
Third Time Lucky 1931
Overview
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.
Director: Walter Forde
Cast

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