Cast: Esma Cannon
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Esma Cannon. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 25
Last Holiday
1950 · Movie · 88 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Henry Cass
Cast Alec Guinness · Beatrice Campbell · Kay Walsh · Grégoire Aslan
Synopsis Last Holiday (1950) follows the journey of George Bird, a dedicated salesman in the agricultural machinery industry. Upon learning that his days are numbered, he chooses to embark on a final vacation, as suggested by the film's title. During this...
7.2
65 votes
7.2
65 votes
The Years Between
1946 · Movie · 88 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Compton Bennett
Cast Michael Redgrave · Valerie Hobson · Flora Robson · James McKechnie
6.8
24 votes
6.8
24 votes
A Canterbury Tale
1944 · Movie · 124 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger
Cast Eric Portman · Sheila Sim · Dennis Price · John Sweet
Synopsis A Canterbury Tale (1944) follows the intertwined journeys of three individuals who find themselves in a quaint village in Southern England during the early years of World War II. Alison Smith, a young woman from London, is set to begin...
6.8
364 votes
6.8
364 votes
The Sleeping Tiger
1954 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Joseph Losey
Cast Dirk Bogarde · Alexis Smith · Alexander Knox · Hugh Griffith
Synopsis The Sleeping Tiger (1954) follows the story of a burglar who infiltrates the residence of a psychiatrist. Upon being caught, the thief strikes a deal with the doctor, agreeing to participate in experimental rehabilitation treatments in return for his liberty....
6.5
140 votes
6.5
140 votes
Jassy
1947 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Bernard Knowles
Cast Margaret Lockwood · Patricia Roc · Dennis Price · Basil Sydney
5.9
25 votes
5.9
25 votes
What a Carve Up! / No Place Like Homicide!
1961 · Movie · 87 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Pat Jackson
Cast Sid James · Kenneth Connor · Shirley Eaton · Donald Pleasence
Synopsis What a Carve Up! / No Place Like Homicide! (1961) follows the story of Ernie, whose uncle Gabriel has recently passed away. To secure his inheritance, Ernie must endure a night in the family's ancestral home alongside his relatives. As...
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Out of the Clouds
1955 · Movie · 88 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Basil Dearden
Cast Anthony Steel · Robert Beatty · David Knight · Margo Lorenz
Synopsis Out of the Clouds (1955) presents a bustling day at London Airport, where the narrative weaves through the personal stories and romantic entanglements of both the airport staff and the travelers passing through.
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Nurse on Wheels
1963 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Gerald Thomas
Cast Juliet Mills · Ronald Lewis · Joan Sims · Noel Purcell
Synopsis Nurse on Wheels (1963) follows the journey of Joanna, a capable and composed young woman who relocates with her somewhat disorganized mother to a serene countryside village. Joanna embarks on her inaugural role as a District Nurse, initially facing skepticism...
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Here Come the Huggetts
1948 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Annakin
Cast Jack Warner · Kathleen Harrison · Jane Hylton · Susan Shaw
Synopsis Here Come the Huggetts (1948) follows the Huggett family as they settle back into their daily lives after a memorable holiday. The narrative unfolds in their home, where the family eagerly anticipates the installation of their very first telephone. This...
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Noose for a Lady
1953 · Movie · 76 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Wolf Rilla
Cast Dennis Price · Rona Anderson · Ronald Howard · Pamela Alan
Synopsis Noose for a Lady (1953) follows the gripping tale of a woman condemned to death by hanging. Her devoted cousin, convinced of her innocence, races against the clock to gather evidence and clear her name before the execution date arrives.
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Carry On Cabby
1963 · Movie · 91 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Gerald Thomas
Cast Sid James · Hattie Jacques · Kenneth Connor · Charles Hawtrey
Synopsis Carry On Cabby (1963) follows the story of Charlie, a dedicated entrepreneur who has built a thriving taxi company, Speedee Taxis. However, his relentless work ethic leads him to overlook his wife, Peggy. The tranquility of his business is disrupted...
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Holiday Camp
1947 · Movie · 97 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Annakin
Cast Flora Robson · Dennis Price · Jack Warner · Hazel Court
Synopsis Holiday Camp (1947) follows the story of a typical British family, comprising a husband, wife, a widowed daughter, and an adventurous son, as they embark on a vacation to a holiday camp. During their stay, they cross paths with a...
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Carry On Cruising
1962 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Gerald Thomas · Ralph Thomas
Cast Sid James · Kenneth Williams · Kenneth Connor · Liz Fraser
Synopsis Carry On Cruising (1962) follows the misadventures of Captain Crowther, whose journey is far from smooth sailing. With a mere five days before departure, he must hastily replace five crew members, leading to a motley crew of the most inept...
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In the Doghouse
1961 · Movie · 95 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Darcy Conyers
Cast Leslie Phillips · Peggy Cummins · Hattie Jacques · James Booth
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Hide and Seek
1964 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Cy Endfield
Cast Ian Carmichael · Curd Jürgens · Janet Munro · George Pravda
Synopsis Hide and Seek (1964) follows the story of a brilliant professor of astronomy who is deeply involved in a critical missile development program. His past intersects with an old acquaintance, a renowned Russian chess champion. This chess champion is entangled...
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The Huggetts Abroad
1949 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Ken Annakin
Cast Jack Warner · Kathleen Harrison · Dinah Sheridan · Susan Shaw
Synopsis The Huggetts Abroad (1949) follows the Huggetts family as they navigate a challenging period. The patriarch has recently lost his employment, and Jimmy, along with his spouse, faces obstacles in reaching South Africa, where Jimmy has secured a new position....
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Crow Hollow
1952 · Movie · 69 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Michael McCarthy
Cast Donald Houston · Natasha Parry · Patricia Owens · Esma Cannon
Synopsis Crow Hollow (1952) follows the tale of a young woman who, after marrying a doctor, moves into his ancient and forbidding residence. As she settles into her new life, she finds herself the target of a series of baffling and...
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Sailor Beware
1956 · Movie · 81 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Gordon Parry
Cast Peggy Mount · Shirley Eaton · Ronald Lewis · Cyril Smith
Synopsis Sailor Beware (1956) follows the story of the domineering Emma Hornett, who rules over her timid husband Henry, his docile sister Edie, and their daughter Shirley. Shirley is set to marry a young sailor named Albert, who was raised in...
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English Without Tears
1944 · Movie · 89 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Harold French
Cast Penelope Dudley-Ward · Michael Wilding · Lilli Palmer · Claude Dauphin
Synopsis English Without Tears (1944) follows the whimsical journey of Lady Christabel Beauclark, an avid bird enthusiast, as she passionately advocates for the territorial rights of British birds on the global stage. Meanwhile, her niece finds herself drawn to the family's...
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The Steel Key
1953 · Movie · 69 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Robert S. Baker
Cast Terence Morgan · Joan Rice · Raymond Lovell · Dianne Foster
Synopsis The Steel Key (1953) follows the thrilling journey of a daring adventurer who delves into the mysterious theft of a crucial formula for hardened steel. Alongside his loyal girlfriend, the duo navigates a web of intrigue and danger to unravel...
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