Screenplay: Arthur Wimperis

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Ronald Colman · Greer Garson · Philip Dorn · Susan Peters

Synopsis Random Harvest (1942) follows the journey of a soldier who, at the conclusion of the First World War, emerges from a Midlands asylum with no recollection of his past. Known as Smithy, he was discovered in the trenches with a...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Greer Garson · Walter Pidgeon · Christopher Severn · Richard Ney

Synopsis Mrs. Miniver (1942) presents a poignant narrative about an ordinary English family navigating the challenges of war through a collection of impactful vignettes. The family, led by a kind and elegant matriarch, faces numerous trials, including the father's departure to...

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Charles Laughton · Binnie Barnes · Robert Donat · Elsa Lanchester

Synopsis The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) delves into the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII, focusing on his relationships with the final five of his six wives. Primarily set within the confines of the royal castle, the narrative commences...

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast John Clements · Ralph Richardson · C. Aubrey Smith · June Duprez

Synopsis The Four Feathers (1939) follows the thrilling journey of a young British army officer who must battle to uphold his honor after being labeled a coward during the conflict in Egypt in 1898. The film is a gripping tale of...

Direction Harold Young

Cast Leslie Howard · Joan Gardner · Merle Oberon · Raymond Massey

Synopsis The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) is an adaptation of the renowned novel by Baroness Orczy, chronicling the adventures of Sir Percy Blakeney. By day, he is perceived as a fashionable and carefree British nobleman, but under the cover of darkness, he...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Jean Simmons · Stewart Granger · Deborah Kerr · Charles Laughton

Synopsis Young Bess (1953) follows the early life of the future Queen Elizabeth I, delving into her experiences before ascending to the throne of England. The narrative is filled with courtly intrigues and political maneuvering, as well as the emotional turmoil...

Direction Tim Whelan

Cast Laurence Olivier · Merle Oberon · Binnie Barnes · Ralph Richardson

Synopsis The Divorce of Lady X (1938) follows the story of Leslie Steele, who finds herself stranded in a hotel due to fog. She cleverly persuades the charming and jaded divorce attorney, Everard Logan, to share his suite. Leslie initially leads...

Direction Victor Saville

Cast Conrad Veidt · Vivien Leigh · Joan Gardner · Anthony Bushell

Synopsis Dark Journey (1937) follows the intertwined paths of two individuals from opposing sides during the tumultuous era of World War I. A German operative and a French agent cross paths, leading to an unexpected and passionate romance that blossoms amidst...

Direction Jacques Feyder

Cast Marlene Dietrich · Robert Donat · Irene Vanbrugh · Herbert Lomas

Direction Jack Conway

Cast Greer Garson · Walter Pidgeon · Peter Lawford · Elizabeth Taylor

Synopsis Julia Misbehaves (1948) follows the story of a vivacious English dancehall performer, Julia Packett, who has been estranged from her daughter Susan since infancy. Julia's daughter was raised by her affluent and respectable father, William, whom Julia never divorced. When...

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Sabu · Raymond Massey · Roger Livesey · Valerie Hobson

Synopsis The Drum (1938) unfolds in the backdrop of British Raj-era India, where the narrative paints a picture of Indians as deceitful, secretly planning to rebel against their British overlords. The sole exception is Prince Azim, who endeavors to alert the...

Direction Paul Czinner · Alexander Korda

Cast Elisabeth Bergner · Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Flora Robson · Gerald du Maurier

Synopsis The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934) presents a lively and engaging portrayal of the tumultuous marriage between Catherine II, portrayed by German actress Elisabeth Bergner in her English-language debut, and Peter III, played by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. The film...

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Leslie Banks · Paul Robeson · Nina Mae McKinney · Martin Walker

Synopsis Sanders of the River (1935) follows the journey of a dedicated British District Officer stationed in Nigeria during the 1930s. He governs his jurisdiction with a firm yet fair hand, navigating the complexities of colonial rule. The officer faces significant...

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Roland Young · George Grossmith · John Loder · Wendy Barrie

Synopsis Wedding Rehearsal (1932) follows a cunning nobleman who devises an intricate plan to evade his own impending nuptials. His strategy involves orchestrating marriages for the eligible women on his family's list, hoping to divert attention away from his own marital...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Walter Pidgeon · Ethel Barrymore · Peter Lawford · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis The Red Danube (1949) follows British Colonel Michael 'Hooky' Nicobar, who is dispatched to the British Zone of Vienna shortly after the conclusion of World War II. His mission is to assist Soviet authorities in the repatriation of Soviet citizens,...

Direction Hanns Schwarz

Cast Barry K. Barnes · Sophie Stewart · Margaretta Scott · James Mason

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Maurice Chevalier · Betty Stockfeld · Margaret Lockwood · Desmond Tester

Synopsis The Beloved Vagabond (1936) follows the story of Maurice, a landlord who is compelled to part ways with his betrothed, Joanna Rushworth, portrayed by Betty Stockfeld. Maurice's decision is driven by his desire to shield Joanna's father from legal repercussions...

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Frances Day · Lady Tree · Leslie Henson · George Grossmith

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Edmund Gwenn · Wendy Barrie · Robert Donat · Patrick Barr

Synopsis Cash (1933) follows the story of a cunning individual and his daughter who have enjoyed a life of luxury but find themselves in a financial bind. Their desperate attempt to attract investors takes a wrong turn when the electricity company...

Direction Victor Saville

Cast Walter Pidgeon · Margaret Leighton · Robert Beatty · David Tomlinson

Synopsis Calling Bulldog Drummond (1951) follows the thrilling tale of Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond, who is summoned from retirement by Scotland Yard to combat a menacing gang wreaking havoc in London. Joining forces with detective Helen Smith, Drummond goes undercover, adopting a...