Cast: Donald Calthrop

Direction Anthony Asquith · A.V. Bramble

Cast Annette Benson · Brian Aherne · Donald Calthrop · Wally Patch

Synopsis Shooting Stars (1928) follows the tumultuous journey of a married acting duo, Mae Feather and Julian Gordon, whose bond is shattered when Julian uncovers Mae's infidelity with comedian Andy Wilks. In a desperate attempt to eliminate her husband, Mae devises...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Anny Ondra · John Longden · Sara Allgood · Charles Paton

Synopsis Blackmail (1929) follows the harrowing tale of Alice White, a grocer's daughter who finds herself in a dire situation after fatally defending herself from a sexual assault attempt. Her policeman boyfriend, in a desperate attempt to protect her, conceals the...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Herbert Marshall · Nora Baring · Phyllis Konstam · Edward Chapman

Synopsis Murder! (1930) follows the story of a juror who, after casting a guilty vote in a high-stakes murder trial, starts to experience doubts. Driven by a growing sense of uncertainty, the juror decides to conduct their own investigation before the...

Direction Robert J. Flaherty

Cast Donald Calthrop

Synopsis Industrial Britain (S) (1931) marks a pivotal point in the evolution of the British documentary genre, signifying the first instance where artistic excellence was seamlessly integrated with a profound social purpose. This film stands out as a landmark in the...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Boris Karloff · Anna Lee · John Loder · Frank Cellier

Synopsis The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936) follows the story of Dr. Laurience, a once-esteemed scientist who delves into the mysteries of the mind and soul. When his peers in the scientific community dismiss his findings, he faces the threat...

Direction Gabriel Pascal · David Lean · Harold French

Cast Wendy Hiller · Rex Harrison · Robert Morley · Robert Newton

Synopsis Major Barbara (1941) is a film that was shot in London during the Blitz in 1941, overcoming a challenging production process to achieve significant success for both George Bernard Shaw and producer-director Gabriel Pascal. Wendy Hiller, known for her role...

Direction Maurice Elvey

Cast Claude Rains · Fay Wray · Mary Clare · Jane Baxter

Synopsis The Clairvoyant (1934) follows the story of Maximus, a humble performer in a music hall who possesses the unsettling ability to experience fleeting moments of foresight. These visions, however, are unpredictable and uncontrollable, leaving him in a state of constant...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Leon M. Lion · Anne Grey · John Stuart · Donald Calthrop

Synopsis Number Seventeen (1932) is an early work by Alfred Hitchcock that playfully mocks the thriller genre. The story revolves around a vagrant who, by chance, stumbles upon the secret lair of a group of jewel thieves. The film is known...

Direction Walter Forde

Cast Conrad Veidt · Muriel Aked · Joan Barry · Donald Calthrop

Direction Henry Edwards

Cast Seymour Hicks · Donald Calthrop · Robert Cochran · Mary Glynne

Synopsis Scrooge (1935) centers around a miserly Victorian gentleman who holds a deep disdain for the festive season, despite the enthusiasm of his destitute clerk, Cratchit, and his cheerful nephew, Fred. However, his perspective takes a dramatic turn when he is...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Binnie Hale · Gordon Harker · Donald Calthrop · Milton Rosmer

Synopsis The Phantom Light (1935) unfolds a gripping tale set against the backdrop of a lighthouse where a keeper meets a tragic end under mysterious circumstances. As investigators delve into the case, a spectral beacon known as the Phantom Light repeatedly...

Direction Andre Charlot · Jack Hulbert · Paul Murray · Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Teddy Brown · Helen Burnell · Donald Calthrop · Bobbie Comber

Direction Marcel Varnel

Cast George Formby · Phyllis Calvert · Garry Marsh · Romney Brent

Synopsis To Hell with Hitler (1940) follows the comedic misadventures of a ukulele-playing musician named George, who, in the early days of World War II, accidentally boards the wrong vessel and ends up in Norway, which has yet to be invaded....

Direction Fred Paul

Cast Johnston Forbes-Robertson · Irene Vanbrugh · Henry S. Irving · Gerald du Maurier

Synopsis Masks and Faces (1917) follows the story of a talented actress who takes on a unique role to help an elderly man. By pretending to be his wife, she aims to reform his flirtatious behavior and bring a sense of...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Leslie Banks · Carol Goodner · Frank Vosper · Alfred Drayton

Synopsis Red Ensign (1934) follows the story of David Barr, a dedicated manager and chief designer at a British shipyard during a time when the industry was thriving. The shipyard is facing severe financial difficulties, but Barr has a groundbreaking design...

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Conrad Veidt · Jill Esmond · Leslie Fenton · George Merritt

Synopsis F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer (1933) centers around a colossal floating structure constructed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, designed to function as a maritime airport. The platform's existence is jeopardized by the sinister activities of international saboteurs, who...

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Fay Compton · Frank Harvey · Ian Hunter · Edmund Willard

Synopsis The Love Storm (1931) tells the tale of William Kell, a dedicated lighthouse keeper stationed on a desolate stretch of coastline. His life takes a dramatic turn when he marries Eileen, a vibrant cabaret dancer. However, their marital bliss is...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Hugh Williams · Jane Baxter · Ronald Ward · Maurice Schwartz

Synopsis The Man Behind the Mask (1936) follows a young couple who sneak away to a lavish masked ball before their clandestine elopement. Their plans take a dark turn when the young woman is violently assaulted and taken captive by a...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Arthur Margetson · C.V. France · Basil Radford · Edith Sharpe

Synopsis Broken Blossoms (1936) follows the tale of Chen, a man of tranquility and spiritual depth who lives in London's Limehouse district. He dedicates his life to spreading the teachings of Buddhism and promoting peace. Chen's path crosses with Lucy Burrows,...

Direction Paul Czinner

Cast Elisabeth Bergner · Raymond Massey · Romney Brent · Joyce Bland