Jack Hobbs

Acting

Jack Hobbs

Born September 28, 1893 · Pimlico, London, England, UK

Died June 4, 1968 · aged 74

No biography available.

Known For

It's in the AirIt's in the Air · 1938
It's in the Air
★ 5.91938
MovieComedy
George Brown is rejected as an Air Raid Warden and in doing so sees his potential to join the Royal Air Force. His dreams could soon come true as he realises that in fact his friend has left behind some very important papers, he dons a his Royal Air Force uniform and delivers the papers when he is mistaken for a dispatch driver from HQ. He soon becomes the butt of jokes from his sergeant which ends him staying indefinitely at the air base. George soon falls in love with the Sergeant Major's daughter and when he discovers his real identity he threatens to report him. On the day of an annual inspection George attempts to escape the base and ends up in a plane, while the inspecting officer watches on, George's plane display is mesmerizing and the inspecting officer insists he should be commended, in order to save their skins George manages to land the plane and is accepted as a flyer by the RAF.
The Crimson CircleThe Crimson Circle · 1922
The Crimson Circle
★ 10.01922
MovieMysteryCrime
Police battle against a gang of blackmailers known as The Crimson Circle.
Car of DreamsCar of Dreams · 1935
Car of Dreams
★ 6.11935
MovieComedy
Produced by the highly acclaimed Michael Balcon, the story revolves around Robert, the son of the owner of a musical instrument factory. He is in love with Vera, one of the factory workers, who is unaware of his position. So when she jokes one day that she would love a Rolls-Royce, Robert makes sure that she gets one. Then he decides to raise her salary out of all proportion to hint at who he is...
Tom Brown's School DaysTom Brown's School Days · 1916
Tom Brown's School Days
★ 5.51916
MovieDrama
In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.
The Show Goes OnThe Show Goes On · 1937
The Show Goes On
★ 6.51937
MovieMusic
A mill worker with show biz dreams catches a big break when she's discovered by an ailing composer who's seeking the right singer for his songs.
Let George Do It!Let George Do It! · 1940
Let George Do It!
★ 6.21940
MovieComedyMusic
Shortly after the start of World War II, a ukelele player (George) takes the wrong boat and finds himself in (still uninvaded) Norway. He is mistaken for a fellow British intelligence agent by a woman (Mary), and becomes involved in trying to defeat Nazi agents.
Josser Joins the NavyJosser Joins the Navy · 1932
Josser Joins the Navy
★ 10.01932
MovieComedy
'Hall porter forced to join Navy while tracking spies.' (British Film Catalogue)
Dr. Josser K.C.Dr. Josser K.C. · 1931
Dr. Josser K.C.
★ 7.01931
MovieComedy
Bumbling policeman P.C. Josser is dismissed from the force after a disastrous attempt to distinguish himself at a nightclub. Mistaking his own comrades for criminals, he inadvertently "bowls them over like nine-pins," leading to his immediate firing. After losing his job, Josser sets himself up as a private detective. He is hired by a young lady who owns a racehorse and needs protection for her "favourite" horse before a big race. To protect the animal, Josser goes undercover as a stableman. Despite his efforts, the horse is drugged, leading to further comedic mishaps as he attempts to solve the case and redeem his reputation.

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It's in the AirIt's in the Air · 1938
It's in the Air
★ 5.91938
MovieComedy
George Brown is rejected as an Air Raid Warden and in doing so sees his potential to join the Royal Air Force. His dreams could soon come true as he realises that in fact his friend has left behind some very important papers, he dons a his Royal Air Force uniform and delivers the papers when he is mistaken for a dispatch driver from HQ. He soon becomes the butt of jokes from his sergeant which ends him staying indefinitely at the air base. George soon falls in love with the Sergeant Major's daughter and when he discovers his real identity he threatens to report him. On the day of an annual inspection George attempts to escape the base and ends up in a plane, while the inspecting officer watches on, George's plane display is mesmerizing and the inspecting officer insists he should be commended, in order to save their skins George manages to land the plane and is accepted as a flyer by the RAF.

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