Cast: Barry Jones

Direction King Vidor

Cast Audrey Hepburn · Henry Fonda · Mel Ferrer · Vittorio Gassman

Synopsis War and Peace (1956) unfolds during the tumultuous period of Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign, as adapted by King Vidor from Tolstoy's epic novel. The narrative revolves around Henry Fonda's portrayal of Pierre Bezhukov, a wealthy aristocrat grappling with the harsh...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Gene Kelly · Cyd Charisse · Van Johnson · Elaine Stewart

Synopsis Brigadoon (1954) follows the journey of two American friends, Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas, who stumble upon a hidden Scottish village while on a hunting trip. The village, known as Brigadoon, is not marked on any map and holds a...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast David Farrar · Glynis Johns · Mai Zetterling · Flora Robson

Synopsis Frieda (1947) follows the story of an RAF pilot who, after being shot down during World War II, returns to his quaint English village with his new wife. The complication arises when it is revealed that his bride is a...

Direction David Lean

Cast Ann Todd · Norman Wooland · Ivan Desny · Leslie Banks

Synopsis Madeleine (1950) is a gripping film inspired by the real-life events surrounding Madeleine Smith, a young woman from a prosperous Glasgow family. The narrative unfolds in 1857, as Smith finds herself at the center of a highly publicized murder trial....

Direction John Boulting

Cast Barry Jones · André Morell · Hugh Cross · Sheila Manahan

Synopsis Seven Days to Noon (1950) follows the gripping tale of a British scientist who escapes from a research facility with a powerful atomic bomb. In a chilling letter addressed to the British Prime Minister, he issues an ultimatum: unless the...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Robert Wagner · James Mason · Janet Leigh · Debra Paget

Synopsis Prince Valiant (1954) follows the adventures of the titular character, a valiant Scandinavian prince brought to life from the pages of cartoonist Hal Foster's comic strips. Directed by Henry Hathaway, the film stars Robert Wagner as the heroic Prince Valiant,...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Jean Seberg · Richard Widmark · John Gielgud · Richard Todd

Synopsis Saint Joan (1957) is a cinematic adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's renowned play, with a screenplay penned by the esteemed Graham Greene. This historical drama introduces Jean Seberg in her first major film role as the iconic Joan of Arc....

Direction Charles Walters

Cast Leslie Caron · Michael Wilding · Keenan Wynn · Estelle Winwood

Synopsis The Glass Slipper (1955) unfolds in a charming European village where Ella, the sole unhappy resident, endures constant mistreatment from her stepmother and stepsisters. One fateful day, Ella encounters a dashing young man who is smitten with her. Unbeknownst to...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Spencer Tracy · Gene Tierney · Van Johnson · Leo Genn

Synopsis Plymouth Adventure (1952) chronicles the epic journey of the "Mayflower" as it sets sail for the New World. During the voyage, Captain Jones attempts to woo the wife of William Bradford, raising questions about her loyalty and the challenges faced...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Kenneth More · Taina Elg · Brenda De Banzie · Barry Jones

Synopsis The 39 Steps (1959) is a thrilling and humorous take on John Buchan's classic novel, offering a fresh and comedic twist compared to its earlier adaptation. The film follows the adventures of Richard Hannay, a Canadian visitor to London who...

Direction James Hill

Cast John Neville · Donald Houston · John Fraser · Anthony Quayle

Synopsis A Study in Terror (1965) follows the iconic duo, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, as they embark on a thrilling pursuit to apprehend the infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper, who has been terrorizing the streets of London. The film...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Trevor Howard · Jean Simmons · Kenneth More · Barry Jones

Synopsis The Clouded Yellow (1951) follows the story of David Somers, a former Secret Service agent who, after being dismissed from his post, accepts a tranquil position at the Fentons' countryside manor, where his task is to catalog butterflies. Somers develops...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Victor Mature · Susan Hayward · Michael Rennie · Debra Paget

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 Robert Rossen

Cast Richard Burton · Fredric March · Claire Bloom · Friedrich von Ledebur

Synopsis Alexander the Great (1956) portrays the ambitious journey of Philip of Macedonia (Fredric March), who struggles to make headway in his conflicts against the Persians and other Greek city-states. However, his fortunes change when he entrusts his son, Alexander (Richard...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast David Niven · Glynis Johns · George Coulouris · Barry Jones

Synopsis Appointment with Venus (1951) unfolds during the onset of World War II, as the British military acknowledges their inability to halt the impending invasion of the Channel Islands. Amidst the chaos, a peculiar discovery is made: a highly prized cow...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Gary Cooper · Barry Jones · Roberta Haynes · Moira Walker

Synopsis Return to Paradise (1953) follows the journey of Morgan (Gary Cooper), a wandering soldier-of-fortune who finds himself stranded on a remote Pacific island governed by the strict rules of Pastor Corbett (Barry Jones), a missionary. Despite initial conflicts, Morgan settles...

Direction George Schaefer

Cast Julie Harris · James Donald · Basil Rathbone · Pamela Brown

Synopsis Victoria Regina (TV) (1961) chronicles the life of Queen Victoria, spanning her reign of 64 years. The narrative centers on her devoted relationship with her beloved husband, Prince Albert. The story begins with Victoria as an 18-year-old princess and follows...

Direction Arthur Crabtree

Cast Greta Gynt · John McCallum · Raymond Lovell · Sonia Holm

Synopsis The Calendar (1948) revolves around a high-stakes horse racing scenario where the top contender for a major race is mysteriously incapacitated, leading to accusations against the horse's owner. However, an anonymous admirer steps in to clear the owner's name, revealing...

Direction Albert Parker

Cast Barry Jones · Jessica Tandy · Evelyn Ankers · Donald Gray

Synopsis Murder in the Family (1938) revolves around the aftermath of a tragic event where a prosperous woman meets her untimely end. The ensuing investigation casts a shadow of doubt over her entire extended family, as each member becomes a potential...