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. 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.
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
- 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, 1927–1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
No Lady at IMDb
