Jack Hulbert

Acting

Jack Hulbert

Born April 22, 1892 · Ely, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Died March 25, 1978 · aged 85

Jack Hulbert was an English actor. After a very successful career on the stage he made his debut was in 'Elstree Calling; in 1930, in which he appeared with his wife, Cicely Courtneidge. He made his last appearance in the Lulu-vehicle 'The Cherry Picker' in 1974. He was the brother of actor Claude Hulbert.

Known For

Falling for YouFalling for You · 1933
Falling for You
9.01933
MovieComedyMusic
In this comedy, two rival reporters vie for the scoop on the whereabouts of a missing heiress. They find her in Switzerland. One of the journalists falls in love with her and saves her from marrying an aristocrat. His rival gets to write the story as a consolation prize.
The Magic BoxThe Magic Box · 1952
The Magic Box
6.51952
MovieDrama
Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once young and handsome William Green. He changed his name to include his first wife's for the photographic portrait work he excelled at. But he was also an inventor and his search for a way to project moving pictures became an obsession that ultimately changed the life of all those he loved.
Elstree CallingElstree Calling · 1930
Elstree Calling
5.01930
MovieMusicComedy
A series of 19 musical and comedy "vaudeville" sketches presented in the form of a live television broadcast hosted by Tommy Handley (as himself).
Bulldog JackBulldog Jack · 1935
Bulldog Jack
6.71935
MovieComedyThriller
While filling in for injured supersleuth Bulldog Drummond (Atholl Fleming), world-class cricket player Jack Pennington (Jack Hulbert) attempts to foil a criminal mastermind's (Ralph Richardson) impending heist that's targeting a valuable jewel necklace held within the British Museum. This comedic 1930s mystery features daring rescues, intense fistfights and an exciting edge-of-your seat finale aboard a runaway train.
The Spider's WebThe Spider's Web · 1960
The Spider's Web
6.61960
MovieMysteryComedy
Mystery film based on an Agatha Christie play. An ambassador's wife must hide the corpse of her stepdaughter's unlikeable stepfather from her husband, who is bringing important visitors to their country home.
The Cherry PickerThe Cherry Picker · 1974
The Cherry Picker
6.31974
MovieComedy
American V.I.P James Burn II finds his son James Burn III (Bob Sherman) leading a giant "sleep-in" that has taken over Windsor Castle. He hires Nancy (Lulu) to get him out of the castle and into work. With the help of her crazy eccentric father, (Wilfred Hyde-White) who believes in working day and night and producing nothing and uses a fantastic astro-telescope for casual bird watching, she does just that !
Sunshine SusieSunshine Susie · 1931
Sunshine Susie
7.31931
MovieMusicComedy
Sunshine Susie was a remake of the German film Die Privatsekretärin, and retained many of the originals general characteristics. Renete Muller who starred in the original, was again cast as the country girl seeking fame and fortune in the big city. She takes a secretarial job at a bank, and sets about catching the heart of her boss, Herr Hasel.
Miss Tulip Stays the NightMiss Tulip Stays the Night · 1955
Miss Tulip Stays the Night
5.91955
MovieCrimeMystery
Crime writer Andrew Dax and his gorgeous wife Kate go on holiday to a country cottage, where they receive an unexpected visitor, the bossy Miss Tulip, who needs shelter for the night. In the morning, there's a dead body in the house.

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