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

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.
Lancashire LuckLancashire Luck · 1938
Lancashire Luck
7.01938
MovieComedy
Working class family win £5oo and move to the country. They quickly run into the snooty upper class establishment who resent the newcomers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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