
Third Time Lucky
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.
Bobby Howesas Rev. Arthur FearDorothy Boydas Jennifer EllingGordon Harkeras Bill MeggittHenry Mollisonas Stanley CroftsGarry Marshas Capt. Adrian CrowtherMargaret Yardeas Mrs. ClutterbuckHarry Terryas GreggMarie Aultas Mrs. MidgeClare Greetas Mrs. ScrattonMatthew Boultonas InspectorWillie Grahamas Bad BoyGunner Moiras Froggy BurgeHenry Latimeras The MayorViola Comptonas Mrs. StarkeyAlexander Fieldas SnoopyGibb McLaughlinas CharliePhilip Godfreyas GusIan Wilson