Directing

Henry Cass

Born June 24, 1903 · London, England

Died March 15, 1989 · aged 85

Henry Cass (24 June 1903 – 15 March 1989) was a British director, particularly prolific in film in the horror and comedy genres. Previously an actor, he was also a prolific stage director of classical theatre at the Old Vic in the 1930s. In 1923, Lee DeForest filmed Cass for a short film Henry Cass Demonstration Film made in DeForest's Phonofilm sound-on-film process. The film was previewed at th…

Known For

It Happened in RomeIt Happened in Rome · 1957
It Happened in Rome
5.81957
MovieRomanceComedy
Three girls are on a hitchhiking trip through northern Italy, the riviera, Venice, Pisa and Rome.
Last HolidayLast Holiday · 1950
Last Holiday
7.21950
MovieComedyDrama
George Bird is a salesman of agricultural machinery who finds out that he hasn't long to live. On his doctor's advice, he goes to an exclusive seaside resort to spend his savings on one last holiday.
The Crooked SkyThe Crooked Sky · 1957
The Crooked Sky
6.31957
MovieDrama
An American detective unmasks a gambler as the head of a banknote counterfeiting gang.
No SmokingNo Smoking · 1955
No Smoking
9.01955
Movie
A scientist invents a pill to cure smokers of their nicotine addiction. However, when he makes his discovery public, he encounters strong resistance from the tobacco industry.
Young Wives' TaleYoung Wives' Tale · 1951
Young Wives' Tale
5.31951
MovieComedyRomance
A post-war housing crisis leaves a shy woman to share a house with two couples. Comic situations arise as the new roomer becomes infatuated with one of the husbands.
Booby TrapBooby Trap · 1957
Booby Trap
5.81957
MovieCrimeDrama
An absent minded professor invents a pen that will explode on the sound of bells, then leaves it in a taxi
Father's Doing FineFather's Doing Fine · 1952
Father's Doing Fine
7.31952
MovieComedyRomance
Lady Buckering, an English widow, has four daughters; Doreen, married to Dougall and about to give birth at home, and Gerda, Bicky and Catherine. The story revolves around the impending birth and the love affairs of the other three daughters; Bicky, with eccentric student Roly; Gerda, married to artist Wilfred; and Catherine, in love with the landlord's son, Clifford Magill. In addition, the impoverished Lady Buckering is being courted by Dr. Drew. Written by Les Adams
Blood of the VampireBlood of the Vampire · 1958
Blood of the Vampire
5.81958
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A man and wife are terrorized by Mad Scientist Dr. Callistratus who was executed but has returned to life with a heart transplant. Along with his crippled assistant Carl, the 'anemic' Mad Scientist, believed to be a vampire, conducts blood deficiency research on the inmates of a prison hospital for the criminally insane to sustain his return to life.

Movies

It Happened in RomeIt Happened in Rome · 1957
It Happened in Rome
5.81957
MovieRomanceComedy
Three girls are on a hitchhiking trip through northern Italy, the riviera, Venice, Pisa and Rome.
Last HolidayLast Holiday · 1950
Last Holiday
7.21950
MovieComedyDrama
George Bird is a salesman of agricultural machinery who finds out that he hasn't long to live. On his doctor's advice, he goes to an exclusive seaside resort to spend his savings on one last holiday.
The Crooked SkyThe Crooked Sky · 1957
The Crooked Sky
6.31957
MovieDrama
An American detective unmasks a gambler as the head of a banknote counterfeiting gang.
No SmokingNo Smoking · 1955
No Smoking
9.01955
Movie
A scientist invents a pill to cure smokers of their nicotine addiction. However, when he makes his discovery public, he encounters strong resistance from the tobacco industry.
Young Wives' TaleYoung Wives' Tale · 1951
Young Wives' Tale
5.31951
MovieComedyRomance
A post-war housing crisis leaves a shy woman to share a house with two couples. Comic situations arise as the new roomer becomes infatuated with one of the husbands.
Booby TrapBooby Trap · 1957
Booby Trap
5.81957
MovieCrimeDrama
An absent minded professor invents a pen that will explode on the sound of bells, then leaves it in a taxi
Father's Doing FineFather's Doing Fine · 1952
Father's Doing Fine
7.31952
MovieComedyRomance
Lady Buckering, an English widow, has four daughters; Doreen, married to Dougall and about to give birth at home, and Gerda, Bicky and Catherine. The story revolves around the impending birth and the love affairs of the other three daughters; Bicky, with eccentric student Roly; Gerda, married to artist Wilfred; and Catherine, in love with the landlord's son, Clifford Magill. In addition, the impoverished Lady Buckering is being courted by Dr. Drew. Written by Les Adams
Blood of the VampireBlood of the Vampire · 1958
Blood of the Vampire
5.81958
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A man and wife are terrorized by Mad Scientist Dr. Callistratus who was executed but has returned to life with a heart transplant. Along with his crippled assistant Carl, the 'anemic' Mad Scientist, believed to be a vampire, conducts blood deficiency research on the inmates of a prison hospital for the criminally insane to sustain his return to life.
Bond of FearBond of Fear · 1956
Bond of Fear
6.51956
MovieDramaCrime
An escaped killer hides out by forcing a travelling family to take him with them.
The Reluctant BrideThe Reluctant Bride · 1955
The Reluctant Bride
6.31955
MovieComedy
A money-to-burn and girl-chasing Texas oilman, and a sensitive, dignified entomologist find themselves in charge of a brood of wild kids whose parents, both famous explorers, are reported lost while on an African safari.
Castle in the AirCastle in the Air · 1952
Castle in the Air
7.01952
MovieComedy
The owner of a Scottish castle discovers that it is haunted by the spirit of a beautiful woman. He decides to use the ghost as a tourist attraction for his castle
The Glass MountainThe Glass Mountain · 1949
The Glass Mountain
6.81949
MovieDrama
An aspiring composer, in the British Air Force for WWII, is downed in Italy and rescued by an Italian girl. He returns home to his wife, inspired to write an opera and aware that he's fallen in love with his rescuer.
No Place for JenniferNo Place for Jennifer · 1950
No Place for Jennifer
5.81950
MovieDrama
A young girl goes through the trauma of her parent's divorce and seperate re-marriages.
29 Acacia Avenue29 Acacia Avenue · 1945
29 Acacia Avenue
6.01945
MovieComedyDrama
The Robinsons are two respectable middle class parents living with their children in a suburban house in Acacia Avenue. Preferring to holiday every year in Bognor, they are pressed into booking a cruise for their annual vacation and thereby leaving their teenage children free run of their house. As the youngsters enjoy their newfound freedom and discover the angst of teenage life, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson begin to have second thoughts about their cruise and decide to return home early.
BreakawayBreakaway · 1956
Breakaway
5.51956
MovieCrime
When Johnny Matlock whisks away a cold war secret from under the noses of Berlin's top secret agents, his every move is followed when he returns to England. His girlfriend Paula is kidnapped but her handbag is discovered at the scene of the crime by the aristocratic private eye, Duke Martin. Inside it he discovers the secret formula that the agents are searching for and tracks down her sister Paula. As Johnny grows frantic for the safe return of his girlfriend, Duke Martin plays a deadly game of double bluff with the enemy agents.
The High TerraceThe High Terrace · 1956
The High Terrace
6.71956
MovieMystery
A British theater actress unable to get out of her contract is assisted by an American playwright when a pair of her scissors is discovered lodged in her producer's back.
The HandThe Hand · 1960
The Hand
5.11960
MovieHorrorCrime
During World War II, a group of British soldiers are captured by the Japanese, tortured and their hands are cut off. Years later, a mad killer terrorizes London by cutting off the hands of his victims.
Jig-Saw: Careless Talk Costs LivesJig-Saw: Careless Talk Costs Lives · 1943
Jig-Saw: Careless Talk Costs Lives
1943
Movie
Scraps of information are gathered and pieced together by an enemy who lurks in the shadows, proving that nowhere is safe to discuss sensitive wartime information on the home front.
The Man Who Couldn't WalkThe Man Who Couldn't Walk · 1960
The Man Who Couldn't Walk
10.01960
MovieCrime
Crime story dealing with safe-breakers and gang warfare.
Audrey Hepburn TestAudrey Hepburn Test · 1952
Audrey Hepburn Test
1952
MovieDocumentary
These are probably the earliest colour pictures of Audrey Hepburn, seen here in three different screen-test situations, playing an assistant in a draper's shop. Although she had already appeared in a small number of films, these tests were taken before she went to Hollywood and rocketed to fame in Roman Holiday. Her personality shines through, even though we cannot hear her voice.