His Brother’s Keeper

His Brother’s Keeper 1940

1

“A successful human target act of two brothers is sorely tried by the efforts of a gold digging blues singer to split them up.” - BFI.

1940

What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name? 1935

1

“Comedy concerning a clerk pretending to be a European composer who falls in love with a woman who poses as an actress.” - BFI.

1935

The Girl in Possession

The Girl in Possession 1934

1

An American woman is fooled into thinking that she is the heiress to an estate in England.

1934

The Good Old Days

The Good Old Days 1939

1

1840 - Max Miller and a troupe of artistes come to perform at a tavern, which is not licensed for such performances. A rival tavern informs the police and they have to pay a heavy fine. However, they find the money by rescuing a boy and getting the reward.

1939

Where's Charley?

Where's Charley? 1952

10.00

Musical version of the comedy, "Charley's Aunt," by Brandon Thomas. As part of a simple enough ruse, a Cambridge student poses as his aunt but his scheme goes wrong, first when someone falls for the aunt, and then when the real aunt turns up.

1952

It’s Not Cricket

It’s Not Cricket 1937

1

“Light farcical comedy with humour of the Old School brand. A young French woman married to a selfish games-fan Englishman is the centre of the story.” - BFI.

1937

Gypsy

Gypsy 1936

1

Gypsy dancer Hassina falls in love with lion tamer Brazil and travels to London to find him. Brazil is supposedly working at the Crystal Palace, but he is not there when Hassina arrives. After fainting from lack of food, Hassina is taken into the home of wealthy middle-aged bachelor Alan Brooks, who falls in love with her.

1936

Hail and Farewell

Hail and Farewell 1936

1

“A troopship bringing home a battalion from Bermuda docks at Southampton and the men are granted only 6 hours leave. The film shows how some of the men spend this precious time.” - BFI.

1936

The Man Who Made Diamonds

The Man Who Made Diamonds 1937

1

“Professor Calthrop, actuated only by scientific motives, and his assistant, out for his own gain, have invented a system for the manufacture of diamonds.” - BFI.

1937

The Silver Spoon

The Silver Spoon 1934

1

“A homeless gentleman confesses to a Lord's murder to protect a woman they both love.” - BFI.

1934

Now Barabbas

Now Barabbas 1949

6.50

A prison governor deals with a variety of different prisoners, including a charming murderer.

1949

Dangerous Medicine

Dangerous Medicine 1938

1

After a young girl is jailed for a murder she didn't commit, a doctor helps her escape to capture the real killer and clear her name.

1938

The Compulsory Wife

The Compulsory Wife 1937

1

“Two young men and an attractive girl are invited to spend a week-end at a cottage of mutual friends. The hosts are delayed and so the guests remain unattended. A burglar breaks in and ensuing complications compel the girl to pose as a wife.” - BFI.

1937

Simply Terrific

Simply Terrific 1938

1

Two young men start a business selling a homemade hangover recipe.

1938

Fair Exchange

Fair Exchange 1936

1

“Criminologist stages the theft of a picture to thwart his son's ambitions to be a detective.” - BFI.

1936

The Viper

The Viper 1938

1

Crime comedy sequel to The Vulture (1937). Amateur sleuth, Cedric Gull, takes on another case.

1938