Third Time Lucky
Synopsis
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.
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Bobby Howes
Rev. Arthur Fear
Dorothy Boyd
Jennifer Elling
Gordon Harker
Bill Meggitt
Henry Mollison
Stanley Crofts
Garry Marsh
Capt. Adrian Crowther
Margaret Yarde
Mrs. Clutterbuck
Harry Terry
Gregg
Marie Ault
Mrs. Midge
Clare Greet
Mrs. Scratton
Matthew Boulton
Inspector
Willie Graham
Bad Boy
Gunner Moir
Froggy Burge
Henry Latimer
The Mayor
Viola Compton
Mrs. Starkey
Alexander Field
Snoopy
Gibb McLaughlin
Charlie
Philip Godfrey
Gus
Ian Wilson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Forde
- Original Title
- Third Time Lucky
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Forde
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Forde
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Third Time Lucky
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What is Third Time Lucky about?
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.
Who directed Third Time Lucky?
Third Time Lucky was directed by Walter Forde.
Who stars in Third Time Lucky?
The principal cast of Third Time Lucky includes Bobby Howes, Dorothy Boyd, Gordon Harker, Henry Mollison, Garry Marsh.
When was Third Time Lucky released and how long is it?
Third Time Lucky was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.