A Political Party is a 1934 British comedy film directed by Norman Lee and starring Leslie Fuller, John Mills, Enid Stamp-Taylor and Viola Lyel.[2][3] It was written by Syd Courtenay and Lola Harvey. Part of a series of Leslie Fuller vehicles, it was produced by British International Pictures at the company's Elstree Studios.
Plot
The son of a chimney sweep running for parliament in a by-election, unwittingly helps his father's opponent.
Cast
- John Mills as Tony Smithers
- Enid Stamp-Taylor as Elvira Whitman
- H. F. Maltby as Sir James Barrington-Oakes
- Viola Lyel as Mary Smithers
- Leslie Fuller as Bill Smithers
- Hal Gordon as Alf Jenks
- Marian Dawson as Sarah Jeaks
- Charles K. Gerrard as Mr. Whitman
- Daphne Courtney as Kathleen Jenks
- Moore Marriott as Jim Turner
Reception
The Daily Film Renter wrote: "Story built round personality of star, allowing him ample scope to exploit his familiar brand of rough humour with result Fuller does as good work as he has ever put over. Hal Gordon excrutiatingly funny as star's comrade, and other characterisations well in keeping with boisterous nature of picture. Slick movement aided by rain of gags and hilarious situations."[4]
Picturegoer wrote: "Typical broad Leslie Fuller comedy which relies mainly on slapstick for its humour. ... The action allows for crockery smashing and generally hectic fooling and Leslie Fuller fans are splendidly catered for."[5]
Picture Show wrote: "The story develops quickly into humorous knockabout comedy with practically no romance, Excellent amusement ; good photography ; well produced."[6]
References
- ↑ "Un partido político". Picture Show . 31 (793): 19. 14 de julio de 1934. ProQuest 1880321085 .
- ↑ "Un partido político" . Búsqueda en las colecciones del British Film Institute . Consultado el 26 de mayo de 2026 .
- ↑ "BFI | Base de datos de cine y televisión | Un partido político (1934)" . BFI . Archivado del original el 9 de febrero de 2008. Consultado el 26 de mayo de 2026 .
- ↑ "Un partido político". The Daily Film Renter (2142): 8. 8 de enero de 1934. ProQuest 2594617780 .
- ↑ "Un partido político". Picturegoer . 4 (163): 24. 7 de julio de 1934. ProQuest 1771149099 .
- ↑ "Un partido político". Picture Show . 31 (793): 19. 14 de julio de 1934. ProQuest 1880321085 .
Enlaces externos
- Un partido político en IMDb
- Películas de 1934
- 1934 comedy films
- British political comedy films
- Films shot at British International Pictures Studios
- Films directed by Norman Lee (director)
- 1930s political comedy films
- British black-and-white films
- 1934 English-language films
- 1934 British films