Maclean Rogers
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Selected filmography
Director- The Third EyeThe Third Eye (film)The Third Eye is a 1929 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Dorothy Seacombe, Ian Harding and Hayford Hobbs. As part of a plan to rob banks, a financier insists on installing new television technology in several branches.-Cast:...
(1929) - The Mayor's NestThe Mayor's NestThe Mayor's Nest is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Claude Hulbert and Al Bowlly. A trombonist becomes Mayor of a small town, but he struggles to cope with municipal issues.-Cast:...
(1932) - Up for the DerbyUp for the DerbyUp for the Derby is a 1933 British sports comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Dorothy Bartlam and Tom Helmore. A tramp surprisingly comes into some money, buys a racehorse which goes on to win the Epsom Derby.-Cast:...
(1933) - The Crime at BlossomsThe Crime at BlossomsThe Crime at Blossoms is a 1933 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Hugh Wakefield, Joyce Bland and Eileen Munro. After moving into a pictaresque country cottage, a woman becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of the previous owner who she believes was murdered. It was...
(1933) - TroubleTrouble (film)Trouble is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, George Curzon and Dorothy Robinson. A pair of stewards on a cruise ship manage to foil the plans of jewel thieves.-Cast:* Sydney Howard - Miss Carruthers...
(1933) - Summer LightningSummer Lightning (film)Summer Lightning is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Ralph Lynn, Winifred Shotter, Chili Bouchier and Horace Hodges. It is based on the novel Summer Lightning by P.G...
(1933) - It's a CopIt's a CopIt's a Cop is a 1934 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Sydney Howard, Chili Bouchier and Garry Marsh. An incompetent police constable gets a lucky break and catches some thieves, earning promotion to sergeant.-Cast:...
(1934) - Virginia's HusbandVirginia's Husband (1934 film)Virginia's Husband is a 1934 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Dorothy Boyd, Reginald Gardiner and Enid Stamp-Taylor. It was based on the play Virginia's Husband by Florence Kilpatrick...
(1934) - The ScoopThe Scoop (film)The Scoop is a 1934 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Anne Grey, Tom Helmore and Wally Patch. It is based on a play by Jack Heming. A reporter kills another man in self-defence.-Cast:* Anne Grey ... Mrs. Banyon...
(1934) - The Feathered SerpentThe Feathered Serpent (1934 film)The Feathered Serpent is a 1934 British thriller film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Enid Stamp-Taylor, Tom Helmore and Moore Marriott. A reporter faces a race against time to clear an actress accused of murder. It is passed on the 1927 novel The Feathered Serpent by Edgar Wallace.-Cast:*...
(1934) - The Right Age to Marry (1935)
- Old Faithful (1935)
- Marry the Girl (1935)
- A Little Bit of BluffA Little Bit of BluffA Little Bit of Bluff is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Reginald Gardiner, Marjorie Shotter and Clifford Heatherley. A man poses as a detective to recover some stolen jewels.-Cast:* Reginald Gardiner ... Hugh Rigby...
(1935) - Twice BrandedTwice BrandedTwice Branded is a 1936 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring James Mason, Robert Rendel and Lucille Lisle. A man returning home after serving a prison sentence tries to rebuild his relationship with his family and prevent his son becoming embroiled with the same criminal gang...
(1936) - Busman's Holiday (1937)
- The Heirloom MysteryThe Heirloom MysteryThe Heirloom Mystery is a 1937 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Edward Rigby, Mary Glynne and Gus McNaughton. After being secret commissioned by a man to create a replica piece of furniture so he can sell the valuable original without his wife knowing, Charles' Marriot's...
(1937) - Father Steps OutFather Steps Out (1937 film)Father Steps Out is a 1937 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring George Carney, Dinah Sheridan, Bruce Seton and Peter Gawthorne.-Cast:* George Carney - Joe Hardcastle* Dinah Sheridan - Helen Hardcastle* Bruce Seton - Johnnie Miller...
(1937) - His Lordship RegretsHis Lordship RegretsHis Lordship Regrets is a 1938 British comedy film durected by Maclean Rogers and starring Claude Hulbert, Winifred Shotter, Gina Malo and Aubrey Mallalieu.-Cast:* Claude Hulbert - Lord Cavender* Winifred Shotter - Mary/Mabel...
(1938) - Easy RichesEasy RichesEasy Riches is a 1938 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring George Carney, Gus McNaughton, Marjorie Taylor and Tom Helmore...
(1938) - His Lordship Goes to PressHis Lordship Goes to PressHis Lordship Goes to Press is a 1939 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring June Clyde, Hugh Williams, Louise Hampton and Leslie Perrins. An American reporter goes to work on a farm for an assignment, where a case of mistaken identity ensues...
(1939) - Old Mother Riley Joins UpOld Mother Riley Joins UpOld Mother Riley Joins Up is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane, Garry Marsh and Bruce Seton. It was part of the long-running Old Mother Riley series.-Cast:* Arthur Lucan ... Mrs. Riley...
(1940) - Give Me the StarsGive Me the StarsGive Me the Stars is a 1945 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Leni Lynn, Will Fyffe, Jackie Hunter and Olga Lindo.-Cast:* Leni Lynn - Toni Martin* Will Fyffe - Hector MacTavish* Jackie Hunter - Lyle Mitchell...
(1945) - Don ChicagoDon ChicagoDon Chicago is a 1945 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Jackie Hunter, Joyce Heron and Claud Allister. It is based on a novel by C.E. Bechhofer-Roberts. An aspiring but timid gangster is forced to leave the United States after crossing the wrong people, but on arriving in...
(1945) - Calling Paul TempleCalling Paul TempleCalling Paul Temple is a 1948 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring John Bentley, Dinah Sheridan and Margaretta Scott. Paul Temple is called in to help Scotland Yard track down a serial killer who has murder several wealthy woman...
(1948) - Old Mother Riley's Jungle Treasure (1951)
- Madame LouiseMadame LouiseMadame Louise is a 1951 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Richard Hearne, Petula Clark, Garry Marsh and Richard Gale. In order to settle her debts, the owner of a dress shop transfers control to a bookmaker. The bookmaker is wanted by a gang of criminals and much mayhem...
(1951) - Salute the ToffSalute the ToffSalute 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 sleuth Richard Rollison, also known as "The Toff"...
(1952) - Hammer the ToffHammer the ToffHammer the Toff is a 1952 British crime film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring John Bentley and Patricia Dainton. The film was based on the 1947 novel of the same name by John Creasey, the 17th in the series featuring upper-class sleuth Richard Rollison, also known as "The Toff"...
(1952) - Not Wanted on VoyageNot Wanted on VoyageNot Wanted on Voyage is a 1957 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Ronald Shiner as Steward Albert Higgins.-Cast:* Ronald Shiner as Steward Albert Higgins* Brian Rix as Steward Cecil Hollebone* Catherine Boyle as Julie Hains...
(1957) - Mark of the PhoenixMark of the PhoenixMark of the Phoenix is a 1958 British drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Julia Arnall, Sheldon Lawrence and Anton Diffring. A newly developed and valuable metal is stolen and formed into a cigarette case for transportation to the Far East, but an American jewel thief comes into...
(1958) - A Clean SweepA Clean Sweep (1958 film)A Clean Sweep is a 1958 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Thora Hird, Eric Barker and Vera Day.-Cast:* Thora Hird ... Vera Watson* Eric Barker ... George Watson* Vera Day ... Daphne Watson* Ian Whittaker ... Dick Watson...
(1958) - Just JoeJust JoeFor the professional wrestler who used the name "Just Joe", see Joe Hitchen.Just Joe is a 1960 British comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Leslie Randall, Joan Reynolds, Michael Shepley and Anna May Wong.-Cast:* Leslie Randall - Joe...
(1960) - Not a Hope in Hell (1960)