No Lady is a 1931 British comedy film directed by Lupino Lane and starring Lane, Renee Clama and Sari Maritza. It was made at Lime Grove Studios in Shepherd's Bush by Gaumont British, a company linked to Gainsborough Pictures.[1] The film sets were designed by art director Andrew Mazzei. It was popular enough to be re-released in 1943. While possibly originally intended to top the bill, it was released as a second feature and is classified as a quota quickie.[2]

No Lady
Directed byLupino Lane
Written byGeorge Dewhurst
Bert Lee
R. P. Weston
L'Estrange Fawcett
Lupino Lane
Produced byL'Estrange Fawcett
StarringLupino Lane
Renee Clama
Sari Maritza
Wallace Lupino
CinematographyPercy Strong
Edited byR. E. Dearing
Music byLouis Levy
Production
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Distributed byGaumont British Distributors
Release date
  • 8 May 1931 (1931-05-08)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

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While on a family holiday in Blackpool, Mr Pog, a mild-mannered man, is mistaken for an international spy. He escapes a brush with the police in women's clothing which he has stolen but discovers a secret letter in the owner's handbag. This leads him to a meeting with representatives of the country of Ptomania [a thinly-disguised Germany] who are involved in an attempt to sabotage an international glider competition. A Hitler look-alike, complete with fringe, toothbrush moustache, and wild gesticulations, makes a brief appearance as the unnamed pilot of a doomed Ptomanian plane. The film also includes a song and dance routine as well as a number of slapstick moments.

Partial cast

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References

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  1. ^ Wood p.69
  2. ^ Chibnall p.261

Bibliography

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  • Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
  • Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927–1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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