Cast: Patrick Holt

Direction Alfred Shaughnessy

Cast Patrick Holt · Honor Blackman · Valentine Dyall · Naomi Chance

Synopsis Suspended Alibi (1957) follows the story of a married editor who, while engaged in an extramarital affair, fabricates a visit to an army friend to avoid raising his wife's suspicions. However, during his time with his paramour, his friend is...

Direction Gordon Flemyng

Cast Anthony Bate · Derek Jacobi · Michael Culver · Bernard Archard

Synopsis Philby, Burgess and Maclean (TV) (1977) follows the journey of three Cambridge-educated British men who were covertly recruited by Russian intelligence. The narrative unfolds as these individuals ascend through the ranks of MI5, ultimately leading to their dramatic exposure in...

Direction John Gorrie · Christopher Hodson · Tony Wharmby

Cast Francesca Annis · Catherine Feller · Peggy Ann Wood · Anton Rodgers

Synopsis Lillie (TV Miniseries) (1978) follows the life of Lillie Langtry, a woman ensnared in a marriage devoid of love. She leverages her striking beauty to captivate numerous admirers and lovers, including the Prince of Wales and the renowned Oscar Wilde....

Direction Terence Young

Cast Jayne Mansfield · Leo Genn · Karlheinz Böhm · Christopher Lee

Synopsis Too Hot to Handle (1960) is set in the vibrant and gritty streets of London's Soho, where Johnny Solo manages the Pink Flamingo Club with an iron fist. When he begins to receive threats and demands for protection, he stands...

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast John Bentley · Hy Hazell · Eddie Byrne · Patrick Holt

Synopsis Stolen Assignment (1955) follows the journey of a young female journalist who is discontent with the trivial stories she is typically assigned by her editor. Eager to prove her mettle, she persistently requests a more significant assignment. Her opportunity arises...

Direction David MacDonald

Cast Betta St. John · Alexander Knox · Christopher Lee · Sandra Dorne

Synopsis Alias John Preston (1955) follows the story of a prosperous individual who arrives in the quaint town of Deanbridge. He begins to invest in local enterprises and actively participates in community activities. Along the way, he encounters Sally, a local...

Direction Jerome Courtland

Cast Patrick Allen · George Sewell · Derek Newark · Dudley Sutton

Synopsis Diamonds on Wheels (1973) follows the thrilling escapades of three young individuals who inadvertently become entangled with a group of jewel thieves and a cache of stolen diamonds during a high-stakes, 24-hour road rally. As they navigate the challenges of...

Direction Lawrence Huntington

Cast Patricia Roc · Rosamund John · Bill Owen · Brenda Bruce

Synopsis When the Bough Breaks (1947) delves into the complex emotional landscape of adoption. The narrative follows a young mother who, despite giving up her baby to foster parents, finds it challenging to detach emotionally. Her fixation on the child begins...

Direction Francis Searle · Terence Fisher

Cast Wayne Morris · Sandra Dorne · James Kenney · Patrick Holt

Synopsis The Gelignite Gang (1956) follows insurance investigator Jimmy Baxter as he pursues a notorious group of jewel thieves. Meanwhile, his fiancée Sally takes matters into her own hands, uncovering crucial evidence. Baxter's investigation leads him to the gang's hideout, but...

Direction John Gilling

Cast Jayne Mansfield · Anthony Quayle · Carl Möhner · Peter Reynolds

Synopsis The Challenge (1960) follows the story of Billie and Kristy, leaders of a notorious gang of armed robbers who target banks, armored cars, and other high-value targets. The plot thickens when Billie's romantic partner, Jim, is apprehended by the police...

Direction Derren Nesbitt

Cast Julie Ege · Diana Dors · Brendan Price · Donna Reading

Synopsis The Amorous Milkman (1975) follows the escapades of Davey, a milkman who finds himself in a whirlwind of trouble when he begins offering more than just dairy products to the lonely housewives along his delivery route. Quickly, Davey becomes entangled...

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Donald Houston · Patrick Holt · Junia Crawford · Maurice Kaufmann

Synopsis The Girl in the Picture (1957) follows a tenacious newspaper reporter who uncovers a crucial clue in a long-cold case. A photograph submitted to his publication features a vehicle linked to a botched robbery that resulted in a policeman's murder,...

Direction Horace Ové

Cast Norman Beaton · Robert Urquhart · Helen Lindsay · Nicholas Farrell

Synopsis Playing Away (1987) follows the events that unfold when a cricket team from a quaint English village organizes a friendly match with a black cricket team from South London to wrap up their "Third World Week" festivities. The encounter leads...

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast Derek Bond · Susan Shaw · Patrick Holt · Carol Marsh

Synopsis Marry Me (1949) follows the intertwined narratives of various individuals who seek assistance from a marriage bureau. Among them are a nobleman and his loyal butler, a solitary schoolteacher, a French woman fleeing an abusive partner, a rural vicar, and...

Direction David Buchert

Cast Natalie Hart · Roger Horn · Jamie Reynolds · Katie Vaughan

Direction Sidney Gilliat

Cast Jack Hawkins · Arlene Dahl · Dennis Price · Violet Farebrother

Synopsis Fortune Is a Woman (1957) follows the story of Oliver Bramwell, an insurance inspector who is sent to Lewis Manor to probe a mysterious fire that occurred on Christmas Eve. Upon his arrival, he is astonished to encounter Sarah, a...

Direction Robert S. Baker

Cast Patrick Holt · Sandra Dorne · Sonia Holm · Robert Ayres

Synopsis 13 East Street (1952) follows the intricate undercover operation of police inspector Gerald Blake, who goes to extreme lengths to infiltrate a notorious London stolen-goods gang. Blake's meticulous plan begins with a staged robbery of a jewelry store, leading to...

Direction Charles Saunders

Cast Paul Carpenter · Melissa Stribling · John Laurie · Peter Swanwick

Synopsis Murder Reported (1957) follows the story of a seasoned journalist, Jeff Holly, who is tasked with delving into the mysterious death of a prominent political figure, whose remains were concealed in a trunk. Jeff's initial excitement for the case diminishes...

Direction Arthur Crabtree · Michael McCarthy · Lance Comfort · Joseph Sterling

Cast Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Christopher Lee · Ron Randell · Barbara Mullen

Synopsis Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Presents (TV Series) (1953) was a British television anthology series that aired from 1953 to 1957, comprising 156 episodes. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. served as the narrator, producer, and frequent star, offering a diverse range of genres including...

Direction Montgomery Tully

Cast Jack Warner · Richard Attenborough · Dirk Bogarde · Jimmy Hanley

Synopsis Boys in Brown (1949) follows the journey of a young man, Jackie Knowles, portrayed by Richard Attenborough, who finds himself in a tough spot after participating in a robbery and being caught. As a result, he is sentenced to three...