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Quiet Weekend
An invitation to a country retreat unleashes hidden passions in this witty adaptation of Esther McCracken's famous wartime stage comedy. Billed The Film of the Play that beat the Blitz! , Quiet Weekend reunites Silent Dust's Derek Farr with Marjorie Fielding and Frank Cellier, reprising their roles from the 1941 hit Quiet Wedding; released in 1946, it is featured here in a brand-new digital transfer from original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Arthur and Mildred Royd invite some friends for a quiet weekend in the country. Among the guests is a middle-aged magistrate too shy to propose to the woman he loves, and young Miranda – not too shy at all to show her affections for distant cousin Denys Royd, ten years her senior. The arrival of an abrasive London sophisticate puts the cat among the pigeons, but worse is to come when Arthur and the magistrate find their fishing trip turning into a salmon-poaching spree... -
The Solitary Child
Horror icon Barbara Shelley takes an early starring role as a top model whose marriage sends shockwaves through Society in this gripping mystery drama from the late 1950s. Adapted from the novel by Nina Bawden and directed by Gerald Thomas, The Solitary Child is featured in a brand-new digital transfer in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. The marriage of Harriet, a celebrated London model, to Captain James Random causes a sensation: only two years previously, the gentleman farmer was acquitted in rather dubious circumstances of the murder of his fi rst wife – and there is still a widespread suspicion among the public that Random is a man who 'got away with it'... -
The Night Has Eyes
A powerful, atmospheric thriller and a major box-office hit for director Leslie Arliss, The Night Has Eyes boasts a supremely accomplished cast and crew, including Wilfrid Lawson, a youthful James Mason and British femme fatale Joyce Howard; Gunther Krampf's skilful cinematography is ably complemented by Charles Williams' evocative score. This memorable, highly acclaimed film is featured here in brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited aspect ratio. Schoolteacher Marian Ives visits the Yorkshire moors where her friend, Evelyn, disappeared a year ago. Caught in a violent storm, she takes refuge in a large, lonely house to which she is grudgingly admitted by Stephen Deremid, a reclusive pianist traumatised by his experiences in the Spanish Civil War. While Marian finds herself attracted to Stephen, she also begins to suspect that he may have had something to do with her friend's disappearance... SPECIAL FEATURES:Image GalleryPromotional Material PDF -
Emmerdale Farm: Volume 5
Britain's longest-running, rurally-based soap opera, Emmerdale Farm quickly became one of the nation's best-loved programmes. Moving from its original mid-week afternoon slot to the heart of peak-time scheduling and becoming one of the longest-running dramas on British television, this classic series continues to scoop multiple awards and nominations. This set revisits more of Beckindale's early days, with 32 consecutive episodes originally screened between December 1973 and March 1974. Joe Sugden finds he's not the only one interested in the old mill, George Verney comes to a decision about his marriage, Janie Blakey is astonished when her sister Ruth returns to Beckindale with neither her husband nor her children, and Emmerdale Farm's mystery camper reveals his identity... -
The Scotland Yard Mystery
A classic thriller with a brilliantly macabre twist, The Scotland Yard Mystery is the story of the battle between a resourceful detective and a skilful and sinister swindler. Sexton Blake star George Curzon plays a doctor who uses his unique medical knowledge to mastermind a lucrative life-insurance scam; in a rare film role, legendary thespian Gerald du Maurier stars as the Metropolitan Police Commissioner who sets out to uncover the secret of five empty coffins and catch the villainous swine responsible for such depravities. Directed with characteristic verve by Thomas Bentley, The Scotland Yard Mystery is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. SPECIAL FEATURE:Image Gallery -
A Romance of Seville
Featuring gorgeous cinematography from Claude Friese-Greene, this stirring drama of romance and derring-do features an early film role for debonair Egyptian-born actor Alexandre D'Arcy, playing opposite Russian-British star Marguerite Allan. Initially released as a silent film with Pathecolor sequences in May 1929, A Romance of Seville was re-released in July 1930 without the stencil colouring but with new titles and a soundtrack showcasing a feature-length medley of colourful Spanish music. The Pathecolor version no longer exists, but the re-release is presented here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Dolores and Ramon celebrate their arranged betrothal with little enthusiasm: Dolores has a lover, and Ramon wants his freedom so that he can pursue Pepita. Having heard of Ramon's betrothal, Pepita gives her heart to another – but when bandits accost her and try to rob her father, they give the dashing Ramon just the chance he needs to prove the gallant lover! -
British Musicals of the 1930s - Vol. 4
From playful romantic comedies to variety extravaganzas, the pre-war British musical films offered audiences a source of much-needed escapism throughout the decade haunted by the Great Depression and the growing menace of war. Often adapting much-loved hits of the music hall as well as serving as vehicles for the era's composers, performers and band leaders, they showcased home-grown talent alongside some of Hollywood's most bankable stars.This ongoing, multi-volume collection makes available a wealth of rare gems from the very earliest days of the British talkies, many of which have remained unseen since their original release; each film is presented uncut, in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.DANCE BAND (1935)Life gets complicated for bandleader Buddy when he falls for his greatest rival – the leader of an all-girl dance band!KATHLEEN MAVOURNEEN (1937)A hugely popular, much-adapted comedy in which a Liverpool lass visits family in rural Ireland and finds she has several rivals for her affections.HOLD MY HAND (1938)Eddie Marston is wealthy and kind, but his affairs are rapidly descending into chaos. Who can help him?YES, MADAM? (1938)The hilarious tale of two cousins who must complete a period in domestic service in order to receive an inheritance. -
Luck of the Navy
Released a year prior to the outbreak of World War II, this espionage thriller taps into the fears and concerns of the time and features imposing screen and stage star Geoffrey Toone as a Naval commander who alone is entrusted with secret information that might foil an enemy invasion. Also starring Clifford Evans, Judy Kelly and comedian Albert Burdon, The Luck of the Navy is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.International relations are strained; there is a strong possibility of war and, should diplomacy fail, Britain must be prepared to strike the first, and hopefully decisive, blow. The British Navy is the instrument, and Commander Clive Stanton the man chosen for a special and secret mission. He receives sealed orders as he is about to go ashore to dine with Mrs Maybridge, a local socialite and wife of a retired admiral – unaware that the house has been infiltrated by fifth columnists... -
Talk of a Million
A family reduced to imminent poverty by the father's disinclination to work; an American lawyer looking for the heir to half a million pounds; the scene is set for a hilarious tale of creative deception from director John Paddy Carstairs!Featured in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, this highly engaging comedy stars Dixon of Dock Green star Jack Warner as Bartley Murnahan, a likeable loafer who manages to give the impression that a large inheritance is due to his family. Bartley uses his wiliness to settle some scores and secure a future for his children, but this new-found prosperity comes at a price he may not be willing to pay! -
Small Hotel
In his penultimate film, Gordon Harker heads a strong cast in a charming comedy charting the battle between the staff of a none-too-prosperous hotel, and a supervisor eager to make some unpopular changes. Co-starring Marie Lohr, John Loder and Billie Whitelaw, Small Hotel is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements.The dining room of the Jolly Fiddler has long been presided over by Albert, an aged but very shrewd waiter. A past master of the gentle art of fiddling, he extracts the maximum profit from his job while managing to endear himself to both the customers and staff. Then, there's a visit from Mr Finch. He thinks it's time Albert was replaced...Features: Original Theatrical Trailer -
The Flower of Gloster - The Complete Series
The first Granada Television series to be filmed in colour (though initially transmitted in black and white), this popular children's adventure featured a star who is 72 feet long and painted in cheerful shades of red and yellow! She is The Flower of Gloster, a converted canal barge which over the course of the series winds her way from Wales, through the inland waterways of England to the Pool of London at Tower Bridge. When their boatyard owner father is taken ill, ten-year-old Michael, his twelve-year-old sister Elizabeth and elder brother Dick decide to deliver a narrow-boat to a buyer on his behalf. During their 220-mile trip, they make new friends but also encounter all kinds of danger and difficulties, played out against the changing pattern of the British countryside. -
The Conquest of the Air
Charting man's complicated journey towards and mastery over flight, this fascinating film uses both drama and documentary footage to present a highly cinematic account of the evolution of aviation, encompassing early experiments in automated flight, the development of bombers and aircraft carriers, and the earliest experiments in vertical rotary flight.A project initiated in 1935 by Alexander Korda as a potential collaboration with Winston Churchill, The Conquest of the Air was produced in fits and starts over the following five years – eventually being released in 1940 as a propaganda film to help the war effort both here and in America. The film is featured here in a brand-new transfer from original film elements in its as-exhibited aspect ratio. -
Two Letter Alibi
Charles Hilary is in love with Kathy Forrester, a beautiful television personality, but is married to Louise, an alcoholic with as many lovers as whisky bottles. His pleas for a divorce are met with threats and abuse. You'll have to murder me first , Louise tells him – and three hours later she is found dead, shot with her husband's pistol. When Charles is arrested, Kathy desperately sets to work to prove his innocence.This rare 1960s thriller features an early screenplay by Roger Marshall, the future co-creator of Public Eye whose credits would also include The Sweeney, The Gentle Touch and The Professionals. A taut, compelling drama, Two Letter Alibi is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. -
Let's Be Happy
A lavish British musical from the 1950s, this glamorous romantic comedy stars actress and dancer Vera-Ellen, whose Hollywood pedigree included films with Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. Co-starring singer and actor Tony Martin and then-rising British starlet Zena Marshall, Let's Be Happy is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. On receiving an inheritance from her grandfather, Canadian Jeannie MacLean decides to visit the family's Scottish roots. On the plane she meets businessman Stanley Smith, and romance blossoms in Edinburgh. The complications begin when Stanley breaks a date with Jeannie to woo voluptuous redhead Helene, and Jeannie is flattered by the attentions of the impoverished Lord McNairn; he's heard about her good fortune, and gallantly offers to show her the city... much to the annoyance of Stanley! -
You Made Me Love You
Monkey business abounds in this spirited musical comedy updating Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew to 1930s London, with Stanley Lupino as the young man attempting to tame his formidably feisty bride – leading Hollywood comedienne Thelma Todd. You Made Me Love You is featured in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Encountering a captivatingly beautiful young woman in a traffic jam, besotted songwriter Tom Daly is inspired to pen a successful new song, 'What's Her Name?' When Tom tracks down his mystery blonde he finds she's none other Pamela Berne, a horribly spoilt, fear-inspiring heiress who remains violently opposed to the idea of marriage! -
British Comedies of the 1930s - Vol. 4
The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers, enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience - making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller, Hal Gordon, Bobby Howes, Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard.Although comedy would prove to be the decade's most successful film genre, many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. From boisterous knockabout humour to polished adaptations of popular stage farces, this ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features, each presented uncut, in a brand-new transfer from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.THEIR NIGHT OUT (1933)An evening of cocktails and frolicking lands a chap in hot water when he's suspected of masterminding a criminal gang!DOCTOR'S ORDERS (1934)Leslie Fuller stars as a quack whose son qualifies as a doctor in total ignorance of his father's occupation! -
Probation Officer - Vol. 1
Con oltre 100 episodi, Probation Officer fu un primo successo per ATV e fece diventare una star John Paul, che avrebbe poi dato una performance memorabile un decennio dopo in Doomwatch. Creato da Julian Bond, il formato semi-documentario di Probation Officer gli ha permesso di rimanere attuale per tutti i suoi quattro anni. Questo set contiene dodici episodi.Philip Main si presenta al servizio nel suo nuovo lavoro di agente di sorveglianza. Ex-esercito, ha avuto solo poche settimane di addestramento di base e nessuna esperienza pratica - sarà in grado di affrontare i casi che gli si presentano? -
The Jessie Matthews Revue - Volume 4 (The Good Companions / Sailing Along)
Throughout the 1930s Jessie Matthews was Britain's best-loved musical film star, her dynamism and gamine charm beguiling audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. With a string of box-office hits spotlighting her unique talent, it's easy to see how she became so popular – and why she remains so to this day.Showcasing some the era’s finest cinema talent – including actor-director (and Matthews’ husband) Sonnie Hale, director Victor Saville and art director Alfred Junge – the two films on this volume are presented as transfers from the original film elements, in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratios.THE GOOD COMPANIONS (1933)Jessie shares the bill with John Gielgud and Edmund Gwenn in JB Priestley’s famous tale of a failing concert party and the three 'angels' who come together by chance to rescue it.Black and White / 108 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / EnglishSAILING ALONG (1938)Kay is a star-struck young woman working on a Thames barge. When she’s spotted by a producer her dream of fame comes true – but will she still have time for her boyfriend?Black and White / 91 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English -
The Bill - Vol. 8
The Bill went from strength to strength in 1988 when it was restructured into the half-hour format that stormed to the top of the ITV ratings, and the show remained a Top Ten UK drama for over two decades – becoming the longest-running police procedural drama ever screened on British television.Starring fan favourites Sgt. Cryer (Eric Richard), WPC Ackland (Trudie Goodwin), DS Ted Roach (Tony Scannell), DC Lines (Kevin Lloyd) and the irascible DI Burnside (Christopher Ellison), this set contains 48 consecutive episodes – originally screened in 1990. -
Old Bill and Son
Some of British cinema's best-loved stars were enlisted for this endearing wartime comedy featuring 'Old Bill' – the memorably cantankerous, grittily determined Great War soldier created by cartoonist Captain Bruce Bairnsfather. Starring Morland Graham and John Mills as Bills senior and junior, Old Bill and Son is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.Old Bill has grumbled his way through the trenches of the First World War. Now it is the Second and, envious of his son, Young Bill, he decides to enlist. He finally enters the Pioneer Corps, which is based near his son. When Young Bill goes missing during a raid, Old Bill shows that there's still life in the old dog yet!SPECIAL FEATURE:Image Gallery