Arthur Rigby

Acting

Arthur Rigby

Born September 27, 1900 · London, England, UK

Died April 25, 1971 · aged 70

No biography available.

Known For

The Long ArmThe Long Arm · 1956
The Long Arm
6.91956
MovieMysteryCrime
Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.
The Blue LampThe Blue Lamp · 1950
The Blue Lamp
6.61950
MovieCrimeThriller
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Who Done It?Who Done It? · 1956
Who Done It?
5.51956
MovieComedyCrime
This movie debut for saucy British TV comic Benny Hill has Benny leaving his job as a sweeper after winning some money. He becomes a private detective and investigates a plot to assassinate British scientists.
The Blue ParrotThe Blue Parrot · 1953
The Blue Parrot
5.91953
MovieCrimeDrama
'Rocks' Owen, the well-off owner of a car-hire business, is found murdered; the last place he was seen alive was the Blue Parrot nightclub. Scotland Yard go in to investigate, with the help of a visiting American detective and a nightclub hostess who may not be all she appears to be.
Dangerous CargoDangerous Cargo · 1954
Dangerous Cargo
6.41954
MovieCrimeDrama
Inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952, a criminal tricks an old friend into giving away the location of a shipment of gold bullion so he and his gang can steal it.
You Made Me Love YouYou Made Me Love You · 1933
You Made Me Love You
7.11933
MovieComedyMusic
A rich American businessman in London makes believe he's lost all his money so that his daughter will marry a composer.
Jack's the BoyJack's the Boy · 1932
Jack's the Boy
5.71932
MovieComedy
With a title like Jack's the Boy, is it any surprise that the star of this breezy quota quickie is British music-hall favorite Jack Hulbert? The star plays the son of a celebrated Scotland Yard detective, who joins the force in hopes of following his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, Jack is something of a screw-up, and before long he has become the laughing stock of the force.
Small Town StorySmall Town Story · 1953
Small Town Story
5.91953
MovieDrama
Canadian ex-serviceman Bob Regan returns to Oldchester, the English town where he was posted during the war. Meeting up with his friend Mike, now manager of the local football club, he discovers that Oldchester are desperate for promotion as they stand to inherit £25,000 from recently deceased supporter Wallace Hammond if they make the Third Division a situation that Hammond's devious nephew finds intolerable...

Movies

The Long ArmThe Long Arm · 1956
The Long Arm
6.91956
MovieMysteryCrime
Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.
The Blue LampThe Blue Lamp · 1950
The Blue Lamp
6.61950
MovieCrimeThriller
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Who Done It?Who Done It? · 1956
Who Done It?
5.51956
MovieComedyCrime
This movie debut for saucy British TV comic Benny Hill has Benny leaving his job as a sweeper after winning some money. He becomes a private detective and investigates a plot to assassinate British scientists.
The Blue ParrotThe Blue Parrot · 1953
The Blue Parrot
5.91953
MovieCrimeDrama
'Rocks' Owen, the well-off owner of a car-hire business, is found murdered; the last place he was seen alive was the Blue Parrot nightclub. Scotland Yard go in to investigate, with the help of a visiting American detective and a nightclub hostess who may not be all she appears to be.
Dangerous CargoDangerous Cargo · 1954
Dangerous Cargo
6.41954
MovieCrimeDrama
Inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952, a criminal tricks an old friend into giving away the location of a shipment of gold bullion so he and his gang can steal it.
You Made Me Love YouYou Made Me Love You · 1933
You Made Me Love You
7.11933
MovieComedyMusic
A rich American businessman in London makes believe he's lost all his money so that his daughter will marry a composer.
Jack's the BoyJack's the Boy · 1932
Jack's the Boy
5.71932
MovieComedy
With a title like Jack's the Boy, is it any surprise that the star of this breezy quota quickie is British music-hall favorite Jack Hulbert? The star plays the son of a celebrated Scotland Yard detective, who joins the force in hopes of following his father's footsteps. Unfortunately, Jack is something of a screw-up, and before long he has become the laughing stock of the force.
Small Town StorySmall Town Story · 1953
Small Town Story
5.91953
MovieDrama
Canadian ex-serviceman Bob Regan returns to Oldchester, the English town where he was posted during the war. Meeting up with his friend Mike, now manager of the local football club, he discovers that Oldchester are desperate for promotion as they stand to inherit £25,000 from recently deceased supporter Wallace Hammond if they make the Third Division a situation that Hammond's devious nephew finds intolerable...
Crossroads to CrimeCrossroads to Crime · 1960
Crossroads to Crime
6.71960
MovieCrime
Crossroads to Crime is about the investigations of a police constable (Anthony Oliver) who, working undercover without support from his colleagues, confronts and brings down a gang of vehicle hi-jackers.
Love LiesLove Lies · 1931
Love Lies
7.01931
MovieComedy
Love Lies is a 1932 British musical comedy film directed by Lupino Lane and starring Stanley Lupino, Dorothy Boyd and Jack Hobbs. It was made by British International Pictures at Elstree Studios. It was based on Stanley Lupino's own hit 1929 stage musical.
Cheer UpCheer Up · 1936
Cheer Up
5.41936
MovieMusic
An impoverished team of composer and songwriter try to secure financial backing for their new musical, with the assistance of a struggling actress working as a housemaid.
Behind the HeadlinesBehind the Headlines · 1956
Behind the Headlines
7.51956
MovieDramaCrime
Newspaper reporters compete with London police to solve a murder.
Hold My HandHold My Hand · 1938
Hold My Hand
8.01938
MovieComedy
Eddie Marston and his future father-in-law, Lord Milchester, struggle valiantly and comedically to balance their attempts to save Eddie's failing newspaper with their rampant hedonism.

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