A Sister to Assist 'Er (1927 film)
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A Sister to Assist 'Er is a 1927 British silent
comedy film
directed by George Dewhurst
and starring Mary Brough
, Polly Emery
and Humberston Wright
. It was based on the play A Sister to Assist 'Er by John le Breton.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
comedy film
Comedy film
Comedy film is a genre of film in which the main emphasis is on humour. They are designed to elicit laughter from the audience. Comedies are mostly light-hearted dramas and are made to amuse and entertain the audiences...
directed by George Dewhurst
George Dewhurst
George Dewhurst was a British actor, screenwriter and film director. He directed several film versions of the play A Sister to Assist 'Er.-Selected filmography:Screenwriter* The Lunatic at Large * The Narrow Valley...
and starring Mary Brough
Mary Brough
Mary Bessie Brough was an English actress in theatre, silent films and early talkies, including several Aldwych farces....
, Polly Emery
Polly Emery
-Selected filmography:* Watch Your Step * The Case of Lady Camber * Nothing Else Matters * A Sister to Assist 'Er * If Four Walls Told * The Pauper Millionaire * A Sister to Assist 'Er...
and Humberston Wright
Humberston Wright
Humbertson Wright was a British film actor. He is sometimes credited as Humberstone Wright.-Selected filmography:* Thelma * God's Clay * The Garden of Resurrection * Henry, King of Navarre...
. It was based on the play A Sister to Assist 'Er by John le Breton.
Cast
- Mary BroughMary BroughMary Bessie Brough was an English actress in theatre, silent films and early talkies, including several Aldwych farces....
... Mrs. May - Polly EmeryPolly Emery-Selected filmography:* Watch Your Step * The Case of Lady Camber * Nothing Else Matters * A Sister to Assist 'Er * If Four Walls Told * The Pauper Millionaire * A Sister to Assist 'Er...
... Mrs. Mull - Humberston WrightHumberston WrightHumbertson Wright was a British film actor. He is sometimes credited as Humberstone Wright.-Selected filmography:* Thelma * God's Clay * The Garden of Resurrection * Henry, King of Navarre...
... Mr. Mull - A. Bromley DavenportA. Bromley DavenportArthur Henry Bromley-Davenport , better known as A. Bromley Davenport, was an English actor born in Baginton, Warwickshire, England, UK....
... Jim Harris - Alf GoddardAlf GoddardAlf Goddard was a British film actor.Brother of a famous boxer, Alf Goddard was once a boxer too. He was also a trained athlete and a professional dancer. He served in the army in World War I and when he was invalided out he worked on munitions. He made his stage debut in a musical hall act in 1916...
... Sailor - Jack HarrisJack HarrisJack Harris may refer to:* Jack Harris , Scottish professional football player and manager* Jack Harris , Canadian MP* Jack Harris , American radio personality based in Tampa, Florida...
... Alf