Adrian Brunel

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Adrian Brunel

Born September 4, 1892 · Brighton, East Sussex, England

Died February 18, 1958 · aged 65

No biography available.

Known For

The First of the FewThe First of the Few · 1942
The First of the Few
★ 6.71942
MovieWarDrama
This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.
Salvage with a SmileSalvage with a Smile · 1940
Salvage with a Smile
1940
MovieDocumentary
Wartime propaganda short in which a professor enlists the help of a dustman to explain the importance of saving paper, bones and metal to help the war effort.
Return of the Scarlet PimpernelReturn of the Scarlet Pimpernel · 1937
Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel
★ 4.41937
MovieActionRomance
Sir Percy is forced to return to France one last time, to rescue his wife from the clutches of the sinister Robespierre. It's clearly a trap, but nothing will keep the good Pimpernel from carrying out his mission.
The Lion Has WingsThe Lion Has Wings · 1939
The Lion Has Wings
★ 6.41939
MovieDocumentaryWar
This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis.
TembiTembi · 1929
Tembi
★ 10.01929
MovieDocumentaryDrama
Inguti, an old African chief, recalls his life as a young hunter. He sets out to find food for the forthcoming feast. On reaching the shore of Fire Mountain lake he finds dead fish which he believes to be an ill omen. On his return, he warns the witch doctor that the land is cursed, but his warning is ignored and he is pronounced mad. While the tribe continue with the feast, Inguti leaves with his wife and small son.
The Constant NymphThe Constant Nymph · 1928
The Constant Nymph
★ 10.01928
MovieDramaRomance
Sanger, an eccentric expatriate composer, dies in his house in the Austrian Alps, leaving his daughters penniless. The young composer Lewis Dodd, a longstanding friend of the family, falls in love with their cousin Florence when she comes to take the girls back to England. But little Tessa Sanger is in love with Lewis herself, and when she runs away from school and comes to live with Florence and her husband, their already-shaky marriage is further undermined
Elstree CallingElstree Calling · 1930
Elstree Calling
★ 5.01930
MovieMusicComedy
A series of 19 musical and comedy "vaudeville" sketches presented in the form of a live television broadcast hosted by Tommy Handley (as himself).
A Light WomanA Light Woman · 1928
A Light Woman
★ 10.01928
MovieRomanceDrama
Concerns a young woman who embarks on a series of love affairs. Originally around 100 minutes, only a 23 minute, 9.5mm cut-down version is known to survive today, held by the BFI.

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