Alan Simpson

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Alan Francis Simpson was an English scriptwriter. He was best known as part of the Galton and Simpson comedy writing partnership with Ray Galton.

Most Popular Alan Simpson Trailers

Total trailers found: 24

The Unforgettable Sid James Trailer (2000)

05 December 2000

A profile of the comedy actor, best known for starring in many films of the Carry On franchise, with contributions from family, friends, co-stars and fans.

The Spy with a Cold Nose Trailer (1966)

19 December 1966

A dog with a spying device under its skin is sent to the Russian government as a present. When the Russians send the dog to a veterinary, British intelligence must get to the dog first and retrieve the spying device.

Steptoe & Son Trailer (1972)

01 March 1972

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood.

Loot Trailer (1970)

01 May 1970

Two bank robbers, Dennis and Hal, are on the run from the police after a successful heist. Needing somewhere to hide the loot, they turn to a funeral parlour where they stash the cash in Hal's recently-deceased mother's coffin.

The Siege of Sidney Street Trailer (1960)

11 October 1960

A police inspector (Donald Sinden) tracks down Russian anarchist Peter the Painter (Peter Wyngarde) and his gang in circa-1911 London.

Up the Chastity Belt Trailer (1972)

14 January 1972

A funny thing happened to Lurkalot, serf to Sir Coward de Custard, on the way to Custard Castle. Lurkalot sells lusty love potions and rusty chastity belts in the market place, but on this day Sir Graggart de Bombast arrives to sack the castle, and to get the lovely Lobelia Custard in the sack! Lurkalot must help Custard cream the knight in pining armour.

The Bargee Trailer (1964)

23 April 1964

After a lock-keeper entrusts his daughter to a canal Casanova, he is shocked to learn that she is pregnant.

Sommarkvetter Trailer (1988)

26 August 1988

Comedy with Sten-Åke Cederhök and Tomas von Brömssen at the Lisebergsteatern in Gothenburg, featuring scrap dealers Albert and Herbert, a waiter with rabbit teeth and a shack maid with an incomprehensible village dialect.

Wake Up and Dance Trailer (1950)

01 October 1950

Short film shot at Stratford-upon-Avon and exploring the joy of folk dancing.

Seriously Seeking Sid Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

A study of the life and career of the actor Sid James, best known for the long-running Carry On series of bawdy British film comedies.

Det Bästa med Albert & Herbert Trailer (2005)

06 July 2005

Swedish version of the British SitCom Steptoe and Son: Starring: Sten-Åke Cederhök, Tomas von Br�n

Never Talk to Strangers Trailer (1969)

03 May 1969

Basil Puddifoot (played by Harry H. Corbett) has moved to London for work and meets Olive Bunclark (Rosemary Leach) in his boarding house.

The Wrong Arm of the Law Trailer (1963)

17 March 1963

The crooks in London know how it works. No one carries guns and no one resists the police. Then a new gang appears that go one better.

Walk in St George Trailer (1952)

02 January 1952

Alan Simpson's lyrical, visually lush film captures the Mummers of Symondsbury as they enact their traditional Christmas play outside their village inn.

When Steptoe Met Son Trailer (2002)

20 August 2002

The difficult off-screen relationship between actors Harry H. Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell who grew to hate one another during their years on screen.

The Rebel Trailer (1961)

07 March 1961

Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has a lot of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work.

The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins Trailer (1971)

01 November 1971

A septet of satirical vignettes based on the Seven Deadly Sins.

Steptoe & Son Ride Again Trailer (1973)

01 May 1973

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood.

The Last Fleksnes Trailer (1974)

04 November 1974

Based on the television sitcom Fleksnes Fataliteter. Marve Fleksnes (Wesenlund) lives a comfortable life with his mother (Schønemann), but misses a woman in his life.

Look at Life: Funny Business Is No Joke Trailer (1967)

01 January 1967

A peek behind the scenes at the business of the comedian and how it is being expanded for film and television.

Tony Hancock: From East Cheam to Earls Court Trailer (1985)

26 April 1985

Ex-colleagues reflect on the comic genius and sometimes difficult character of Tony Hancock.

Hancock at the Royal Festival Hall Trailer (1966)

15 October 1966

A one-off special performance by Tony Hancock of his stand-up comedy act (which rarely changed), at the Royal Festival Hall, London.

Le Petomane Trailer (1979)

31 December 1979

The incredibly true story of the legendary French entertainer Joseph Pujol, who performed impersonations with his self-described 'elastic anus' and a surfeit of wind.

Mordet på Skolgatan 15 Trailer (1984)

23 April 1984

This 1983 folk comedy play from Lisebergsteatern in Gothenburg follows Albert and Herbert as they face eviction from their shabby Haga house when the neighborhood is slated for demolition, sparking both worry and resistance.