Direction: Leslie Arliss

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Leslie Arliss. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Man in Grey

1943 · Movie · 116 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Leslie Arliss

Cast Margaret Lockwood · Phyllis Calvert · James Mason · Stewart Granger

Synopsis The Man in Grey (1943) follows the tale of a ruthless and indulgent Marquis who enters into a marriage with a charming young woman named Clarissa, intending to use her solely for procreation. Meanwhile, he engages in a secretive romantic...

6.4

205 votes

6.4

205 votes

The Wicked Lady

1945 · Movie · 104 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Leslie Arliss

Cast Margaret Lockwood · James Mason · Patricia Roc · Griffith Jones

Synopsis The Wicked Lady (1945) follows the tale of Barbara Worth, a captivating 17th-century beauty who embarks on a life of crime by stealing her best friend's fiancé. Her next daring escapade involves disguising herself as a highwayman to recoup gambling...

6.0

122 votes

6.0

122 votes

The Night Has Eyes

1942 · Movie · 79 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Leslie Arliss

Cast James Mason · Wilfrid Lawson · Mary Clare · Joyce Howard

Synopsis The Night Has Eyes (1942) follows the journey of two educators, the assertive Doris and the reserved Marian, who venture into the Yorkshire moors a year after their friend Evelyn vanished in the same area. During a tempestuous night, they...

5.4

53 votes

5.4

53 votes

Direction Leslie Arliss

Cast Diana Dors · Patrick Holt · Jack Hulbert · Cicely Courtneidge

Synopsis Miss Tulip Stays the Night (1955) follows a crime writer and his spouse as they embark on a relaxing getaway to a secluded countryside cottage. Their peaceful retreat is interrupted when an assertive and demanding woman, Miss Tulip, arrives seeking...

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Direction Leslie Arliss · C.M. Pennington-Richards · Robert Day · Peter Maxwell

Cast Robert Shaw · Paul Hansard · Brian Rawlinson · Edwin Richfield

Synopsis The Buccaneers (TV Series) (1957) follows the adventures of Captain Dan Tempest, a former pirate who, after receiving a pardon from the King, transitions into a privateer. This shift occurs following the seizure of his stronghold in New Providence by...

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Love Story

1944 · Movie · 113 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Leslie Arliss

Cast Margaret Lockwood · Stewart Granger · Patricia Roc · Reginald Purdell

Synopsis Love Story (1944) follows the tale of Lissa Campbell, a gifted concert pianist who discovers she has a severe heart condition. Determined to make the most of her remaining time, she embarks on her first vacation. There, she crosses paths...

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Direction Leslie Arliss

Cast Margaret Johnston · Dulcie Gray · Kieron Moore · Guy Middleton

Synopsis A Man About the House (1947) follows the story of Agnes and Ellen Isit, two impoverished English sisters who inherit a luxurious estate near Naples from their uncle. The estate includes a grand villa and a charismatic Italian majordomo named...

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Direction Leslie Arliss · Don Chaffey · Charles Bennett

Cast J. Carrol Naish · James Hong · Rupert Davies · Hugh Williams

Synopsis Charlie Chan (TV Series) (1957) follows the adventures of a Chinese-American detective, Charlie Chan, who is enlisted to unravel perplexing mysteries. Accompanied by his eldest son, Charlie Chan employs his keen intellect and observational skills to crack each case. The...

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The Farmer's Wife

1941 · Movie · 81 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Leslie Arliss · Norman Lee

Cast Basil Sydney · Wilfrid Lawson · Nora Swinburne · Patricia Roc

Synopsis The Farmer's Wife (1941) follows the story of a middle-aged widower who, after his daughter's wedding, decides to find a new partner. With a successful farm to his name, he sets out to find a suitable spouse, only to discover...

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The Woman's Angle

1952 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Leslie Arliss

Cast Edward Underdown · Cathy O'Donnell · Lois Maxwell · Claude Farell

Synopsis The Woman's Angle (1952) centers around a patriarch of a musical family who navigates a complex web of romantic entanglements. The story delves into the challenges he faces as he balances his personal life with his responsibilities to his family...

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Direction Arthur Crabtree · Michael McCarthy · Lance Comfort · Joseph Sterling

Cast Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Christopher Lee · Ron Randell · Barbara Mullen

Synopsis Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Presents (TV Series) (1953) was a British television anthology series that aired from 1953 to 1957, comprising 156 episodes. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. served as the narrator, producer, and frequent star, offering a diverse range of genres including...

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