John Longden (11 November 1900 – 26 May 1971) was a West Indian-born English film actor. He appeared in 84 films between 1926 and 1964, including five films directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Biography
Longden was born in the West Indies, being the son of a Wesleyan missionary, and was educated at Kingswood School, Bath, Somerset. Originally intending to be a mining engineer, he worked for two years in a coal mine in Yorkshire, where he started acting in amateur theatrical companies. An introduction to Seymour Hicks saw him start acting on the legitimate stage, beginning with a walk-on park in Old Bill, MP. He played in My Old Dutch with Albert Chevalier, then spent time with the Liverpool and Birmingham repertory theatres. He also appeared in The Farmer's Wife, produced by Barry Jackson at the Court Theatre in London for two years.
About this time Longden began to appear in silent films. He signed contract with Gaumont British Pictures to write and act, earning a notable success with Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail (1929).
Longden married Frances Larue Carr. She served from 1948 to 1961 as a counselor in the general presidency of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association. John and Frances had three children. One of these, Sharon Longden, married Loren C. Dunn, who also became a general authority of the LDS Church.
Longden is a village and civil parish in Shropshire, England. It is located 5 miles (8km) southwest of Shrewsbury. There is a public house (the Tankerville Arms) and a post office/shop, along with a church, and a primary school. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 1,266. It also has a village hall with a recreational field, children's play park and a private tennis club. According to mid-2007 population estimates, the parish had a population of 1,325.
The Church of England church of St Ruthen (name sometimes believed to be a corruption of Swithun) was originally built before 1569 as a chapel to the parish church at Pontesbury. (Longden was part of that parish until it became an ecclesiastical parish in its own right in 1935; in 1955 Longden benefice amalgamated with neighbouring Annscroft.) The nave, of mixed red and yellow sandstone rubble, has a moulded plinth believed to be of mediaeval origin, and a blocked south doorway probably early 17th century. A polygonal apse chancel was added in the 18th century, which was restored 1877 and given north and south windows in 1938, while the west porch and vestry were added in 1852-53. It contains a late 17th century plain wooden pulpit and a marble baluster shaped font, originally made for Pontesbury parish church in 1829, brought here in 1864. The oak lych-gate of the churchyard is the village's war memorial, erected after World War I. The churchyard contains the war graves of two British Army soldiers of World War II.
Alfred Hitchcock | Blackmail (1929) Anny Ondra, John Longden, Sara Allgood | Movie, Subtitles
The first full length all talkie film made in Great Britain.
After killing a man in self-defense, a young woman is blackmailed by a witness to the killing.
Original title: Blackmail (1929)
Colorized version: https://youtu.be/JT1fzBrAeWk
This film has multiple subtitle options, go to settings ⚙️ to choose your preferred language.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Charles Bennett (from the play) & Alfred Hitchcock, Benn W. Levy
Stars: Anny Ondra, John Longden, Sara Allgood
Genres: Crime, Thriller
00:00:00 Full Movie
00:01:25 Opening scene
00:12:34 Double booking
00:17:11 After double date
00:30:54 Things take a turn
00:37:26 Leaving the scene of the crime
00:49:07 Knife, knife, knife
00:52:57 Evidence
01:13:45 Car chase of 1920's
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published: 24 May 2023
SHERLOCK HOLMES Unsold TV Pilot 1951. The Man Who Disappeared w/ John Longden
This piece isn't rare but this is direct from 16mm so it should look a bit better than most versions floating around. Before Jeremy Brett and long before Watson became a woman this was the first attempt by television producers to make Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character into a weekly series. This version never went past the pilot stage but the lead actor (Longden) does give a solid performance. A bit low budget but worth watching. The film fell into the public domain in 1979 from lack of copyright renewal.
published: 09 Oct 2013
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared (1951) with John Longden
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared (1951) with John Longden as Sherlock Holmes.
https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Man_Who_Disappeared
published: 14 May 2016
John Longden Meets Tommy
Hall of Fame Jockey/Trainer John Longden relives some of his career memories on a trip he made to Hastings Park.
published: 09 Aug 2009
Late Hall of Fame jockey John Longden, explains his Triple Crown journey.
Enjoy this rare footage from our Sport of Kings TV video vault.
The late Hall of Fame jockey John Longden, explains his journey through the Triple Crown, its unbelievable (4:04)
published: 13 Jun 2014
Pub is The Hub CEO John Longden
published: 18 Oct 2016
SHERLOCK HOLMES Unsold Television Pilot 1951 The Guy Who Disappeared w John Longden & SINGER
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published: 05 Nov 2016
Thoroughbred (1936) | Full Movie | Helen Twelvetrees | Frank Leighton | John Longden
A plot is planned to kill favored Stormalong before the Melbourne Cup.
Director: Ken G. Hall
Writer: Edmond Seward
Starring: Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, John Longden
published: 29 Apr 2021
Quatermass II: Enemy from Space (1957) with Sidney James , John Longden, Brian Donlevy Movie
The film is based on the British TV serial by Nigel Kneale. It centers on Professor Quatermass who attempts to carry out his secret project which is relative to lunar colonization. who will support his idea?
published: 14 Feb 2017
Man From Interpol "The Key Witness" S1E5 1960 TV series Richard Stapley | John Longden
The series followed the globetrotting adventures of Anthony Smith (The Man From Interpol) as he sought to bring master criminals from all corners of the globe to justice.
We believe that this video is in the Public Domain. If you believe you may have a copyright interest in this program, please email [email protected] and we will take action immediately.
The first full length all talkie film made in Great Britain.
After killing a man in self-defense, a young woman is blackmailed by a witness to the killing.
Ori...
The first full length all talkie film made in Great Britain.
After killing a man in self-defense, a young woman is blackmailed by a witness to the killing.
Original title: Blackmail (1929)
Colorized version: https://youtu.be/JT1fzBrAeWk
This film has multiple subtitle options, go to settings ⚙️ to choose your preferred language.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Charles Bennett (from the play) & Alfred Hitchcock, Benn W. Levy
Stars: Anny Ondra, John Longden, Sara Allgood
Genres: Crime, Thriller
00:00:00 Full Movie
00:01:25 Opening scene
00:12:34 Double booking
00:17:11 After double date
00:30:54 Things take a turn
00:37:26 Leaving the scene of the crime
00:49:07 Knife, knife, knife
00:52:57 Evidence
01:13:45 Car chase of 1920's
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The first full length all talkie film made in Great Britain.
After killing a man in self-defense, a young woman is blackmailed by a witness to the killing.
Original title: Blackmail (1929)
Colorized version: https://youtu.be/JT1fzBrAeWk
This film has multiple subtitle options, go to settings ⚙️ to choose your preferred language.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Charles Bennett (from the play) & Alfred Hitchcock, Benn W. Levy
Stars: Anny Ondra, John Longden, Sara Allgood
Genres: Crime, Thriller
00:00:00 Full Movie
00:01:25 Opening scene
00:12:34 Double booking
00:17:11 After double date
00:30:54 Things take a turn
00:37:26 Leaving the scene of the crime
00:49:07 Knife, knife, knife
00:52:57 Evidence
01:13:45 Car chase of 1920's
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This piece isn't rare but this is direct from 16mm so it should look a bit better than most versions floating around. Before Jeremy Brett and long before Watso...
This piece isn't rare but this is direct from 16mm so it should look a bit better than most versions floating around. Before Jeremy Brett and long before Watson became a woman this was the first attempt by television producers to make Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character into a weekly series. This version never went past the pilot stage but the lead actor (Longden) does give a solid performance. A bit low budget but worth watching. The film fell into the public domain in 1979 from lack of copyright renewal.
This piece isn't rare but this is direct from 16mm so it should look a bit better than most versions floating around. Before Jeremy Brett and long before Watson became a woman this was the first attempt by television producers to make Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character into a weekly series. This version never went past the pilot stage but the lead actor (Longden) does give a solid performance. A bit low budget but worth watching. The film fell into the public domain in 1979 from lack of copyright renewal.
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared (1951) with John Longden as Sherlock Holmes.
https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Man_Who_Disappeared
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared (1951) with John Longden as Sherlock Holmes.
https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Man_Who_Disappeared
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared (1951) with John Longden as Sherlock Holmes.
https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Man_Who_Disappeared
Enjoy this rare footage from our Sport of Kings TV video vault.
The late Hall of Fame jockey John Longden, explains his journey through the Triple Crown, its u...
Enjoy this rare footage from our Sport of Kings TV video vault.
The late Hall of Fame jockey John Longden, explains his journey through the Triple Crown, its unbelievable (4:04)
Enjoy this rare footage from our Sport of Kings TV video vault.
The late Hall of Fame jockey John Longden, explains his journey through the Triple Crown, its unbelievable (4:04)
A plot is planned to kill favored Stormalong before the Melbourne Cup.
Director: Ken G. Hall
Writer: Edmond Seward
Starring: Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton,...
A plot is planned to kill favored Stormalong before the Melbourne Cup.
Director: Ken G. Hall
Writer: Edmond Seward
Starring: Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, John Longden
A plot is planned to kill favored Stormalong before the Melbourne Cup.
Director: Ken G. Hall
Writer: Edmond Seward
Starring: Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, John Longden
The film is based on the British TV serial by Nigel Kneale. It centers on Professor Quatermass who attempts to carry out his secret project which is relative to...
The film is based on the British TV serial by Nigel Kneale. It centers on Professor Quatermass who attempts to carry out his secret project which is relative to lunar colonization. who will support his idea?
The film is based on the British TV serial by Nigel Kneale. It centers on Professor Quatermass who attempts to carry out his secret project which is relative to lunar colonization. who will support his idea?
The series followed the globetrotting adventures of Anthony Smith (The Man From Interpol) as he sought to bring master criminals from all corners of the globe t...
The series followed the globetrotting adventures of Anthony Smith (The Man From Interpol) as he sought to bring master criminals from all corners of the globe to justice.
We believe that this video is in the Public Domain. If you believe you may have a copyright interest in this program, please email [email protected] and we will take action immediately.
The series followed the globetrotting adventures of Anthony Smith (The Man From Interpol) as he sought to bring master criminals from all corners of the globe to justice.
We believe that this video is in the Public Domain. If you believe you may have a copyright interest in this program, please email [email protected] and we will take action immediately.
The first full length all talkie film made in Great Britain.
After killing a man in self-defense, a young woman is blackmailed by a witness to the killing.
Original title: Blackmail (1929)
Colorized version: https://youtu.be/JT1fzBrAeWk
This film has multiple subtitle options, go to settings ⚙️ to choose your preferred language.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Writers: Charles Bennett (from the play) & Alfred Hitchcock, Benn W. Levy
Stars: Anny Ondra, John Longden, Sara Allgood
Genres: Crime, Thriller
00:00:00 Full Movie
00:01:25 Opening scene
00:12:34 Double booking
00:17:11 After double date
00:30:54 Things take a turn
00:37:26 Leaving the scene of the crime
00:49:07 Knife, knife, knife
00:52:57 Evidence
01:13:45 Car chase of 1920's
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This piece isn't rare but this is direct from 16mm so it should look a bit better than most versions floating around. Before Jeremy Brett and long before Watson became a woman this was the first attempt by television producers to make Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's character into a weekly series. This version never went past the pilot stage but the lead actor (Longden) does give a solid performance. A bit low budget but worth watching. The film fell into the public domain in 1979 from lack of copyright renewal.
Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared (1951) with John Longden as Sherlock Holmes.
https://www.arthur-conan-doyle.com/index.php/The_Man_Who_Disappeared
Enjoy this rare footage from our Sport of Kings TV video vault.
The late Hall of Fame jockey John Longden, explains his journey through the Triple Crown, its unbelievable (4:04)
A plot is planned to kill favored Stormalong before the Melbourne Cup.
Director: Ken G. Hall
Writer: Edmond Seward
Starring: Helen Twelvetrees, Frank Leighton, John Longden
The film is based on the British TV serial by Nigel Kneale. It centers on Professor Quatermass who attempts to carry out his secret project which is relative to lunar colonization. who will support his idea?
The series followed the globetrotting adventures of Anthony Smith (The Man From Interpol) as he sought to bring master criminals from all corners of the globe to justice.
We believe that this video is in the Public Domain. If you believe you may have a copyright interest in this program, please email [email protected] and we will take action immediately.
John Longden (11 November 1900 – 26 May 1971) was a West Indian-born English film actor. He appeared in 84 films between 1926 and 1964, including five films directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Biography
Longden was born in the West Indies, being the son of a Wesleyan missionary, and was educated at Kingswood School, Bath, Somerset. Originally intending to be a mining engineer, he worked for two years in a coal mine in Yorkshire, where he started acting in amateur theatrical companies. An introduction to Seymour Hicks saw him start acting on the legitimate stage, beginning with a walk-on park in Old Bill, MP. He played in My Old Dutch with Albert Chevalier, then spent time with the Liverpool and Birmingham repertory theatres. He also appeared in The Farmer's Wife, produced by Barry Jackson at the Court Theatre in London for two years.
About this time Longden began to appear in silent films. He signed contract with Gaumont British Pictures to write and act, earning a notable success with Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail (1929).