The 39 Steps 1959  N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: The Thirty-Nine Steps
Director: Ralph Thomas
Cast: Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie, Barry Jones, Reginald Beckwith, Faith Brook, Michael Goodliffe, James Hayter, Duncan Lamont, Jameson Clark, Andrew Cruickshank, Leslie Dwyer, Sid James, Betty Henderson, Joan Hickson
This is an entertaining remake of the 1935 Hitchcock classic. Richard Hannay (Kenneth More) inadvertently becomes involved in espionage and murder after attending a vaudeville show with a young nanny (Faith Brook). Violence erupts at the show, and Richard takes the nanny to his home where she is stabbed by an assailant and is killed–but not before telling Richard that he has only two days to stop an espionage plot. And the race against time begins.
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Beau Brummel 1954 N/R, 111 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Cast: Stewart Granger, Elizabeth Taylor, Peter Ustinov, Robert Morley, James Donald, James Hayter, Rosemary Harris, Paul Rogers, Noel Willman, Peter Bull
Set in the 1800s, this is the story of the friendship of the Duke of Wales (Peter Ustinov) and the handsome rogue Beau Brummel (Stewart Granger) who was his political advisor. 1 User Review
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| | ports 08/16/2007 | | Stewart Grainger sound. Elizabeth Taylor sugary. Peter Ustinov - brilliant. |
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Big Fella 1937  N/R, 73 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: J. Elder Wills
Cast: Paul Robeson, Elisabeth Welch, Roy Emerton, James Hayter, Lawrence Brown, Eldon Gorst, Marcelle Rogez, Eric Cowley, Joyce Kennedy
Some days you just can't win as Joe (Paul Robeson) learns when he finds a runaway boy, Gerald (Eldon Gorst), and takes him to cafe singer Amanda (Elisabeth Welch). But now, Gerald is threatening to claim that Joe kidnapped him if they try to return him to his parents.
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 The Blue Lagoon 1949  N/R, 101 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama / Romance
Director: Frank Launder
Cast: Jean Simmons, Susan Stranks, Donald Houston, Peter Rudolph Jones, Noel Purcell, Cyril Cusack, Maurice Denham, James Hayter, Nora Nicholson, Philip Stainton, Patrick Barr, Lyn Evans
Based on Henry De Vere Stacpoole's novel, this is the story of two young people, Michael Reynolds (Donald Houston) and Emmeline Foster (Jean Simmons), who are marooned on a deserted island, fall in love, and become parents.
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Calling Bulldog Drummond 1951 N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Victor Saville
Cast: Walter Pidgeon, Robert Beatty, Margaret Leighton, David Tomlinson, Peggy Evans, Charles Victor, Bernard Lee, James Hayter, Harold Lang, Patrick Doonan
Retired British military officer Bulldog Drummond (Walter Pidgeon) is called into service by Scotland Yard to help police Sergeant Helen Smith (Margaret Leighton) bring down a criminal gang working out of London.
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Cop-Out 1967 N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Pierre Rouve
Cast: James Mason, Geraldine Chaplin, Bobby Darin, Paul Bertoya, Ian Ogilvy, Bryan Stanton, Clive Morton, Megs Jenkins, James Hayter, Moira Lister
This remake of 1942's "Stranger in the House" is about a lawyer (James Mason) who reluctantly agrees to defend his daughter's friend when he is accused of murder.
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The Crimson Pirate 1952  N/R, 104 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Comedy
Director: Robert Siodmak
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Eva Bartok, Nick Cravat, Leslie Bradley, Christopher Lee, Frederick Leister, Torin Thatcher, James Hayter, Margot Grahame, Frank Pettingell, Noel Purcell, Eliot Makeham, Dana Wynter, Ewan Roberts
This film has developed a cult following for its thrills and laughter as it verges on satire of the action genre. The Crimson Pirate, Captain Vallo (Burt Lancaster) does it all; he intercepts a cargo ship, swings his sword, and wins the fair lady Consuelo (Eva Bartok).
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Four-Sided Triangle 1953  N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Terence Fisher
Cast: James Hayter, Stephen Murray, Barbara Payton, John Van Eyssen, Percy Marmont, John Stuart, Kynaston Reeves, Sean Barrett
After losing his girlfriend, a scientist invents a duplicating machine in which he clones his lost love–only to find more of the same old problems in the new woman's personality. 1 User Review
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| | Greatly overlooked and underrated | Bobo 11/20/2007 | | Given the campy 1950 sci-fi genre, this movie has reasonably decent production values. I found it to be a fairly engaging attempt to resolve a love triangle by cloning of the woman of interest in a somewhat Frankenstein-ian laboratory setting. IMHO, worth far more than the modest 1-star rating posted above. |
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Gideon's Day 1958 N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Gideon of Scotland Yard
Director: John Ford
Cast: Jack Hawkins, Dianne Foster, Anna Lee, Anna Massey, Cyril Cusack, Andrew Ray, James Hayter, Ronald Howard, John Marion-Crawford, Laurence Naismith, Derek Bond, Grizelda Harvey, Frank Lawton, John Loder, Miles Malleson
The activities in the life of Scotland Yard Inspector Gideon (Jack Hawkins) are followed as he investigates murders and robberies as part of his daily routine.
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The Horror of Frankenstein 1970 R, 95 min.
Genre: Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: Jimmy Sangster
Cast: Ralph Bates, Kate O'Mara, Graham James, Veronica Carlson, Dennis Price, David Prowse, George Belbin, Jon Finch, Bernard Archard, James Hayter, Joan Rice, Stephen Turner, Neil Wilson, James Cossins, Glenys O'Brien
After killing his father, Victor Frankenstein (Ralph Bates) inherits the castle–complete with housekeeper Alys (Kate O'Mara) who is also his mistress. Frankenstein is soon busy murdering people to use as body parts for his Monster. Unfortunately, the Monster (David Prowse) didn't get much of a brain in this horror/comedy version of Mary Shelley's tale.
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The Key 1958 N/R, 125 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Carol Reed
Cast: William Holden, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, Oskar Homolka, Kieron Moore, Bernard Lee, Noel Purcell, Bryan Forbes, James Hayter, John Crawford
In this, Sophia Loren's first British film, she plays "Stella," a kept woman, whose key is passed from one naval officer to the next one who arrives in port during World War II.
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Land of the Pharaohs 1955 N/R, 103 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Howard Hawks
Cast: Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin, Alex Minotis, Sydney Chaplin, James Robertson Justice, James Hayter, Piero Giagnoni, Luisella Boni, Carlo D'Angelo, Robert Rietty
William Faulkner co-wrote the script for this haunting story about the rich Pharaoh (Jack Hawkins). He marries the beautiful Nellifer (Joan Collins) who arranges his death to inherit the kingdom. But, Nellifer is not aware of the fact that, according to custom, his wife will be entombed with the Pharaoh's body.
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Morning Departure 1950 N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: Operation Disaster
Director: Roy Ward Baker
Cast: John Mills, Helen Cherry, Richard Attenborough, Nigel Patrick, Peter Hammond, Andrew Crawford, Michael Brennan, George Cole, Victor Maddern, Roddy McMillan, Frank Coburn, Bernard Lee, Kenneth More, James Hayter, Lana Morris
While on a routine peace-time mission, the submarine "Trojan" strikes a mine and sinks to the bottom of the ocean. All but 12 men are killed. After deciding who will survive, the captain, LCDR. Armstrong (John Mills), manages to get eight men out through the gun hatch and the conning tower. The remaining four crewmen must wait, entombed in the submarine, hoping for rescue.
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 Night and the City 1950 N/R, 96 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jules Dassin
Cast: Richard Widmark, Googie Withers, Gene Tierney, Hugh Marlowe, Francis L. Sullivan, Herbert Lom, Charles Farrell, Mike Mazurki, James Hayter, Edward Chapman
Fight promoter Harry Fabian (Richard Widmark) unsuccessfully tries to stay ahead of his debtors by hustling in the wrestling world.
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Seven Waves Away 1957 N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Adventure
aka: Abandon Ship!
Director: Richard Sale
Cast: Tyrone Power, Mai Zetterling, Lloyd Nolan, Stephen Boyd, Moira Lister, James Hayter, Marie Lohr, Moultrie Kelsall, Noel Willman, Victor Maddern, Finlay Currie, John Stratton
Following the sinking of his luxury liner, a ship's officer (Tyrone Power) is in charge of a life raft and is faced with making decisions about who should be given the chance for survival.
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Song of Norway 1970  G, 142 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Andrew L. Stone
Cast: Florence Henderson, Toralv Maurstad, Christina Schollin, Frank Porretta, Edward G. Robinson, Robert Morley, Oskar Homolka, James Hayter, Harry Secombe, Aline Towne, Robert Morley
Toraly Maurstad plays the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in this weak screenplay, which fails in its attempt to provide entertainment in the telling of Grieg's life, times, and music.
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The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men 1952  N/R, 83 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure
Director: Ken Annakin
Cast: Richard Todd, Joan Rice, Peter Finch, James Hayter, James Robertson Justice, Martita Hunt, Hubert Gregg, Michael Hordern, Bill Owen, Anthony Eustrel, Reginald Tate, Elton Hayes, Patrick Barr, Anthony Forwood, Hal Osmond
Disney Studios made this Robin Hood story into a very enjoyable film, and filming in England adds to the strength of the story. Robin Hood (Richard Todd) devotes his life to helping the poor during the oppressive Prince John's (Hubert Gregg) reign when the Sheriff of Nottingham (Peter Finch) reeks havoc on the citizens. This is the story of Robin Hood, his merrie men, and his true love Maid Marian (Joan Rice) and their efforts to preserve the throne for King Richard (Patrick Barr). 1 User Review
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| | http://disneysrobin.blogspot.com/ | Clement of the Glen 04/26/2007 | | I have a blog dedeicated to this underrated movie. Full of charm and colour and with a whole host of top British actors it gives the Errol Flynn version a good run for its money! |
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Tom Brown's Schooldays 1951 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Gordon Parry
Cast: John Howard Davies, Robert Newton, Diana Wynyard, Hermione Baddeley, Kathleen Byron, James Hayter, John Charlesworth, John Forrest, Michael Hordern, Max Bygraves, Francis De Wolff, Amy Veness, Brian Worth, Rachel Gurney, Michael Brennan
In this remake of Thomas Hughes' novel, John Howard Davies takes on the role of Tom Brown, a first-year student at Rugby School. Tom must deal with his new surroundings at boarding school and makes friends with East (John Charlesworth). Unfortunately, Tom and East must deal with bully Flashman (John Forrest) who adds stress to their lives. The new headmaster Dr. Arnold (Robert Newton) tries to deal with the problem but is ineffective–until matters rise to a head, and Dr. Arnold expels Flashman from Rugby.
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Trio 1950 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ken Annakin, Harold French
Cast: James Hayter, Michael Hordern, Nigel Patrick, Jean Simmons, Michael Rennie, John Laurie, Felix Aylmer, Finlay Currie, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Marjorie Fielding
Another group of Somerset Maugham (who again introduces each one) stories following the four presented in "Quartet" the previous year. Good acting and directing are again evident in these tales: "The Verger," "Mr. Knowall," and "Sanatorium."
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Waterfront 1951  N/R, 74 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Waterfront Women
Director: Michael Anderson
Cast: Robert Newton, Kathleen Harrison, Avis Scott, Susan Shaw, Robin Netscher, Richard Burton, Kenneth Griffith, Olive Sloane, James Hayter, Charles Victor, Michael Brennan, Allan Jeayes
Fourteen years ago an alcoholic sailor (Robert Newton) left his pregnant wife and their two small children alone to survive in the Liverpool slums. Now he is still troubled, returns home, commits murder, and is visited in jail by his wife and their 14-year-old child.
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| 1. The 39 Steps (1959)
aka: The Thirty-Nine Steps
2. All Over the Town (1949)
3. Beau Brummel (1954)
4. Big Fella (1937)
5. The Blue Lagoon (1949)
6. Calling Bulldog Drummond (1951)
7. Cop-Out (1967)
8. The Crimson Pirate (1952)
9. Four-Sided Triangle (1953)
10. Gideon's Day (1958)
aka: Gideon of Scotland Yard
11. The Horror of Frankenstein (1970)
12. The Key (1958)
13. Land of the Pharaohs (1955)
14. Morning Departure (1950)
aka: Operation Disaster
15. Night and the City (1950)
16. Seven Waves Away (1957)
aka: Abandon Ship!
17. Song of Norway (1970)
18. The Story of Robin Hood and His Merrie Men (1952)
19. Tom Brown's Schooldays (1951)
20. Trio (1950)
21. Waterfront (1951)
aka: Waterfront Women
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