Hallelujah! was a British sitcom made by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network and was broadcast from April 1983 to December 1984. The series was set in a Salvation Army citadel in the fictional Yorkshire town of Brigthorpe during series 1. Captain Emily Ridley has been posted there, having been an active member of the Salvation Army for 42 years. Despite the town and residents being seemingly pleasant, Emily is determined to flush out sin from behind the net curtains. Assisting Emily are her niece Alice Meredith. The programme was a repeat collaboration between Hird and the creator Dick Sharples, having worked together on the comedy series In Loving Memory between 1979 and 1986. The show even featured guest appearances from guest stars like Hird's Last of the Summer Wine co-star actor Michael Aldridge and television presenter & Countdown Legend Richard Whiteley Himself.
The Phantom Carriage follows the story of a drunkard named David Holm who dies on New Year's Eve and is visited by the ghostly carriage of Death, which takes him on a journey through his past sins. Through a series of flashbacks, we see David's abusive behavior towards his wife and the Salvation Army's efforts to reform him. Ultimately, David is given a chance at redemption and must confront his past actions before it's too late.
The lives of several strangers intersect as their beliefs and faith are tested when a pastor challenges them to either live out their faith or deem it unnecessary.
The 39 Steps is a thrilling crime mystery movie set in the 1930s. Richard Hannay, an innocent man, becomes embroiled in a conspiracy when a mysterious woman is murdered in his apartment. Accused of the crime, Hannay goes on the run to uncover the truth and clear his name. Along the way, he encounters dangerous spies, secret agents, and a vast conspiracy that threatens national security. With suspenseful chase sequences, unexpected twists, and a dash of romance, The 39 Steps keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
When an orphanage is threatened by a corrupt sheriff and a counterfeiting ring, a group of Robin Hood-like gangsters step in to save the day. Filled with singing, dancing, and comedic antics, they must navigate the world of organized crime and illegal gambling to protect the innocent.
After being brutally beaten and left for dead, a man wakes up with no memory of his past. He navigates through Helsinki, Finland, relying on the kindness of strangers and the help of a charity shop worker to find a job and a place to call home.
Even Angels Eat Beans is a 1973 action comedy film about two men who join an Italian-American mob family and discover their unexpected talents. Set in 1920s Chicago, the film follows the adventures of two blackmailed men who become part of a mob war, using their wit and odd-couple dynamic to navigate the dangerous world of crime. Along the way, they encounter car chases, fistfights, comedic situations, and even a wrestling match. With slapstick comedy and a touch of romance, Even Angels Eat Beans is an entertaining film that combines action, comedy, and crime.
"Soup, soap, salvation." True to this motto, the Salvation Army cares for the marginalized and needy. Officer Fredi Inniger also visits homeless and lonely old people in the city of Zurich. Director Thomas Thümena accompanies Inniger in his busy everyday life with his camera.
During World War II, the British government creates a fictitious officer as part of a covert operation to deceive the Germans.
In 19th century Victorian England, the eccentric members of two wealthy families discover they are all competing for a tontine - a large sum of money that will go to the last living survivor. As they scheme and plot against each other, hilarious mishaps and mistaken identities ensue, leading to murder, train crashes, and a hunt for a serial killer. With dark comedy and witty humor, this movie is a delightful and chaotic romp through the eccentricities of Victorian society.
Delves into the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and how it affected people, how the American public worked together to get through the massive hardships, and how the economy recovered with World War II. Examine the changes that swept the shaken nation during the first year - from the landslide victory of FDR in 1932 to Dust Bowl farmers. Americans sought release from the hard times wherever they could find it - from marathon dancing to going to the movies. As the Depression lingered and the New Deal failed to live up to people's expectations, some Americans fought back against the system. After years of crisis, WWII approached and did what all the protests and recovery programs failed to do - end the Depression. Includes photos, rare interviews, and footage of the culture, media, and politics of the times.
Up the River is a 1930 movie about a group of inmates who become friends and plan an escape from prison. The movie explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and redemption as the inmates navigate their way through prison life and work together to execute their escape plan.
Union Depot is a comedy-drama set in a train station during the Great Depression. The film follows various characters who find themselves at the station, including a tramp, a prostitute, and a government agent. The plot revolves around a proposition involving counterfeit money and a case filled with instruments. As the night unfolds, there are instances of impersonation, false arrest, accidental death, and insanity. The film touches on themes of desperation, survival, and human connections.
Major Barbara follows the story of a young woman who is torn between her estranged father, a wealthy weapons manufacturer, and her work with the Salvation Army. Inheritance, family relationships, and the clash between morality and wealth are major themes in the film.
On the advice of a friend, Claude, married to the charming Isabelle and father of two, decided to transform his library, hardly flourishing, into a sex shop. This change of activity proves to be very lucrative and sharpens his desire to spice up his married life through various erotic experiences. Claude asks his wife to share with him the audacity he dreams of. Soon, the household meets a dentist and his wife and is engaged, without much success, to new discoveries. Isabelle, full of good will, tries to follow her husband ...
Elling and Kjell Bjarne are two adult male friends who are released from a mental institution and forced to live on their own. As they navigate the challenges of the outside world, they form a unique bond and learn important life lessons.
In this romantic comedy set in New York during the pre-code era, a singer gets involved with a smuggler and a Salvation Army officer while trying to navigate her way through a gold digger's secrets and a police officer's affections.
A group of criminals posing as Santa Claus and his helpers open a luggage store as a front for their bank robbery plans. However, they face unexpected challenges and must navigate through a series of comedic situations to pull off the heist.
Up-and-coming singer songwriter Bella Harlan comes home for Christmas and enlists her high-school songwriting partner Jack Grayton to craft a song to win back her rockstar boyfriend by Christmas. As the two reunite for the first time in a decade, they embark on a Christmas journey down memory lane, and soon realize true love may be closer than they thought.