Soundtrack: John Lanchbery

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Anne Bancroft · Shirley MacLaine · Mikhail Baryshnikov · Tom Skerritt

Synopsis The Turning Point (1977) explores the intertwined lives of two women deeply committed to the world of ballet. Deedee, who once had a promising dance career, chose to become a wife and mother and now manages a ballet school in...

Direction John Gilling

Cast Dermot Walsh · Barbara Murray · Charles Victor · John Blythe

Synopsis The Frightened Man (1952) delves into the concealed existence of a second-hand dealer that inadvertently drags his son into a web of trouble. Julius Rosselli, portrayed by Dermot Walsh, faces expulsion from Oxford and becomes entangled with a group of...

Direction John Gilling

Cast Hugh Sinclair · Dinah Sheridan · John Laurie · Dora Bryan

Synopsis No Trace (1950) follows the gripping tale of Robert Southley, a renowned crime writer residing in London, whose comfortable life takes a dark turn when he is targeted by a blackmailer from his past—a former American criminal associate. In a...

Direction John Gilling

Cast Emrys Jones · Zena Marshall · John Horsley · Joan Hickson

Synopsis Deadly Nightshade (1953) follows the thrilling journey of an escaped convict who, in a desperate bid for freedom, assumes the identity of another man. However, the new persona he adopts comes with its own set of complications and dangers, making...

Direction Cy Endfield · Bernard Knowles · Arthur Crabtree · Phil Brown

Cast Boris Karloff · Ewan Roberts · Eric Pohlmann · Doris Dolan

Synopsis Colonel March of Scotland Yard (TV Series) (1954) delves into the extraordinary world of enigmatic investigations, where the esteemed Colonel March tackles peculiar cases that defy conventional explanations. From baffling locked-room murders to mysteries shrouded in the supernatural, each episode...

Direction John Gilling

Cast Charles Victor · Zena Marshall · Cyril Chamberlain · Avice Landone

Synopsis The Embezzler (1954) follows the journey of a bank robber whose initial aspirations for a lavish life take an unexpected turn. As the story unfolds, his motivations shift towards more virtuous goals, leading to a transformation that challenges his original...

Direction Reginald Mills

Cast Frederick Ashton · Alexander Grant · Julie Wood · Ann Howard

Synopsis Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971) brings to life the cherished characters from Beatrix Potter's stories through the enchanting performances of the Royal Ballet. The film showcases five captivating tales, featuring Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tittlemouse, Tom Thumb, Squirrel Nutkin, Pigling Bland,...

Direction Robert S. Baker

Cast Maxwell Reed · Dinah Sheridan · Patric Doonan · Kynaston Reeves

Synopsis Blackout (1950) follows a man who, due to temporary blindness, inadvertently enters a residence where a homicide has just taken place. The perpetrators, noticing his condition, opt not to eliminate him but instead render him unconscious and abandon him on...

Direction John Gilling

Cast John Bentley · Rona Anderson · Garry Marsh · Alexander Gauge

Synopsis Double Exposure (1954) follows a photographer who inadvertently captures a crucial image that could expose a murderer. As the photographer delves deeper into the mystery, they realize that someone is determined to silence them, leading to a tense and thrilling...

Direction Robert S. Baker

Cast Patrick Holt · Sandra Dorne · Sonia Holm · Robert Ayres

Synopsis 13 East Street (1952) follows the intricate undercover operation of police inspector Gerald Blake, who goes to extreme lengths to infiltrate a notorious London stolen-goods gang. Blake's meticulous plan begins with a staged robbery of a jewelry store, leading to...

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Boris Karloff · Ewan Roberts · Richard Wattis · Sheila Burrell

Synopsis Colonel March Investigates (1953) presents a compilation of three distinct episodes from the television series "Colonel March of Scotland Yard," meticulously edited to create a feature-length film. This cinematic adaptation brings together the intriguing cases handled by the astute Colonel...

Direction John Gilling

Cast Derek Bond · Jane Hylton · Dora Bryan · Michael Balfour

Synopsis The Quiet Woman (1951) follows the story of a woman who runs a pub on the coast. She becomes entangled in a complex web of deceit and danger when she is drawn into a clandestine smuggling operation. The narrative unfolds...