Writing

Edward Dryhurst

Born December 28, 1904 · Desborough, England, UK

Died March 7, 1989 · aged 84

No biography available.

Known For

Master & ManMaster & Man · 1929
Master & Man
9.01929
Movie
A sacked workman rescues an owner's amnesiac son from a factory fire and reports him dead.
The AgitatorThe Agitator · 1945
The Agitator
6.31945
MovieDrama
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
The Patient VanishesThe Patient Vanishes · 1941
The Patient Vanishes
10.01941
MovieThrillerMystery
Action and excitement beckon as popular sleuth Mick Cardby goes on the trail of a missing girl, and finds himself in the clutches of a gang of blackmailers.
Stranger in TownStranger in Town · 1957
Stranger in Town
6.91957
MovieCrimeDrama
A vacationing journalist investigates the mysterious death of a composer and debunks the theory that it was suicide.
Atlantic FerryAtlantic Ferry · 1941
Atlantic Ferry
6.61941
MovieRomanceDrama
The MacIver brothers (Michael Redgrave, Griffith Jones) build the first ship to cross the Atlantic by steam power alone.
The Case of the Frightened LadyThe Case of the Frightened Lady · 1940
The Case of the Frightened Lady
6.81940
MovieMysteryThriller
A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.
While I LiveWhile I Live · 1947
While I Live
6.91947
MovieThriller
In 1922, young pianist and composer Olwen Trevelyan, troubled and sleepless over her inability to finish the final notes of her composition, falls to her death from the cliffs of Cornwall. 25 years on, Olwen has gained posthumous fame as a result of her tragic death and her haunting uncompleted composition 'The Dream of Olwen'. Her reclusive sister Julia (Sonia Dresdel), who has never come to terms with Olwen's death, becomes convinced that Olwen has returned when she meets an amnesiac woman who looks like her.
This Was ParisThis Was Paris · 1942
This Was Paris
5.91942
MovieDramaWar
British agents operate in Paris during the Second World War.

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Get CrackingGet Cracking · 1943
Get Cracking
6.31943
MovieComedyWar
Get Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah Sheridan, Ronald Shiner and George Formby. It was produced by Marcel Varnel, Ben Henry and Columbia (British) Productions. This comedy explores the wayward rivalry between mechanic and Home Guard Lance Corporal George Singleton (George Formby) and an adversary also in the Home Guard (Ronald Shiner). When the rival Home Guard units of Major Wallop and Minor Wallop are sent on battle manoeuvres, George Singleton (Formby) launches his own unique style of commando raid against neighbouring Major Wallop to steal a Vickers machine gun. The raid fails and Singleton loses his Lance Corporal's stripe, so he and a little evacuee girl named Irene (Vera Frances) decide to fall back on 'Plan B' - to build their very own tank.

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