William Rushton
Also Known As: Willie Rushton
Biography: William George Rushton was an English cartoonist, satirist, comedian, actor and performer who co-founded the satirical magazine Private Eye.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Chelsea, London, England, UK
Birthday: August 18, 1937
Deathday: December 11, 1996
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Gender: Male
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Twelve Plus One
Overview: Mario, a young philanderer, receives 13 antique chairs in a bad state by inheritance and decides to sell off them to get some money. Afterwards he gets to know that one of them contains documents worth a lot of money. So he begins an adventurous trip to regain possession of the chair. On the way he meets many strange people who would like to help or to swindle him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-10-07
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Flight of the Doves
Overview: While fleeing across the Irish countryside, two orphans are pursued by their villainous uncle, a master of disguises.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-04-02
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Hamlet: The Video
Overview: The television campaign for Hamlet cigars, one of the longest running, most memorable and funniest campaigns in advertising history is now on video for the first time. One man who remembers the start of the 27 year campaign is Willie Rushton, one of the country's longest running humorists. Sit back and smile as he guides you through the cream of the ads that made Bach's 'Air on a C String' famous and the world aware that 'Happiness is a cigar called Hamlet'.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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The Secret Policeman’s Biggest Ball
Overview: After the criticisms of the 1987 show’s disproportionate focus on music - and the financial disaster of its music-only Festival Of Youth weekend concert in 1988, Amnesty returned to the original formula that had been so successful in the 1976-1981 era with a primary focus on comedy. Pat Duffy was dropped from organising any further benefit events for Amnesty and for the 1989 show, Amnesty hired producer Judith Holder.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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'G.I.G.O Garbage In, Garbage Out' Computer History - A British View
Overview: Barclays Bank documentary about computers in the UK and how they might be used in the future.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Keep It Up Downstairs
Overview: The year is 1904; the setting is Cockshute Towers, one of England's stateliest homes. When the household is threatened with bankruptcy, both the masters and the servants are prepared to co-operate in trying to find some cash - after all, most of them are enjoying liaisons of one kind or another among themselves, and none have any desire to give up their rewarding way of life...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-07-28
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Alice in Label Land
Overview: Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' stories are used to explain certain sections of the Labelling of Food Regulations 1970.
Genres: Documentary Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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Santa's Pocket Watch
Overview: Sam dreams of meeting Father Christmas, so when Santa arrives at his house Sam hides in the big guy's sack. Later, Santa discovers the stowaway, and invites him to a special Christmas dinner, where he presents Sam with a special watch.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-20
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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Overview: Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-09-11
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The Kenny Everett Naughty Joke Box
Overview: Old school comics join Kenny Everett for some old school comedy. Stand up routines are interspersed with sketches and stand up routines from Kenny Everett.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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The Best House in London
Overview: In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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The Cobblers of Umbridge
Overview: A parody of the long running radio show "The Archers", an everyday story of country-folk based in the fictional village of Umbridge.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-01
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Consuming Passions
Overview: Adapted from a play written by two Monty Python vets, this toothy satire launches with a tragic accident at Chumley's chocolate factory when hapless manager Ian Littleton (Tyler Butterworth) accidentally knocks several employees into a huge chocolate vat. The tragic mishap at the chocolate factory results in candy lovers getting an unexpected 'extra' in their sweets.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-04-06
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Kenny Everett's Christmas Carol
Overview: Kenny gives us his rendition of Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol, "with apologies to C. Dickens, Esquire"
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-24
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The Flying Alberts (Brucey Lacey edit)
Overview: The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are two edits of this film, both with their own distinct ending.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-01-01
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Two Old Farts in the Night
Overview: Live show of Willie Rushton and Barry Cryer, recorded at the Hackney Empire
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-07-15
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The Flying Alberts
Overview: The Alberts (Bruce Lacey, Tony Gray and his brother Dougie Gray) attempt to take off. There are two edits to this film, both with their distinct ending. The other version is edited by Bruce Lacey and is four minutes shorter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-01-01
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Decorators Limited
Overview: In hopes of winning a home decoration competition, the overbearing Mrs. Foster employs two men to repaint her flat. The kids volunteer to decorate the neighbouring flat of the elderly sisters. The front door keys are mixed up...
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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Is This a Record?
Overview: John Cleese, Michael Palin and Terry Jones celebrate the Guinness Book of World Records.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-01
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Elementary, My Dear Watson
Overview: John Cleese stars as Sherlock Holmes in this Comedy Playhouse pilot episode from 1973.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-01-18
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The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
Overview: Barry McKenzie sets off for England with his aunt, Edna Everage, to advance his cultural education. Bazza is an innocent abroad, fond of beer, Bondi and beautiful sheilas, but he soon settles into the Australian ghetto in Earls Court, where his old mate Curly has a flat.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1972-10-12
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Scene Nun, Take One
Overview: An actress dressed as a nun flounces off a film set and has a series of encounters on the streets of London.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-07-14
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Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
Overview: Randy plumber Sid South enjoys a profession which offers him ample opportunity to bed sexy housewives.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-07-01
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Adventures of a Private Eye
Overview: While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-03-04
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Nothing But the Best
Overview: Success has James Brewster's name written all over it, and he also has his heart set on his boss's daughter. A con artist hires him to help out on a bank scheme, but then again, James will do anything to get rich and be the most successful businessman in Britain-even if it means murder!!!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-03-10
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Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
Overview: In order to boost circulation of his newspaper, Lord Rawnsley announces an air race and offers £10,000 to the first person who can fly across the English Channel. But one of the participants, Percy, plots to sabotage his competitor's planes. Will Percy triumph?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-06-16
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It's All Over Town
Overview: A series of musical vignettes formed from the dreams of a slumbering workman.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-12-01
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Death Becomes Me
Overview: Two episodes of the TV series "The Persuaders" joined into a movie. Two playboys, Brett Sinclair (Roger Moore) and Danny Wilde (Tony Curtis), investigate crimes.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On
Overview: Danny La Rue plays Cinderella's wicked stepmother in this grand tradition of a Christmas pantomime.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-25
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