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.
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.
Last HolidayLast Holiday · 1950
Last Holiday
★ 7.11950
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 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.
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.
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.
Lancashire LuckLancashire Luck · 1937
Lancashire Luck
★ 7.01937
MovieComedy
Working class family win £5oo and move to the country. They quickly run into the snooty upper class establishment who resent the newcomers.
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.

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