Acting
Elizabeth Allan
Born April 9, 1910 · Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Died July 27, 1990 · aged 80
Elizabeth Allan (9 April 1910 – 27 July 1990) was an English stage, screen, and television actress, who worked in both England and Hollywood.
Known For
Camille · 1936Camille
★ 6.91936
MovieDramaRomance
Life in 1847 Paris is as spirited as champagne and as unforgiving as the gray morning after. In gambling dens and lavish soirees, men of means exert their wills and women turned courtesans exult in pleasure. One such woman is Marguerite Gautier, who begins a sumptuous romance with Armand Duval.
A Tale of Two Cities · 1935A Tale of Two Cities
★ 6.91935
MovieHistoryDrama
Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
Ace of Aces · 1933Ace of Aces
★ 5.91933
MovieDramaWar
A sculptor who doesn't want to have any part of World War I is shamed by his girlfriend into joining the army. He becomes a fighter pilot, and undergoes a complete personality change.
Mark of the Vampire · 1935Mark of the Vampire
★ 6.21935
MovieMysteryHorror
Sir Borotyn, a prominent Prague resident, is discovered murdered in his home, with all indications pointing to a vampire assault. The victim's friend, Baron Otto, and the physician who analyzes the body, are certain that the vampire is the mysterious Count Mora or his daughter. Receiving little help from the law, Professor Zelen, an expert in the occult, is called in to assist with their investigation.
David Copperfield · 1935David Copperfield
★ 6.71935
MovieDramaRomance
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
No Highway in the Sky · 1951No Highway in the Sky
★ 7.01951
MovieDramaThriller
James Stewart plays aeronautical engineer Theodore Honey, the quintessential absent-minded professor: eccentric, forgetful, but brilliant. His studies show that the aircraft being manufactured by his employer has a subtle but deadly design flaw that manifests itself only after the aircraft has flown a certain number of hours. En route to a crash site to prove his theory, Honey discovers that he is aboard a plane rapidly approaching his predicted deadline.
Went the Day Well? · 1942Went the Day Well?
★ 7.21942
MovieWarThriller
The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
Grip of the Strangler · 1958Grip of the Strangler
★ 6.01958
MovieHorrorCrime
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
Movies
Camille · 1936Camille
★ 6.91936
MovieDramaRomance
Life in 1847 Paris is as spirited as champagne and as unforgiving as the gray morning after. In gambling dens and lavish soirees, men of means exert their wills and women turned courtesans exult in pleasure. One such woman is Marguerite Gautier, who begins a sumptuous romance with Armand Duval.
A Tale of Two Cities · 1935A Tale of Two Cities
★ 6.91935
MovieHistoryDrama
Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.
Ace of Aces · 1933Ace of Aces
★ 5.91933
MovieDramaWar
A sculptor who doesn't want to have any part of World War I is shamed by his girlfriend into joining the army. He becomes a fighter pilot, and undergoes a complete personality change.
Mark of the Vampire · 1935Mark of the Vampire
★ 6.21935
MovieMysteryHorror
Sir Borotyn, a prominent Prague resident, is discovered murdered in his home, with all indications pointing to a vampire assault. The victim's friend, Baron Otto, and the physician who analyzes the body, are certain that the vampire is the mysterious Count Mora or his daughter. Receiving little help from the law, Professor Zelen, an expert in the occult, is called in to assist with their investigation.
David Copperfield · 1935David Copperfield
★ 6.71935
MovieDramaRomance
A young man journeys from a difficult childhood to maturity, exploring social injustice, personal development, and the complexities of human relationships.
No Highway in the Sky · 1951No Highway in the Sky
★ 7.01951
MovieDramaThriller
James Stewart plays aeronautical engineer Theodore Honey, the quintessential absent-minded professor: eccentric, forgetful, but brilliant. His studies show that the aircraft being manufactured by his employer has a subtle but deadly design flaw that manifests itself only after the aircraft has flown a certain number of hours. En route to a crash site to prove his theory, Honey discovers that he is aboard a plane rapidly approaching his predicted deadline.
Went the Day Well? · 1942Went the Day Well?
★ 7.21942
MovieWarThriller
The quiet village of Bramley End is taken over by German troops posing as Royal Engineers. Their task is to disrupt England's radar network in preparation for a full scale German invasion. Once the villagers discover the true identity of the troops, they do whatever they can to thwart the Nazis plans.
Grip of the Strangler · 1958Grip of the Strangler
★ 6.01958
MovieHorrorCrime
A researcher investigating a notorious serial killer who was hanged 20 years earlier seemingly becomes possessed by the long dead strangler.
The Solitaire Man · 1933The Solitaire Man
★ 7.01933
MovieCrimeRomance
An almost-retired jewel thief plans to marry Helen, his partner in crime. Their plans are shattered when Bascom, a gang member, arrives with a stolen necklace, putting their whole gang at risk.
The Heart of the Matter · 1953The Heart of the Matter
★ 6.71953
MovieDrama
Based on Graham Greene’s novel, a married colonial police chief struggles with his conscience when he has an affair with a younger woman.
Outcast Lady · 1934Outcast Lady
★ 7.31934
MovieRomanceDrama
A woman's dubious past proves to be a stumbling block when she becomes engaged to marry.
Black Coffee · 1931Black Coffee
★ 8.01931
MovieCrimeThriller
Black Coffee is a 1931 British detective film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott. Based on the 1930 play Black Coffee by Agatha Christie featuring her famous private detective Hercule Poirot, it stars Austin Trevor as Poirot with Richard Cooper playing his companion Captain Hastings. A famous but hated scientist, Sir Amory, is killed during a house party, and some of his valuable papers are missing. Poirot rapidly determines the cause of death and the motive, then narrows down the suspects to the most likely culprit.
Slave Ship · 1937Slave Ship
★ 5.11937
MovieAdventureDrama
Action-filled drama about a ship captain, ashamed of his background in the slave trade, forced against his will to again transport human cargo.
No Marriage Ties · 1933No Marriage Ties
★ 4.91933
MovieDrama
An unemployed reporter, fired because of his drinking, takes a job at an advertising agency. Drama.
The Big Parade of Comedy · 1964The Big Parade of Comedy
★ 7.21964
MovieComedyDocumentary
Film clips highlight the funniest scenes and brightest comic stars in MGM's history.
Michael and Mary · 1931Michael and Mary
★ 7.01931
MovieDrama
A young bride is deserted by her husband but finds happiness with another man. They contract a bigamous marriage for the sake of their child....
Twice Upon a Time · 1953Twice Upon a Time
★ 7.01953
MovieComedyDrama
A pair of twin girls are separated when their parents divorce. They meet again by accident when they are both sent to the same Summer camp, and while there they start to hatch a plot to get back together.
Looking Forward · 1933Looking Forward
★ 6.61933
MovieDrama
Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff.
Folly to Be Wise · 1952Folly to Be Wise
★ 6.71952
MovieComedy
A newly-arrived army chaplain is put in charge of camp entertainment and has the idea of putting on a Brains Trust with local notables. Unfortunately for him, it emerges from a question on the rights and wrongs of marriage that there is more going on between three of the panelists than he wants to know about - though the audience obviously thinks differently.
The Brain Machine · 1955The Brain Machine
★ 5.71955
MovieCrimeThriller
A British psychiatrist reads an amnesiac's (Maxwell Reed) brain waves and sees the mind of a killer.
The Soldier and the Lady · 1937The Soldier and the Lady
★ 7.31937
MovieAdventureHistory
In the face of rebellion in Russia, Czar Alexander II sends soldier Michael Strogoff 2,000 miles away, with a critical message for Grand Duke Vladimir. On the train journey, Michael befriends a traveler and comes into contact with a mysterious spy, who both unexpectedly aid him in his quest. Once behind enemy lines, Michael is near his hometown and his mother, whom he must avoid in order to fulfill his mission.
A Woman Rebels · 1936A Woman Rebels
★ 5.81936
MovieDramaRomance
A defiant young woman struggles against the norms and morals established by Victorian society and enforced by her autocratic father.
Saloon Bar · 1940Saloon Bar
★ 7.01940
MovieThriller
A bookmaker with a fancy for detective work attempts to prevent the execution of a potentially innocent man.
Service for Ladies · 1932Service for Ladies
★ 7.61932
MovieComedyRomance
Max Tracey is the head waiter at a London hotel. He falls in love at first sight with Sylvia Robertson, an aristocratic woman, and poses as a prince to win her love. In this venture, he is aided by Mr. Westlake, a Ruritanian monarch who owes him a favour. When Sylvia discovers Max's deception, she is appalled, but the situation is resolved when her father tells her that he was once a hotel dishwasher.