Cast: D.J. Williams

Direction George King

Cast Tod Slaughter · Stella Vitelleschi · John Singer · Eve Lister

Synopsis Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1936) unfolds the tale of a barber who, in the heart of Fleet Street, has a dark and sinister past. The story is narrated by a barber who delves into the notorious...

Direction Robert J. Flaherty · Zoltan Korda

Cast Sabu · W.E. Holloway · Walter Hudd · Allan Jeayes

Synopsis Elephant Boy (1937) is a classic black and white film inspired by Rudyard Kipling's "Toomai of the Elephants." The story revolves around a young native boy who asserts that he is aware of the secret gathering spot of the elephant...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Maurice Chevalier · Betty Stockfeld · Margaret Lockwood · Desmond Tester

Synopsis The Beloved Vagabond (1936) follows the story of Maurice, a landlord who is compelled to part ways with his betrothed, Joanna Rushworth, portrayed by Betty Stockfeld. Maurice's decision is driven by his desire to shield Joanna's father from legal repercussions...

Direction Walter Forde

Cast Arthur Askey · Richard Murdoch · Kathleen Harrison · Peter Murray-Hill

Synopsis The Ghost Train (1941) follows a group of disparate travelers who find themselves marooned for the night at an isolated countryside railway station. As the hours pass, they become aware of a local legend about a spectral train that is...

Direction George King

Cast Tod Slaughter · Marjorie Taylor · Eric Portman · Graham Soutten

Synopsis The Crimes of Stephen Hawke (1936) kicks off in a bustling BBC studio, where the 100th episode of "In Town Tonight" is about to commence. The lively duo, Flotsam and Jetsom, kickstart the show with a lively "topical number." Following...

Direction Maurice Elvey

Cast Gina Malo · John Garrick · Stanley Holloway · Leslie Perrins

Synopsis Lily of Killarney (1934) follows the tale of Sir Patrick Cregreen, an impoverished Irish aristocrat who, upon realizing that his family will not accept his clandestinely married wife, persuades his servant to eliminate her. The story unfolds with a mix...

Direction Lance Comfort

Cast Clifford Evans · Deborah Kerr · Dennis Arundell · Aubrey Mallalieu

Synopsis Penn of Pennsylvania (1942) chronicles the valiant exploits of William Penn, a pivotal figure in both Europe and America. The film delves into his significant contributions as the founder of the Quakers and the establishment of the Pennsylvania colony, offering...

Direction David MacDonald

Cast Tod Slaughter · Jack Livesey · Marjorie Taylor · Ian Colin

Synopsis It's Never Too Late to Mend (1937) follows the story of a harsh and tyrannical prison warden who subjects his inmates to severe mistreatment. However, the dynamics shift dramatically when the oppressed prisoners find a way to turn the tables...

Direction George King

Cast John Clements · Godfrey Tearle · Hugh Sinclair · Greta Gynt

Synopsis Tomorrow We Live (1943) follows the thrilling tale of a mayor's daughter who assumes the guise of a collaborator to assist a British agent in his daring escape to England. The agent carries crucial intelligence that could significantly bolster the...

Direction Roy Boulting

Cast Wilfrid Lawson · Nova Pilbeam · Seymour Hicks · Marius Goring

Synopsis Pastor Hall (1940) unfolds the compelling narrative inspired by the real-life experiences of Pastor Martin Neimuller, who faced imprisonment in Dachau concentration camp for his outspoken criticism of the Nazi regime. Set in the quaint German village of Altdorf during...

Direction Milton Rosmer

Cast Tod Slaughter · Sophie Stewart · D.J. Williams · Eric Portman

Synopsis Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn (1935) unfolds as a lavishly produced and cinematically inventive adaptation of the 19th-century melodramas, distinguished by its highly theatrical opening. The narrative begins with a Master of Ceremonies introducing all the...

Direction George King

Cast John Warwick · Nancy Burne · Ralph Michael · D.J. Williams