Cast: Noel Howlett

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Gina Lollobrigida · Sean Connery · Ralph Richardson · Johnny Sekka

Synopsis Woman of Straw (1964) follows the story of Maria, an Italian private nurse who is employed by Anthony Richmond to look after his wealthy but cruel and manipulative uncle, Charles. Anthony is driven by a deep-seated belief that Charles was...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast James Donald · Andrew Keir · Barbara Shelley · Julian Glover

Synopsis Quatermass and the Pit (1967) follows a group of laborers in London who, while digging at a new underground station, stumble upon the fossilized remains of prehistoric apes with unusually large skulls. As they continue their excavation, they uncover an...

Direction Robert Hamer

Cast Alec Guinness · Bette Davis · Nicole Maurey · Irene Worth

Synopsis The Scapegoat (1959) follows the story of a man who finds himself deceived into swapping identities with a doppelganger who harbors sinister intentions. The unsuspecting individual is drawn into a web of deceit and danger as the look-alike nobleman seeks...

Direction Jack Conway

Cast Robert Taylor · Lionel Barrymore · Maureen O'Sullivan · Vivien Leigh

Synopsis A Yank at Oxford (1938) follows the journey of Lee Sheridan, a confident and somewhat arrogant young American who arrives at Oxford University to pursue his studies. His initial reception is far from warm, as his bold and self-assured demeanor...

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Clifford Evans · Edward de Souza · Noel Willman · Jennifer Daniel

Synopsis The Kiss of the Vampire (1963) follows a newlywed couple who find themselves in a precarious situation when their car breaks down in a remote Southern European village. Seeking assistance, they encounter a seemingly benevolent aristocratic family, but their generosity...

Direction Mark Stuart

Cast John Alderton · Deryck Guyler · Noel Howlett · Joan Sanderson

Synopsis Please Sir! (1971) follows the story of a school outing gone awry. The teacher, Mr. Hedges, organizes a field trip for his students, but the excursion quickly spirals into chaos and misfortune.

Direction Mark Stuart · Howard Ross · Alan Wallis

Cast Deryck Guyler · Noel Howlett · Joan Sanderson · Richard Davies

Synopsis Please Sir! (TV Series) (1968) is a beloved British sitcom that aired from 1968 to 1972, spanning four seasons and 57 episodes. The show follows the weekly escapades of a well-meaning but often overwhelmed teacher and his class of mischievous...

Direction Robert Montgomery

Cast Robert Montgomery · Leslie Banks · Felix Aylmer · Andrew Cruickshank

Synopsis Your Witness (1950) follows Adam Hayward, a prominent New York City defense attorney, who gets a message that his British war comrade, who once saved his life at Anzio Beach, is now facing legal issues in England. Instead of sending...

Direction John Trent

Cast Margaret Brooks · Louis Gossett Jr. · Donald Houston · Laurence Naismith

Synopsis The Bushbaby (1969) follows the story of a young girl, the daughter of a park ranger stationed in Tanzania. Her world is turned upside down when she learns that she and her father must leave Africa permanently and return to...

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 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 Christopher Hodson · Marc Miller · Peter Moffatt · James Ormerod

Cast George Cole · Edward Woodward · John Stride · Susan Travers

Synopsis The Root of All Evil? (TV Series) (1968) is a captivating anthology series that aired from 1968 to 1969, spanning two seasons and 13 episodes. Each episode presents a unique TV play centered around the theme of money, exploring its...

Direction Francis Searle

Cast Robert Preston · Elizabeth Sellars · Colin Tapley · Sheila Burrell

Synopsis Cloudburst (1951) follows the gripping tale of a Canadian World War II veteran who is employed by the British Foreign Office. His mission is to traverse England in search of the elusive individual responsible for the murder of his beloved...

Direction Tim Whelan

Cast Sonia Dresdel · Barbara White · Walter Fitzgerald · Cyril Raymond

Synopsis This Was a Woman (1948) follows the story of a wife who is driven by an insatiable desire for power. She embarks on a cunning and manipulative journey that gradually tears apart her family, leaving a trail of destruction in...

Direction George King

Cast Marie Lohr · Judy Kelly · Noel Howlett · Oliver Wakefield

Direction Terence Young

Cast Anthony Quayle · Sarah Churchill · Andrew Ray · Irene Browne

Synopsis Serious Charge (1959) follows the story of Howard Phillips, a newly appointed vicar in the town of Bellington, who is eager to connect with the local youth. Hester Peters, the daughter of the previous vicar, has her sights set on...

Direction Ralph Thomas

Cast Googie Withers · Griffith Jones · Guy Middleton · Betty Lynne

Direction Bernard Knowles

Cast Patricia Roc · Stanley Holloway · Nigel Patrick · Miles Malleson

Synopsis The Perfect Woman (1949) follows the story of Roger Cavendish and his valet who, in a desperate need for money, accept a peculiar job. They are tasked with accompanying a seemingly flawless woman for an evening out. Unbeknownst to them,...

Direction Edward Buzzell

Cast Agnes Laurent · Hazel Court · Jack Watling · John Bentley

Synopsis Mary Had a Little... (1961) follows the story of a theatrical impresario who makes a wager with a psychiatrist. The bet revolves around the creation of an ideal child, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events as they...

Direction Tony Tew

Cast Michael Bertenshaw · James Downie · Peter Howell · Barrie Cookson

Synopsis John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984) presents a compelling dramatization of the life of John Wycliffe, a 14th-century scholar and cleric who became known as "The Morning Star of the Reformation." The film delves into Wycliffe's courageous journey as he...