Wallace Orton

Birth : 1888-02-01, Sutton, Surrey, England, UK

Death : 1968-10-29

Movies

Medal for the General
Associate Producer
A retired general helps out by sheltering some evacuees during WWII.
The Dummy Talks
Producer
A ventriloquist is murdered during a theatre variety performance. A dwarf goes undercover as the dummy...
We’ll Smile Again
Producer
Nazi spies infiltrate a British film studio with the intention of sending coded messages in the films they produce.
Salute John Citizen
Producer
A typical working family have to cope with living through the Blitz, adapting to its privations, and eventually making the ultimate sacrifice for king & country.
Asking for Trouble
Producer
A London fishmonger helps a young woman evade her unwanted upcoming marriage by pretending to be her fiancé, a big game hunter from Africa. Comedy.
Old Mother Riley's Circus
Producer
Mother Riley takes over a circus on the point of closing down, and makes it a success.
Old Mother Riley's Ghosts
Production Manager
Old Mother Riley gets involved in a plot to steal an invention
Old Mother Riley in Business
Production Manager
Old Mother Riley starts a new business.
Old Mother Riley in Society
Production Manager
Old Mother Riley does the laundry for the dancers in the pantomime "Aladdin", where her daughter Kitty works as a chorus girl. Sneaking a peek at the show one day, Mother Riley accidentally pops up through a trap door onto the stage. Accosted by the angry star, Mother Riley’s belligerent responses have the audience in stitches. Outraged, the star walks out, leaving Kitty to take over the leading role, to great success.
Laugh It Off
Production Manager
As WWII begins, vaudeville entertainer Tommy Towers is called up to serve. He arranges a job for his girlfriend at the local pub. To keep moral up, his commanding officer orders him to perform for the troops.
Laugh It Off
Director
As WWII begins, vaudeville entertainer Tommy Towers is called up to serve. He arranges a job for his girlfriend at the local pub. To keep moral up, his commanding officer orders him to perform for the troops.
Men of Yesterday
Director
A retired major and ex-enemies pledge peace at reunion.
Sunshine Ahead
Director
'Producer stages outside broadcast despite jealous critic.' (British Film Catalogue)
Kentucky Minstrels
Additional Music
'Old-time minstrel sinks to poverty and rises to fresh stardom.' (British Film Catalogue)
Say It with Flowers
Scenario Writer
Warm-hearted Cockneys stage a show to help a sick flower-seller.