, 1h4 Directed byAlbert Parker OriginUnited-kingdom GenresCrime ActorsBasil Sydney, Judy Gunn, Martin Lewis, Alastair Sim, Reginald Tate, Ian Fleming Rating58% Robert Norman is shot dead at his home. Inspector Winton arrives on the scene to investigate the murder and finds that it has occurred shortly before an important meeting between a group of five financiers of whom Norman was one. Budding journalist Claire Haines also manages to talk her way into the house in an attempt to impress her editor by gathering exclusive news on the murder. The other financiers realise they are also in danger when another one of their number is murdered.
, 1h34 Directed byAlbert Parker OriginUSA GenresDrama, Swashbuckler, Action, Adventure ThemesSeafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films ActorsDouglas Fairbanks, Billie Dove, Tempe Pigott, Donald Crisp, Anders Randolf, Sam De Grasse Rating69% The film begins with the looting of a ship already captured and badly mauled, by the pirates. After relieving the ship and crew of valuables, the pirates fire the ship, blowing up the gunpowder on board, sinking her. While the pirates celebrate, two survivors wash up on an island, an old man and his son. Before dying, the older man (Douglas Fairbanks' real-life father) gives his signet ring to his son (Douglas Fairbanks). His son buries him, vowing vengeance.
James Barclay est élu gouverneur. Sylvia Marlowe, une avocate qui aime Barclay depuis des années, refuse de l'épouser car elle craint que l'ambition de Barclay prenne parfois le dessus. Lorsqu'il est persuadé par des politiciens de mettre son veto à une mesure contre le travail des enfants, Sylvia décide de postuler pour être lieutenant-gouverneur et est élue.