Scrooge 1928
The miserly Scrooge changes his ways after being haunted by ghosts on Christmas Eve.
The miserly Scrooge changes his ways after being haunted by ghosts on Christmas Eve.
Police battle against a gang of blackmailers known as The Crimson Circle.
Early sound film of a popular stage puppet show.
David Cardew, a talented sculptor, lives an idyllic life in the English countryside with his wife, Laura, and their two children. But his happiness spoils as he becomes increasingly fixated on the idea that Laura is having an affair with a young cellist, Anton Falk. The three attend a fête where David watches Anton and Laura during a ballet about brutal and violent revenge - and his obsession begins to take an even darker turn....
An American of generous girth, Teddy Brown (born Abraham Himmelbrand, 1900-1946) also played saxophone and drums, and worked with the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra for 4 years before turning to dance-band work. He finally achieved popularity in cabaret and variety with his xylophone act.
'Scots widower woos poor spinster, believing her to be wealthy.' (British Film Catalogue)
The eight Victoria Girls dance, together and separately, to numbers that include “Diane”, “Rain”, and “Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella”.
'Russian ensemble.' (British Film Catalogue)