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He Stayed for Breakfast is a 1940 romantic comedy film starring Loretta Young and Melvyn Douglas and directed by Alexander Hall. A Communist working in Paris attempts to assassinate a banker, then hides out in the apartment of the banker's estranged wife.
When wealthy Lucille Ainsworth [Ursula Howells] is found strangled on Hampstead Heath, Detective Inspector Marshall is put on the case. Lucille's husband Robert suspected her of being unfaithful, and had been following her. But he is just one of many suspects with a motive for murder.
C Flight are initially put out when their regular routine is changed; but as it's in favour of some real training - both with guns on the ground, and on a real air flight - they quickly change their minds. Corporal Marsh, however, is far less keen with the latter endeavour.
Lurcio is looking after the house while the family are away when he agrees to hide two escaped slaves. When various members of the family return home unexpectedly, things take a turn.
Hyacinth decides to have a second attempt at finding a weekend home in the country and Elizabeth is called in to help her on her property search. Her final choice is `interesting' to say the least and worries Richard enormously.
Hyacinth's arrangements for a nice picnic with Richard seemed like a great idea at the time, but her plans don't go as she had hoped.
The boys of C Flight are delighted to have 36 whole hours' leave. Ken and Jakey soon get into a spot of bother in London with some of Jakey's old teddy-boy mates.
Answering an appeal from the Princess Melanie de Monsantes to bring her brother Jacques to safety from France, the Pimpernel finds him but he refuses to leave and instead asks the Pimpernel for help in frustrating Chauvelin's latest plan.
Ludicrus Sextus must choose Miss Vestal Virgin of BC72, Noxious plots to rig the contest because of the Senator's stance on bawdy houses, and Lurcio is told to find someone more suitable.
Hyacinth volunteers Richard's services when there is a problem with the lights at the church hall, and he reluctantly agrees despite the fact that DIY is not really his forte.
The film begins with the purchase of a house in Glasgow by an upper middle-class Victorian family....
Their eldest daughter Madeleine claims the basement bedroom so she will have easy access to the servants' entrance and be able to entertain her lover, Frenchman Emile L'Angelier, without her family's knowledge.
The film dramatises events leading up to the 1857 trial of an otherwise-respectable young woman, Madeleine Smith (Ann Todd) for the murder of her draper's-assistant lover, Emile L'Angelier (Ivan Desny).
The trial produced the uniquely Scottish verdict of "not proven", which left Madeleine a free woman.
Cast
Ann Todd as Madeleine Smith
Norman Wooland as William Minnoch
Ivan Desny as Emile L'Angelier
Leslie Banks as James Smith
Barbara Everest as Mrs. Smith
Susan Stranks as Janet Smith
Patricia Raine as Bessie Smith
Elizabeth Sellars as Christina Hackett
Edward Chapman as Dr. Thompson
Jean Cadell as Mrs. Jenkins
Eugene Deckers as Thuau
André Morell as Defending Counsel
Barry Jones as Prosecuting Counsel
Ivor Barnard as Mr. Murdoch
David Horne as Lord Justice-Clerk
Henry Edwards as Clerk of the Court
Amy Veness as Miss Aiken
Kynaston Reeves as Dr. Penny
Cameron Hall as Dr. Yeoman
Chauvelin uses the Pimpernel's strong sense of chivalry to bait a trap with the beautiful Cecille as the bait. Informed that Madame la Guillotine awaits her pretty neck, Sir Percy plans a rescue.
Brace yourself for an epic desert odyssey with 'Sea of Sand' (1958), a classic war film directed by Guy Green. Set against the unforgiving backdrop of the North African desert during World War II, this gripping tale unfolds as a British patrol embarks on a perilous mission deep behind enemy lines.
Michael Craig as Captain Tim Cotton, leads a diverse group of soldiers across the vast and treacherous landscape, navigating not only the physical challenges of the desert but also the internal tensions among the men. Their mission: to sabotage a German fuel depot critical to the Axis war effort.
As the scorching sun beats down and the winds whip up the sands, the patrol faces relentless adversity, from enemy forces to the harsh environment itself. Friendships are tested, loyalties are questioned, and the true measure of each man is revealed in the crucible of war.
'Sea of Sand' stands out not only for its authentic portrayal of the harsh realities faced by soldiers in the desert campaign but also for its intense character dynamics. Richard Attenborough's commanding performance, coupled with the ensemble cast, brings to life the camaraderie, conflicts, and sacrifices that define the human experience in wartime.
This cinematic masterpiece combines action, drama, and a poignant exploration of the human spirit under duress. 'Sea of Sand' immerses you in a gripping narrative of survival, courage, and the relentless pursuit of victory in one of the most challenging theaters of World War II.
Starring:
Michael Craig as Captain Tim Cotton
John Gregson as Captain Bill Williams R.E.
Richard Attenborough as Trooper Brody
Percy Herbert as Corporal "Blanco" White
Barry Foster as Corporal Matheson
Vincent Ball as Sergeant Nesbitt
Andrew Faulds as Sergeant Parker
George Murcell as Corporal Simms
Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but then tells Hyacinth that he had a new alarm installed as an anniversary present, only he has forgotten the code.
The boys are looking forward to their first leave, and an opportunity to get out of the camp at last. A dance at the local village hall beckons.
As C Flight prepare themselves for a first visit to the M.O., it seems Leckie is finding hsi service far tougher than the others. Could a few careless words about suicide from Cpl. Marsh put ideas in his head?
Lilley's principles are fast getting in the way of smooth relations amongst C Flight, before Marsh nails his boots to the floor.
In 17th. century England, Jassy is believed a witch because she has sometimes visions of approaching disasters.
When Barney Hatton, an impoverished gentry whose gambling father has lost the family home, helps her anyway she will not forget and will try to help him have his property back - at any price?
Hyacinth plans a super-special event, desperate to keep up with the Barker-Finches who have had a local celebrity at their barbecue. However, despite a faultless strategy, events do not turn out quite as she planned.
Stars: Michael Whalen, Anne Nagel, William Bakewell
Director: Albert Herman
A Nazi spy ring is after a U.S. Army formula that increases the power of ordinary gasoline!
Marsh hatches a cunning plan to ensure C Flight graduate top of their intake, ensuring him his long-desired third stripe and a promotion to the rank of Sergeant.
Lurcio becomes involved in attempts to prevent Pompeii from going to war with the Barbarians. One of his anti-war activities involves trying to persuade the women of Pompeii to deny conjugal rights if their husbands get involved in the war.
Hyacinth surprises Richard with a pair of skis for a birthday present, a gift that he's not particularly thrilled about, but that ends up being only the start of a series of problems.