Cast: Ann Todd

Direction David Lean

Cast Ann Todd · Claude Rains · Trevor Howard · Betty Ann Davies

Synopsis The Passionate Friends (1949) tells the story of two individuals who were deeply in love during their youth but were forced to part ways. Mary Justin, the female lead, eventually married an older man, leaving her past romance behind. However,...

Direction Seth Holt

Cast Susan Strasberg · Ann Todd · Ronald Lewis · Christopher Lee

Synopsis Taste of Fear (Scream of Fear) (1961) follows the story of Susan, played by Susan Strasberg, who is confined to a wheelchair and journeys to her father's luxurious villa. Upon arrival, she is greeted by her stepmother, Ann Todd, who...

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 Lewis Allen

Cast Ray Milland · Ann Todd · Geraldine Fitzgerald · Leo G. Carroll

Synopsis So Evil My Love (1948) follows the story of Olivia Harwood, a missionary's widow who crosses paths with the charismatic and roguish artist, Mark Bellis, during their voyage back to London in the 1890s. Upon arriving in the city, Olivia...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Gregory Peck · Ann Todd · Charles Laughton · Charles Coburn

Synopsis The Paradine Case (1947) follows the story of a charismatic and young barrister, Keane (Gregory Peck), who becomes deeply enamored with his client, the enigmatic and beautiful Paradine (Alida Valli), who is on trial for allegedly murdering her visually impaired...

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Robert Donat · Deborah Kerr · Glynis Johns · Ann Todd

Synopsis Perfect Strangers (1945) follows the journey of Robert and Catherine, a couple whose tranquil marriage is disrupted by the onset of World War II, which keeps them apart for three years. The war significantly alters both individuals, leading them to...

Direction Compton Bennett

Cast James Mason · Ann Todd · Herbert Lom · Hugh McDermott

Synopsis The Seventh Veil (1945) follows the story of Francesca Cunningham, a gifted pianist whose life is marred by a traumatic event from her past. This event has left her in a state of deep distress and on the brink of...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Michael Redgrave · Alec McCowen · Peter Cushing · Ann Todd

Synopsis Time Without Pity (1957) follows the intense story of Alec Graham, who is condemned to die for the alleged murder of his girlfriend Jennie. The crime took place during a weekend at the English countryside residence of his friend Brian...

Direction William Cameron Menzies

Cast Raymond Massey · Ralph Richardson · Cedric Hardwicke · Margaretta Scott

Synopsis Things to Come (1936) unfolds in a future where a prolonged global conflict, beginning in 1940, leads to societal collapse. Decades of war leave survivors scattered in primitive, isolated communities, with no memory of the conflict's origins. By 1966, a...

Direction David Lean

Cast Ralph Richardson · Ann Todd · Nigel Patrick · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis The Sound Barrier (1952) presents a dramatized narrative centered around British aerospace engineers tackling the challenge of achieving supersonic flight. The story revolves around Tony, a distinguished fighter pilot from World War II, who marries into the affluent family of...

Direction Compton Bennett

Cast Ann Todd · Eric Portman · Maxwell Reed · Edward Rigby

Synopsis Daybreak (1948) follows the story of a hangman who hides his true profession while pursuing a romantic relationship. He settles down with his beloved on a barge along the River Thames. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when the hangman's...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Nicol Williamson · Richard Attenborough · John Gielgud · Iman

Synopsis The Human Factor (1979) is a gripping drama that marks the final directorial effort from Otto Preminger, featuring a stellar cast and a screenplay crafted by Tom Stoppard, based on Graham Greene's espionage novel. The story unfolds within the British...

Direction Tulio Demicheli

Cast Sean Flynn · Alessandra Panaro · John Kitzmiller · José Nieto

Synopsis The Son of Captain Blood (1962) follows the journey of a young man, the offspring of a renowned pirate, who finds himself on a trajectory towards virtue. This transformation is sparked by his deep affection for a charming and virtuous...

Direction Maurice Elvey

Cast Ann Todd · Sari Maritza · Ian Hunter · Peter Hannen

Direction William K. Howard

Cast Edmund Lowe · Sebastian Shaw · Ann Todd · Tamara Desni

Synopsis The Squeaker (Murder on Diamond Row) (1937) delves into the shadowy world of London's underworld, where jewel thieves are controlled by an enigmatic fence who has a ruthless method of dealing with those who defy him. In a race against...

Direction Paul L. Stein

Cast Flora Robson · Robert Newton · Ann Todd · Geoffrey Toone

Synopsis Poison Pen (1939) unfolds in a quiet British village, where tranquility is disrupted when villagers start receiving malicious and hateful letters. These "poison pen" missives stir up chaos and suspicion among the residents, leading to a tense atmosphere as everyone...

Direction George More O'Ferrall

Cast Michael Redgrave · Ann Todd · Leo Genn · Kieron Moore

Direction Robert Hartford-Davis

Cast Ann Todd · Patrick Magee · Tony Beckley · Madeleine Hinde

Synopsis The Fiend (1972) follows the chilling tale of a widow, Birdy Wemys, who falls under the grip of a malevolent religious sect known as the Brethren, led by a sinister minister. This controlling group drives Birdy's unstable son, Kenny, to...

Direction Sergei Nolbandov

Cast John Clements · Leslie Banks · Jane Baxter · Ann Todd

Synopsis Ships with Wings (1941) follows the journey of Lt. Dick Stacey, a naval officer who faces dismissal from the Fleet Air Arm due to disciplinary issues. Seeking redemption, he joins the crew of the renowned Aircraft Carrier "HMS Ark Royal,"...

Direction Herschel Daugherty

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Ann Todd · John McIntire · Phillip Reed

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: Sylvia (TV) (1958) follows a father's growing dread as he suspects his emotionally troubled daughter has purchased a firearm with the intention of ending her own life. However, his fears take a dark turn when he uncovers...