Third Time Lucky (1931)
Third Time Lucky" was released in February 1931 and was the first film to star Bobby Howes in a leading role. Based on a play by Arnold Ridley, who also wrote "The Ghost Train", and later went on to star in "Dad's Army", "Third time lucky" tells the story of a timid parson (Howes) who steps in to protect his ward from blackmail at the hands of Garry Marsh and Gordon Harker.
Director: Walter Forde
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Bobby Howes as Rev. Arthur Fear |
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Dorothy Boyd as Jennifer Elling |
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Gordon Harker as Bill Meggitt |
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Henry Mollison as Stanley Crofts |
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Garry Marsh as Capt. Adrian Crowther |
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Margaret Yarde as Mrs. Clutterbuck |
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Harry Terry as Gregg |
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Marie Ault as Mrs. Midge |
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Clare Greet as Mrs. Scratton |
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Matthew Boulton as Inspector |
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Willie Graham as Bad Boy |
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Gunner Moir as Froggy Burge |
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Henry Latimer as The Mayor |
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Viola Compton as Mrs. Starkey |
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Alexander Field as Snoopy |
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Gibb McLaughlin as Charlie |
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Philip Godfrey as Gus |
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Ian Wilson as |
| Directing | Walter Forde | Director |