Laurence Olivier was Oscar-nominated for his mesmerising performance as King Henry V which was made to boost the morale of British troops during World War Two.
""If this be a natural thing where do it come from where do it go? "" Tommy Gander a concert comedian; Teddy Deakin his pal; Jackie Withorp and her cousin Richard Winthrop; Miss Bourne a spinster visiting evacuees Herbert and Edna an engaged couple and Dr. Sterling travelling on a train to Cornwall miss their connections owing to a delay and have to spend a night in the waiting room of the eerie Cornish railway junction for Fal Vale. The station master tells them the s
Some of British cinema's best-loved stars were enlisted for this endearing wartime comedy featuring 'Old Bill' the memorably cantankerous, grittily determined Great War soldier created by cartoonist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather. Starring Morland Graham and John Mills as Bills senior and junior, Old Bill and Son is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Old Bill has grumbled his way through the trenches of the First World War. Now it is the Second and, envious of his son, Young Bill, he decides to enlist. He finally enters the Pioneer Corps, which is based near his son. When Young Bill goes missing during a raid, Old Bill shows that there's still life in the old dog yet!SPECIAL FEATURE:Image Gallery
Wartime Germany: Marie a concentration camp escapee on the run from the Nazis narrowly escapes drowing when she is rescued by Wolfe Kristan – a half-mad lighthouse keeper. Brought aboard the lighthouse itself she begins to fall in love with the assistant keeper who unknown to her is a British spy. As the couple become more intimate Kristan's jealously finally pushes him over the brink and into full-blown madness... Featuring a career-best performance from Wilfrid Lawson – as the deranged hook-handed lighthouse keeper – alongside Hollywood stalwart Michael Rennie and Mexican-American actress Movita Castaneda this intriguing genre-defying wartime thriller is presented here in a brand-new High Definition transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Bonus Features: Image Gallery Original Script PDF
Wartime Germany: Marie a concentration camp escapee on the run from the Nazis narrowly escapes drowing when she is rescued by Wolfe Kristan – a half-mad lighthouse keeper. Brought aboard the lighthouse itself she begins to fall in love with the assistant keeper who unknown to her is a British spy. As the couple become more intimate Kristan's jealously finally pushes him over the brink and into full-blown madness... Featuring a career-best performance from Wilfrid Lawson – as the deranged hook-handed lighthouse keeper – alongside Hollywood stalwart Michael Rennie and Mexican-American actress Movita Castaneda this intriguing genre-defying wartime thriller is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Bonus Features: Image Gallery Original Script PDF
In 'Hamlet' we find Olivier acting and directing Shakespeare's immortal story of murder intrigue madness and despair. 'Henry V' is one of Shakespeare's most compelling histories complete with the great Battle Of Agincourt and directed by Olivier in lush technicolour became the most expensive film made by a British studio...
Matinee idol Richard Greene stars in this spectacular musical romance based on the true-life story of London's first theatrical impresario George Edwardes. The dashing entrepreneur buys a run-down music hall in the capital and fills it with musical comedies much to the delight of his audiences. But after George marries a beautiful young chorus girl played by Ann Todd a vindictive theatre critic attempts to destroy his career...
A Highland fling on a tight little island! The Scottish islanders of Todday bypass war time rationing and delight in smuggling cases of their favourite tipple from a wrecked ship... Basil Radford stars as the teetotal English official who is totally unable to comprehend the significance of whisky to the islanders. Marvellously detailed and well played it firmly established the richest Ealing vein with the common theme of a small group triumphing over a more powerful opponent.
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