Cast: Cedric Hardwicke

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast James Stewart · John Dall · Farley Granger · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis Rope (1948) follows the story of Brandon and Philip, two ambitious young men residing in a New York apartment. Believing themselves to be intellectually superior, they target their friend David Kentley for murder. Using a rope, they strangle David and...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Charles Laughton · Maureen O'Hara · Cedric Hardwicke · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) is a timeless adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel, standing out as one of the most celebrated film interpretations from Hollywood's golden era. This version, released in 1939, is often compared to the 1923...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Cary Grant · Joan Fontaine · Cedric Hardwicke · Nigel Bruce

Synopsis Suspicion (1941) follows the story of Johnny Aysgarth, a charming gambler known for his habit of borrowing money from acquaintances. During a train journey, he encounters the reserved Lina McLaidlaw, attempting to ride in a first-class carriage with a third-class...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Charlton Heston · Yul Brynner · Anne Baxter · Edward G. Robinson

Synopsis The Ten Commandments (1956) begins with the desperate plight of Hebrew males in Egypt, where Pharaoh Rameses I decrees their execution. To save her newborn son, a Hebrew mother places him in a basket and sets him afloat on the...

Direction Laurence Olivier

Cast Laurence Olivier · Ralph Richardson · John Gielgud · Claire Bloom

Synopsis Richard III (1955) presents the final chapter in Laurence Olivier's Shakespearean trilogy, offering a bold and captivating depiction of a man resolutely committed to his villainous ambitions. Olivier masterfully embodies the Duke of Gloucester, a character so brilliantly portrayed that...

Direction Anthony Asquith

Cast Robert Donat · Cedric Hardwicke · Basil Radford · Margaret Leighton

Synopsis The Winslow Boy (1948) unfolds in the autumn of 1912, as Arthur Winslow, a recently retired banker, returns home to his wife Grace. Arthur's displeasure with his 19-year-old son Dickie, an Oxford student, is evident, as he contrasts Dickie's behavior...

Direction Richard Boleslawski

Cast Fredric March · Charles Laughton · Cedric Hardwicke · Rochelle Hudson

Synopsis Les misérables (1935) follows the tale of Jean Valjean, a French individual known for his strong moral compass and formidable strength. His life takes a tragic turn when he is sentenced for the theft of a single loaf of bread,...

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Gregory Peck · Vincent Price · Thomas Mitchell · Rose Stradner

Synopsis The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) follows the journey of a dedicated young priest, Father Chisholm, who is dispatched to China with the mission of founding a Catholic parish in a region predominantly non-Christian. Unlike his childhood friend, who thrives...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Joan Fontaine · Patric Knowles · Herbert Marshall · Richard Ney

Synopsis Ivy (1947) follows the story of a captivating yet morally ambiguous British woman, Ivy Lexton, set in the year 1909. Ivy's life takes an intriguing turn when she encounters the wealthy and older Miles Rushworth. Despite being married to Jervis...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast James Mason · Cedric Hardwicke · Jessica Tandy · Luther Adler

Synopsis The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel (1951) presents a compelling narrative centered around James Mason's exceptional portrayal of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The film delves into Rommel's leadership of Germany's Afrika Korps, which held significant control over North Africa...

Direction Byron Haskin

Cast Gene Barry · Ann Robinson · Les Tremayne · Henry Brandon

Synopsis The War of the Worlds (1953) brings H.G. Wells' iconic tale to the silver screen, depicting a chilling account of extraterrestrial intrusion. The inhabitants of a quaint town are initially thrilled when a blazing meteorite crashes into the nearby hills....

Direction George Stevens

Cast Irene Dunne · Barbara Bel Geddes · Oskar Homolka · Ellen Corby

Synopsis I Remember Mama (1948) presents the narrative of a Norwegian immigrant family residing in San Francisco during the year 1910, with the family's matriarch, Mama, at the core of their daily life. The story revolves around Mama's meticulous management of...

Direction Alberto Cavalcanti

Cast Cedric Hardwicke · Derek Bond · Stanley Holloway · Alfred Drayton

Direction Jack Clayton

Cast Anne Bancroft · Peter Finch · James Mason · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis The Pumpkin Eater (1964) delves into the complexities of a marital relationship. Jo, a woman with five children from previous marriages, encounters writer Jake Armitage. She leaves her current husband to marry Jake, whose career subsequently flourishes. A few years...

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Charles Boyer · Ann Blyth · Jessica Tandy · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis A Woman's Vengeance (1948) follows the tale of Henry Maurier, a country squire who exhibits remarkable patience with his wife Emily, a woman plagued by neurotic tendencies and chronic illness. The dynamics of their household are disrupted when Emily's brother...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Jean-Pierre Aumont · Gene Kelly · Cedric Hardwicke · Richard Whorf

Synopsis The Cross of Lorraine (1943) follows the journey of French soldiers during World War II, who, after a swift defeat by the Nazis, find themselves imprisoned under harsh conditions. The film explores the diverse responses of the soldiers to their...

Direction Henry King · Otto Brower

Cast Spencer Tracy · Nancy Kelly · Richard Greene · Walter Brennan

Synopsis Stanley and Livingstone (1939) follows the thrilling journey of an American journalist who embarks on a perilous expedition across the African continent to locate a renowned explorer who has vanished without a trace. The film captures the essence of adventure...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Cedric Hardwicke · John Williams · Tita Purdom · Kathryn Givney

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Wet Saturday (TV) (1956) follows the story of a father, Mr. Princey, who faces a dire situation when his daughter is accused of murdering the schoolmaster. Unable to accept the notion of a murderess in his family,...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Merle Oberon · George Sanders · Laird Cregar · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis The Lodger (1944) follows the story of Mrs. Bonting, who struggles to maintain her household's facade amidst financial difficulties. Her husband, Mr. Bonting, is reluctant to rent out rooms, but their situation improves when an eccentric young man, Mr. Slade,...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast George Sanders · Lucille Ball · Charles Coburn · Boris Karloff

Synopsis Lured (1947) is a captivating and clever thriller directed by Douglas Sirk, showcasing his versatility before his renowned melodramas. The film unfolds in London, where a serial killer, known as the Poet Killer, is on the loose, preying on women...