Directors/Producers uncredited - Britmovie

Freddy · 21-09-2004, 03:17 PM

Gazing through IMDb I noticed that David Lean appeared in Lawrence of Arabia as the man on the motorcycle and Robert Bolt also had a part as 'officer with a pipe'. David Lean also appeared in Summer Madness and all of these were uncredited.
There was also Hitchcock and the writer Colin Dexter appearing uncredited in their creations.
Anymore anyone?

regards
Freddy

[ 23. September 2004, 11:51: Message edited by: DB7 ]

Gibbie · 21-09-2004, 04:21 PM

It appears that Lean did a bit of the ole Hitchcock - where's Waldo game.

Colin Dexter did the same thing in every episode of the Morse series.

Steve Crook · 21-09-2004, 05:39 PM

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</div><div class='quotemain'>Freddy:
Gazing through IMDb I noticed that David Lean appeared in Lawrence of Arabia as the man on the motorcycle and Robert Bolt also had a part as 'officer with a pipe'. David Lean also appeared in Summer Madness and all of these were uncredited.
There was also Hitchcock and the writer Colin Dexter appearing uncredited in their creations.
Anymore anyone?

regards
Freddy [/b]

Michael Powell and Martin Scorsese have both done it. But with them it's usually because they are replacing an actor who couldn't make it or it's such a small role it's not worth hiring anyone.

Michael Powell:
Hotel Splendide (1932) - Bugging device engineer
The Fire Raisers (1934) - Radio operator
The Edge of the World (1937) - Mr. Graham
An Airman's Letter to His Mother (1941) - Reader of prologue
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942) - Despatching Officer
The Volunteer (1943) - Photographer outside Buckingham Palace
Luna de miel (1959) - Voice of guide
Peeping Tom (1960) Mark's Father

Martin Scorsese:
Who's That Knocking at My Door? (1967) - Gangster
Boxcar Bertha (1972) - Brothel Client
Mean Streets (1973) - Jimmy Shorts
Taxi Driver (1976) - Homicidal Passenger
Raging Bull (1980) - Barbizon stagehand
The King of Comedy (1983) - TV Director
After Hours (1985) - Club Berlin Searchlight Operator
The Color of Money (1986) - Opening voiceover
New York Stories (1989) - Man Having Picture taken with Lionel Dobie
The Age of Innocence (1993) - Photographer
Bringing Out the Dead (1999) - Dispatcher
Gangs of New York (2002) - Wealthy Homeowner

So you see, it's not only Hitchcock who used to (or continues to) do it. Lots of other directors have done it. It's just that Hitchcock turned it into his trademark.

Steve

lancethecook · 22-09-2004, 08:00 AM

Dora Bryan in No room at the inn

David Brent · 22-09-2004, 12:25 PM

Mick Jagger (Producer) gave a cameo appearance as an RAF Officer in the film "Enigma" (2001).

Dave.

Gibbie · 22-09-2004, 02:50 PM

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So you see, it's not only Hitchcock who used to (or continues to) do it. Lots of other directors have done it. It's just that Hitchcock turned it into his trademark.
Steve

And what a great TM it is. It adds fun to the entertainment of the movie. And, moreso if it is not hyped and is left unstated.

JamesM · 22-09-2004, 02:59 PM

Ian Brown was in Harry Potter 3

Steve Crook · 22-09-2004, 06:14 PM

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So you see, it's not only Hitchcock who used to (or continues to) do it. Lots of other directors have done it. It's just that Hitchcock turned it into his trademark.
Steve

And what a great TM it is. It adds fun to the entertainment of the movie. And, moreso if it is not hyped and is left unstated. [/b]

But can it be a trademark if lots of other people do it as well?

Steve

Steve Crook · 22-09-2004, 06:16 PM

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Ian Brown was in Harry Potter 3 [/b]

Who he?

Shall we limit this to just uncredited appearances by directors (or producers) in their own films otherwise there are millions of uncredited appearances.

Steve

DB7 · 22-09-2004, 07:01 PM

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Who he?
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ex-Stone Roses frontman.

JamesM · 22-09-2004, 08:04 PM

Yes, in the Leaky Cauldron or thereabouts.

deckard · 22-09-2004, 09:45 PM

Albert R. Broccoli did it in "Moonraker" as a man in St. Marks square. I think his Missus was there too!

Steve Crook · 23-09-2004, 12:17 AM

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Who he?
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ex-Stone Roses frontman. [/b]

Ah, that'd explain why I've never heard of him :)
My head banging years have long since passed.

Steve

dylan · 23-09-2004, 02:40 PM

Most of the long shots of Harry Lime in The Third Man are not of Welles but the assistant director, Guy Hamilton. Hamilton donned the long coat and wide brimmed hat as a disguise which Welles was forced to wear when he eventually showed up on set.

Steve Crook · 23-09-2004, 04:19 PM

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Most of the long shots of Harry Lime in The Third Man are not of Welles but the assistant director, Guy Hamilton. Hamilton donned the long coat and wide brimmed hat as a disguise which Welles was forced to wear when he eventually showed up on set. [/b]

Welles also left before they'd finished the film. (He doesn't seem to have been there hardly at all).

The shot near the end in which Harry Lime's hands reach for the sewer grate are actually the hands of director Carol Reed.

Steve

21-09-2004, 03:17 PM	#1
Freddy has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Irish Sea Posts: 1,168 Country: iTrader: (1)	Directors/Producers uncredited Gazing through IMDb I noticed that David Lean appeared in Lawrence of Arabia as the man on the motorcycle and Robert Bolt also had a part as 'officer with a pipe'. David Lean also appeared in Summer Madness and all of these were uncredited. There was also Hitchcock and the writer Colin Dexter appearing uncredited in their creations. Anymore anyone? regards Freddy [ 23. September 2004, 11:51: Message edited by: DB7 ] __________________ "What I owe you Colonel Lawrence, is beyond evaluation."

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deckard has no status. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 480 Country: iTrader: (0)	Albert R. Broccoli did it in "Moonraker" as a man in St. Marks square. I think his Missus was there too! __________________ "and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock"

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dylan has no status. Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Posts: 517 Country: iTrader: (0)	Most of the long shots of Harry Lime in The Third Man are not of Welles but the assistant director, Guy Hamilton. Hamilton donned the long coat and wide brimmed hat as a disguise which Welles was forced to wear when he eventually showed up on set.