Cast: Jacques Brunius

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Sylvia Bataille · Georges Darnoux · Jane Marken · André Gabriello

Synopsis A Day in the Country (1936) follows the story of a Parisian shop-owner's family who embark on a leisurely outing to the countryside for a day of relaxation. During their time away from the city, the family's daughter finds herself...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast René Lefèvre · Florelle · Jules Berry · Marcel Lévesque

Synopsis The Crime of Monsieur Lange (1936) follows a man and a woman who enter a cafe-hotel near the Belgian border. The patrons identify the man, Amedee Lange, from a police description, revealing he is wanted for the murder of Batala...

Direction Ken Hughes

Cast Arlene Dahl · Phil Carey · Herbert Marshall · Michael Goodliffe

Synopsis Wicked as They Come (1956) follows the tale of a destitute yet stunning woman who is determined to ascend to the pinnacle of success. Driven by an unyielding ambition, she allows no obstacles to impede her journey, even resorting to...

Direction Jean Renoir · Jacques Becker · Jacques Brunius · Henri Cartier-Bresson

Cast Jean Dasté · Jacques Brunius · Jean Renoir · Jacques Becker

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Yvonne De Carlo · Rock Hudson · Maxwell Reed · Denis O'Dea

Synopsis Sea Devils (1953) follows the tale of Gilliatt, a fisherman who has turned to smuggling on the isle of Guernsey. Set in the year 1800, Gilliatt agrees to ferry a captivating woman to the French coast. She reveals her intention...

Direction José Ferrer

Cast José Ferrer · Trevor Howard · Dora Bryan · Victor Maddern

Synopsis The Cockleshell Heroes (1955) follows the thrilling journey of a British Army Reserve Major who is tasked with an extraordinarily perilous mission. He must collaborate with a seasoned Captain and a motley crew of recruits, known for their unruly behavior,...

Direction Robert Hamer

Cast Alec Guinness · Odile Versois · Vernon Gray · Elina Labourdette

Synopsis To Paris with Love (1955) follows the story of Sir Edgar Fraser, a sophisticated and aristocratic widower, who brings his 20-year-old son, Jon, to Paris to teach him the nuances of romance. Meanwhile, Jon believes his father is missing out...

Direction Pierre Prévert

Cast Julien Carette · Anthony Gildès · Etienne Decroux · Jean-Paul Le Chanois

Synopsis It’s in the Bag (1932) follows the misadventures of Benjamin Déboisé, a hatter, his salesman, and a young man who devise a scheme to abduct an American millionaire. Their plan involves stuffing the millionaire into a bag and demanding a...

Direction Jean-Paul Le Chanois

Cast Gaston Modot · Svetlana Pitoëff · Fabien Loris · Jandeline

Synopsis Le temps des cerises (1938) follows the plight of an impoverished farming family, a struggling cabinetmaker, and an out-of-work laborer as they grapple with their harsh realities. Their lives are set against the backdrop of corrupt and wealthy businessmen who...

Direction Victor Saville

Cast Merle Oberon · Richard Todd · Leo Genn · Stephen Murray

Synopsis 24 Hours of a Woman's Life (1952) unfolds as writer Robert Sterling finds himself in a café when a scandal erupts. To prevent an overreaction, Sterling shares a tale from his past. He recounts a time in Monte Carlo where...

Direction Harold French

Cast Jack Warner · Nigel Patrick · Elizabeth Sellars · Terence Morgan

Synopsis Forbidden Cargo (1954) follows the story of a determined narcotics agent named Kenyon. He teams up with an amateur ornithologist, who happens to be a titled individual, to outmaneuver a cunning duo involved in illicit drug trafficking. The brother and...

Direction Alain Fleischer

Cast Jean Renoir · Sylvia Bataille · Jane Marken · André Gabriello

Direction Wendy Toye

Cast John Gregson · Cecil Parker · June Thorburn · Keith Michell

Synopsis True as a Turtle (1957) follows the story of newlywed Tony Hudson, who surprises his wife Jane with a romantic cruise on a luxurious yacht as their honeymoon adventure. Despite Jane's struggle with chronic seasickness, she bravely agrees to the...

Direction Jack Lee

Cast Van Heflin · Wanda Hendrix · Eric Portman · Charles Goldner

Synopsis South of Algiers (1953) follows the journey of Dr. Burnet, an archaeologist, his daughter Anne, and journalist Nicholas Chapman as they embark on an expedition to uncover the legendary golden mask of Moloch, hidden within a long-forgotten tomb. Their quest...

Direction Ralph Smart

Cast Peggy Cummins · Terence Morgan · Ronald Squire · James Hayter

Synopsis Always a Bride (1953) follows the story of Victor Hemsley and his daughter, Clare, who operate a clever con at luxurious Riviera resorts. They pretend to be a married couple, with Victor feigning to abscond with Clare's savings, eliciting sympathy...

Direction Herbert Wilcox

Cast Wendell Corey · Margaret Lockwood · Forrest Tucker · Ronald Shiner

Synopsis Laughing Anne (1953) is a cinematic adaptation of Joseph Conrad's short story, centering around a captivating red-haired woman who captivates audiences as a singer in a sophisticated Parisian nightclub during the 1880s. Known as "Laughing Anne" due to her infectious...

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast André Alerme · Lou Bonin · Ariane Borg · Jacques Brunius

Synopsis L'hôtel du libre échange (1934) is a whirlwind of chaos and confusion, where the lives of various guests and staff intertwine in unexpected ways. The film is set in a bustling hotel where deceit, misunderstandings, and comedic mishaps abound. One...