Acting
Guy Standing
Born September 1, 1873 · London, England, UK
Died February 24, 1937 · aged 63
Sir Guy Standing, KBE (1 September 1873 – 24 February 1937) was an English actor. Standing served in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve throughout the First World War, reaching the rank of commander. He was seconded to MI6, but transferred to the Ministry of Information in December 1917. In 1918, he was part of the British War Mission to the United States. For this service, he was made a Commander…
Known For
Death Takes a Holiday · 1934Death Takes a Holiday
★ 6.31934
MovieFantasyRomance
After years of questioning why people fear him, Death takes on human form so he can mingle among the mortals and find an answer. However, events soon spiral out of control as he falls in love with the beautiful young Grazia, the only woman not afraid of him. As he falls in love with her, her father sees him for what he is and begs him to return to his duties. Death must decide whether or not to seek his own happiness or sacrifice it so that Grazia may live.
The Story of Temple Drake · 1933The Story of Temple Drake
★ 6.51933
MovieCrimeDrama
The coquettish granddaughter of a respected small-town judge is stranded at a bootleggers’ hide-out, subjected to an act of nightmarish sexual violence, and plunged into a criminal underworld that threatens to swallow her up completely.
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer · 1935The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
★ 6.61935
MovieAdventureDrama
In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.
Lloyd's of London · 1936Lloyd's of London
★ 7.31936
MovieDramaHistory
Norfolk, England, 1770. The nephew of an innkeeper and the son of a reverend maintain a very close friendship until, after living a great adventure, they must separate their paths. The former will head his footsteps to London and bound his destiny to Lloyd's, a thriving insurance company; the latter will eventually become one of the greatest heroes in the history of the British Empire.
The Eagle and the Hawk · 1933The Eagle and the Hawk
★ 6.61933
MovieWarDrama
The pilots of a Royal Air Force squadron in World War I face not only physical but mental dangers in their struggle to survive while fighting the enemy.
Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs · 1936Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs
★ 4.71936
MovieMusicComedy
Winners of the Lucky Stars National Dance Contest - one woman from each state of the United States - are welcomed to Palm Springs. Being the desert playground for the movie stars, the women are introduced to the cavalcade of famous faces vacationing in Palm Springs at the time of their visit.
The Big Broadcast of 1936 · 1935The Big Broadcast of 1936
★ 5.81935
MovieMusic
Two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller doubles as the station's sole announcer. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device that can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.
Bulldog Drummond Escapes · 1937Bulldog Drummond Escapes
★ 6.01937
MovieAdventureMystery
Drummond manages to save a woman from jumping in front of his car but she runs away with his car. He traces her and she asks him to help her out of a dangerous situation.
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