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Wikipedia article
'No Lady' is a 1931 British comedy film directed by Lupino Lane and starring Lane, Renee Clama and Sari Maritza. It was made at Lime Grove Studios in Shepherd's Bush by Gaumont British, a company linked to Gainsborough Pictures.Wood p.69 The film's sets were designed by art director Andrew Mazzei. It was popular enough to be re-released in 1943. While possibly originally intended to top the bill, it was released as a second feature and is classified as a quota quickie.Chibnall p.261
Synopsis
While on a family holiday in Blackpool, a mild-mannered man is mistaken for an international spy.
He escapes a brush with the police in women's clothing which he has stolen but discovers a secret letter in the lady's handbag.
This directs him to a meeting with representatives of Ptomania (a thinly-disguised Germany) who are involved in an attempt to sabotage an international glider competition.
Hitler makes a brief appearance as the unnamed pilot of a doomed Ptomanian plane, complete with fringe, toothbrush moustache, and wild gesticulations.
The film has some elements of music hall entertainments in a song and dance routine as well as a number of slapstick moments. It contains both live action and edited stunt routines.
Partial cast
* Lupino Lane as Mr. Pog
* Renee Clama as Sonia
* Sari Maritza as Greta Gherkinski
* Wallace Lupino as Ptomanian Ptough
* Lola Hunt as Mrs. Pog
* Herman Darewski And His Blackpool Tower Band
* Eddie Jay as Bit Part
* Sam Lee as Bit Part
* Cyril McLaglen as Bit Part
* Denis O'Neil as Singer
* Charles Stone as Bit Part
References
Bibliography
* Chibnall, Steve. 'Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film'. British Film Institute, 2007.
*Wood, Linda. 'British Films, 19271939'. British Film Institute, 1986.
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