Mancunian Films is a reputed Manchester-based company, involved with the production of motion pictures. Brain child of John E. Blakeley, the Mancunian Films produced films in the initial stages of its foundation. Apart from the founder John E. Blakeley, the names of Frank Randle and other artists are intrinsically associated with the successes of the Mancunian Film Company.
Inception of Mancunian Film Company
The successful journey of Mancunian Film Company began in 1908, when the market dealer John E Blakeley made up his mind to buy a film company. During the 1940s Mancunian Film Studios was established to entertain the audiences. Following the popularity of Mancunian Film Studios, more studios were founded on the Dickenson Road at Rusholme, to nurture the refined tastes of the people residing in the northern industrial belts of Manchester. This renowned Manchester film company gained immense success during the 1930s, when the twin movies “Off The Dole” and the “Boots Boots” displayed the inherent talent of actor George Formby on the screen. Following the World War II, the Mancunian Film screened a series of cheerful comedy films. For more than 40 years, the Mancunian Film Company was engaged with the production of 60 cinemas and feature films.
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Mancunian Film Company Actors
The Mancunian Film Company acted as a strong platform for the rise of a number of talented film stars. Frank Randle, Cecil Frederick, Diana Dors, Bernard Youens, Duggie Wakefield, Betty Driver, Bunty Meadows, Dan Young and Betty Jumel are among the notable actors and actresses, considered as the star performers of Mancunian Film.
Movies produced by Mancunian Film
Among notable films of Mancunian Film Company, the following are worth mentioning:
- Two Little Drummer Boys in 1928
- Musical Medley in 1934
- Off The Dole in 1935
- The Penny Pool in 1937
- Demobbed in 1944
- Holidays With Pay in 1948
The famous Frank Randle movies produced by Mancunian Film Company include “Somewhere in England” in 1940, “Somewhere in Civvies” in 1943, “Home Sweet Home” in 1945, “School For Randle” in 1949, “It's A Grand Life” in 1953 and many more.
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