Cast: Edward Lewy

Direction John Ford

Cast Tyrone Power · Maureen Connell · Eileen Crowe · Cyril Cusack

Synopsis The Rising of the Moon (1957) presents three distinct tales of traditional Irish rural life, each inspired by a collection of short stories. In the first segment, "The Majesty of the Law," a constable faces the challenging task of apprehending...

Direction Alberto Cavalcanti

Cast Stephen Murray · Richard Todd · Patricia Plunkett · Rosalyn Boulter

Synopsis For Them That Trespass (1949) follows the journey of Cristy Drew, an ambitious young writer seeking to expand his horizons. He becomes entangled in the lives of Frankie Ketchen and her two admirers, Herb Logan and Jim Heal. One fateful...

Direction Reginald Denham

Cast Jack Hulbert · Genevieve Tobin · Noel Madison · Francis L. Sullivan

Synopsis Kate Plus Ten (1938) follows the dual life of Kate, who serves as a secretary to the esteemed Lord Flamborough. However, unbeknownst to her employer, Kate is also the mastermind behind a notorious criminal organization. The plot thickens as Mike...

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Patricia Medina · Manning Whiley · Yvonne Mitchell · Barbara Everest

Synopsis Children of Chance (1949) unfolds on the picturesque Island of Ischia, where a dedicated local priest faces numerous challenges. The priest's mission is to establish and maintain a sanctuary for the daughters of Allied soldiers who were born out of...

Direction Michael Anderson

Cast Michael Gough · Elizabeth Sellars · Ronald Howard · Marie Ney

Synopsis Night Was Our Friend (1951) follows the harrowing journey of Martin, whose aircraft goes down in the dense Brazilian jungle. His survival is met with disbelief by those back home. Meanwhile, his wife, Sally, finds solace and love in the...

Direction Tim Whelan

Cast Jack Buchanan · Elsie Randolph · Arthur Margetson · Anthony Holles

Synopsis Smash and Grab (1937) follows the escapades of affluent London socialites who turn amateur sleuths to unravel a sequence of daring jewelry heists. These high-society individuals, bored with their privileged lives, take it upon themselves to solve the mysterious thefts,...

Direction John Paddy Carstairs

Cast George Formby · Dorothy Hyson · George Merritt · John Warwick

Synopsis Spare a Copper (1940) follows the tale of a courageous policeman who, during wartime, foils a dangerous scheme aimed at destroying a battleship, earning him the status of a hero. However, his fellow officers begin to suspect him of being...

Direction David MacDonald

Cast Barry K. Barnes · Valerie Hobson · Alastair Sim · Edward Lewy

Synopsis This Man in Paris (1939) follows the thrilling escapades of a British journalist and his spouse as they embark on a leisurely holiday in the City of Lights. Their relaxing getaway takes an unexpected turn when they cross paths with...

Direction Terry Bishop

Cast Duncan Macrae · Joseph Tomelty · Patrick Barr · Charles Hawtrey

Direction John Guillermin

Cast Peter Reynolds · Leslie Dwyer · Edward Lewy · Kynaston Reeves

Synopsis Smart Alec (1951) presents a peculiar blend of comedy and crime, as a wealthy, portly man meets his end while napping on a balcony, struck down by an unseen assailant. The film's protagonist, the titular "Smart Alec," finds himself in...

Direction Brian Desmond Hurst

Cast Eric Portman · Sally Gray · Patrick Holt · Dermot Walsh

Synopsis The Mark of Cain (1947) follows the tale of a charming young French woman who inadvertently sparks a fierce competition between two siblings. The story unfolds as she becomes the wife of the younger brother, leading to a complex web...

Direction John Harlow

Cast Tom Walls · Clifford Evans · Carol Raye · Patricia Burke

Synopsis While I Live (1947) follows the story of a woman who, a quarter of a century after the tragic passing of her sister, a gifted composer, remains deeply fixated on the loss. She becomes convinced that her sister has been...

Direction Roy Rich · Alfred Roome

Cast Basil Radford · Naunton Wayne · Susan Shaw · Maurice Denham

Synopsis It's Not Cricket (1949) follows the misadventures of two aimless individuals who find themselves in a series of unfortunate events. The narrative begins in Germany and quickly spirals into chaos. Radford and Wayne, having been dismissed from the army after...

Direction David MacDonald

Cast Barry K. Barnes · Valerie Hobson · Alastair Sim · John Warwick

Synopsis This Man Is News (1938) follows the gripping tale of a tenacious newspaper reporter who consistently outpaces the police in uncovering crucial clues related to an ongoing murder investigation. The reporter's relentless pursuit of the story raises suspicions among the...

Direction Paul L. Stein

Cast Robert Beatty · Rona Anderson · Clifford Evans · Stewart MacPherson

Synopsis The 20 Questions Murder Mystery (1950) follows a gripping narrative where BBC Radio's popular game show "20 Questions" becomes entangled in a real-life mystery. The show's hosts start receiving cryptic clues linked to a string of murders. As the stakes...

Direction Tim Whelan

Cast Leslie Banks · Flora Robson · Sebastian Shaw · Patricia Hilliard

Synopsis Farewell Again (1937) follows a group of British soldiers who, after completing their service in India, are granted a brief six-hour leave. During this limited time, they attempt to navigate and resolve their personal and family issues before they must...

Direction Penn Tennyson

Cast Paul Robeson · Edward Chapman · Simon Lack · Rachel Thomas

Synopsis The Proud Valley (1940) unfolds in a picturesque Welsh coal mining valley, where a talented young man with a captivating singing voice finds himself at the center of a dramatic turn of events. When a catastrophic pit disaster looms, he...

Direction Francis Searle

Cast Hugh Williams · Joan Greenwood · Basil Radford · Naunton Wayne

Synopsis A Girl in a Million (1946) follows the story of a dedicated scientist who, after a divorce, chooses to distance himself from romantic entanglements. His solitary life is disrupted when he is compelled to offer refuge to a charming young...

Direction Muriel Box

Cast Stanley Holloway · Kathleen Harrison · Naunton Wayne · Dandy Nichols

Direction Francis Searle

Cast Robert Preston · Elizabeth Sellars · Colin Tapley · Sheila Burrell

Synopsis Cloudburst (1951) follows the gripping tale of a Canadian World War II veteran who is employed by the British Foreign Office. His mission is to traverse England in search of the elusive individual responsible for the murder of his beloved...