, 1h50 Directed byDelbert Mann OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama ThemesFilms about children ActorsGeorge C. Scott, Susannah York, Ian Bannen, Rachel Kempson, Nyree Dawn Porter, Jack Hawkins Roles Lady Lynn Rating63% Jane Eyre is an orphan, sent to the cruel school institution of Lowood. On leaving, she takes a position as governess to a girl named Adele at Thornfield Hall. Fully aware of her low rank and plain countenance, she makes the best of her situation. But Thornfield holds many secrets and despite mysterious occurrences that Jane cannot comprehend, she and Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfield and Adele's guardian, fall in love. Suddenly, when Jane is about to win the happiness she deserves, a dark secret comes to light which needs all her courage, love and maturity.
, 2h23 Directed byGeorge Sidney OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Musical, Romance ThemesFilms about music and musicians, Musical films, Films based on plays ActorsTommy Steele, Julia Foster, Cyril Ritchard, Elaine Taylor, Grover Dale, Pamela Brown Rating63% Dans l'Angleterre victorienne, un jeune orphelin, Arthur Kipps, découvre une pièce de six pences alors qu’il marche le long d’un ruisseau avec sa jeune amie, Ann. Il coupe la pièce en deux et en donne une moitié à Ann en tant que symbole de leur amour. Kipps se rend ensuite dans une ville voisine pour travailler en tant qu'apprenti chez un drapier. Le temps passe et il devient un homme. Il se lie d'amitié avec Harry Chitterlow, acteur et dramaturge, qui découvre que Kipps est l'héritier d'une fortune qui lui a été laissée par son grand-père.
, 1h27 Directed byTerence Fisher OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Thriller, Horror, Crime ThemesSherlock Holmes films, Buddy films ActorsPeter Cushing, André Morell, Christopher Lee, Miles Malleson, David Oxley, Francis De Wolff Roles Mrs. Barrymore Rating68% Several centuries later, the death of Sir Charles Baskerville is being reported by his best friend Dr. Richard Mortimer (Francis de Wolff) to Sherlock Holmes (Peter Cushing) and Dr. Watson (André Morell), who are willing to meet the new owner of Baskerville Hall, Sir Henry (Christopher Lee). After meeting Sir Henry, Holmes remembers that he is going to be away on another case when Sir Henry returns to Baskerville Hall. Holmes puts Watson in charge of watching over Sir Henry. A tarantula attacks Sir Henry briefly in London; Holmes suspects foul play. Before he leaves, Holmes reminds Watson not to let Sir Henry go out onto the moor after dark.
, 1h32 Directed byKen Annakin OriginUSA GenresDrama, Biography, Adventure, Historical ThemesPolitical films, Children's films, Films about royalty ActorsGlynis Johns, James Robertson Justice, Richard Todd, Michael Gough, Peter Copley, Anthony Sharp Roles Princess Claude Rating62% Mary Tudor falls in love with a new arrival to court, Charles Brandon. She convinces her brother King Henry VIII to make him his Captain of the Guard. Meanwhile, Henry is determined to marry her off to the aging King Louis XII of France as part of a peace agreement. Mary's longtime suitor the Duke of Buckingham takes a dislike to Charles as he is a commoner and the Duke wants Mary for himself. However, troubled by his feelings for the princess, Brandon resigns and decides to sail to the New World. Against the advice of her lady-in-waiting Lady Margaret, Mary dresses up like a boy and follows Brandon to Bristol. Henry's men find them and throw Brandon in the Tower of London. King Henry agrees to spare his life if Mary will marry King Louis and tells her that when Louis dies she is free to marry whomever she wants. Meanwhile, Mary asks the Duke of Buckingham for help but he only pretends to help Brandon escape from the Tower, really planning to have him killed while escaping. The Duke thinks he is drowned in the Thames, but he survives.
, 1h31 Directed byKen Annakin OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Adventure ActorsClaudette Colbert, Jack Hawkins, Anthony Steel, Bill Travers, Jeremy Spenser, Helen Goss Roles Eleanor Bushell Rating59% During the Malayan Emergency, communist terrorists attack an isolated rubber plantation, killing the manager. This concerns neighbouring planter Jim Frazer, who is struggling to produce rubber under constant attacks. Jim is having domestic difficulties with his American wife Liz, who is planning on taking their son Mike to England and not return. British Inspector Hugh Dodson urges Liz to come clean with Jim.
, 1h50 Directed byAlfred Hitchcock OriginUnited-kingdom GenresThriller, Crime ThemesFilms about television ActorsJane Wyman, Marlene Dietrich, Michael Wilding, Richard Todd, Alastair Sim, Sybil Thorndike Roles Miss Tippett (uncredited) Rating69% Eve Gill (Jane Wyman) is an aspiring actress at RADA. She is interrupted in rehearsal by her friend (and crush), actor Jonathan Cooper (Richard Todd), the secret lover of flamboyant stage actress/singer, Charlotte Inwood (Marlene Dietrich). Via a flashback he says Charlotte visited him after killing her husband; she was wearing a bloodstained dress. Jonathan claims he went back to her house for another dress, but was seen by Charlotte's cockney dresser, Nellie Goode (Kay Walsh). He escaped the police and needs help.
, 1h28 Directed byAnthony Asquith, George Pollock OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Crime ActorsJean Kent, Dirk Bogarde, Susan Shaw, Hermione Baddeley, Charles Victor, John McCallum Roles Neighbour Rating67% Agnes Huston, an English widow, is found murdered at her house. Superintendent Lodge, the detective on the case, and Inspector Butler start questioning people closely associated with her. Her neighbour Mrs. Finch, tells Lodge that Agnes is a gentlewoman, and throughout her rendition Agnes is shown in a pleasant looking, smart and well-mannered light. She explains that Agnes’ sister Catherine Taylor is a rude, obnoxious woman.
, 1h36 Directed byBrian Desmond Hurst OriginUnited-kingdom GenresDrama, Comedy, Musical ThemesMusical films ActorsJean Kent, James Donald, Hugh Sinclair, Christopher Lee, Lana Morris, Roger Moore Roles Mrs. Bellaire (uncredited) Rating57% En 1900, une duchesse se remémore ce qui l'a amenée à cette position sociale. Après s'être fait un nom au music-hall, celle qui s'appelait alors Trottie True est engagée pour rejoindre la troupe du Bedford. Là elle attire l'attention de plusieurs admirateurs bien nés, et notamment de Lord Digby Landon avec qui elle se mariera.