Harry Hobson is a prosperous provincial bookmaker. He is a widower and his home and business are looked after by his three daughters. Hobson is a contented man and has decided that although he will allow his two younger daughters to marry, the eldest, Maggie, must stay at home and care for him. But Maggie has other ideas and is determined to force her father into letting her have her own way...
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Young Jennie Jones leaves her quiet, dull home in Wales to seek a glamorous life in 1960s London. But knowing what she wants from life itself and how to get it does not turn out quite as she expects. Starring Janet Munro and John Stride.
Gritty thriller which pits two friends - one a policeman and one a criminal - against each other in this examination of the relationship between players on both sides of the law. With compelling performances from Martin Potter and Nicky Henson.
An actor attempts to win back his former mistress by putting stress on her husband - poisoning the family dog, farm animals at their country place, simulating a robbery attempt
When a teenaged student disappears, her teacher is suspected of killing her.
The powerful story of a young woman who falls madly in love with an impoverished pianist, only to find that he is involved with a rich socialite who in turn ignores and encourages him until, in desperation, he commits suicide.
Romantic comedy starring Stanley Baxter and Julie Christie.
Major Lawrence is on leave in London. Idly wandering into an art gallery, he is struck by the beauty of a young girl in a painting. At his side is another surprised visitor who excitedly declares that the picture is of his daughter.
In this oscar winning performace, Charles Laughton plays Henry VIII.
This comedy centres on the aging butler to a poor country squire. A BBC producer wants to feature the butler and squire, on his radio program. A wheeler-dealer tries to buy the squires land for less than it is worth.
When Norman Shields lands a job at the Tinmouth Times, he creates complete havoc, particularly when reporting on the local beauty contest! Starring Norman Wisdom, playing four different characters, and featuring Angela Brown and Derek Bond.
Ned is on the verge of committing suicide. When a criminal offers him a false identity Ned accepts and pretends to be the head of a criminal organisation. He realises there is a dark side to the syndicate when a young man kills himself.
Comedy spy film starring Richard Johnson and Daliah Lavi.
A man who witnesses a murder through the windows of a passing train tries to track down the killer.
A middle aged provincial actor finds fame and some fortune when in desperation he manages to land himself the main role in a deodorant commercial. A satirical comedy.
‘Lucky Ryland’ is the captain of the ‘Bulinga’ ship. He secures a contract to transport a cargo of pedigree bulls from South America to England which must be done in record time.
Cheerful British comedy set against the London to Brighton car rally.
Two sailors - Puncher, ex-lightweight boxing champion of the Navy and a simple sort of chap and Knocker, the 'bright' boy of the ship - go ashore when HMS Gillingham puts into Naples.
Pete Fleming is a private detective called into service by an advertising executive
Tom Manning, a taxi driver, is falsely accused of the murder of an eight-year-old girl on a derelict bomb site. Jill, his loyal young wife, bewildered by legal procedure, fights for and wins the active sympathy of Peter Tanner, Junior Counsel for the Defense. Against heavy odds Peter proves himself a barrister of ability and resource.
The scene is Brighton, with holidaymakers awaiting the arrival of Kolley Kibber, who is working on a stunt for his newspaper.
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