Cast: Joyce Carey

Direction David Lean

Cast Celia Johnson · Trevor Howard · Stanley Holloway · Joyce Carey

Synopsis Brief Encounter (1945) follows Laura Jesson, a suburban housewife who finds her life lacking excitement and fulfillment despite the comfort of her husband and children. Her weekly trips to town for shopping and a movie provide a brief escape from...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast John Mills · Joan Greenwood · Edward Chapman · Kay Walsh

Synopsis The October Man (1947) follows the story of Jim Ackland, a man grappling with the aftermath of a severe head injury from a bus accident. When a young woman he recently encountered is discovered lifeless on a nearby common, Ackland...

Direction David Lean

Cast Rex Harrison · Constance Cummings · Kay Hammond · Margaret Rutherford

Synopsis Blithe Spirit (1945) follows the story of Charles, a renowned author, and his current wife, Ruth, who invite a local medium, Madame Arcati, to conduct a séance for inspiration for Charles' new novel. The séance inadvertently summons Charles' first wife,...

Direction David Lean · Noël Coward

Cast Noël Coward · John Mills · Bernard Miles · Celia Johnson

Synopsis In Which We Serve (1942) is a poignant British film from World War II, inspired by the real-life experiences of Lord Mountbatten's destroyer. The narrative unfolds through a series of flashbacks as survivors hold onto a lifeboat, weaving together the...

Direction Reginald Le Borg

Cast Richard Conte · Francesca Annis · Joyce Carey · Myrtle Reed

Synopsis The Eyes of Annie Jones (1964) is a mild thriller that doesn't focus on solving a mystery, as the culprit is already known. The story revolves around a missing sister with a questionable reputation, her equally questionable brother (played by...

Direction John Paddy Carstairs

Cast Cecil Parker · A.E. Matthews · David Tomlinson · Lana Morris

Synopsis The Chiltern Hundreds (1949) follows the story of a young Viscount, Pym, who secures a temporary leave from his military duties by pretending to run for the Conservatives in the upcoming local election. His true motive is to wed June,...

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Donald Crisp · Laurence Naismith · Alex Mackenzie · Duncan Macrae

Synopsis Greyfriars Bobby: The True Story of a Dog (1961) is set in Scotland during 1865, where an elderly shepherd and his loyal Skye Terrier, Bobby, journey to Edinburgh. Tragedy strikes when the shepherd succumbs to pneumonia, leaving Bobby heartbroken. The...

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast Noël Coward · Celia Johnson · Margaret Leighton · Joyce Carey

Synopsis The Astonished Heart (1950) opens with Barbara urgently calling Leonora to share news about Chris, leaving viewers in the dark about Chris's identity and the nature of the incident, except that he has fainted. The narrative then jumps back a...

Direction Alan Gibson · David Sullivan Proudfoot · Kenneth Ives · Peter Sasdy

Cast Edward Woodward · Robert Lang · Tony Doyle · Paul Hardwick

Synopsis 1990 (TV Series) (1977) is a dystopian television series that aired from 1977 to 1978, spanning 2 seasons and 16 episodes. The narrative unfolds in a grim future where Britain is dominated by the Home Office's Public Control Department (PCD),...

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast John Bentley · Hy Hazell · Eddie Byrne · Patrick Holt

Synopsis Stolen Assignment (1955) follows the journey of a young female journalist who is discontent with the trivial stories she is typically assigned by her editor. Eager to prove her mettle, she persistently requests a more significant assignment. Her opportunity arises...

Direction H. Bruce Humberstone

Cast David Niven · Vera-Ellen · Cesar Romero · Bobby Howes

Synopsis Happy Go Lovely (1951) follows the story of B.G. Bruno, a wealthy and respectable bachelor who runs a prosperous greeting-card company in Scotland. Known for his kindness but also his stiff and formal demeanor, Bruno's life takes an unexpected turn...

Direction Peter Graham Scott

Cast Anthony Newley · Anne Aubrey · Bernie Winters · Hermione Baddeley

Synopsis Let's Get Married (1960) follows the journey of a dedicated medical student whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is expelled from his university. Facing an uncertain future, he finds himself taking up a job in a laundry to...

Direction William G. Stewart

Cast Patrick Cargill · Natasha Pyne · Ann Holloway · Noel Dyson

Synopsis Father Dear Father (TV Series) (1968) is a humorous portrayal of the daily adventures and challenges faced by a widowed father as he navigates the complexities of raising his two daughters. The series delves into the comedic aspects of single...

Direction Cyril Frankel

Cast Sybil Thorndike · Kathleen Harrison · Estelle Winwood · Stanley Holloway

Synopsis Alive and Kicking (1959) follows the escapades of three senior women who grow weary of their residence in a retirement home. Upon learning of their impending separation, they embark on a daring adventure to reclaim their independence. The trio flees...

Direction Bill MacIlwraith · John Reardon · Stuart Allen

Cast Elaine Stritch · Donald Sinden · John Savident · Joyce Carey

Synopsis Two's Company (TV Series) (1975) aired from 1975 to 1979, consisting of 29 episodes. This British sitcom revolves around the lives of two young women, Terry and Julie, who share a flat in London. The series humorously explores their daily...

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 Ken Annakin

Cast Glynis Johns · Rossano Brazzi · Robert Morley · Tony Britton

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Canada Lee · Charles Carson · Sidney Poitier · Joyce Carey

Synopsis Cry The Beloved Country (1951) unfolds in the rural landscapes of South Africa, under the governance of the Afrikaners, where a devoted black minister, Stephen Kumalo, portrayed by Canada Lee, embarks on a quest to the city to locate his...

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Jimmy Edwards · Kenneth Connor · Shirley Eaton · Eric Barker

Synopsis Nearly a Nasty Accident (1961) follows the challenging task of an RAF Group Captain who must keep a curious aircraft-man from meddling with every piece of equipment he encounters. The film delves into the humorous and tense situations that arise...

Direction Desmond Davis

Cast Barbara Ferris · Harry Andrews · Gladys Cooper · William Hinnant

Synopsis A Nice Girl Like Me (1969) follows the journey of Candy, a charming young woman who finds herself in an unexpected situation. After leaving her sheltered life at a boarding school, Candy ventures to Paris, where her life takes an...