Directing

Herbert Mason

Born April 7, 1891 · Moseley, Birmingham, England

Died May 20, 1960 · aged 69

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Samuel George Herbert Mason MC (7 April 1891 – 20 May 1960) was a British film director, producer, stage actor, army officer, presenter of some revues, stage manager, stage director, choreographer, production manager and playwright. He was a recipient of the Military Cross the prestigious award for "gallantry during active operations against the enemy." He re…

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Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina · 1948

MovieDramaRomance

In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted— but in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.

Cast a Dark Shadow

Cast a Dark Shadow · 1955

Cast a Dark Shadow

Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.

John and Julie

John and Julie · 1955

MovieFamilyComedy

The adventures of two children who runaway to London to see the coronation of Queen Elizabeth.

Strange Boarders

Strange Boarders · 1938

Strange Boarders

MovieThrillerMystery

Pre-war intelligence man Tommy Blythe interrupts his honeymoon to investigate the discovery of vital Air Ministry blueprints on a woman killed in a London road accident. The trail leads to a boarding house in Notting Hill and its varied tenants.

Evergreen

Evergreen · 1934

MovieComedyRomance

Harriet Green, a beloved and radiant music hall star of the Edwardian era, mysteriously disappears on the eve of her wedding. Years later, she reappears on the stage as young looking and beautiful as ever.

East Meets West

East Meets West · 1936

East Meets West

MovieRomanceDrama

The story of an Eastern sultan who is inordinately proud of his son. The young man bids fair to break his father's heart by conducting an affair with the wife of a notorious criminal.

The Briggs Family

The Briggs Family · 1940

The Briggs Family

MovieDramaCrime

During the Second World War, a special constable and former solicitor is called upon to defend his son who is accused of the theft of a car

Background

Background · 1953

Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.

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Anna Karenina

Anna Karenina · 1948

MovieDramaRomance

In Imperial Russia, Anna, wife of the officer Karenin, goes to Moscow to visit her brother. On the way, she meets charming cavalry officer Vronsky, to whom she's immediately attracted— but in St. Petersburg’s high society, a relationship like this could destroy a woman’s reputation.

Associate Producer

Cast a Dark Shadow

Cast a Dark Shadow · 1955

Cast a Dark Shadow

Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.

Producer

John and Julie

John and Julie · 1955

MovieFamilyComedy

The adventures of two children who runaway to London to see the coronation of Queen Elizabeth.

Producer

Strange Boarders

Strange Boarders · 1938

Strange Boarders

MovieThrillerMystery

Pre-war intelligence man Tommy Blythe interrupts his honeymoon to investigate the discovery of vital Air Ministry blueprints on a woman killed in a London road accident. The trail leads to a boarding house in Notting Hill and its varied tenants.

Director

Evergreen

Evergreen · 1934

MovieComedyRomance

Harriet Green, a beloved and radiant music hall star of the Edwardian era, mysteriously disappears on the eve of her wedding. Years later, she reappears on the stage as young looking and beautiful as ever.

Unit Manager

East Meets West

East Meets West · 1936

East Meets West

MovieRomanceDrama

The story of an Eastern sultan who is inordinately proud of his son. The young man bids fair to break his father's heart by conducting an affair with the wife of a notorious criminal.

Director

The Briggs Family

The Briggs Family · 1940

The Briggs Family

MovieDramaCrime

During the Second World War, a special constable and former solicitor is called upon to defend his son who is accused of the theft of a car

Director

Background

Background · 1953

Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.

Producer

Back-Room Boy

Back-Room Boy · 1942

Jilted by his fiancee, Arthur Pilbeam gets a job as far away from women as possible. Alone in a lighthouse, he soon finds that 12 other people end up living on the tiny island. Thirteen is an unlucky number; and one-by-one they disappear ...

Director

The Silent Battle

The Silent Battle · 1939

The Silent Battle

Secret agents try to defeat terrorists on the Orient Express.

Director

First Offence

First Offence · 1936

After his father sells his car, an immature playboy steals it back, and gets involved with a gang of professional car thieves. British remake of "Mauvaise graine" (1934).

Director

A Window in London

A Window in London · 1940

A Window in London

A man witnesses a murder that isn't a murder, only to get involved with the magician and his wife who created the illusion. The insanely jealous magician husband eventually kills his wife, making for complications in life of unhappily married man who is now involved more than he ever thought he would be.

Director

Dr. O'Dowd

Dr. O'Dowd · 1940

Marius O'Dowd is an Irish doctor who is often drunk. His daughter-in-law Moira dies during a serious operation which O'Dowd is performing. Although O'Dowd is not to blame, his son Stephen suspects that Moira died due to O'Dowd operating while under the influence of alcohol, and accuses him of criminal neglect.

Director

His Lordship

His Lordship · 1936

MovieAdventureComedy

A complicated adventure involving twin brothers and the Foreign Office trying to thwart the ambitions of a hostile sheikh.

Director