Leslie S. Hiscott
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Leslie S. Hiscott was a British film director
and screenwriter
who made over sixty films between 1925 and 1956. He was born in London
in 1894. In 1931 he directed Alibi
, the first ever depiction of Hercule Poirot
, Agatha Christie's famous detective, with Austin Trevor
in the lead role. He directed a follow up Black Coffee
, also starring Trevor, the same year.
During the 1930s he became best known for his mystery films, also working on portrayals of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes
and A.E.W. Mason's Inspector Hanaud
. He worked extensively at Twickenham Film Studios
in west London
where he was a co-founder.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
who made over sixty films between 1925 and 1956. He was born in London
London
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in 1894. In 1931 he directed Alibi
Alibi (1931 film)
Alibi is a British mystery detective film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Austin Trevor, Franklin Dyall, and Elizabeth Allen....
, the first ever depiction of Hercule Poirot
Hercule Poirot
Hercule Poirot is a fictional Belgian detective created by Agatha Christie. Along with Miss Marple, Poirot is one of Christie's most famous and long-lived characters, appearing in 33 novels and 51 short stories published between 1920 and 1975 and set in the same era.Poirot has been portrayed on...
, Agatha Christie's famous detective, with Austin Trevor
Austin Trevor
Austin Trevor was a Belfast born actor who had a long career in British films and television.He was the first actor to play Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot on screen in three British films during the early 1930s: Alibi , Black Coffee and Lord Edgware Dies...
in the lead role. He directed a follow up Black Coffee
Black Coffee (1931 film)
Black Coffee is a 1931 British detective film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, and based on the play Black Coffee by Agatha Christie featuring her famous private detective Hercule Poirot...
, also starring Trevor, the same year.
During the 1930s he became best known for his mystery films, also working on portrayals of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The fantastic London-based "consulting detective", Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to take almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve...
and A.E.W. Mason's Inspector Hanaud
Inspector Hanaud
Inspector Gabriel Hanaud is a fictional French policeman depicted in a series of novels and short stories by the British writer A. E. W. Mason. He has been described as the "first major fiction police detective of the Twentieth Century"....
. He worked extensively at Twickenham Film Studios
Twickenham Film Studios
Twickenham Film Studios is a film studio located in St Margarets, London, England used by many motion picture and television companies. It was established in 1913 by Dr. Ralph Jupp on the site of a former ice-rink. At the time of its original construction, it was the largest film studio in the...
in west London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
where he was a co-founder.
Early filmography
- Raising the WindRaising the Wind (1925 film)Raising the Wind is a 1925 British silent-era short comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and featuring Sydney Fairbrother and Irene Tripod....
(1925) - A Friend of CupidA Friend of CupidA Friend of Cupid is a 1925 silent-era British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and featuring Sydney Fairbrother and Irene Tripod....
(1925) - A Fowl ProceedingA Fowl ProceedingA Fowl Proceeding is a 1925 silent-era British short comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and featuring Sydney Fairbrother and Irene Tripod....
(1925) - CatsCats (1925 film)Cats is a 1925 silent-era British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and featuring Sydney Fairbrother, Frank Stanmore and Irene Tripod....
(1925) - BilletsBillets (film)Billets is a 1925 silent-era British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and featuring Sydney Fairbrother and Irene Tripod....
(1925) - The Marriage BusinessThe Marriage BusinessThe Marriage Business is a 1927 silent-era British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and featuring Estelle Brody, Owen Nares and Jack Rutherford.-Cast:* Estelle Brody - Annette* Owen Nares - Robert* Marjorie Hume - Pat* Jack Rutherford - Duncan...
(1927) - S.O.S.S.O.S. (film)S.O.S. is a 1928 British silent-era adventure film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Robert Loraine, Bramwell Fletcher and Ursula Jeans. The film takes its title from the morse code distress signal S.O.S.....
(1928) - The Passing of Mr. QuinnThe Passing of Mr. QuinnThe Passing of Mr. Quin is a 1928 British mystery film which was co-directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and Julius Hagen, starring Clifford Heatherley, Mary Brough and Ursula Jeans. The film was based on the short story The Coming of Mr. Quin, part of the collection The Mysterious Mr. Quin, which was...
(1928) - Ringing the ChangesRinging the ChangesRinging the Changes is a 1929 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Henry Edwards, Charles Cantley, James Fenton and Margot Landa. It was based on a novel by Raleigh King. An aristocrat poses as a butler in order to expose a dishonest lawyer...
(1929) - The FeatherThe FeatherFor the Touched by an Angel episode see List of Touched by an Angel episodesThe Feather is a 1929 British romantic drama film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Jameson Thomas, Véra Flory, Randle Ayrton and Mary Clare....
(1929) - Call of the SeaCall of the Sea-Plot:Lt. Cmdr. Good is a naval officer who goes on an extensive search for his long-lost friend who mysteriously disappeared on a tropical island-Cast:*Henry Edwards.....Lt Cmdr. Good*Chrissie White.....Iris Tares*Bernard Nedell.....Ramon Tares...
(1930) - The House of the ArrowThe House of the Arrow (1930 film)The House of the Arrow is a 1930 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Dennis Neilson-Terry, Benita Hume and Richard Cooper. It was based on the book The House of the Arrow by A.E.W. Mason part of his Inspector Hanaud series. It was one of four film adaptations of the...
(1930) - At the Villa RoseAt the Villa Rose (1930 film)At the Villa Rose is a 1930 British Mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Norah Baring, Richard Cooper and Austin Trevor. It marked the screen debut of Northern Irish actor Trevor.-Production:...
(1930) - The Sleeping CardinalThe Sleeping CardinalThe Sleeping Cardinal is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Arthur Wontner and Ian Fleming. The film is an adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, though it is not based on any one particular story it draws inspiration from "The Empty...
(1931) - Brown SugarBrown Sugar (1931 film)Brown Sugar is a 1931 British romance film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Constance Carpenter, Francis Lister, Alan Aynesworth and Helen Haye...
(1931) - AlibiAlibi (1931 film)Alibi is a British mystery detective film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Austin Trevor, Franklin Dyall, and Elizabeth Allen....
(1931) - Black CoffeeBlack Coffee (1931 film)Black Coffee is a 1931 British detective film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, and based on the play Black Coffee by Agatha Christie featuring her famous private detective Hercule Poirot...
(1931) - Night in MontmartreNight in MontmartreNight in Montmartre is a British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Horace Hodges, Franklin Dyall, Hugh Williams, Reginald Purdell and Austin Trevor. It was based on play by Miles Malleson.-External links:*...
(1931) - When London SleepsWhen London SleepsWhen London Sleeps is a British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Harold French, Francis L. Sullivan, Diana Beaumont and René Ray. It was filmed at Twickenham Studios in west London. It was based on a play by Charles Darrell....
(1932) - A Tight CornerA Tight CornerA Tight Corner is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Frank Pettingell, Gina Malo, Betty Astell and Charles Stratton....
(1932) - A Safe PropositionA Safe PropositionA Safe Proposition is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring A.W. Baskcomb, Barbara Gott, Harold French and Austin Trevor....
(1932) - Once BittenOnce Bitten (1932 film)Once Bitten is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Richard Cooper, Ursula Jeans and Frank Pettingell....
(1932) - Murder at Covent GardenMurder at Covent GardenMurder at Covent Garden is a 1932 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Dennis Neilson-Terry, Anne Grey, George Curzon and Walter Fitzgerald...
(1932) - The Missing RembrandtThe Missing RembrandtThe Missing Rembrandt is a British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Arthur Wontner, Jane Welsh, Miles Mander, and Francis L. Sullivan. Sherlock Holmes goes on the trail of a Rembrandt painting, stolen by a drug-addicted artist...
(1932) - The Crooked LadyThe Crooked LadyThe Crooked Lady is a 1932 British drama film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring George Graves, Isobel Elsom, Ursula Jeans and Austin Trevor. It was filmed at Twickenham Studios....
(1932) - Double DealingDouble Dealing (1932 film)Double Dealing is a 1932 British film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Richard Cooper, Frank Pettingell and Zoe Palmer....
(1932) - The Face at the WindowThe Face at the Window (1932 film)The Face at the Window is a 1932 British drama film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Raymond Massey, Claude Hulbert and Isla Bevan....
(1932) - That's My WifeThat's My Wife (1933 film)That's My Wife is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Claud Allister, Frank Pettingell, Betty Astell and Davy Burnaby....
(1933) - Strike It RichStrike It Rich (1933 film)Strike It Rich is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Betty Astell, Davy Burnaby, George K. Gee and Wilfrid Lawson....
(1933)
Later filmography
- The Stolen NecklaceThe Stolen NecklaceThe Stolen Necklace is a 1933 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Lester Matthews, Joan Marion and Mickey Brantford.-Cast:* Lester Matthews as Clive Wingate* Joan Marion as Diana Hunter* Mickey Brantford as Tom Hunter...
(1933) - Out of the Past (1933)
- Marooned (1933)
- Keep It QuietKeep It QuietKeep it Quiet is a 1933 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Bertha Belmore, Frank Pettingell, Cyril Raymond and Davy Burnaby. Joe Puddlefoot becomes involved with criminals trying to steal valuable jade pieces belonging to the distinguished Sir Charles Goode....
(1933) - The Iron StairThe Iron Stair (1933 film)The Iron Stair is a 1933 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Henry Kendall, Dorothy Boyd and MichaelHogan.-Cast:* Henry Kendall as Geoffrey* Dorothy Boyd as Eva Marshall* Michael Hogan as Pat Derringham...
(1933) - I'll Stick to YouI'll Stick to YouI'll Stick to You is a 1933 British film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Jay Laurier, Betty Astell and Hal Walters....
(1933) - His Grace Gives NoticeHis Grace Gives NoticeHis Grace Gives Notice is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and based on the novel His Grace Gives Notice by Lady Laura Troubridge which had previously been adapted into a 1924 film...
(1933) - Yes, Madam (1933)
- The Melody-MakerThe Melody-MakerThe Melody-Maker is a 1933 British musical comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Lester Matthews, Joan Marion and Evelyn Roberts....
(1933) - Cleaning Up (1933)
- The StickpinThe StickpinThe Stickpin is a 1933 British film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Henry Kendall, Betty Astell and Francis L. Sullivan. A man is framed for killing the blackmailer of his friend's wife....
(1933) - Great StuffGreat StuffGreat Stuff is a 1933 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Henry Kendall, Betty Astell and Alfred Wellesley. In a desperate effort to prevent their daughter marrying an unsutaible man her parents becomes robbers.-Cast:...
(1933) - Passing ShadowsPassing ShadowsPassing Shadows is a 1934 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Edmund Gwenn, Viola Lyel and Barbara Everest....
(1934) - Flat Number ThreeFlat Number ThreeFlat Number Three is a 1934 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott starring Mary Glynne, Betty Astell and Cecil Parker. A lawyer assists a widow who has killed her blackmailer.-Cast:* Mary Glynne as Mrs. Rivington* D.A. Clarke-Smith as Kettler...
(1934) - The Man I WantThe Man I WantThe Man I Want is a 1934 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Henry Kendall, Wendy Barrie and Betty Astell. A man accidentally comes across some stolen jewells...
(1934) - Gay Love (1934)
- Crazy People (1934)
- She Shall Have MusicShe Shall Have MusicShe Shall Have Music is a 1935 British musical comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Jack Hylton, June Clyde and Claude Dampier. Hylton played himself in a story built around a millionaire shipowner who hires a band to publicise his ships. It was also released as Wherever She Goes....
(1935) - A Fire Has Been ArrangedA Fire Has Been ArrangedA Fire Has Been Arranged is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Chesney Allen, Bud Flanagan and Alastair Sim....
(1935) - The Big SplashThe Big SplashThe Big Splash is a 1935 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Frank Pettingell, Finlay Currie and Marguerite Allan. A millionaire hires a man to play his double....
(1935) - The Triumph of Sherlock HolmesThe Triumph of Sherlock HolmesThe Triumph of Sherlock Holmes is a 1935 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and based on The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle.- Plot summary :...
(1935) - Annie, Leave the Room! (1935)
- Three Witnesses (1935)
- Inside the RoomInside the RoomInside the Room is a 1935 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Austin Trevor, Dorothy Boyd, George Hayes and Brian Buchel. It was shot at Twickenham Studios in west London. A French detective, Pierre Santos, investigates a popular singer suspected of murder....
(1935) - Death on the SetDeath on the SetDeath on the Set is a 1935 British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Henry Kendall, Eve Gray, Jeanne Stuart and Wally Patch. Its plot concerns a film director who murders a leading gangster and takes his place, later pinning the killing on a prominent actress....
(1935) - Department StoreDepartment Store (film)Department Store is a 1935 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Geraldine Fitzgerald, Eve Gray, Garry Marsh and Sebastian Shaw....
(1935) - The Interrupted Honeymoon (1936)
- Fame (1936)
- Millions (1937)
- Fine Feathers (1937)
- Ship's Concert (1937)
- Tilly of BloomsburyTilly of Bloomsbury (1940 film)Tilly of Bloomsbury is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscot and based on the play Tilly of Bloomsbury by Ian Hay. It starred Sydney Howard, Jean Gillie, Kathleen Harrison and Henry Oscar...
(1940) - The Seventh SurvivorThe Seventh SurvivorThe Seventh Survivor is a 1941 British, black-and-white, spy, war film, directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Felix Aylmer, Jane Carr, Wally Patch, Linden Travers, Austin Trevor, Frank Pettingell, Ronald Shiner as Ernie and Martita Hunt...
(1941) - Sabotage at SeaSabotage at SeaSabotage at Sea is a 1942 British, black-and-white, drama, mystery, war film, directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Ronald Shiner as Ernie, the Cook and Ian Fleming. It was produced by British National Films and Shaftesbury Films.-Synopsis:...
(1942) - Lady from LisbonLady from LisbonLady from Lisbon is a 1942 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Francis L. Sullivan, Jane Carr, Martita Hunt and Charles Victor....
(1942) - The Butler's DilemmaThe Butler's DilemmaThe Butler's Dilemma is a 1943 British, black-and-white, comedy, directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Ronald Shiner as Ernie, Ian Fleming, Francis L. Sullivan, Judy Kelly, Hermione Gingold, Henry Kendall, Wally Patch...
(1943) - Welcome, Mr. WashingtonWelcome, Mr. WashingtonWelcome, Mr. Washington is a 1944 British drama film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Barbara Mullen, Donald Stewart, Peggy Cummins, Martita Hunt and Herbert Lomas. Two sisters are left almost peniless by their father's sudden death, and are forced to lease their estate as an airbase to...
(1944) - The Time of His LifeThe Time of His LifeThe Time of His Life is a 1955 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Richard Hearne, Ellen Pollock, Richard Wattis and Robert Moreton...
(1955) - Tons of TroubleTons of TroubleTons of Trouble is a 1956 British comedy film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Richard Hearne, William Hartnell and Austin Trevor.-Cast:* Richard Hearne as Mr...
(1956)