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H.F. Maltby
Acting Born Nov 25, 1880 Died Oct 25, 1963 Ceres, South Africa 85 credits
Biography
H.F. Maltby works in acting. Born November 25, 1880 in Ceres, South Africa. Died October 25, 1963. Archytele tracks 85 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Arthur Lucan
2 shared titles
Kitty McShane
2 shared titles
Nazbiike Aidarova
1 shared title
Ulanbek Sultangaziev
1 shared title
Sakyn Karabayev
1 shared title
Taalaikan Abazova
1 shared title
Anvar Osmonaliev
1 shared title
Omurbek Nurdinov
1 shared title
Nurlan Kamchybekov
1 shared title
Nazym Mendebairov
1 shared title
Career timeline
It's a Grand Life · Writer
The Queen's HusbandThe Trojan Brothers
Caesar and CleopatraHome Sweet Home
A Canterbury TaleMedal for the General
Old Mother Riley Detective
The Great Mr HandelGert and Daisy Clean Up · WriterBob's Your UncleGert and Daisy's Weekend · WriterRose of Tralee · Writer
Facing the Music
Crimes at the Dark House · DialogueUnder Your HatReturn to YesterdayGarrison FolliesGarrison Follies
The Gang's All HereOld Mother Riley Joins UpThe Good Old DaysBlind Folly · WriterWhat a Man!
Owd BobPygmalionEverything Happens to MeHis Lordship Goes to PressHis Lordship Goes to Press · Writer
Young and InnocentThe Sky’s the LimitIt's Never Too Late to Mend · WriterSong of the RoadThe Ticket of Leave Man · Writer
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street · DialogueWhere There's a WillReasonable DoubtThe Crimes of Stephen Hawke · WriterJack of All Trades
It Happened in Paris · DialogueThe Morals of MarcusThe Right Age to MarryThe Right Age to Marry · WriterA Little Bit of Bluff
Those Were the DaysFreedom of the SeasOver the Garden Wall · Theatre PlayOver the Garden Wall · ScreenplayGirls Will Be Boys
Just My Luck · ScreenplayThe Love Nest · Writer
For the Love of Mike · Theatre Play
The Rotters · Theatre Play
A Temporary Gentleman · Screenplay
Their Best Friend · Scenario Writer
Full Filmography
85 titles- It's a Grand Life (1953) Writer
- The Queen's Husband (1946) as Phipps
- The Trojan Brothers (1946) as Colonel Robbins
- Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) as Councillor (uncredited)
- Home Sweet Home (1945)
- A Canterbury Tale (1944) as Mr. Portal
- Medal for the General (1944) as Mayor (uncredited)
- Old Mother Riley Detective (1943) as H. G. Popplethwaite
- The Great Mr Handel (1942)
- Gert and Daisy Clean Up (1942) Writer
- Bob's Your Uncle (1942) as Maj. Diehard
- Gert and Daisy's Weekend (1942) Writer
- Rose of Tralee (1942) Writer
- Front Line Kids (1942) Writer
- Facing the Music (1941) as Mr. Bulger
- Crimes at the Dark House (1940) Dialogue
- Under Your Hat (1940) as Colonel Sheepshanks
- Return to Yesterday (1940) as Inspector
- Garrison Follies (1940) as Maj. Hall-Vett
- Garrison Follies (1940) as Major Hall-Vett
- Garrison Follies (1940) Writer
- The Gang's All Here (1939) as Large Pompous Diner
- Old Mother Riley Joins Up (1939) as Gen. Hogsley
- The Good Old Days (1939) as Randolph Macaulay
- Blind Folly (1939) Writer
- What a Man! (1939) as Sergeant Bull
- Owd Bob (1938) as Sgt. Walter Musgrave
- Pygmalion (1938) as Second Bystander
- Everything Happens to Me (1938) as Arthur Gusty
- His Lordship Goes to Press (1938) as General Tukes
- His Lordship Goes to Press (1938) Writer
- Boys Will Be Girls (1938) Script
- Darts Are Trumps (1938) as Stephen Sims
- Darts Are Trumps (1938) Writer
- His Lordship Regrets (1938) Dialogue
- His Lordship Regrets (1938) Theatre Play
- The Live Wire (1938) as Hodgson
- Young and Innocent (1937) as Police Sergeant
- The Sky’s the Limit (1937) as Lord Beckley
- It's Never Too Late to Mend (1937) Writer
- Song of the Road (1937) as Mr. Bartholomew
- The Ticket of Leave Man (1937) Writer
- Pearls Bring Tears (1937) as Mr. Duffield
- O-Kay for Sound (1937) as John Rigby
- Paradise for Two (1937) as Director
- Take My Tip (1937) as Patchett
- Wanted! (1937) Writer
- Captain's Orders (1937) as Director
- Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1936) Dialogue
- Where There's a Will (1936) as Sir Roger Wimpleton
- Reasonable Doubt (1936)
- The Crimes of Stephen Hawke (1936) Writer
- Jack of All Trades (1936) as Bank Director
- Everything in Life (1936) as Sir Algernon Spindle
- King of the Castle (1936) as Mr Crow
- Everything Is Thunder (1936) as Burgomaster
- Calling the Tune (1936) as Stubbins
- Two's Company (1936) as Otto Stump
- Twice Branded (1936) Dialogue
- Queen of Hearts (1936) as Solicitor
- Queen of Hearts (1936) Screenplay
- Busman's Holiday (1936) as Mr. Bulger
- Busman's Holiday (1936) Writer
- It Happened in Paris (1935) Dialogue
- The Morals of Marcus (1935)
- The Right Age to Marry (1935) as Tetley
- The Right Age to Marry (1935) Writer
- A Little Bit of Bluff (1935) as Admiral Leopold Simcox
- Department Store (1935) Story
- Those Were the Days (1934) as Mr. Bullamy
- Freedom of the Seas (1934) as Harcourt
- Over the Garden Wall (1934) Theatre Play
- Over the Garden Wall (1934) Screenplay
- Girls Will Be Boys (1934)
- The Luck of a Sailor (1934) as Admiral
- Lost In The Legion (1934) as Kaid
- A Political Party (1934) as Sir James Barrington-Oakes
- Falling in Love (1934) as Cummins
- I Spy (1934) as Herr Doctor
- Just My Luck (1933) Screenplay
- The Love Nest (1933) Writer
- For the Love of Mike (1932) Theatre Play
- The Rotters (1921) Theatre Play
- A Temporary Gentleman (1920) Screenplay
- Their Best Friend (1914) Scenario Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is H.F. Maltby best known for?
H.F. Maltby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Old Mother Riley Detective (1943), Crimes at the Dark House (1940), Old Mother Riley Joins Up (1939), Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986).
When and where was H.F. Maltby born?
H.F. Maltby was born on November 25, 1880 in Ceres, South Africa. They passed away on October 25, 1963.
How many credits does H.F. Maltby have?
H.F. Maltby has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1953.
What is H.F. Maltby's background in cinema and television?
Henry Francis Maltby (25 November 1880 – 25 October 1963) was a prolific writer for the London stage and British cinema from after the First World War until the 1950s. He also appeared in many films.
H.F. Maltby by the numbers
85credits
85films
0TV series
1914–1953active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Old Mother Riley Joins Up (1939) as Gen. Hogsley — aged about 58
- Old Mother Riley Detective (1943) as H. G. Popplethwaite — aged about 62
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