Third Time Lucky (1931)
Third Time Lucky" was released in February 1931 and was the first film to star Bobby Howes in a leading role. Based on a play by Arnold Ridley, who also wrote "The Ghost Train", and later went on to star in "Dad's Army", "Third time lucky" tells the story of a timid parson (Howes) who steps in to protect his ward from blackmail at the hands of Garry Marsh and Gordon Harker.
Director: Walter Forde
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: February 26, 1931
Cast
- Bobby Howes - Rev. Arthur Fear
- Dorothy Boyd - Jennifer Elling
- Gordon Harker - Bill Meggitt
- Henry Mollison - Stanley Crofts
- Garry Marsh - Capt. Adrian Crowther
- Margaret Yarde - Mrs. Clutterbuck
- Harry Terry - Gregg
- Marie Ault - Mrs. Midge
- Clare Greet - Mrs. Scratton
- Matthew Boulton - Inspector
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Walter Forde
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Third Time Lucky about?
- Third Time Lucky" was released in February 1931 and was the first film to star Bobby Howes in a leading role. Based on a play by Arnold Ridley, who also wrote "The Ghost Train", and later went on to star in "Dad's Army", "Third time lucky" tells the story of a timid parson (Howes) who steps in to protect his ward from blackmail at the hands of Garry Marsh and Gordon Harker.
- Who directed Third Time Lucky?
- Third Time Lucky was directed by Walter Forde.
- Who stars in Third Time Lucky?
- Third Time Lucky stars Bobby Howes, Dorothy Boyd, Gordon Harker, Henry Mollison, Garry Marsh, Margaret Yarde.
- How long is Third Time Lucky?
- Third Time Lucky has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Third Time Lucky?
- Third Time Lucky is a Comedy film.