Edgar Driver

Edgar Driver

Born: November 1, 1885
Died: September 15, 1964
in Clapton, London, England, UK

Movies for Edgar Driver...

The Missing Note
Title: The Missing Note
Character: Mr. Newbolt
Released: April 1, 1961
Type: Movie
Three children track their lost piano with one note missing through London.
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The Big Chance
Title: The Big Chance
Character: Caretaker
Released: September 1, 1957
Type: Movie
A clerk sees his big chance to escape a humdrum existence, but his resolve is tested as many unexpected obstacles arise.
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The Hypnotist
Title: The Hypnotist
Character: Atkins
Released: July 29, 1957
Type: Movie
Culver is a psychiatrist who uses hypnotism to treat his patients. When Carpenter, a test pilot, comes to see him complaining of blackouts that make his job difficult, Culver tries to mesmerise him into killing his wife.
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The Blazing Caravan
Title: The Blazing Caravan
Character: Arthur Cox
Released: February 1, 1954
Type: Movie
The body of a travelling salesman is found underneath a burning caravan, and Scotland Yard is convinced it's murder! But is everything as it seems?
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The Agitator
Title: The Agitator
Character: Smith
Released: January 24, 1945
Type: Movie
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
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We’ll Smile Again
Title: We’ll Smile Again
Character: Porter
Released: December 7, 1942
Type: Movie
Nazi spies infiltrate a British film studio with the intention of sending coded messages in the films they produce.
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Old Mother Riley's Circus
Title: Old Mother Riley's Circus
Character: Bobo the Clown
Released: December 10, 1941
Type: Movie
Mother Riley takes over a circus on the point of closing down, and makes it a success.
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The Common Touch
Title: The Common Touch
Character: 'Oily'
Released: November 15, 1941
Type: Movie
The Common Touch is a 1941 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Geoffrey Hibbert, Harry Welchman, Greta Gynt and Joyce Howard. On the death of his father, an eighteen-year old lad leaves school to take over the family firm in the City of London. Realising the other directors want to keep him in the dark he starts asking questions, and is soon undercover as a down-and-out in a hostel which will disappear if a company building project goes ahead.
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Old Mother Riley in Business
Title: Old Mother Riley in Business
Released: April 11, 1941
Type: Movie
Old Mother Riley starts a new business.
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They Drive by Night
Title: They Drive by Night
Character: Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)
Released: December 1, 1938
Type: Movie
“Shorty” Matthews having recently been released from prison visits his girlfriend in London only to discover her murdered. Fearing he will be wrongly accused of being the culprit he disappears amongst the long-distance lorry driving community. Meanwhile, the real killer, unassuming ex-schoolteacher Walter Hoover, continues to prey on London women. As Shorty had feared he has become the main suspect. He returns to London with old flame Molly to prove his innocence.
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Sixty Glorious Years
Title: Sixty Glorious Years
Character: Pearly King
Released: November 18, 1938
Type: Movie
Continuing the story of 'Victoria the Great'.
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Stepping Toes
Title: Stepping Toes
Character: Tich
Released: September 11, 1938
Type: Movie
The granddaughter of an old showman is kept away from him by his daughter, ashamed of their background. But the girl is phenomenally talented by hereditary, and wins a talent competition, leading to star in a west end show.
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I See Ice
Title: I See Ice
Character: Cloakroom Attendant (uncredited)
Released: February 10, 1938
Type: Movie
George Bright is a props man in an ice ballet company, and a keen amateur photographer who accidentally snaps crooks at work. Comic complications ensue....
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The Last Chance
Title: The Last Chance
Character: Foreman of the Jury
Released: November 11, 1937
Type: Movie
Alan Burmister leaves Devon on a secret gun-running expedition immediately after his engagement to Mary Perrin is announced; he returns at Christmas to find himself accused of the murder of Ivor Connel, a moneylender. Mary's father had always hoped that his daughter would marry John Worrall, a rising barrister. Worrall is briefed for the defence, but when he loses the case and Alan is condemned to penal servitude for life, no one but the judge realises that he has not made use of the best piece of defence evidence...
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Victoria the Great
Title: Victoria the Great
Character: Pearly King
Released: September 1, 1937
Type: Movie
The film biography of Queen Victoria focussing initially on the early years of her reign with her marriage to Prince Albert and her subsequent rule after Albert's death in 1861.
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Old Mother Riley
Title: Old Mother Riley
Character: Bill Jones
Released: August 13, 1937
Type: Movie
Old Mother Riley is a British comedy film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Arthur Lucan, Kitty McShane, Barbara Everest, Patrick Ludlow and Hubert Leslie. Mother Riley and her daughter stop the plans of some disinherited relatives to overturn the terms of a will. It was the first in the Old Mother Riley series of films.
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Song of the Road
Title: Song of the Road
Character: Titch
Released: August 8, 1937
Type: Movie
After the Local council he works for decides to replace its horse-drawn services with motor vehicles, one of the drivers spends his savings to buy the horse. Together they search the countryside looking for work, and meeting an assorted group of characters on the way.
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Keep Fit
Title: Keep Fit
Character: Boat Hire Owner
Released: July 31, 1937
Type: Movie
A weak, cowardly barber gets fit to win over a beautiful woman. However, she prefers his muscle-bound rival until George challenges him to a boxing match.
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Talking Feet
Title: Talking Feet
Character: Titch
Released: July 26, 1937
Type: Movie
An east London fishmonger's young daughter (Hazel Ascot) is so grateful to Dr Hood (John Stuart) for saving her dog Patch after a road accident that she persuades her dad and various friends to help stage a concert at the local Hippodrome to raise money to save the local hospital.
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All In!
Title: All In!
Character: Blenkinsop
Released: October 29, 1936
Type: Movie
Archie Slott inherits a successful racing stable from his dissolute uncle, but his sanctimonious aunt tries to convince him to sell it off. In an attempt to avoid doing so, he accidentally buys a failing all-in wrestling stadium as well. Now Archie is faced with the tasks of ensuring success for his stable's Derby entry, paying the salaries of his newly-acquired wrestlers, and avoiding a plot to convert the stables into a holiday home.
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Men of Yesterday
Title: Men of Yesterday
Released: May 1, 1936
Type: Movie
A retired major and ex-enemies pledge peace at reunion.
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Sunshine Ahead
Title: Sunshine Ahead
Character: Edgar, The Sound Engineer
Released: January 1, 1936
Type: Movie
'Producer stages outside broadcast despite jealous critic.' (British Film Catalogue)
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Flood Tide
Title: Flood Tide
Character: Titch
Released: November 27, 1934
Type: Movie
Set on the Thames estuary, romance blossoms for a young couple.
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Kentucky Minstrels
Title: Kentucky Minstrels
Released: November 1, 1934
Type: Movie
'Old-time minstrel sinks to poverty and rises to fresh stardom.' (British Film Catalogue)
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Music Hall
Title: Music Hall
Character: Tich
Released: June 26, 1934
Type: Movie
A rare film put out by Twickenham Film Studios which includes many original music hall acts.
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Say It with Flowers
Title: Say It with Flowers
Character: Titch
Released: May 22, 1934
Type: Movie
Warm-hearted Cockneys stage a show to help a sick flower-seller.
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White Ensign
Title: White Ensign
Released: March 1, 1934
Type: Movie
'Santa Barbara. British battleship quells rebellion promoted by big business.' (British Film Catalogue)
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The Admiral's Secret
Title: The Admiral's Secret
Character: Sam Hawkins
Released: January 1, 1934
Type: Movie
A retired Admiral steals jewels and is pursued by Spanish bandits.
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Song of the Plough
Title: Song of the Plough
Character: Barber
Released: December 4, 1933
Type: Movie
'Farm life on the South Downs. A gentleman farmer beats his unscrupulous rival in sheepdog trials.' (British Film Institute)
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Doss House
Title: Doss House
Character: Cats Meat Man
Released: June 22, 1933
Type: Movie
An escaped convict is on the loose, and the police are searching all the doss-houses in the hopes of finding him there. A young journalist is sent by his editor to assist in the search with the aim of reporting on any interesting stories he may find among those seeking shelter that night in the local doss-house, and is eager to help with the arrest. Among the characters they encounter are a man who claims to have got away with murder, and an alcoholic former concert pianist.