Third Time Lucky
1931, English. Directed by Walter Forde.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Walter FordeDirector
- Bobby HowesRev. Arthur Fear
- Dorothy BoydJennifer Elling
- Gordon HarkerBill Meggitt
- Henry MollisonStanley Crofts
- Garry MarshCapt. Adrian Crowther
- Margaret YardeMrs. Clutterbuck
- Harry TerryGregg
- Marie AultMrs. Midge
- Clare GreetMrs. Scratton
- Matthew BoultonInspector
- Willie GrahamBad Boy
- Gunner MoirFroggy Burge
Details
- Released
- 26 February 1931
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Third Time Lucky runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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Third Time Lucky isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 February 1931. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
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Who directed Third Time Lucky?
Third Time Lucky (1931) was directed by Walter Forde and stars Bobby Howes, Dorothy Boyd, Gordon Harker.