The Love Contract

The Love Contract 1932

1

A young woman becomes the driver of a wealthy stockbroker who lost her family’s savings.

1932

Nell Gwyn

Nell Gwyn 1934

6.60

King Charles II first meets Nell Gwyn after seeing her do a turn at Drury Lane. They soon become close, the King preferring her feisty irreverent company to that of the aristocratic French Duchess of Portsmouth. Nell becomes his most loyal subject, while ever-ready to take the Duchess down a peg. But the actress can never hope to be fully accepted by the King's circle despite his constant attentions.

1934

Come Out of the Pantry

Come Out of the Pantry 1935

1

A Duke's son plays the part of a footman and shows himself amusing in the pantry.

1935

The Speckled Band

The Speckled Band 1931

5.50

After her sister dies under mysterious circumstances, a young heiress seeks Holmes' help when she feels threatened by her brutish stepfather.

1931

It's a King

It's a King 1932

1

'Insurance agent poses as royal double and saves him from anarchists.' (British Film Catalogue)

1932

Carnival

Carnival 1931

1

During a performance of Othello a jealous actor attempts to strangle his wife who he believes has committed adultery..

1931

On Approval

On Approval 1930

1

'Broke duke and millionairess try month of trial marriage.' (British Film Catalogue)

1930

The Crime at Blossoms

The Crime at Blossoms 1933

1

After moving into a picturesque country cottage, a woman becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of the previous owner who she believes was murdered.

1933

Sorrell and Son

Sorrell and Son 1934

5.00

Stephen Sorrell, a decorated war hero, raises his son Kit alone after Kit's mother deserts husband and child in the boy's infancy. Sorrell loses a promising job offer and is forced to take work as a menial. Both his dignity and his health are damaged as he suffers under the exhausting labor and harsh treatment he receives as a hotel porter. But Sorrell thrives in the knowledge that his son will benefit from his labors. Sorrell has allowed the boy to believe his mother dead, but when the mother shows up, wanting to re-enter the young man's life, Sorrell must make hard decisions.

1934

Night of the Garter

Night of the Garter 1933

1

'Newlywed tries to get back gift garter from honeymoon bride.' (British Film Catalogue)

1933

The Way of Youth

The Way of Youth 1935

1

The manager of a gambling club tries to swindle the owner.

1935

Rookery Nook

Rookery Nook 1930

1

A husband tries to hide a runaway girl from his wife and mother-on-law.

1930

Discord

Discord 1933

1

A struggling composer has to be supported financially by his wealthier wife.

1933

Life Goes On

Life Goes On 1932

1

A criminal hides the body of a dead financier in an effort to manipulate shares.

1932

Checkmate

Checkmate 1935

4.70

A fence for a gang of jewel thieves comes under suspicion from the police.

1935

Bitter Sweet

Bitter Sweet 1933

7.00

The first film adaptation, and most faithful, of Noel Coward's 1929 operetta Bitter Sweet. This tells the story of Sarah Linden's romance, the tale begins with Sarah, now older, reminiscing about her first love. As a young girl Sarah falls in love with Carl, a musician, and runs off with him to Vienna. They are happily wed and Carl earns a living conducting a small orchestra. Enter a certain Captain who sets his eye on Sarah and proceeds to shower her with his attentions, much to her dismay.

1933

Murder by Rope

Murder by Rope 1936

5.00

Scotland Yard sends a handwriting expert to a country house full of people with guilty secrets in order to solve a murder.

1936