1931 film
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.[1] The film 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.[2]
Synopsis
While on a family holiday in Blackpool, Mr Pog, 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 owner's handbag.
This leads him to a meeting with representatives of the country of Ptomania [a thinly-disguised Germany] who are involved in an attempt to sabotage an international glider competition.
A Hitler look-alike, complete with fringe, toothbrush moustache, and wild gesticulations, makes a brief appearance as the unnamed pilot of a doomed Ptomanian plane.
The film also includes a song and dance routine as well as a number of slapstick moments.
Partial cast
References
- ^ Wood p.69
- ^ Chibnall p.261
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927–1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
No Lady at IMDb