Writing
Ronald Gow
Born — Died
1897-11-01 — 1993-04-27
Place of birth
Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK
Known for
Writing
Credits
10 titles
Ronald Gow was an English dramatist, best known for Love on the Dole (1934). He was the husband of actress Wendy Hiller.
Known for
7.0Working class family win £5oo and move to the country. They quickly run into the snooty upper class establishment who resent the newcomers.
Lancashire Luck
1937
NRA boy travels to the city to look for his father, and gets caught up in quest to find a magical sword that will end war. Made in 1929 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow. Filmed in Dartmouth, it opened at the Altrincham Picture Theatre on 29th November 1929, and was distributed across the UK.
The Glittering Sword
1929
NRA young ruffian learns about the Scouts. Features Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement. Made in 1928 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow.
The Man Who Changed His Mind
1928
NRTracing the course of the river Dart, from its source on Dartmoor to Dartmouth. Made in 1931 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow.
The River Dart
1931
Educational silent film recreating life in ancient Britain, made by Ronald Gow and pupils of Altrincham County High School.
The People of the Axe
1926
NRA boy falls asleep and dreams about Bronze Age life.
The People of the Lake
1927
Behind the camera
7.0Working class family win £5oo and move to the country. They quickly run into the snooty upper class establishment who resent the newcomers.
Lancashire Luck
1937
NRA boy travels to the city to look for his father, and gets caught up in quest to find a magical sword that will end war. Made in 1929 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow. Filmed in Dartmouth, it opened at the Altrincham Picture Theatre on 29th November 1929, and was distributed across the UK.
The Glittering Sword
1929
NRA boy travels to the city to look for his father, and gets caught up in quest to find a magical sword that will end war. Made in 1929 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow. Filmed in Dartmouth, it opened at the Altrincham Picture Theatre on 29th November 1929, and was distributed across the UK.
The Glittering Sword
1929
NRA young ruffian learns about the Scouts. Features Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement. Made in 1928 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow.
The Man Who Changed His Mind
1928
NRA young ruffian learns about the Scouts. Features Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement. Made in 1928 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow.
The Man Who Changed His Mind
1928
NRTracing the course of the river Dart, from its source on Dartmoor to Dartmouth. Made in 1931 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow.
The River Dart
1931
Educational silent film recreating life in ancient Britain, made by Ronald Gow and pupils of Altrincham County High School.
The People of the Axe
1926
NRA boy falls asleep and dreams about Bronze Age life.
The People of the Lake
1927
'The Penny Pool' (1937) features Duggie Wakefield and his Crazy Gang who come to the assistance of young lovers Tommy Bancroft and Renee Harland, who have been sacked from their jobs for filling in the penny football pools during work hours. But the Crazy Gang's assistance is not always useful!
The Penny Pool
1937
NRNurses preparing war supplies at the supply depot, Denzell House Altrincham, circa 1917, Filmed by Ronald Gow.
Altrincham & District War Hospital Supply Depot (C.1917)
1917
