Cast: Harold Berens

Direction Peter Collinson

Cast Rita Tushingham · Shane Briant · James Bolam · Katya Wyeth

Direction Gilbert Gunn

Cast Adam Faith · Sid James · Carole Lesley · Terence Longdon

Synopsis What a Whopper (1961) follows the adventures of a creative writer who devises a plan to secure some quick funds by penning a book about the elusive Loch Ness Monster. However, publishers are skeptical, dismissing the idea due to the...

Direction John Paddy Carstairs

Cast Bob Monkhouse · Leslie Phillips · Alfred Marks · Shirley Eaton

Synopsis A Weekend with Lulu (1961) follows the story of Fred, Tim, and Deirdre, who organize a delightful weekend getaway by the seaside. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when Deirdre's mother insists on joining them as her daughter's chaperone,...

Direction Joy Batchelor · John Halas

Cast Harold Berens · Geoffrey Sumner

Synopsis Charley's March of Time (S) (1948) features the beloved animated character Charley as he delves into the intricacies of the National Insurance Act. This informative short film elucidates how this significant piece of legislation extended health insurance coverage to every...

Direction Gordon Parry

Cast Glynis Johns · Dermot Walsh · Charles Goldner · Harcourt Williams

Synopsis Third Time Lucky (1949) follows the tale of a seasoned gambler who finds himself smitten with an innocent young woman. He believes that her presence in his life brings him good fortune. However, complications arise when his primary gambling adversary...

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Sam Wanamaker · Mandy Miller · André Morell · Marian Spencer

Synopsis The Secret (1955) unfolds in the picturesque seaside town of Brighton, set against the backdrop of the post-World War II era. The narrative revolves around a complex web of diamond smuggling and the mysterious vanishing of a mother who leaves...

Direction Jay Lewis

Cast Ian Hendry · June Ritchie · John Gregson · Liz Fraser

Synopsis Live Now - Pay Later (1962) follows the story of Argyle, a dedicated door-to-door salesman employed by Callendar (John Gregson), who runs a local store but has grand visions of a modern shopping complex. Callendar's ambition drives him to secure...

Direction George King

Cast James Mason · Carla Lehmann · Raymond Lovell · Enid Stamp-Taylor

Synopsis Candlelight in Algeria (1944) follows the thrilling tale of an American sculptor navigating the complexities of wartime Britain. She becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving a British intelligence officer and a cunning Nazi spy. The spy is aware...

Direction Lance Comfort

Cast Robert Hutton · Lisa Gastoni · Martin Benson · Derek Sydney

Synopsis Man from Tangier (1957) follows the thrilling escapades of Armstrong, a notorious international criminal who makes a daring getaway from post-war Tangier with invaluable forgery plates. Voss, another cunning international crook, dispatches the charming Michele to pursue Armstrong. Upon reaching...

Direction John Paddy Carstairs

Cast Ian Carmichael · Belinda Lee · Kathleen Harrison · Robert Helpmann

Synopsis The Big Money (1956) follows the misadventures of Willie Frith, a small-time crook who gets his hands on a suitcase stuffed with banknotes, only to discover that each bill bears the same serial number. This unexpected twist sets off a...

Direction Alfred Travers

Cast Herbert Lom · Phyllis Dixey · Terence de Marney · Ronald Frankau

Synopsis Dual Alibi (1947) follows the story of two twin trapeze artists who find themselves at odds over a disputed lottery ticket and a woman who proves to be more trouble than she's worth. Their disagreement escalates, leading to a dramatic...

Direction Lance Comfort

Cast Liz Fraser · Kenneth Griffith · Peter Reynolds · Tony Wickert

Synopsis The Painted Smile (1962) follows the story of Jo Lake and Mark Davies, a duo who specialize in the "outraged husband" scheme. Their plans go awry when they cross paths with the menacing Kleinie. Jo, eager to retire from their...