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.
The movie follows the story of Catherine the Great, a princess who navigates palace intrigue and manipulates those around her to become the powerful czarina of Russia. She faces challenges such as political unrest, misogyny, and infidelity, but ultimately rises to power through a coup d'état. The film explores themes of tragic love, insanity, and the struggles of the aristocracy. It offers a glimpse into Russian history and the life of Catherine the Great.
The scheming Albert Higgins and his dim witted mate Cecil Hollebone, set out on a ocean voyage under the exasperated chief steward. Along for the trip are the wealthy Mrs. Brough and her secretary Pat. Soon Mrs. Broughs’ jewels are stolen…
During World War II, a group of British airmen find themselves stranded at sea after their aircraft crashes. They must battle the elements, fear, and the enemy to stay alive and complete their mission.
The Wicked Lady is a gothic drama about a woman named Barbara who leads a double life. By day, she is a respected society lady, but at night, she becomes a masked robber known as The Wicked Lady. She is joined by her partner-in-crime, Captain Jackson, as they plan and execute a series of daring highway robberies. However, Barbara's actions become more ruthless and violent, leading to betrayal and tragedy.
After being framed for a crime, a man seeks revenge in post-World War II Manchester, England. He navigates the urban setting, encountering theaters, speakeasies, and smuggling operations. Along the way, he forms relationships, uncovers secrets, and eventually discovers the truth.
During World War Two, a British journalist is sent to Norway to report on the German invasion. He becomes involved in a secret mission to aid the Norwegian resistance and uncover collaborationist activities.
The Four Men of the title are British WWI veterans who decide to work secretly against enemies of the country. They aren't above a bit of murder or sabotage to serve their ends, but they consider themselves to be true patriots.
In this adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, a man is haunted by his own murder victim and harbors resentment toward the usurper of his throne. He is also able to see the dead, which further fuels his ambition and desire for power.
Romance in Rio for a girl of the embassy staff.
In a small fishing village, Miranda, a beautiful and seductive woman, arrives and captivates the hearts of the local men. She seduces a married man and becomes involved in a love triangle. As the village falls under her spell, Miranda's true nature is revealed, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and unexpected consequences.
An insurance investigator is framed for murder after a pretty woman hires him to recover a letter from a man who wants to blackmail her.
Romeo and Juliet in 1930s England. The owner of the mill and the local lord are in conflict over water rights. The lord wins threatening the mill owner with financial ruin.
The MacIver brothers (Michael Redgrave, Griffith Jones) build the first ship to cross the Atlantic by steam power alone.
In this espionage drama, a Secret Service agent must discover who has been smuggling British arms into China. The prime suspect is a prosperous Chinese merchant-philanthropist and the agent thinks the merchant is working with the notorious Chinese guerilla warlord General Ling.
Sent to a home for "problem" girls, incipient juvenile delinquent Gwen receives a crash course in petty crime. Back on the outside, she falls in with the usual bad crowd, and suffers spectacularly as a result.
A braggart college athlete travels to Oxford, England to compete in a rowing race, but gets caught up in a rivalry, mistaken identity, and a romantic entanglement.
Several stories linked by a hat.
An officer's wife has a romantic dream about her husband's man (servant) and comes to believe it is true. Meanwhile the husband has asked his servant to help him, after the war, to suggest ways to ignite the romance he and his wife had before the war, as well as find a way to make money in a post-war economy.
James Martin and Carol Wall have plans to elope, but a fight with her father's solicitor ends in murder committed by an unknown third-party, and Martin is hunted for the crime, knowing the solicitor was alive when he left him. Carol refuses to speak to him, and he escapes on a ship to South Africa. There, he is the victim of an accident that disfigures his face, and he returns to England to clear his name, believing he won't be recognized. Other than by everybody who knew him, it turns out.