Betty E. Box

Nacimiento : 1915-09-25, Beckenham, Kent, England, UK

Muerte : 1999-01-15

Historia

Betty E. Box (full name Betty Evelyn Box) was a prolific producer of British films, mainly comedies, between 1946 and the early 1970s, working mainly for Pinewood Studios and often together with director Ralph Thomas. Originally a commercial artist, she started producing documentaries during World War II for her filmmaker brother Sydney Box's company Verity Films. In 1946 she was followed her brother to Gainsborough Pictures, where she produced several features before the company closed in 1949. She then moved to Rank's Pinewood Studios, where she and Ralph Thomas made some 30 films together. All in all, she produced 47 features and was awarded an OBE in 1958.

Películas

Flying Machines
Phoebe Fairchild discovers secrets about her dead husband
The Man Who Ruined the British Film Industry
Self
Documentary about John Davis, a businessman who as chairman oversaw the decline of the Rank Organisation.
Cuatro cachorros para salvar
Original Music Composer
Benji, un perrito perdido en el mar, llega a una costa agreste de Oregon, Estados Unidos, donde se convierte en el guardián de una camada de cachorros de pumas. Juntos, viven aventuras escapando de los peligros y amenazas que les acechan.
The Golden Gong: The Story of Rank Films - British Cinema's Legendary Studio
Herself-Interviewee
Documentary - After starting his career producing religious film shorts, J. Arthur Rank went on to become Britain's first and only movie mogul with his establishment of the legendary Pinewood Studios. Narrated by Michael Caine, THE GOLDEN GONG chronicles Pinewood's rise to success. - Richard Attenborough, Dirk Bogarde, Betty E. Box
The Rank Charm School
Self
Documentary about The Company of Youth, The Rank Organisation’s training school for aspirant film actors, nicknamed The Rank Charm School.
Percy's Progress
Producer
Percy, el primer hombre de la historia con un pene trasplantado, descubre que un producto químico en el agua de la ciudad produce impotencia.
The Love Ban
Producer
The story of a Catholic family's dilemma about the pill.
Percy
Producer
Edwin Antony (Hywel Bennett) is emasculated in an accident which kills a young philanderer. Doctors successfully replace his member with that of the dead man, but refuse to tell him the full story of the organ's origin. So Edwin begins a search which takes him to the philanderer's wife - and also to his many, many girlfriends...
Doctor in Trouble
Producer
Dr. Burke is in love with Ophelia but doesn't have time to propose to her as she leaves for a cruise to the Mediterranean. Also on board the cruise ship is an old school chum of Burke's who plays 'Dr.Dare' in a very popular TV series and who women flock to. Burke decides to join the cruise, but is first apprehended as a stowaway, and then becomes the captain's steward. For Burke, trying to talk to Ophelia is a hard enough task, but he meets some funny characters on board, such as a pools winner and a very stubborn captain.
Más peligrosas todavía
Producer
Una serie de accidentes inexplicables ocurren a las personas y empresas responsables del desarrollo del SST1. Hugh Drummond es enviado a investigar y, con la ayuda de otro agente, descubre un complot planeado por Carl Petersen, quien va a ganar ocho millones libras si el avión no está listo en una fecha determinada. El malvado Petersen ha desarrollado una serie de androides (hermosas chicas con "cerebros electrónicos") para ayudarle a sabotear el proyecto SST1, por medio de "infrasonido" (extrema frecuencia de las ondas de sonido de baja) que se pueden dirigir a las personas u objetos con resultados devastadores.
Nadie huye eternamente
Producer
Scobie Malone (Rod Taylor), un detective australiano, debe viajar a Londres para detener al Alto Comisario Sir James Quentin (Christopher Plummer), acusado de haber matado a su primera esposa. Sir Quentin admite el crimen, pero Malone sospecha que con esa confesión el caso no queda resuelto. Además, Malone, sin pretenderlo, se convierte en el guardaespaldas del diplomático, salvándolo de dos atentados. Entre los sospechosos se encuentran Sheila (lilli Palmer), la actual esposa del funcionario, su secretaria Lisa (Camilla Sparv), la fascinante señora Cholon (Daliah Lavi) e, incluso, el embajador norteamericano Townsend (Franchot Tone)
Más peligrosas que los hombres
Producer
Varios ejecutivos de empresas petroleras han sido asesinados. El investigador de seguros Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond es enviado a examinar los casos. Todas las víctimas han sido liquidadas por unas implacables asesinas, las cuales desaparecen sin dejar rastro. Pero Drummond descubre que estas mujeres operan bajo las órdenes de un siniestro genio criminal, decidido a apoderarse de concesiones petroleras en territorios árabes que han quedado vacantes ya que sus titulares han sido eliminados. Ahora deberá correr contra el tiempo para salvar la vida del Rey Fedra, quien se encuentra en la mira de los asesinos.
Doctor in Clover
Producer
Doctor in Clover is another 'Doctor' movie, but this time Leslie Phillips is the main doctor in the story, looking for love and romance from the hospital nurses, much to the annoyance of the main Administrator (James Robertson Justice) who wants his doctors to be 100% focussed on the job. Numerous antics follow, with Phillips getting Justice fixed up with the new prim-and-proper Matron (Joan Sims) and his attempted failures to lure the hospital's beauty, the physiotherapist.
Persecución implacable
Producer
A mediados de la década de los 1950, Chipre inicia una guerra de guerrillas para hacer frente a la dominación británica y lograr la independencia. En pleno conflicto, un agente inglés y una joven americana de visita en el país se enamoran. Juntos, deberán enfrentarse a las hostilidades del entorno en el que viven.
Demasiado cálido para junio
Producer
Comedia de espías, en la que un modesto empleado es enviado por su empresa a Checoslovaquia, donde, sin saberlo, se convierte en un agente secreto. (FILMAFINITY)
Doctor in Distress
Producer
"Doctor in Distress" is the fifth of the seven films in the "Doctor" series, and focuses on Sir Lancelot Spratt, Simon Sparrow's old teacher and sometimes nemesis. When the eternal bachelor Sir Lancelot injures his back and falls in love with his physiotherapist Iris Marchant, he becomes very distressed and turns to Simon for help. Simon, who now is a senior doctor at fictional Hampden Cross Hospital and hopelessly in love with aspiring actress Delia, sends him to a nature cure clinic in a vain attempt to help him lose weight, but Sir Lancelot can't get Iris off his mind and has her followed, first by a private investigator and eventually by himself. When he finally proposes, she rejects him and marries an old army major, which distresses Sir Lancelot even more.
The Wild and the Willing
Producer
Harry Brown is a somewhat rough and wild university student, who has the ability to win friends, especially the underdogs like Phil who doesn't play 'rugger' and can't sink a whole pint of beer, and African student Reggie. He also has a way with the girls....
A Pair of Briefs
Producer
She's new in chambers, and he's a troublemaker. But what 'is' the true status of the old lady's wartime marriage, and can the two young legal minds find the answer?
No, My Darling Daughter
Producer
A British business tycoon is surprised to discover his teenage daughter is being courted by a mysterious young man.
No Love for Johnnie
Producer
Johnnie Byrne is a member of the British Parliament. In his 40s, he's feeling frustrated with his life and his personal as well as professional problems tower up over him. His desires to win the next election are endangered by his constant looking for love and he is faced with the choice of giving up a career in politics or giving up the woman he loves.
Doctor in Love
Producer
Doctors Burke and Hare leave the confines of St Swithins for the world of general practice, stopping off on the way as patients at the Foulness Anti-cold Unit. Hare then takes up a position as junior in a well-healed G.P.'s surgery while Burke continues to sow his doctorial wild oats.
La guerra secreta de Sor Catherine
Producer
Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945). Italia, 1943. Unas monjas ayudan a escapar a los niños judíos que se encuentran internados en un campo de concentración próximo a su convento. Los militares italianos responsables del campo no sospechan nada, pero cuando asumen el control los alemanes, la liberación de los niños resultará más difícil y peligrosa.
Las pícaras doncellas
Producer
Comedia picarona sobre las peripecias de Michael Craig y la hija de su jefe.
The 39 Steps
Producer
In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.
El viento no sabe leer
Producer
Birmania 1942; Segunda Guerra Mundial. Michael Quinn (Dirk Bogarde) es un valiente piloto de la RAF. Después de una fallida ofensiva en Birmania, al teniente Quinn le encargan una nueva misión. Esta consiste en viajar a Delhi con el fin de recibir un curso de japonés. Sus superiores confían en que Quinn se convierta en poco tiempo en un eficaz traductor, para interrogar a los prisioneros de guerra japoneses. La escuela a la que está destinado Quinn se encuentra en Red Fort, en Vieja Delhi. El primer escollo con el que se encuentra Quinn es un alumno receloso llamado Fenwick, que pronto le hará la vida imposible.
Historia de dos ciudades
Producer
Revolución Francesa (1789-1799). Adaptación de la novela histórica del mismo título del escritor inglés Charles Dickens (1812-1870). El abogado inglés Sydney Carton, que lleva una vida insustancial e infeliz, se queda prendado de los encantos de la joven Lucie Manette, pero ella se casa con Charles Darnay. Cuando, en plena revolución, Darnay va a París para liberar a un criado suyo injustamente encarcelado, también él es conducido a prisión y condenado a morir en la guillotina. Entonces Carton, a pesar de su amor por Lucie, elabora un atrevido plan para salvar a su rival.
La dinastía del petróleo
Producer
Bruce Campbell decide trasladarse a Canadá cuando se entera de que a su abuelo le queda poco tiempo de vida. Llega allí con la clara idea de hacerse cargo de la herencia que recibirá cuando él falte. Pero los lugareños no tienen ninguna prisa por conocerlo, pues no sienten simpatía por el abuelo ya que creen que en su tierras había petróleo. (FILMAFFINITY)
Doctor at Large
Producer
The third of the "Doctor" films. Newly qualified doctor Simon Sparrow goes in search of a job. He applies for a surgery position at the hospital where he studied, but manages to insult the senior surgeon and one of the hospital's governors. So, instead he ends up as assistant to with a niggardly and rather scary GP with an amerous wife, followed by cushy but rather unmedical job with a Harley Street doctor, and then a job with a very nice GP whp is the opposite to the first one. But after getting the chance to rescue the hospital governor from a group of angry ladies at a resort in France, he finally lands a job at his beloved hosdpital.
Sangre en el asfalto
Producer
Drama de aventuras en el mundo de las carreras de autos. Un espía que debe robar documentos relacionados con un nuevo motor para un equipo contrincante desata una ola de violencia. (FILMAFFINITY)
Faldas de acero
Producer
Desde el cuartel general de los Estados Unidos en la Alemania Occidental se detecta el acercamiento de un avión ruso. La nave está tripulada por Vinka Kowallenka, capitán del Ejército Soviético y tercera mujer piloto de su país.
Un médico en la marina
Producer
El joven médico Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) ejerce su profesión en “El Loto”, un buque de carga dirigido por el autoritario y borrachín Capitán Hogg. Allí conoce a los personajes más excéntricos y se ve involucrado en situaciones bastante embarazosas. Cuando en Río ve a Hélène Colbert (Brigitte Bardot), una joven y atractiva cantante francesa, cae rendido a sus pies.
Mad About Men
Producer
Flirtatious mermaid Miranda swaps places with a schoolteacher who has gone on holiday. All is well until she falls in love with a human.
Un médico en la familia
Producer
Simon Sparrow es un joven estudiante de medicina que llega al hospital de St Swithin's de Londres. Animado por sus amigos, empieza a salir con una enfermera de la que acaba enamorándose.
A Day to Remember
Producer
Based on The Hand and the Flower, a novel by Jerrard Tickell, A Day to Remember stars Stanley Holloway as Charley Porter, captain of London darts team. When the team travels to the French town of Boulogne for the annual darts tournament, a good time is had by all--and more besides. Jim Carver one of the team's members, is reunited with a little French girl he'd befriended during the war, who has now developed into a beautiful young woman. And Fred Collins makes a poignant journey to the hotel where he'd honeymooned with his late wife. The film works best as a low-key comedy-drama; it is least successful when it ventures into O. Henry territory and strains for "surprise" story twists. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Venetian Bird
Woman Next to the Factory Tour Guide (Uncredited)
Private eye Edward Mercer travels to Venice to locate a man due a reward for his aid in the war. Shortly after arriving, he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his local contact. In his quest to clear his name, Mercer uncovers a conspiracy. Even the local magistrate seems to be working against him, and Mercer begins to suspect the man he came to find is behind it all.
Venetian Bird
Producer
Private eye Edward Mercer travels to Venice to locate a man due a reward for his aid in the war. Shortly after arriving, he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his local contact. In his quest to clear his name, Mercer uncovers a conspiracy. Even the local magistrate seems to be working against him, and Mercer begins to suspect the man he came to find is behind it all.
Cita con Venus
Producer
El 10 de Julio de 1940 los nazis invaden Amorel, una estrátegica isla británica. La ocupación causa gran consternación al ministro de agricultura, ya que en la pequeña isla se encuentra ”Venus”, una vaca de extraordinario pedigree y de gran valor energético. El ministro presiona a la oficina de guerra para que intervenga en la recuperación del preciado animal.
Trágica obsesión
Producer
Cuando David Somers, agente del Servicio Secreto, es despedido, obtiene un trabajo tranquilo con los Fenton, en su condado, catalogando mariposas. David queda fascinado con Sophie, la sobrina de Jess Fenton, una frágil joven. Pronto Sophie se verá involucrada en el asesinato de Hick, empleado de los Fenton. David ayuda a Sophie a escapar de Londres con la ayuda de sus antiguos compañeros y una red de viejos amigos.
Extraño suceso
Producer
Dos hermanos ingleses (David Tomlison y Jean Simmons) visitan París con motivo de la Exposición Universal de 1889. Después de instalarse en un lujoso hotel, por la noche van al Moulin Rouge, donde ella pasa una agradable velada, pero él siente un enorme malestar. A la mañana siguiente, ella comprueba estupefacta que tanto su hermano como la habitación que ocupaba han desaparecido. Sin embargo, en el hotel todos le aseguran que ella llegó sola. Nadie cree en sus palabras, excepto un joven (Bogarde) a quien el desaparecido había prestado cincuenta francos la noche anterior.
Christopher Columbus
Producer
Christopher Columbus overcomes intrigue at the Spanish court and convinces Queen Isabella that his plan to reach the East by sailing west is practical.
Don't Ever Leave Me
Producer
Elderly crook Harry Denton, when challenged to prove he is "not past it," decides to kidnap Sheila Farlane, the 16 year old daughter of a famous actor. When Harry loses his nerve, Sheila won't let him give up.
Marry Me
Producer
The stories of several individuals who consult a marriage bureau, including a peer of the realm, his butler, a lonely school teacher, a French girl on the run from a violent boyfriend, a country vicar, and a newspaper reporter, sent by his editor, to do an undercover story.
It's Not Cricket
Producer
Kicked out of Army Intelligence, a pair of upper class twits set up as private detectives. The result is refined English chaos. " This is the regettable story of two Drones who didn't even know their own Zones. It starts in Germany, gets nowhere and stops at nothing." Radford and Wayne, cashiered from the army when they let a captured Nazi escape, become private detectives who later get involved with the same German and a missing diamond ...
The Huggetts Abroad
Producer
Life is not going well for the Huggetts. Father has lost his job. Jimmy and his wife cannot get to South Africa where he has a new job. So the family decide that they should go to South Africa by truck. With their travelling companion they travel across the desert which includes a brush with the law.
Vote for Huggett
Producer
A firm of solicitors do battle with the head of the local council over a parcel of river front land, owned by the Huggett family, in order to build a lido/community center.
Here Come the Huggetts
Producer
The Huggetts have their first telephone installed, sleep rough on The Mall whilst waiting for the Royal Wedding and deal with a fire at the 'Oatibix' factory.
The Blind Goddess
Executive Producer
Justice, the poets have it, is a blind goddess. Eric Portman stars as the lawyer defending a lord, Hugh Williams, accused by his secretary Michael Dennison of having diverted public funds for his own use.
Miranda
Producer
A young married physician discovers a mermaid, and gives into her request to be taken to see London. Comedy and romantic entanglements ensue soon after.
When The Bough Breaks
Producer
The bewildered wife of a bigamist allows her child to be adopted and then regrets it.
Querido asesino
Producer
Un exitoso hombre de negocios descubre que su mujer está teniendo un "affaire" y va en busca de su amante para matarlo y enmascarar el asunto como un suicidio. El plan se complica cuando descubre en casa del "suicidado" que su mujer se encuentra con otro amante, modificando su planteamiento inicial y complicando aún más el asunto.
The Upturned Glass
Associate Producer
A neurosurgeon relates to his students in medical school a story about an affair he had with a married woman and how after the affair was over, the woman fell out a window and died. The surgeon, suspecting that she was murdered, set out to find her killer -- but, instead of turning the suspect over to the police, he planned to take his own revenge on the murderer.
The Years Between
Associate Producer
Michael Redgrave, Valerie Hobson, Flora Robson and Felix Aylmer star in this moving and sophisticated story of love and loss set against the backdrop of the Second World War and based on the play by Daphne du Maurier. After hearing news that her officer husband has been killed in battle, Diana Wentworth forges a new life for herself, becoming an MP and learning to love again. Then, out of the blue comes the shattering news that her husband is not dead after all.