Edgar Driver

Nacimiento : 1885-11-01, Clapton, London, England, UK

Muerte : 1964-09-15

Películas

The Big Chance
Caretaker
A clerk sees his big chance to escape a humdrum existence, but his resolve is tested as many unexpected obstacles arise.
The Hypnotist
Atkins
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.
The Agitator
Smith
A socialist inherits the ownership of a major firm and begins wrestling with his beliefs.
We’ll Smile Again
Porter
Nazi spies infiltrate a British film studio with the intention of sending coded messages in the films they produce.
Old Mother Riley's Circus
Bobo the Clown
Mother Riley takes over a circus on the point of closing down, and makes it a success.
The Common Touch
'Oily'
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.
Old Mother Riley in Business
Old Mother Riley starts a new business.
They Drive by Night
Customer at Charlie's (Uncredited)
“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.
Sixty Glorious Years
Pearly King
Continuing the story of 'Victoria the Great'.
Stepping Toes
Tich
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.
I See Ice
Cloakroom Attendant (uncredited)
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....
The Last Chance
Foreman of the Jury
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...
Victoria the Great
Pearly King
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.
Song of the Road
Titch
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.
Keep Fit
Boat Hire Owner
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.
Talking Feet
Titch
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.
All In
Blenkinsop
Archie, un joven, hereda un establo para carreras de caballos, y su tía intenta convencerlo de que lo convierta en un hogar para chicas trabajadoras durante las vacaciones. Sin embargo, Archie es un jugador empedernido y, antes de que se dé cuenta, se mezcla con dos estafadores y una arena de lucha que acaba de quebrar.
Men of Yesterday
A retired major and ex-enemies pledge peace at reunion.
Sunshine Ahead
Edgar, The Sound Engineer
'Producer stages outside broadcast despite jealous critic.' (British Film Catalogue)
Flood Tide
Titch
Set on the Thames estuary, romance blossoms for a young couple.
Kentucky Minstrels
'Old-time minstrel sinks to poverty and rises to fresh stardom.' (British Film Catalogue)
Music Hall
Tich
A rare film put out by Twickenham Film Studios which includes many original music hall acts.
Say It with Flowers
Titch
Warm-hearted Cockneys stage a show to help a sick flower-seller.
White Ensign
'Santa Barbara. British battleship quells rebellion promoted by big business.' (British Film Catalogue)
The Admiral's Secret
Sam Hawkins
A retired Admiral steals jewels and is pursued by Spanish bandits.
Song of the Plough
Barber
'Farm life on the South Downs. A gentleman farmer beats his unscrupulous rival in sheepdog trials.' (British Film Institute)
Doss House
Catsmeat Man
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.