Lew Lake Movies
- 1937
In this British comedy, the last in the "Splinter" series, an inventor designs a helicopter. He is then mistaken for his twin brother and accidentally drafted into the RAF. It is difficult and it looks as if the hapless inventor is going to have nothing but trouble until he uses his invention to save his CO's wife. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1931
Rugged seamen in drag provide the basis of this British comedy, an entry in the "Splinters" comedy series. The trouble begins when the Royal Navy's boxing champion steals the lover of another sailor. The jilted fellow decides to settle his beef with the boxer in the ring. It is a long and bloody bout but in the end, the Champ remains the champ. He also gets the girl. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1930
The "Great Game" is football -- not the American brand, but the British version. The hero, Dicky Brown (John Batten), is the reserve forward on a championship team. Thanks to the urgings of Dicky's sweetheart Peggy Jackson (Renee Clama), whose father happens to be the team's manager, the young lad is groomed to compete in the English Cup Final. Unfortunately, the manager is accused of "personal bias" by the judges and disqualified from coaching during the crucial match. The loss of the manager throws the rest of the team into a deep depression, and by the time they get to Wembley, the outlook is pretty bleak -- but never fear, salvation is close at hand! Featured in the cast of The Great Game is real-life football pro Jack Cock, a fact that certainly didn't hurt the film's box-office performance. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Batten, Renee Clama, (more)
- 1929
In this British WW II comedy set in France, the bored Englishmen stationed there entertain themselves by putting on a vaudeville show. Many of the soldiers have great fun dressing up and performing as women. Just before the show ends, a battle erupts and they must fight. Some of them are still in drag. Songs include: "I'll be on My Way," "Encore," and "Lanky Carrie Fra' Lacansheer." ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lew Lake
