In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Lots of slogans such as "Be like Dad, Keep Mum" and "Keep it under your Hat" are visible on the walls in various scenes to reinforce the plot of this British wartime movie illustrating how gossipy talk can result in unknowingly giving valuable information to Nazi spies.
A man takes on the identity of a French aristocrat and becomes entangled in the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, while his true love faces danger and starvation in Paris.
In World War II London, a private detective is hired to spy on an unfaithful wife. As he becomes obsessed with the woman, he uncovers a story of star-crossed lovers, jealousy, and the power of faith.
Jonathan Dakers' early ambition was to become a great surgeon and to marry Edie Martyn. But, on the death of his father, he is obliged to start work as a partner in a poor general practice in the Black Country. Edie falls in love with Jonathan's brother, Harold, who is killed in the Great War, and Jonathan marries her as planned. It is only afterwards that he realises he now loves another.
Britain operates the most experienced diesel and electric railway in tne world. A century and a half ago she invented the steam engine and introduced a new system of transport; and in only nine years British Rail and the British locomotive industry designed, built and tested enough diesel and electric locomotives to replace fifteen thousand steam engines. The transition from steam to new forms of motive power, and its effects on rallwaymen and passengers, is the subject of this film. Produced in association with the Central Office of Information, the British Locomotive Allied Manufacturers' Association and the British Electrical Manufacturers' Association.
Occupied Yugoslavia. With organised resistance shattered by the Nazi onslaught it is only the activity of small guerrilla bands that bring fresh hope to the people. But quislings and infiltrators are everywhere – and trusting the wrong person could easily get you killed...
Alice follows a white rabbit into a rabbit hole and ends up in Wonderland, a fantastical world filled with strange creatures and nonsensical events. She navigates through various encounters, including tea parties, talking animals, and a tyrannical Queen of Hearts. Throughout her journey, Alice tries to make sense of this topsy-turvy world and find a way back home.
In The Magnet, a young schoolboy in Liverpool becomes the focus of attention when he inadvertently discovers that he has the ability to attract metal objects. This newfound magnetism soon leads him into a series of comic misadventures and complications, including encounters with the police, deception, and a fundraiser for a child psychologist. Along the way, he also navigates his relationship with his father, who is skeptical of his son's magnetic abilities. The story explores themes of family relationships and the unexpected consequences of an unusual talent.
Four Sided Triangle is a 1953 fantasy romance science fiction movie. The film tells the story of a love triangle with a twist, as two scientists create a clone of a woman they both love.
Eight-year-old Roger Court is in Venice expecting to reunite with his father, British diplomat Major Court (Trevor Howard), whom he hasn't seen in three years. Roger lives with his Aunt Rose since his mother abandoned him.
A prison governor deals with a variety of different prisoners, including a charming murderer.
Directed by Thorold Dickinson.
Classic British drama about the residents of a large terrace house in London between Christmas 1938 and September 1939. Percy Boon lives with his mother in a shared rented house with an assortment of characters in central London. Although well intentioned, he becomes mixed up with gangsters and murder. The story focuses on the effects this has on Percy and the other residents.
A compulsive gambler stumbles towards losing everything when Merle Oberon decides to save him from himself.
Boris Turganev (Murray) is a Russian scientist who has absconded from a Communist prison in an attempt to achieve a better life working for the British. As Boris struggles to make his superiors believe he is there to work and not to spy for the Russians, an office romance blossoms that could put his mission in jeopardy.
A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.
The Mozart Cafe explodes, a city is blacked out, a great newspaper goes to the wall, and a prophet is seen to have feet of clay!
A prominent journalist is kidnapped by a lunatic who threatens to kill her unless she writes flattering articles about him.
The people, the scenery and the industrial traditions of the Stroud valley and the growth of the woollen industry.