Walter the Sleuth

Walter the Sleuth 1926

1

Walter poses as a detective to impress his girlfriend and ends up having to fend off thieves who try to steal her father's valuable diamond, kept on board his houseboat.

1926

Night Birds

Night Birds 1930

2.00

Early British thriller about a master criminal named 'Flash Jack', who heads a gang of top-hatted thieves that rob the wealthy. A detective tracks the crimes to a posh night club.

1930

Letting in the Sunshine

Letting in the Sunshine 1933

6.00

A window cleaner bumps into an old flame, and the pair turn detective in an attempt to foil a gang of burglars.

1933

The Black Hand Gang

The Black Hand Gang 1930

5.00

Wee Georgie Wood and his gang have their sights set on a notorious villain.

1930

Red Wagon

Red Wagon 1933

1

Adapted from Lady Eleanor Smith’s novel, this 1934 feature tells the story of Joe Prince, an orphan child of circus people who, after many struggles, achieves his life-long ambition of owning a circus.

1933

Daughter of the Regiment

Daughter of the Regiment 1929

1

Marie, adopted as a baby by Warrant Officer Guippo, helps a smuggler escape because he saved his life previously. She finds him again in Paris while she is engaged to Count Bertrand.

1929

Housemaster

Housemaster 1938

1

Three girls arrive at a stuffy English public school and cause all sorts of problems with both the staff and pupils.

1938

The Love Nest

The Love Nest 1933

1

On the eve of his own marriage, a man offers shelter to a runaway wife with whom he strikes up an unexpected bond.

1933

Round About Hollywood

Round About Hollywood 1931

6.00

This short travelogue depicts snippets of locations in Hollywood, California, most of them as seen from the streets. Considerable time is taken showing the kinds of architecture of private homes. There are images of various important buildings, and a depiction of the Hollywood Bowl. Finally, there is a sequence revolving around the premiere of the film “Dirigible” (1931) at the famed Chinese Theatre.

1931

Dream Flowers

Dream Flowers 1931

1

The poppy flower in its psychedelic glory.

1931