1931    77mComedy
5.86.5
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.
Directed by Walter Forde

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  • Bobby HowesRev. Arthur Fear
  • Dorothy BoydJennifer Elling
  • Gordon HarkerBill Meggitt
  • Henry MollisonStanley Crofts
  • Garry MarshCapt. Adrian Crowther
  • Margaret YardeMrs. Clutterbuck
  • Harry TerryGregg
  • Marie AultMrs. Midge
  • Clare GreetMrs. Scratton
  • Matthew BoultonInspector
  • Willie GrahamBad Boy
  • Gunner MoirFroggy Burge
  • Henry LatimerThe Mayor
  • Viola ComptonMrs. Starkey
  • Alexander FieldSnoopy
  • Gibb McLaughlinCharlie
  • Philip GodfreyGus
  • Ian Wilson
  • Walter FordeDirector

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