, 2h9 Directed byZoltan Korda OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, War, Action, Adventure, Historical, Romance ThemesFilms set in Africa, Political films ActorsJohn Clements, June Duprez, Ralph Richardson, C. Aubrey Smith, Allan Jeayes, John Laurie Roles Joe Rating73% In 1895, the Royal North Surrey Regiment is called to active service to join the army of Sir Herbert Kitchener in the Mahdist War against the forces of The Khalifa (John Laurie). Forced into an army career by family tradition and fearful he might prove a coward in battle, Lieutenant Harry Faversham (John Clements) resigns his commission on the eve of its departure. As a result, his three friends and fellow officers, Captain John Durrance (Ralph Richardson) and Lieutenants Burroughs (Donald Gray) and Willoughby (Jack Allen), show their contempt of his perceived cowardice by each sending him a white feather attached to a calling card. When his fiancée, Ethne Burroughs (June Duprez), says nothing in his defence, he bitterly demands a fourth from her. She refuses, but he plucks one from her fan.
, 1h32 Directed byCarol Reed OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Comedy, Romantic comedy ThemesDance films ActorsMargaret Lockwood, Lilli Palmer, Hugh Sinclair, George Robey, Naunton Wayne, Moore Marriott Roles Barman at Party Rating66% Il existe une superstition dans les théâtres britanniques qui veut que si quelqu'un siffle dans les loges l'actrice la plus proche de la porte va être licenciée, sauf si celle qui a sifflé va faire immédiatement trois tours sur elle-même dans le couloir. C'est ce qui arrive à Leslie James, qui se retrouve à tourner en petite tenue, sous les yeux du comte de Pangborouugh, un riche planteur qui vient juste de rentrer en Angleterre. Mais le comte a lui aussi été remarqué par deux autres danseuses, Gloria et Clytie, qui savent repérer les hommes riches et en tirer profit.
, 1h2 Directed byDavid MacDonald OriginUnited-kingdom GenresAdventure ThemesSpy films, Transport films, Aviation films, Films based on plays ActorsEdward Ashley-Cooper, Felix Aylmer, Barry K. Barnes, Roger Livesey, Joan Marion, Henry Oscar Roles Kingswell Rating59% Before the outbreak of the Second World War, British test pilot Jim Thurloe (Barry K. Barnes) is involved in an illicit love affair with his employer's wife (Joan Marion). He is caught up in an elaborate scheme to steal secrets from Houghton's (Roger Livesey) aviation company. Jim is suspected of betraying his country to a foreign power. Scotland Yard Inspector Colonel Cairns (Felix Aylmer) is aware that the plans of a top-secret aircraft would be of great interest to an enemy.
, 1h15 Directed byNorman Lee ThemesFilms based on plays ActorsPat Kirkwood, Tommy Trinder, Max Wall, Peggy Novak, Marian Dawson, Hal Walters Roles Stanley's assistant Rating52% After he is sacked from his job, Dave Smalley buys a share in a hotel, but has to resort to working there when all other financial schemes fail. His girlfriend Pat however, comes up with the idea of turning the property into a smart restaurant, and business takes off beyond all expectation.
, 1h16 Directed byAlfred Hitchcock OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Thriller, Action, Spy, Crime ThemesSpy films, Films about terrorism ActorsSylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, John Loder, Desmond Tester, Matthew Boulton, Stanley James Warmington Roles Man with Daughter at Aquarium (uncredited) Rating69% Suddenly, London goes dark and loses all of its electricity. There is commotion at a cinema, with people demanding their money back. The owner of the cinema, Karl Verloc (Oscar Homolka), enters through a back entrance to the living quarters above, and pretends to have been asleep and not know anything of the blackout. His wife, Mrs. Verloc (Sylvia Sidney) comes to get him and is surprised to see him, but he informs her that he had been sleeping the entire time. He instructs his wife to return the money to the customers -- against her protests -- because he has "some money coming in." As the money is about to be disbursed to the customers downstairs, the lights go back on. It is revealed that sand was put in the boilers as an act of sabotage on London's electricity grid.
, 1h12 Directed byRobert Stevenson OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Science fiction, Thriller, Crime, Romance ThemesTransport films, Aviation films ActorsJohn Loder, Anna Lee, Francis L. Sullivan, Frank Cellier, Desmond Tester, Athene Seyler Roles Porter Rating65% On New Year's Eve 1938, lawyer Billy Cooper notices stranded English showgirl Jennie Carr (Anna Lee) gazing hungrily at other diners' plates and offers to buy her a meal. However, the restaurant is all out of food, so he invites her to his apartment. Before they arrive, Abel, another equally hungry and unemployed person, sneaks in for a chicken leg. Hearing them coming, he hides in a bedroom. When Jennie enters the room to remove her coat, he begs her not to cause trouble. She sympathizes with his plight and says nothing to Billy.