Cast: Ralph Truman

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · Doris Day · Brenda De Banzie · Bernard Miles

Synopsis The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) follows Dr. Ben McKenna, his wife Jo, and their child Hank as they embark on a sightseeing adventure through Africa. During their journey, they cross paths with the enigmatic Louis Bernard on a...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Robert Taylor · Deborah Kerr · Peter Ustinov · Leo Genn

Synopsis Quo Vadis (1951) follows the journey of General Marcus Vinicius, who, after spending three years in the field, returns to Rome and encounters Lygia, a Christian woman who initially rejects his advances due to his warrior background. Despite her Roman...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Anna Magnani · Odoardo Spadaro · Nada Fiorelli · Dance

Synopsis The Golden Coach (1952) is set in an 18th-century Central American town, where Camilla, the leading actress of a traveling theater troupe, finds herself torn between three suitors. The Viceroy presents her with his opulent golden carriage as a token...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Michael Jayston · Janet Suzman · Tom Baker · Laurence Olivier

Synopsis Nicholas and Alexandra (1971) chronicles the poignant tale of Nicholas II (1868-1918), the final Tsar of Russia, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Russian Revolution. The film delves into the intimate lives of Nicholas and his spouse Alexandra, their daughters,...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Charlton Heston · Sophia Loren · Raf Vallone · John Fraser

Synopsis El Cid (1961) is set in 11th-century Spain, a land torn between Christian realms and Moorish territories. The film follows the journey of Rodrigo Diaz de Bivar, later known as El Cid, who is determined to unify his homeland and...

Direction William Keighley

Cast Errol Flynn · Anthony Steel · Roger Livesey · Beatrice Campbell

Synopsis The Master of Ballantrae (1953) follows the thrilling escapades of a Scottish highlander who bravely fought alongside Bonnie Prince Charlie. After a series of daring adventures, he transforms into a notorious pirate, embarking on a journey filled with excitement and...

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 Byron Haskin

Cast Bobby Driscoll · Robert Newton · Basil Sydney · Walter Fitzgerald

Synopsis Treasure Island (1950) follows the thrilling journey of young Jim Hawkins, who becomes entangled in a quest for hidden riches. Inspired by the tales of Captain Flint's buried treasure, Squire Trelawney, Dr. Livesey, and Jim embark on a perilous voyage...

Direction Leslie Norman

Cast Michael Redgrave · Sheila Sim · Alexander Knox · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis The Night My Number Came Up (1955) follows a gathering of individuals who engage in a post-dinner discussion about destiny and the inevitability of life events. Among the group, Michael Hordern shares a vivid dream where a senior Royal Air...

Direction Daniel Birt

Cast Valerie Hobson · Richard Todd · Tom Walls · Alexander Gauge

Synopsis The Interrupted Journey (1949) follows John North, an aspiring writer, as he inadvertently triggers a chain of extraordinary events. While traveling on a late-night train for a weekend getaway with his publisher's wife, John pulls the emergency brake, leading to...

Direction Brian Desmond Hurst

Cast Alec Guinness · Jack Hawkins · Anthony Steel · Muriel Pavlow

Synopsis Malta Story (1953) unfolds in 1942, where Britain fiercely holds onto the strategic island of Malta to maintain crucial Allied supply routes. The Axis powers also covet the island for their own logistics. The film vividly portrays the intense siege...

Direction John Paddy Carstairs

Cast George Sanders · Sally Gray · David Burns · Gordon McLeod

Synopsis The Saint in London (1939) follows the Saint, who has recently returned to London. He receives a clue from a Secret Service acquaintance about a puzzling situation involving Bruno Lang, a seemingly innocent society card player. However, Lang is actually...

Direction Brian Desmond Hurst

Cast Donald Sinden · Anthony Steel · Anna-Maria Sandri · André Morell

Synopsis The Black Tent (1956) follows the journey of David Holland, portrayed by Anthony Steel, as he seeks refuge with a Bedouin tribe during the tumultuous British retreat. In a twist of fate, Holland ties the knot with the sheik's daughter,...

Direction Charles Frend

Cast Jack Hawkins · John Stratton · Dorothy Alison · Michael Brooke

Synopsis The Long Arm (The Third Key) (1956) is a meticulously crafted police thriller that tracks the journey of a Scotland Yard Detective Superintendent. The story unfolds as he uncovers connections between a recent safe burglary in a London office complex...

Direction Leslie S. Hiscott

Cast Richard Hearne · William Hartnell · Austin Trevor · Ralph Truman

Direction Montgomery Tully

Cast Peter Graves · Joyce Howard · Leslie Banks · Margaretta Scott

Synopsis Mrs. Fitzherbert (1947) delves into the intricate and scandalous relationships surrounding George, the Prince of Wales, culminating in his clandestine and unlawful union with the commoner Mrs. Fitzherbert. The narrative also explores the deep-seated conflict between the future George IV...

Direction Paul L. Stein

Cast Felix Aylmer · David Burns · Jeanne De Casalis · Fred Emney

Synopsis Just Like a Woman (1938) centers around a team of skilled private investigators employed by a jeweler. Their mission takes them to the vibrant streets of Argentina, where they are tasked with tracking down and apprehending a cunning gang of...

Direction Bernard Knowles

Cast Jean Kent · Guy Rolfe · Paul Dupuis · Lana Morris

Synopsis The Inheritance (1950) follows the tale of a British governess who enters into a marriage of convenience with a dying man, only to find herself the heir to his substantial estate upon his passing. However, her newfound wealth and status...

Direction Milton Rosmer · Luis Trenker · Vincent Korda

Cast Robert Douglas · Frank Birch · Geoffrey Wardwell · Moran Caplat

Synopsis The Challenge (1938) is a gripping film that brings to life the thrilling and perilous journey of the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. The movie delves into the intense preparations, the daring climbers, and the unforgiving terrain that...

Direction Harry Watt

Cast Chips Rafferty · Jane Barrett · Jack Lambert · Peter Illing