Cast: Martin Walker

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Sabu · Raymond Massey · Roger Livesey · Valerie Hobson

Synopsis The Drum (1938) unfolds in the backdrop of British Raj-era India, where the narrative paints a picture of Indians as deceitful, secretly planning to rebel against their British overlords. The sole exception is Prince Azim, who endeavors to alert the...

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Leslie Banks · Paul Robeson · Nina Mae McKinney · Martin Walker

Synopsis Sanders of the River (1935) follows the journey of a dedicated British District Officer stationed in Nigeria during the 1930s. He governs his jurisdiction with a firm yet fair hand, navigating the complexities of colonial rule. The officer faces significant...

Direction Ken Hughes

Cast Peter Reynolds · Rona Anderson · Patrick Barr · Lana Morris

Synopsis Black 13 (1953) follows the tumultuous journey of Peter Reynolds, the troubled offspring of a college professor. After a fatal car accident that claims the life of a pedestrian, Reynolds spirals into a life of crime. Initially, his offenses are...

Direction Jack Lee

Cast Jean Simmons · Ursula Jeans · Cecil Parker · Joan Miller

Synopsis The Woman in the Hall (1947) follows the story of Ursula Jeans, a cunning woman with two daughters who navigates high society through manipulation and deception. She exploits various influential women and men to secure financial gain and social status,...

Direction Paul L. Stein

Cast Patricia Burke · David Farrar · Walter Rilla · Lawrence O'Madden

Synopsis Lisbon Story (1946) follows the tale of a talented musical cabaret performer who crosses paths with a British intelligence operative. Their encounter leads them on a perilous journey to Nazi-occupied France, where they must work together to rescue a crucial...

Direction John Baxter

Cast Deborah Kerr · Clifford Evans · George Carney · Mary Merrall

Synopsis Love on the Dole (1941) unfolds during the grim days of the Great Depression in England, where a young woman from Lancashire makes a difficult decision to become the companion of a wealthy bookmaker. Her motivation is purely altruistic, driven...

Direction Paul L. Stein

Cast Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Gertrude Lawrence · Diana Napier · Harold Warrender

Synopsis Mimi (1935) follows the journey of an aspiring playwright in the vibrant yet challenging Paris of the 1850s. The narrative revolves around his quest for inspiration, which he finds unexpectedly through a profound and transformative love story with his companion....

Direction F. Stuart Whyte

Cast Zara Clinton · Nina Devitt · Billie Sim · Marie Lorraine

Synopsis Painted Daughters (1925) presents an Australian interpretation of the trendy 'jazz age' flapper films that were all the rage in America. The narrative revolves around the reunion of the principal performers from a beloved musical titled 'Flora Dora'. Throughout their...

Direction Henry Edwards

Cast Stanley Holloway · Hugh Miller · Felix Aylmer · Garry Marsh

Synopsis The Vicar of Bray (1937) is a musical film set during the tumultuous Civil War era, focusing on a cunning vicar who skillfully adapts his allegiances to maintain his position of power. Through clever manipulation and strategic policy shifts, he...

Direction Norman Lee

Cast Jack La Rue · Sandra Storme · Bernard Lee · Martin Walker

Synopsis Murder in Soho (1939) follows the tense investigation of a notorious American gangster who operates a bustling nightclub in the heart of Soho. When a mysterious murder occurs, the police are swiftly called to the scene to unravel the crime....

Direction David MacDonald

Cast Emlyn Williams · John Clements · Constance Cummings · Frank Pettingell

Synopsis This England (1941) is a British-National-Anglo American production that emphasizes the unity and resilience of the British people in the face of adversity. The film explores how various threats of invasion throughout history have only served to strengthen the bonds...