Screenplay: Basil Dearden

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Roger Moore · Hildegarde Neil · Alastair Mackenzie · Hugh Mackenzie

Synopsis The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) follows the unsettling journey of Harold Pelham, who, after a near-fatal car accident, crosses paths with an exact replica of himself. This eerie encounter sets off a chain of events that dramatically disrupts his...

Direction Marcel Varnel

Cast George Formby · Phyllis Calvert · Garry Marsh · Romney Brent

Synopsis To Hell with Hitler (1940) follows the comedic misadventures of a ukulele-playing musician named George, who, in the early days of World War II, accidentally boards the wrong vessel and ends up in Norway, which has yet to be invaded....

Direction John Paddy Carstairs

Cast George Formby · Dorothy Hyson · George Merritt · John Warwick

Synopsis Spare a Copper (1940) follows the tale of a courageous policeman who, during wartime, foils a dangerous scheme aimed at destroying a battleship, earning him the status of a hero. However, his fellow officers begin to suspect him of being...

Direction David MacDonald

Cast Barry K. Barnes · Valerie Hobson · Alastair Sim · John Warwick

Synopsis This Man Is News (1938) follows the gripping tale of a tenacious newspaper reporter who consistently outpaces the police in uncovering crucial clues related to an ongoing murder investigation. The reporter's relentless pursuit of the story raises suspicions among the...

Direction Sidney Cole · Charles Crichton · Basil Dearden

Cast Jack Warner · Gladys Henson · Susan Shaw · Patric Doonan

Synopsis Train of Events (1949) unfolds as a series of four interconnected narratives, each delving into the lives of individuals affected by a catastrophic train incident. The film explores the profound impact of this event on their lives, examining their reactions...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Kenneth More · Shirley Anne Field · Michael Hordern · Charles Gray

Synopsis Man in the Moon (1960) follows a group of researchers in search of the ideal candidate to become the first human to set foot on the lunar surface. Their quest is for an individual who is resilient to stress, illness,...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Richard Attenborough · George Baker · Bill Owen · Virginia McKenna

Synopsis The Ship That Died of Shame (PT Raiders) (1955) follows the journey of a group of World War II veterans who, after the war, band together to purchase their former motor gunboat. Eager to forge their own path, they decide...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast John Clements · Googie Withers · Raymond Huntley · Renee Gadd

Synopsis They Came to a City (1944) is a cinematic adaptation of a J.B. Priestly play, featuring many of the original cast members. The narrative revolves around a diverse group of individuals who have chosen to reside in a seemingly perfect...

Direction Basil Dearden · Michael Relph

Cast Celia Johnson · Cecil Parker · Godfrey Tearle · Harry Fowler

Synopsis I Believe in You (1952) offers a glimpse into the daily operations of the probation service, helmed by director Basil Dearden. The screenplay, crafted by Dearden alongside Michael Relph and Jack Whittingham, is based on a story by Sewell Stokes....

Direction Marcel Varnel

Cast George Formby · Peggy Bryan · Edward Chapman · O.B. Clarence

Synopsis Turned Out Nice Again (1941) follows the journey of George, a dedicated worker at a traditional underwear manufacturing firm. George identifies a groundbreaking thread innovation and decides to invest in it. However, the company dismisses his idea, leading to his...