The Crowded Day

The Crowded Day 1954

5.40

One day in the lives and loves of the staff in a large department store.

1954

Song of Paris

Song of Paris 1952

5.50

An archetypal Englishman returns from a jaunt abroad to face a dastardly foreign count in a screwball duel for the hand of a beautiful mademoiselle.

1952

Stars in Your Eyes

Stars in Your Eyes 1956

5.00

A group of feisty, talented young performers pool their resources and buy a dilapidated theatre to showcase their acts – but unscrupulous property developers also want the theatre and resort to dirty tricks to disrupt the first night's performance!

1956

Melody in the Dark

Melody in the Dark 1949

1

When an actress inherits a spooky old house and uses it for rehearsals with her theatre company, they are troubled with "ghosts."

1949

Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?

Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary? 1953

5.00

An American soldier stationed in England is ready to go on his honeymoon with his new wife when his ex-wife, a gorgeous blonde, shows up and insists that they're still married. His two buddies try to help him out of his predicament, but his troubles are only just starting.

1953

Intimate Relations

Intimate Relations 1953

5.20

Yvonne is seething when her devoted son, Michael, declares his intention to marry Madeleine, despite the latter's admitting to having an affair with a mysterious older man. At the same time, George, Michael's father, confides in Yvonne's sister, Leo, that he is in fact Madeleine's other lover. Together, they hatch a plot to end Madeleine's hopes of marriage - by threatening to reveal George's scandalous secret to his son.

1953

Envy

Envy 2001

4.90

A romantic story of young love is not what it seems. Rachel meets Matt on his way home from school. Matt falls for her, but Rachel has other ideas. Rachel and her boyfriend Nick use Matt to exact a revenge on his parents. What follows is an escalating story of revenge and payback: amoral teenager versus family.

2001

The Tell-Tale Heart

The Tell-Tale Heart 1953

6.80

Stanley Baker enacts the classic Edgar Allan Poe story in this chilling short film, only recently rediscovered after being lost for 50 years.

1953

Alf's Baby

Alf's Baby 1953

1

Three old bachelors 'inherit' an orphan baby, Pam, who is pursued by a car-stealing spiv after she turns 21.

1953

My Death Is a Mockery

My Death Is a Mockery 1952

5.00

A fisherman cannot make a decent living from his trawler so he decides to turn his hand to smuggling.

1952

High Jinks in Society

High Jinks in Society 1949

1

After foiling a robbery, Ben, a window cleaner is hired by Lady Barr-Nunn to guard her valuables. A comedy based on class divisions and snobbery.

1949

The Nitwits on Parade

The Nitwits on Parade 1949

1

Floorshow from the Club Zanzibar, compered by Max Bygraves. Features fabulous slapstick comic band ‘The Nitwits’, led by Sid Millward which later found fame and fortune in Las Vegas. Bygraves' second film following his debut in’ ‘Bless ‘em All’. Initially running for 42 minutes, the original exhibited version of this film has been lost. The 24 minute version represents all known existing footage.

1949

A Ray of Sunshine

A Ray of Sunshine 1950

1

An Irresponsible Medley of Song & Dance. Rare footage of British variety artistes including Wilson Keppel and Betty, and Ivy Benson and her All Girls Band. Ted Ray comperes plus many other top variety acts. A nostalgic look at the lost days of British variety. Wonderful routines from stars of the day, including exotic fan dancer, many of whom are still well known with niche followings.

1950

The Kilties Are Coming

The Kilties Are Coming 1951

1

The Royal Kiltie Juniors perform a variety show, and are interviewed by Peter Sinclair, while McDonald Hobley speaks to their parents.

1951