Direction: Leslie Howard

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


Pygmalion

1938 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Anthony Asquith · Leslie Howard

Cast Leslie Howard · Wendy Hiller · Wilfrid Lawson · Marie Lohr

Synopsis The snobbish & intellectual Professor of languages, Henry Higgins makes a bet with his friend that he can take a London flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, from the gutters and pass her off as a society lady. However he discovers that...

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7.0

844 votes

7.0

844 votes

'Pimpernel' Smith

1941 · Movie · 120 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Leslie Howard

Cast Leslie Howard · Francis L. Sullivan · Mary Morris · Hugh McDermott

Synopsis It is mid-1939 and both Germany and England are preparing for an inevitable conflict. Professor Horatio Smith, an effete academic, asks his students to come with him to the continent to engage in an archaeological dig. When his students discover...

6.6

66 votes

6.6

66 votes

The First of the Few

1942 · Movie · 118 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Leslie Howard

Cast Leslie Howard · David Niven · Rosamund John · Roland Culver

Synopsis By the late 1920's aircraft designer R.J. Mitchell feels he has achieved all he wants with his revolutionary mono-planes winning trophy after trophy. But a holiday in Germany shortly after Hitler assumes power convinces him that it is vital to...

6.1

95 votes

6.1

95 votes

The Gentle Sex

1943 · Movie · 92 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Leslie Howard · Maurice Elvey

Cast Joan Gates · Jean Gillie · Joan Greenwood · Joyce Howard

Synopsis This film tells the stories of seven 'gentle' British girls who decide to "do their bit" and help out during World War II.

5.9

23 votes

5.9

23 votes