933) * ''

Summer Lightning ''Summer Lightning'' is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse, first published in the United States on 1 July 1929 by Doubleday (publisher), Doubleday, Doran, New York, under the title ''Fish Preferred'', and in the United Kingdom on 19 July 1929 by Her ...

'' (1933) * ''

It's a Cop ''It's a Cop'' is a 1934 Cinema of the United Kingdom, British police-themed comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Chili Bouchier and Garry Marsh. It was made at British and Dominions Imperial Studios, British and Do ...

'' (1934) * '' Virginia's Husband'' (1934) * '' The Scoop'' (1934) * '' The Feathered Serpent'' (1934) * ''

The Right Age to Marry ''The Right Age to Marry'' is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Frank Pettingell, Joyce Bland and Tom Helmore. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.285 Plot Lomas, a wealthy northern co ...

'' (1935) * ''

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'' (1935) * '' Marry the Girl'' (1935) * '' A Little Bit of Bluff'' (1935) * '' All That Glitters'' (1936) * ''

Twice Branded ''Twice Branded'' is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring James Mason, Robert Rendel and Lucille Lisle. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie. Plot A man returning home after serving a prison sentence trie ...

'' (1936) * '' A Wife or Two'' (1936) * ''

The Shadow of Mike Emerald ''The Shadow of Mike Emerald'' is a 1936 British crime drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Leslie Perrins, Marjorie Mars and Vincent Holman. It was made at the Walton Studios outside London as a quota quickie for release by RKO Pic ...

'' (1936) * ''

A Touch of the Moon ''A Touch of the Moon'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring John Garrick, Dorothy Boyd and Joyce Bland. It was made at the Walton Studios outside London as a quota quickie for release by RKO Pictures.Chibnall p.2 ...

'' (1936) * ''

Nothing Like Publicity ''Nothing Like Publicity'' is a 1936 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring William Hartnell, Marjorie Taylor and Moira Lynd. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie.Wood p.91 Cast * William Hartnell as Pat Spencer ...

'' (1936) * '' Not So Dusty'' (1936) * ''

Busman's Holiday ''Busman's Holiday'' is a British television game show produced by Granada Television for the ITV network from 26 February 1985 to 28 June 1993. Its hosts over the years were Julian Pettifer (1985–88), Sarah Kennedy (1989–91) and Elton ...

'' (1936) * '' Strange Adventures of Mr. Smith'' (1937) * '' The Heirloom Mystery'' (1937) * '' Why Pick on Me?'' (1937) * '' Farewell to Cinderella'' (1937) * '' Racing Romance'' (1937) * '' Father Steps Out'' (1937) * '' His Lordship Regrets'' (1938) * ''

Easy Riches ''Easy Riches'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring George Carney, Gus McNaughton, Marjorie Taylor and Tom Helmore. Plot Two rival firms of builders fight for business in a small town. Cast * George Carney ...

'' (1938) * '' If I Were Boss'' (1938) * ''

Darts Are Trumps ''Darts Are Trumps'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Eliot Makeham, Nancy O'Neil and Ian Colin. A darts player manages to thwart a jewel thief. It was made at Walton Studios as a quota quickie for re ...

'' (1938) * '' Weddings Are Wonderful'' (1938) * ''

Miracles Do Happen ''Miracles Do Happen'' is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Jack Hobbs, Bruce Seton and Marjorie Taylor. It was made at Isleworth Studios as a quota quickie.Wood p.101 Cast * Jack Hobbs as Barry Strangeways * ...

'' (1939) * '' His Lordship Goes to Press'' (1939) * ''

Garrison Follies ''Garrison Follies'' is a 1940 British comedy film, comedy musical revue film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Barry Lupino, Nancy O'Neil and H.F. Maltby. It was produced by the independent film, independent Butcher's Film ServiceMackenzie ...

'' (1940) * ''

Old Mother Riley Joins Up ''Old Mother Riley Joins Up'' is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane, Martita Hunt, Bruce Seton and Garry Marsh. It was part of the long-running Old Mother Riley series. Plot summary Ol ...

'' (1940) * ''

Front Line Kids ''Front Line Kids'' is a 1942 British second feature ('B') comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Leslie Fuller. It was written by Jack Byrd, H. F. Maltby and Kathleen Butler. Plot In wartime London an unruly group of boys assi ...

'' (1942) * ''

Gert and Daisy's Weekend ''Gert and Daisys Weekend'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Elsie Waters, Doris Waters and Iris Vandeleur. It was written by Kathleen Butler, H. F. Maltby and Rogers. It was shot at Welwyn Studios with set ...

'' (1942) * ''

Gert and Daisy Clean Up ''Gert and Daisy Clean Up'' is a 1942 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Elsie Waters, Doris Waters and Iris Vandeleur. It was written by Kathleen Butler (screenwriter), Kathleen Butler and H. F. Maltby, with additional d ...

'' (1942) * ''

Variety Jubilee ''Variety Jubilee'' is a 1943 British historical musical film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Reginald Purdell, Ellis Irving and Lesley Brook. It depicts life in a London music hall from 1892 to the Second World War. It was made at the ...

'' (1943) * '' I'll Walk Beside You'' (1943) * ''

Give Me the Stars ''Give Me the Stars'' is a 1945 British musical drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Leni Lynn, Will Fyffe, Jackie Hunter and Olga Lindo. American Toni Martin travels to Scotland and finds herself looking after her cranky grandfa ...

'' (1945) * ''

Don Chicago ''Don Chicago'' is a 1945 British B movie, second feature ('B') crime comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Jackie Hunter (actor), Jackie Hunter, Joyce Heron and Claud Allister. The screenplay was by Austin Melford based on the 19 ...

'' (1945) * '' The Trojan Brothers'' (1946) * '' Woman to Woman'' (1947) * ''

Calling Paul Temple ''Calling Paul Temple'' is a 1948 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring John Bentley, Dinah Sheridan and Margaretta Scott. It was the second in a series of four Paul Temple films distributed by Butcher's Film Service. The ...

'' (1948) * ''

The Story of Shirley Yorke ''The Story of Shirley Yorke'' is a 1948 British second feature ('B') drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Derek Farr, Dinah Sheridan and Margaretta Scott. It was written by Kathleen Butler, A.R. Rawlinson and Rogers based on t ...

'' (1948) * '' Dark Secret'' (1949) * ''

Something in the City ''Something in the City'' is a 1950 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Richard Hearne, Garry Marsh and Ellen Pollock. It was written by H. F. Maltby and Michael Pertwee. It includes an early uncredited performance by St ...

'' (1950) * ''

Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure ''Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure'' is a low budget 1951 British comedy film, the penultimate in the long running Old Mother Riley series starring Arthur Lucan and Kitty McShane. It features an early appearance by future ''Carry On'' regula ...

'' (1951) * ''

Madame Louise ''Madame Louise'' (also known as ''The Madame Gambles''), is a 1951 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and produced by Ernest G. Roy, starring Richard Hearne, Petula Clark, Garry Marsh and Richard Gale. It is loosely based on the 1 ...

'' (1951) * ''

Salute the Toff ''Salute the Toff'' is a 1952 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring John Bentley and Carol Marsh. The film was based on the 1941 novel of the same name by John Creasey, the sixth in the series featuring upper-class sleut ...

'' (1952) * ''

Hammer the Toff ''Hammer the Toff'' is a 1952 British B movie, second feature crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring John Bentley (actor), John Bentley and Patricia Dainton. The film was based on the 1947 novel of the same name by John Creasey, the ...

'' (1952) * '' Alf's Baby'' (1953) * ''

Flannelfoot ''Flannelfoot'' is a 1953 British second feature ('B') crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Ronald Howard, Mary Germaine and Jack Watling. It was written by Carl Heck and Jack Henry, and made at Walton Studios. The film's sets ...

'' (1953) * '' Johnny on the Spot'' (1954) * '' Calling All Cars'' (1954) * ''

Assignment Redhead ''Assignment Redhead'' (U.S. title: ''Million Dollar Manhunt'') is a 1956 British second feature ('B') crime thriller film written and directed by Maclean Rogers. It was based on the novel ''Requiem for a Redhead'' by Lindsay Hardy. Synopsis ...

'' (1956) * '' Not So Dusty'' (1956) * ''

You Pay Your Money ''You Pay Your Money'' is a 1957 British 'B' crime drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Hugh McDermott, Jane Hylton and Honor Blackman. It was written by Michael Cronin and Rogers. Plot On a visit to Belgium, married couple Bob ...

'' (1957) * ''

Not Wanted on Voyage ''Not Wanted on Voyage'' is a 1957 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Ronald Shiner, Brian Rix and Catherine Boyle. It was written by Michael Pertwee, Evadne Price and Dudley Turrock based on the 1949 play ''Wanted on ...

'' (1957) * ''

Mark of the Phoenix ''Mark of the Phoenix'' is a 1958 British second feature ('B') drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Julia Arnall, Sheldon Lawrence and Anton Diffring. It was written by Norman Hudis. An American jewel thief comes into possession o ...

'' (1958) * ''

A Clean Sweep '' A Clean Sweep'' is a 1958 British comedy short film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Thora Hird, Eric Barker and Vera Day. Plot A woman tries to keep her family of gamblers away from temptation. Cast * Thora Hird as Vera Watson * Er ...

'' (1958) * ''

Just Joe ''Just Joe'' is a 1960 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers, and starring Leslie Randall, Joan Reynolds, Michael Shepley, and Anna May Wong. The screenplay was by Raymond Drewe based on a story by Donald Bull. The unassuming Joe dis ...

'' (1960) * ''Not a Hope in Hell'' (1960)

Screenwriter

* '' God's Clay'' (1928) * ''

Glorious Youth ''Glorious Youth'' is a 1929 British silent drama film directed by Graham Cutts and starring Anny Ondra, Randle Ayrton and William Freshman. It is also known by the alternative title of ''Eileen of the Trees''. It was one of two films Cutts m ...

'' (1929) * ''

Mischief Mischief (or malicious mischief) is the name for a class of criminal offenses that are defined differently in different legal jurisdictions. While the wrongful acts will often involve what is popularly described as vandalism, there can be a lega ...

'' (1931) * '' Not So Dusty'' (1956)

Other

* ''

The W Plan ''The W Plan'' is a 1930 British spy film produced and directed by Victor Saville and starring Brian Aherne, Madeleine Carroll, Gibb McLaughlin, and Gordon Harker. The screenplay was written by Saville with Miles Malleson and Frank Launde ...

'' (1930) - editor * ''

A Warm Corner ''A Warm Corner'' is a 1930 British comedy film directed by Victor Saville and starring Leslie Henson, Heather Thatcher and Austin Melford. The film's sets were designed by Walter Murton. It was based on a successful play by Franz Arnold a ...

'' (1930) - editor * '' Tons of Money'' (1930) - editor * '' A Night Like This'' (1932) - editor

References

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* 1899 births 1962 deaths British film directors British comedy film directors British male screenwriters 20th-century British screenwriters {{UK-film-director-stub