Cast: Fay Compton

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Suzanne Cloutier · Micheál MacLiammóir · Robert Coote

Synopsis The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice (1951) delves into the tale of a man consumed by his own intense emotions, leading to his ultimate downfall. This cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's renowned tragedy was helmed by Orson Welles, with...

Direction Carol Reed

Cast James Mason · Robert Newton · Cyril Cusack · F.J. McCormick

Synopsis Odd Man Out (1947) follows Johnny McQueen, the head of a secretive Irish group, who has been taking refuge in the home of Kathleen and her mother while organizing a heist to secure funds for their cause. However, the robbery...

Direction David Miller

Cast Joan Crawford · Rossano Brazzi · Heather Sears · Lee Patterson

Synopsis The Story of Esther Costello (1957) follows the journey of an 18-year-old girl named Esther, who has been living with deafness and blindness since a tragic accident that took her mother's life. Margaret Landi, a wealthy woman from Esther's Irish...

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast Franco Interlenghi · Anna-Maria Ferrero · Eduardo Ciannelli · Evi Maltagliatim

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Julie Harris · Claire Bloom · Richard Johnson · Russ Tamblyn

Synopsis The Haunting (1963) follows Dr. Markway, a researcher determined to validate the existence of ghosts, as he delves into the mysteries of Hill House. This sprawling, ominous mansion is steeped in a dark history marked by violent deaths and madness....

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Dana Andrews · Maureen O'Hara · Sybil Thorndike · Fay Compton

Synopsis Britannia Mews (1949) follows the tale of a wealthy woman in the Victorian era who defies societal norms by marrying an impoverished artist. Their union, however, is soon threatened by a sinister blackmail scheme that puts their happiness and security...

Direction John Guillermin

Cast Charles Coburn · John Mills · Barbara Bates · Derek Farr

Synopsis Town on Trial (1957) unfolds in a quaint British town where the brutal murder of a charming young woman sends shockwaves through the community. The local tennis club members become prime suspects, each harboring secrets that complicate the investigation. Police...

Direction Mario Zampi

Cast Alastair Sim · Fay Compton · Guy Middleton · George Cole

Synopsis Laughter in Paradise (1951) follows the story of a renowned prankster, Henry Russell, who bequeaths £50,000 to each of his four surviving relatives. However, his final jest is that each heir must complete a task that is entirely out of...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Jessie Matthews · Edmund Gwenn · Fay Compton · Esmond Knight

Synopsis Waltzes from Vienna (1934) follows the story of Schani, the younger version of the renowned composer Johann Strauss Jr., who is compelled by his father to abandon his musical aspirations and take up work in a bakery. It is here...

Direction Christopher Miles

Cast Joanna Shimkus · Franco Nero · Honor Blackman · Mark Burns

Synopsis The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970) is a cinematic adaptation of a novel by D.H. Lawrence, which was found posthumously in 1930. The film narrates a romantic tale centered around a reserved young English woman who finds herself inexplicably drawn...

Direction Roy Kellino

Cast James Mason · June Havoc · Stephen Dunne · Fay Compton

Synopsis Lady Possessed (1952) follows the story of Jean Wilson, an American woman residing in a London nursing home. While in a state of heightened awareness, she overhears Jimmy Del Palma, a renowned concert pianist, expressing his frustration with the outdated...

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Fay Compton · Frank Harvey · Ian Hunter · Edmund Willard

Synopsis The Love Storm (1931) tells the tale of William Kell, a dedicated lighthouse keeper stationed on a desolate stretch of coastline. His life takes a dramatic turn when he marries Eileen, a vibrant cabaret dancer. However, their marital bliss is...

Direction Joan Craft

Cast John Carson · Kara Wilson · William Moore · Christopher Sandford

Synopsis Dombey and Son (TV Miniseries) (1969) follows the ambitious Paul Dombey, a prosperous businessman who yearns for a male heir to inherit his thriving shipping enterprise. His dreams are realized with the birth of a son, but the joy is...

Direction Marc Allégret

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Mai Zetterling · Fay Compton · Robert Flemyng

Synopsis Blackmailed (1951) follows the story of Mrs. Christopher, a compassionate volunteer at a bustling hospital, who finds herself in a dire situation after assisting a patient. She is tasked with delivering a substantial amount of money to Mr. Sine. However,...

Direction Sidney Gilliat

Cast Richard Attenborough · Alastair Sim · Fay Compton · Maurice Denham

Synopsis London Belongs to Me (1948) follows the life of Percy Boon, who resides with his mother in a bustling, shared lodging house in the heart of London. The narrative revolves around Percy's well-meaning but misguided involvement with a group of...

Direction Thornton Freeland

Cast Robertson Hare · Alfred Drayton · George Sanders · Berton Churchill

Synopsis So This Is London (1939) follows the story of an American businessman who initially finds himself disenchanted with England during his stay in London. His perspective begins to shift dramatically when his daughter develops romantic feelings for the son of...

Direction Ian Dalrymple · Peter Proud

Cast Kathleen Ryan · Dirk Bogarde · Cyril Cusack · Ivor Barnard

Synopsis Esther Waters (1948) follows the journey of a young woman named Esther who enters domestic service in the era of Victorian England. She finds herself entangled with a charming but deceitful groom named William, who ultimately abandons her after a...

Direction Basil Dean

Cast Ivor Novello · Fay Compton · Muriel Aked · Esme Church

Synopsis Autumn Crocus (1934) follows the tale of a reserved schoolteacher from Manchester who finds herself captivated by the beauty of the Austrian Tyrol during her vacation. The enchanting landscape and the allure of a new romance transform her life in...

Direction David Greene

Cast Jenny Agutter · Bryan Marshall · Clare Sutcliffe · Simon Ward

Synopsis I Start Counting (1969) follows the journey of a 14-year-old girl navigating her emerging sexuality, only to uncover disturbing evidence suggesting her beloved older brother might be implicated in a string of peculiar sex offenses.

Direction Stuart Burge

Cast Michael Redgrave · Max Adrian · Lewis Casson · Rosemary Harris