Ralph Smart

Nascimento : 1908-08-27, Chingford, Essex, England, UK

Morte : 2001-02-12

Filmes

The Flying Scot
Story
A gang of four would-be robbers plans to steal a fortune in currency hidden aboard the "Flying Scotsman" in a railroad stateroom by cutting through the wall of the adjacent stateroom, but find themselves up against numerous unexpected drawbacks, including interference by their fellow passengers.
Robin Hood: The Movie
Director
A classic Robin Hood tale, starring Richard Greene as Robin Hood and Bernadette O'Farrell as Maid Marian. Released in 1991 by ITC, it was edited together (quite seamlessly) from episodes of the ITC 1955 TV series "The Adventures of Robin Hood".
Always a Bride
Writer
Set against the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera, this comedy follows the misadventures of a father and daughter con artist team (Ronald Squire and Peggy Cummins) who pose as a married couple and swindle wealthy clients at the region's swankiest resorts. But their scams take on a whole new dimension when daughter Clare falls for a British government bureaucrat (Terence Morgan) who may have a secret or two of his own. [Netflix]
Always a Bride
Director
Set against the glitz and glamour of the French Riviera, this comedy follows the misadventures of a father and daughter con artist team (Ronald Squire and Peggy Cummins) who pose as a married couple and swindle wealthy clients at the region's swankiest resorts. But their scams take on a whole new dimension when daughter Clare falls for a British government bureaucrat (Terence Morgan) who may have a secret or two of his own. [Netflix]
Curtain Up
Director
In a small town in the 1950's a repertory company meets on Monday morning to start rehearsing the following week's play. This is a ghastly thing written by the aunt of one of the theatre's directors. The producer doesn't try to hide his annoyance about it, and is further exercised when the authoress herself arrives to help. The cast have to try and sort out real-life problems that keep intruding as they wrestle with the play's dire dialogue.
The Small Miracle
Writer
It's a story about a young Italian orphan boy taking his pet donkey to the Vatican to be blessed.
The Small Miracle
Director
It's a story about a young Italian orphan boy taking his pet donkey to the Vatican to be blessed.
Where No Vultures Fly
Screenplay
A true story about an Englishman working as a game warden in Kenya who is disgusted by the ongoing destruction of African wildlife, and decides to create a national park to protect them.
Bitter Springs
Story
A family buy land set around a water hole in a remote location, that is occupied by native Australians. The two groups clash.
Bitter Springs
Director
A family buy land set around a water hole in a remote location, that is occupied by native Australians. The two groups clash.
A Boy, a Girl and a Bike
Director
The lives of the members of a West Yorkshire cycling club are complicated by romantic entanglements and a series of bike thefts.
Quarteto
Director
Somerset Maugham introduces four of his tales in this anthology film: "The Facts of Life," "The Alien Corn," "The Kite," and "The Colonel's Lady."
Bush Christmas
Producer
In Australia, five children pursue horse thieves through the mountains.
Bush Christmas
Writer
In Australia, five children pursue horse thieves through the mountains.
Bush Christmas
Director
In Australia, five children pursue horse thieves through the mountains.
Convict 99
Writer
A disgraced school master, Benjamin Twist, is mistaken for a tough prison governor and assigned the charge of a prison for particularly hardened criminals. Believing he is being sent to a school rather than a prison, he celebrates accordingly only to find that his drunkenness accidently lands him on the wrong side of the prison bars. The Governorship is eventually restored to him, and he sets about popularising himself amongst the convicts by turning a blind eye to their shady dealings.
Alf's Button Afloat
Writer
Alf discovers that one of the buttons on his pyjamas is made from the metal of Aladdin's lamp and that when he cleans it a genie appears.
Let's Ask the Ladies
Director
Mannequins in Co-operative Wholesale Society window come to life.
Crime Unlimited
Screenplay
A young police academy recruit tries to break up a gang of thieves.
The Phantom Light
Scenario Writer
Criminals pose as ghosts to scare a lighthouse keeper on the Welsh coast, in attempt to distract him. Jim Pearce deliberately maroons himself on the rock along with Alice Bright. When the light is later smashed, Jim reveals that his brother’s ship is the wreckers’ latest target, while Alice is a detective sent to investigate.
The Night of the Party
Theatre Play
A major newspaper publisher dies in suspicious circumstances during a parlour game at a dinner party. The publishers secretary is the obvious suspect, but the inspector isn't so sure ...
Born Lucky
Writer
A humble girl's rise to fame.
All That Is England
Director
Austin promotional short, showing a tour around the country by many Austin models, from the Seven to the Ascot.
His Lordship
Writer
The commoner is a happy cockney plumber by the name of Bert Gibbs. Bert comes into contact with the celebrated Russian movie star Ilya Myona. Desperate for publicity and aware that nobility make for good copy, Ilya persuades Bert to pose as her fiancé (with the possibility of persuading him to go through with the marriage if need be). Things are complicated by a pair of anarchic Bolsheviks, one of whom has a daughter named Lenina who knows Bert from his plumber days and is quite in love with him.
Hotel Splendide
Writer
Jerry Mason inherits the Hotel Splendide at Speymouth but is disappointed when he sees it is a quiet place with few permanent residents. Gentleman Charlie, a jewel thief arrives after a long spell in prison expecting to be able to dig up the pearls he had buried - only to find the hotel has been built on the site.
C.O.D.
Writer
A man assists a woman to dispose of the body of her stepfather....
The Star Reporter
Screenplay
Major Starr is an ambitious newspaper reporter who has taken undercover employment as chauffeur to Lady Susan Loman in the hope of witnessing high-society goings-on which he can use in a feature article he is planning.
The Woodpigeon Patrol
Writer
'Adventures of Boy Scout patrol.' (British Film Catalogue)
The Woodpigeon Patrol
Director
'Adventures of Boy Scout patrol.' (British Film Catalogue)