A sausage-making tycoon rents a castle from an impoverished aristocrat.
In 19th century London, Sweeney Todd, a barber, teams up with a baker to seek revenge on the corrupt judge who framed him and destroyed his family. Todd's plan involves murdering his customers and turning them into meat pies, with the baker unknowingly serving the victims to the public. As Todd's bloodlust grows, he becomes more ruthless and cunning, eventually descending into madness.
'Producer stages outside broadcast despite jealous critic.' (British Film Catalogue)
A young woman who is in love with a penniless composer, but believes she must marry a wealthy man to please her father. But only realises after various tribulations she should follow her heart rather than her head.
George Shuttleworth is convinced that he has the talent to win the Isle of Man TT races, despite what his neighbours back home in Wigan may think. During the trials, the brakes go on George's bike, 'The Shuttleworth Snap', which he made himself. As a result, he breaks the TT lap record, becoming an instant motor-cycling star. As the big race approaches, George soon realises that other jealous riders will stop at nothing to make sure he does not take part in the race. An early George Formby film and probably his best.
A retired major and ex-enemies pledge peace at reunion.
“Ex-convict saves his estranged daughter from a blackmailer.” - BFI.
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