Michael Pertwee

Nascimento : 1916-04-24, Kensington, London, England, UK

Morte : 1991-04-17

História

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Michael Henry Pertwee (24 April 1916, Kensington, London – 17 April 1991, Camden, London) was an English playwright and screenwriter. Among his credits were episodes of The Saint, Danger Man, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, B-And-B, Ladies Who Do, Hong Kong and many other films and TV series. He was the brother of Jon Pertwee of Doctor Who fame, the son of Roland Pertwee, a noted screenwriter and actor of the 1910s-1950s, a distant cousin of Bill Pertwee, a noted character actor, and the uncle of actor Sean Pertwee.

Filmes

Le diamant rose
Author
Geen gedonder in het vooronder
Writer
Geen gedonder in het vooronder
Director
Birds of Paradise
Screenplay
An attractive young widow thinks that she is investing in a respectable riding school, only to find out she has bought a brothel.
Don't Just Lie There, Say Something!
Writer
Based on the hit play. A British Government Minister puts forward a bill to battle filth in the UK but that doesn't stop him having an affair with both his secretary, Miss Parkyn and Wendy, the wife of a high-up reporter. Opponents to the bill - mainly some hippy girls, lead by Johnny, kidnap the Minister's best friend and co-founder of the bill, Barry Ovis just as he was getting married to his fiancee, Joan. Barry escapes, just before the police raid the hippies hiding place - to claim that Ovis was in a orgy and get the bill defeated - and dashes back to his and Joan's flat followed by Inspector Ruff, who is investigating the kidnap and Damina, one of the hippies. Meanwhile, the Minister is also trying to use the flat to carry on his affairs with both Wendy and Miss Parkyn. The Minister, Barry & Joan tries to keep the truth from Ruft, Wilfred Potts, an old and honest MP, Birdie, the Minister's wife and stop the hippies, and this causes no end of trouble.
Uma Dupla em Sinuca
Screenplay
London nightclub buddies Salt and Pepper link Pepper's dead twin to diamond smugglers.
Some Will, Some Won't
Original Story
Four people go to great lengths to obtain the fortune left in a will by a very wealthy practical joker.
Uma Dupla em Ponto de Bala
Screenplay
After discovering the body of a murdered female agent in their trendy Soho, London nightclub, groovy owners Charles Salt and Christopher Pepper partake in a fumbling investigation and uncover an evil plot to overthrow the government. Can our cool, yet inept duo stop the bad guys in time?
The Magnificent Two
Writer
Two salesmen travel to a small South American Country to peddle their wares. However the country is in the middle of a major conflict between the Government led by Diaz and the rebels led by Torez. When Torez is accidentally killed the rebels mistaken pick up one of the salesmen, Eric, as he looks like Torez. Eric and Ernie are promised millions to carry on the charade once the rebels take charge. However once Eric takes charge he finds himself back in danger as scheming general Carillo plans to remove the impostor from his role.
Finders Keepers
Screenplay
Cliff Richard and the Shadows arrive in a small Spanish town for a concert when a U.S. plane accidentally drops a mini-bomb on it. The Shadows look for the bomb to return it.
Um Escravo das Arábias em Roma
Screenplay
Um escravo astuto deve unir uma cortesã virgem e seu jovem mestre apaixonado para ganhar sua liberdade. Pseudolus é o escravo mais preguiçoso de Roma e tem apenas um desejo: comprar sua liberdade. Quando seu mestre e sua amante saem para o dia, ele descobre que o jovem mestre se apaixonou por uma virgem da casa de Lico, um traficante de escravos especializado em mulheres bonitas. Pseudolus inventa um acordo em que ele será libertado se puder adquirir a garota para o jovem herói. É claro que não pode ser tão simples assim quando tudo começa a dar errado. (e 12 - Estimado 12 Anos)
Amor à Italiana
Screenplay
Em Londres, o carrancudo estadista Carter Harrison conhece Toni, uma artista boêmia de temperamento italiano. Os dois se casam impulsivamente e depois descobrem que discordam de tudo. Pouco depois eles se separam. Vamos encontra-los sete anos depois, na véspera, antes que o divórcio se torne definitivo. Depois de se verem novamente, as faíscas são reativadas e passam a noite juntos. A realidade se impõe quando a manhã chega e eles começam a discutir novamente. Mais uma vez, o processo de divórcio está em andamento, até que Carter afirma que uma importante promoção depende do fato de ele ser casado. Ele planeja reconquistar Toni e eventualmente conseguir. Mas ele pode impedi-la de destruir sua carreira, posando como Lady Godiva em um movimento de protesto? (e Livre - Estimado Livre)
The Cavern
Story
Adventure drama during WW2 in Italy where a mixed group of people get trapped inside a cave after a bomb raid. But can they co-operate? And will they survive?
The Cavern
Screenplay
Adventure drama during WW2 in Italy where a mixed group of people get trapped inside a cave after a bomb raid. But can they co-operate? And will they survive?
Ladies Who Do
Writer
The "Ladies Who Do" are office cleaners. One of them discovers some hot stock tips and they make a fortune. They then make good use of it to save their old neighbourhoods from the wicked developer.
O Rato na Lua
Screenplay
Sequel to The Mouse that Roared; The Tiny Country of Grand Fenwick has a hot water problem in the castle. To get the money necessary to put in a new set of plumbing, they request foreign aid from the U.S. for Space Research. The Russians then send aid as well to show that they too are for the internationalization of space. While the grand Duke is dreaming of hot baths, their one scientist is slapping together a rocket. The U.S. and Soviets get wind of the impending launch and try and beat them to the moon.
Deu a Louca no Doutor
Writer
After 10 years of failure a bumbling vet finally graduates and takes on his own practice.
Ladrões de Casacos
Writer
In a mansion block in Knightsbridge, a gang of middle-aged biddies decide to brighten up "the dullness of the tea time of life" by staging a series of robberies on furriers, then donating the proceeds to charitable concerns. Terry Thomas as a retired army officer leads the gang, which includes Athene Seyler and Hattie Jacques, on a series of capers that nearly go awry when their maid, Billie Whitelaw, an ex-con and also a resident of the block, falls for a police officer.
Bottoms Up!
Writer
An incompetent boarding school headmaster, Professor Jim Edwards, devises a bizarre plot to raise the profile of his boarding school, and thus save his job, by passing off his bookie's son as a Middle Eastern prince. The headmaster's madcap scheme is further complicated when an official from the Foreign Office arrives and announces that a real prince is to be placed under Edwards supervision, not due to the schools lofty reputation, but that a gang of kidnappers are unlikely to look for the regal child there.
Too Many Crooks
Screenplay
Accident-prone Fingers runs a pretty unsuccessful gang. They try and rob wealthy but tricky Billy Gordon - who distrusts banks and fears the Inland Revenue - but he sees Fingers and the boys off. So they decide to kidnap his daughter, only to end up with his wife Lucy. Gordon makes out he couldn't be more pleased, spuring Lucy to take charge of the hopeless bunch of villains.
Uma Americana na Itália
Screenplay
A Texas girl wins a trip to Italy where she meets a prince who's afraid to admit that he's flat broke (so is she). They strike up an affair, but things come to a crazy conclusion when he tries to bribe a horse to win a race at the Palio racing grounds.
A Audácia de um Canalha
Writer
Nigel Dennis publishes a scandal magazine. But for each story he writes, he first approaches the person whose scandalous behavior is described (or rather implied, to avoid any libel suit) and says he will suppress the story in return for money. Several of his victims first decide individually to kill him instead of paying, but fail in amusing ways. Then they find that to protect their various secrets they must now join forces for a rather different purpose...
Not Wanted on Voyage
Scenario Writer
the scheming Albert Higgins and his dim witted mate Cecil Hollebone, set out on a ocean voyage under the exasperated Chief Steward. Along for the trip are the wealthy Mrs. Borough and her secretary Pat. Soon Mrs. Boroughs’ Jewels are stolen…
Now and Forever
Reporter
A rich young society girl falls in love with a car mechanic. Her family is appalled and stops her seeing him. The girl attempts to commit suicide and then decides to elope.
Now and Forever
Screenplay
A rich young society girl falls in love with a car mechanic. Her family is appalled and stops her seeing him. The girl attempts to commit suicide and then decides to elope.
It's a Great Day
Writer
Big screen spin off from the BBC TV series The Grove Family, ostensibly the first British soap opera. Bob Grove, a builder has problems with the council, over building supplies that he needs to complete a job on a local housing estate. Under pressure to finish the job, his son gets them from a local crook. When the council find out, they call in the police, so the Grove family get together, to clear themselves, in time for the grand opening.
A Morte do Fantasma
Screenplay
The whole village mourns when General O'Leary, owner of a hunting estate in South Ireland, is killed in an accident. His nephew, Jasper O'Leary, takes over the state and soon has aroused the displeasure of all, with the exception of Serena McGluskey, as much a schemer as he is a cad. Led by Thady O'Heggarty, the villagers plot to drive Jasper away. They use the occasion of "O'Leary Night", when the ghost of the first O'Leary walks the halls, to create general chaos.
Era Uma Vez um Espião
Screenplay
A British Sanitary Engineer, goes on holiday with a set of plans for a new secret weapon which he has mistaken for his new plumbing invention. Everyone is hunting for him, including the Russians. The Russians find him and offer him a job in the Kremlin doing research (on plumbing he believes). He accepts, arrives in Russia and falls in love with Tania, a secret agent. And then discovers the true nature of the plans he is carrying...
Curtain Up
Original Story
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.
Night Was Our Friend
Young Man
Martin's plane crashes in the jungle of Brazil. Nobody believes he survived. In the meantime his wife, Sally, has fallen in love with another man, Dr. Harper. Martin is found and returns to Sally. Unable to face his demons, Martin considers ending his life. Or does Sally do it for him?
Night Was Our Friend
Screenplay
Martin's plane crashes in the jungle of Brazil. Nobody believes he survived. In the meantime his wife, Sally, has fallen in love with another man, Dr. Harper. Martin is found and returns to Sally. Unable to face his demons, Martin considers ending his life. Or does Sally do it for him?
Night Was Our Friend
Theatre Play
Martin's plane crashes in the jungle of Brazil. Nobody believes he survived. In the meantime his wife, Sally, has fallen in love with another man, Dr. Harper. Martin is found and returns to Sally. Unable to face his demons, Martin considers ending his life. Or does Sally do it for him?
The Madame Gambles
Screenplay
Employess of a dress shop battle with a crooked gambler to get their jobs back.
Gargalhadas no Paraíso
Mr. Stewart
Quando o Famoso Brincalhão Henry Russell morre ele deixa £ 50.000 para cada um de seus quatro herdeiros. Mas o seu testamento tem uma última piada - que cada um tem para realizar uma tarefa completamente fora do caráter dentro de um mês. Quando cada um recebe a sua tarefa, eles começam a achar que além da herança prometida, estão inesperadamente recebendo também um desafio muito grande. Todos, exceto o tosco Simon Russell, é claro. É o segundo filme da carreira de Audrey Hepburn, onde faz o papel de Cigarette Girl, a garota dos cigarros. O ator Sebastian Cabot, também em inicio de carreira, aparece como um jogador de cartas.
Gargalhadas no Paraíso
Writer
Quando o Famoso Brincalhão Henry Russell morre ele deixa £ 50.000 para cada um de seus quatro herdeiros. Mas o seu testamento tem uma última piada - que cada um tem para realizar uma tarefa completamente fora do caráter dentro de um mês. Quando cada um recebe a sua tarefa, eles começam a achar que além da herança prometida, estão inesperadamente recebendo também um desafio muito grande. Todos, exceto o tosco Simon Russell, é claro. É o segundo filme da carreira de Audrey Hepburn, onde faz o papel de Cigarette Girl, a garota dos cigarros. O ator Sebastian Cabot, também em inicio de carreira, aparece como um jogador de cartas.
The Thief of Venice
Story
A beautiful tavern-keeper finds herself getting caught up in a war between Italy and Turkey.
Black Jack
Dialogue
A man who lost everything in the war now smuggles contraband into and out of Spain, but the law's closing in.
Something in the City
Screenplay
A man hides the fact that he lost his job from his wife by apparently going off to work each day as normal but runs into trouble when he is tailed by a reporter.
The Interrupted Journey
Writer
When John North, a budding author, pulls the communication cord of a late night train that is taking him away on a weekend with his publishers wife, he sets in motion a series of events that lead to a train crash, a murder and a police man hunt, but all is not what it seems.
Silent Dust
Writer
A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.
Trouble in the Air
Writer
A radio commentator is sent to a village to broadcast a bell-ringing team. Meanwhile a property speculator tries to buy a plot of land for less than it is worth.
Heróis Anônimos
Screenplay
A disparate group of volunteers are trained as saboteurs and parachuted into Belgium to blow up an office containing important Nazi records and to rescue a prominent S.O.E. agent, who is being interrogated by the Germans for vital information.
2.000 Mulheres
Additional Dialogue
During the Second World War, three downed English airmen hide out with women's internment camp in France.
They Came by Night
Screenplay
A man is blackmailed into taking his brother's place in a gang for a jewellery heist.
Garotas Apimentadas
Writer
Uma garota de escola fugida cai entre as garotas do coro que planejam se casar com a nobreza.