H
Directing
Henry Cornelius
Born August 18, 1913 · South Africa
Died May 2, 1958 · aged 44
Henry Cornelius (18 August 1913 – 2 May 1958) was a South African-born film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed five films between 1949 and 1958. Description above from the Wikipedia article Henry Cornelius , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
The Four Feathers · 1939The Four Feathers
★ 7.11939
MovieAdventureDrama
A disgraced officer risks his life to help his childhood friends in battle.
Passport to Pimlico · 1949Passport to Pimlico
★ 6.91949
MovieComedy
When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory. The British government attempts to regain control by setting up border controls and cutting off services to the area.
The Drum · 1938The 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 Lion Has Wings · 1939The Lion Has Wings
★ 6.41939
MovieDocumentaryWar
This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis.
It Always Rains on Sunday · 1947It Always Rains on Sunday
★ 6.61947
MovieDramaCrime
During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.
Genevieve · 1953Genevieve
★ 6.71953
MovieComedy
Two friends driving in the London to Brighton vintage car rally bet on which of them will be the first to arrive back home.
The Ghost Goes West · 1935The Ghost Goes West
★ 6.71935
MovieRomanceComedy
Peggy Martin, daughter of a wealthy American businessman, persuades her father to buy a haunted Scottish castle from Donald Glourie. As the castle is dismantled and transported to Florida, its ghost tags along. Donald and Peggy fall in love, but the restless apparition proves to unwelcome, and they must find a way to appease the kilt-wearing spirit.
Hue and Cry · 1947Hue and Cry
★ 6.51947
MovieComedyCrime
A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.
