The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest 1952

7.16

Algernon Moncrieff is surprised to discover that his affluent friend -- whom he knows as "Ernest" -- is actually named Jack Worthing. Jack fabricated his alter ego in order to escape his country estate where he takes care of his charge, Cecily Cardew. Cecily believes that Ernest is Jack's wayward brother and is keen on his raffish lifestyle. Algernon, seeing an opportunity, assumes Ernest's identity and sneaks off to woo Cecily.

1952

Hunted

Hunted 1952

6.60

An unexpected bond develops between a fugitive killer and a runaway orphan on an odyssey across England.

1952

Malta Story

Malta Story 1953

5.80

Malta, 1942, during World War II. While the German air force is relentlessly bombing the island, a British pilot falls in love with a young Maltese girl.

1953

The Long Memory

The Long Memory 1953

6.50

An innocent man is released from prison after 12 years and tracks down the witnesses who lied about him in court.

1953

Venetian Bird

Venetian Bird 1952

5.90

Private eye Edward Mercer travels to Venice to locate a man due a reward for his aid in the war. Shortly after arriving, he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his local contact. In his quest to clear his name, Mercer uncovers a conspiracy. Even the local magistrate seems to be working against him, and Mercer begins to suspect the man he came to find is behind it all.

1952

Meet Me Tonight

Meet Me Tonight 1952

6.70

Meet Me Tonight was the American title for the British-filmed Tonight at 8:30, adapted from the Noel Coward stage production of the same name.

1952

It Started in Paradise

It Started in Paradise 1952

5.00

A talented dress designer, who lets nothing get in the way of her success, rises in the fashion world then loses contact with her own humanity. She also forgets that you meet the same people on the way up as on the way down.

1952

Something Money Can't Buy

Something Money Can't Buy 1952

6.00

A British Army Officer returning to civilian life after WWII, starts a catering company with some of his ex-army pals.

1952