A linguistics professor bets that he can transform a poor flower seller into a refined, high society lady. As he takes on the challenge, he soon realizes that the task is more complicated than he anticipated.
During the Nazi occupation of Belgium during World War II, a Belgian resistance group revives the newspaper "La Libre Belgique" to expose and counter Nazi propaganda efforts to deceive the people. They are so effective that the Nazis offer a reward for the capture of the paper's staff, although they don't know their identities. One of them is a well-known entertainer, and when his jealous partner hears of the reward, he turns him in. The paper's publishers escape capture, but their staff doesn't. The paper's founders must find not only a way to keep from getting captured by the Nazis but keep their newspaper going and get their staff released.
In Victorian England, two men use the same pseudonym, "Ernest," for their courtships. However, their secret is at risk of being exposed, causing a series of comedic complications and misunderstandings.
A silent film set in a barbershop and a cottage on Dartmoor. A manicurist falls in love with a customer, but he is threatened by another man who is jealous. The jealous man escapes from prison and tries to win the manicurist's affection, leading to a dramatic climax on the moor.
The Millionairess follows the story of a wealthy woman in London who must navigate her way through love, money, and the challenges of cultural differences. She encounters various obstacles and must make difficult choices as she tries to find happiness and true love in a world filled with greed and materialism. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about the power of love and the importance of staying true to oneself.
The Woman in Question is a crime drama mystery film released in 1950. The plot revolves around a police investigation into the murder of a woman. The story is filled with contradictory accounts, unreliable flashbacks, and multiple perspectives, keeping the viewers engaged until the end. The main characters include a police detective, a neighbor, and a fortune-teller. The investigation leads them to a fairground, where a canary becomes a crucial piece of evidence. This B-movie falls into the film-noir genre and also explores the complex relationship between sisters.
In 1910s London, a young boy is expelled from school for theft, leading his family to fight for justice and prove his innocence. With the help of a determined lawyer, they unravel the truth behind the false accusation and expose an injustice in the process.
In this romantic comedy-drama, the lives of various characters intertwine as they encounter love, betrayal, and adventure, all connected by their experiences with a Yellow Rolls-Royce. Set in the 1940s, the film follows a group of people, including a British Foreign Office official, a gangster, a resistance fighter, and a socialite, as they navigate their relationships and face the challenges of war and infidelity.
In this melodrama, a group of stranded travelers at Heathrow Airport face various personal dramas, including forbidden love, marital conflicts, and financial crises.
The Way to the Stars follows the lives and loves of Royal Air Force pilots stationed at a base in Yorkshire during World War II. It explores their relationships, friendships, and the challenges they face as they fight in the war.
In Libel, a man is accused of being a war criminal and faces a libel trial. The story takes place in the 1950s and involves themes of deception, betrayal, and justice. The film is based on a stage play and has a courtroom drama setting.
An emotionally distant and loveless teacher of classical languages at a public school in England, Andrew Crocker-Harris, faces various challenges including a loveless marriage, a crumbling career, and the realization of his wasted life. As he prepares to retire, he receives an unexpected gift from a student, sparking a ray of hope and a chance for redemption.
Lady Elisabeth Randall is an English Air Force corporal during World War II. She is on her way to marry her fiancé when she finds herself being romanced by two different men.
Fanny, an orphan girl, discovers she is the secret daughter of a murdered man. She navigates through deception, betrayal, and a forbidden romance while seeking justice for her father's death
An uncredited Anthony Asquith is one of the directors of this WWII film (a joint UK/US production) which aims to explain British culture and character to the newly arrived American soldier. Starting with the ubiquitous pub visit, the film breezes through geography lessons, food and entertainment on the Home Front.
Underground is a silent film set in 1920s London. It tells the story of a love triangle and murder involving a shopgirl, a porter, and an unrequited love. The film also explores themes of romantic rivalry, man-woman relationship, and the London Underground.
During World War II, a British submarine runs out of fuel in the North Sea and must find a way to refuel while evading enemy forces.
A young employee of the British State Department falls in love with the daughter of a top Russian diplomat, much to the panic of their respective countries' officials, who suspect espionage. The cast includes David Knight, Odile Versois, Theodore Bikel and David Kossoff.
The British government tries to persuade people not to clog up the wartime (World War II) public transportation system by keeping its use to a minimum during "rush hour".
A secret jet aircraft capable of traveling three times the speed of sound is being developed by a group of scientists. On the day of the test flight, one of the scientists dies in a mysterious accident, and there are many arguments concerning the flight itself; some think it should be ground-controlled while Heathley (James Donald) wants it to be a manned flight with himself at the controls. Conflict also arises when one of his fellow scientists, taking advantage of Heathley's lack of attention toward his wife, Lydia (Phyllis Calvert), makes some moves on her. Then there is the question of just who is the enemy agent on the project.