The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers, enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience – making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller, Hal Gordon, Bobby Howes, Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard.

Although comedy would prove to be the decade’s most successful film genre, many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. From boisterous knockabout humour to polished adaptations of popular stage farces, this ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features, each presented uncut, in a brand-new transfer from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.

JOY RIDE (1935)
Two cousins invite their girlfriends on a joy-ride, but car trouble leads to catastrophe!

Cast In Alphabetical Order

Amy Veness as Lady Clara Mutch-Twistleton Betty Ann Davies as Anne Maxwell Charles Sewell as Sir Aubrey Mutch-Twistleton Cynthia Stock as Selina Prune Gene Gerrard as Bill Shepherd Gus McNaughton as String Paul Blake as Dippy Shepherd The Buddy Bradley Rhythm Girls as Night club dancers Violet Vanbrugh as Jennie The Duchess W.G. Saunders as Bishop Zelma O'Neal as Virgy Maxwell

Crew

Produced by Eric Donaldson & Basil Humphrys Directed by Harry Hughes Scenario by Vernon Harris and Harry & Edith Hughes Running Time 73 minutes. Theatrical Release 1935