Desmond Tester

Acting

Desmond Tester

Born February 17, 1919 · London, England

Died December 31, 2002 · aged 83

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Desmond Tester (17 February 1919 – 31 December 2002) was an English and Australian film actor and television actor, host and executive. He was born in London, England. Among his most notable roles was that of the ill-fated boy Stevie in the Alfred Hitchcock film Sabotage (1936). Tester made his first stage appearance at the age of 12, receiving positive rev…

Known For

SabotageSabotage · 1937
Sabotage
6.71937
MovieDramaThriller
Karl Anton Verloc and his wife own a small cinema in a quiet London suburb where they live seemingly happily. But Mrs. Verloc does not know that her husband has a secret that will affect their relationship and threaten her teenage brother's life.
The DrumThe Drum · 1938
The Drum
6.11938
MovieAdventureWar
Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.
The Wild DuckThe Wild Duck · 1984
The Wild Duck
7.01984
MovieDrama
Ibsen's play, adapted to Australia, concerns a couple forced to answer for their daughter's legitimacy.
The Stars Look DownThe Stars Look Down · 1940
The Stars Look Down
6.51940
MovieDrama
Davey Fenwick leaves his mining village on a university scholarship intent on returning to better support the miners against the owners. But he falls in love with Jenny who gets him to marry her and return home as local schoolteacher before finishing his degree.
Barry McKenzie Holds His OwnBarry McKenzie Holds His Own · 1974
Barry McKenzie Holds His Own
5.41974
MovieComedy
Barry McKenzie's Aunt Edna is kidnapped by Count Von Plasma, the vampire head of an isolated Eastern European dictatorship who mistakes her for the Queen of England and thinks that kidnapping her will draw tourists to his country. Barry and his mates set out to rescue her and bring her back to Australia.
Tudor RoseTudor Rose · 1936
Tudor Rose
8.11936
MovieDramaHistory
The tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, the young queen who reigned in England for nine days before she was executed.
Non-Stop New YorkNon-Stop New York · 1937
Non-Stop New York
6.81937
MovieDramaCrime
A young woman finds herself as the intended victim of a murder plot on a transatlantic flight from London to New York.
Midshipman EasyMidshipman Easy · 1935
Midshipman Easy
6.51935
MovieAdventure
Set during the Peninsular Campaign of the Napoleonic War, Mr Midshipman Easy has just joined the Royal Navy. He is very keen to do well but luckily he has an understanding captain to pull him out of the various adventures he seems to get involved in.

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