Directing

Charles Saunders

Born April 8, 1904 · London, England, UK

Died April 20, 1997 · aged 93

Charles Saunders was born on April 8, 1904 in Paddington, London, England, UK. He was a director and editor, known for No Exit (1930), Detective Lloyd (1932) and Tawny Pipit (1944). He died on April 20, 1997 in Denham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.

Known For

Jungle StreetJungle Street · 1960
Jungle Street
7.01960
MovieCrimeDrama
In this crime drama, a mugger accidently kills a man during a robbery and finds himself blackmailed into cracking a nightclub safe. The mugger escapes by double crossing the blackmailer by stealing the money and his girlfriend to boot. Unfortunately the police are in hot pursuit.
Naked FuryNaked Fury · 1959
Naked Fury
7.01959
MovieCrimeDrama
A gang of thieves led by American Eddy (Reed de Rouen) kill a security guard during a botched safe robbery and flee with his daughter (Leigh Madison) as a hostage. They hide out in a dangerously unstable old warehouse for a couple of days awaiting their getaway ship to sail, but Johnny (Kenneth Cope) falls for the girl - provoking a serious falling-out and a violent conclusion to the disastrous heist.
Nudist ParadiseNudist Paradise · 1959
Nudist Paradise
4.51959
MovieDrama
An American art student in England falls in love with a beautiful Englishwoman. It turns out that she's a nudist, and in spite of his misgivings, he decides to join her at her nudist camp.
There's Always a ThursdayThere's Always a Thursday · 1957
There's Always a Thursday
7.01957
MovieComedy
A meek, lowly employee at a London brokerage firm sees his life change when he's suspected of being a notorious womanizer.
The Narrowing CircleThe Narrowing Circle · 1956
The Narrowing Circle
5.81956
MovieCrimeThriller
A journalist is framed for the murder of a rival and has to prove his innocence, whatever the cost.
Date with DisasterDate with Disaster · 1958
Date with Disaster
5.91958
MovieCrime
A car salesman and suspected safecracker Miles saves his fiancee Sue from those who would kidnap her.
The Gaunt StrangerThe Gaunt Stranger · 1938
The Gaunt Stranger
7.31938
MovieMysteryCrime
A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.
The Gentle TrapThe Gentle Trap · 1960
The Gentle Trap
5.51960
MovieCrime
A young locksmith becomes involved in crime.

Movies

Jungle StreetJungle Street · 1960
Jungle Street
7.01960
MovieCrimeDrama
In this crime drama, a mugger accidently kills a man during a robbery and finds himself blackmailed into cracking a nightclub safe. The mugger escapes by double crossing the blackmailer by stealing the money and his girlfriend to boot. Unfortunately the police are in hot pursuit.
Naked FuryNaked Fury · 1959
Naked Fury
7.01959
MovieCrimeDrama
A gang of thieves led by American Eddy (Reed de Rouen) kill a security guard during a botched safe robbery and flee with his daughter (Leigh Madison) as a hostage. They hide out in a dangerously unstable old warehouse for a couple of days awaiting their getaway ship to sail, but Johnny (Kenneth Cope) falls for the girl - provoking a serious falling-out and a violent conclusion to the disastrous heist.
Nudist ParadiseNudist Paradise · 1959
Nudist Paradise
4.51959
MovieDrama
An American art student in England falls in love with a beautiful Englishwoman. It turns out that she's a nudist, and in spite of his misgivings, he decides to join her at her nudist camp.
There's Always a ThursdayThere's Always a Thursday · 1957
There's Always a Thursday
7.01957
MovieComedy
A meek, lowly employee at a London brokerage firm sees his life change when he's suspected of being a notorious womanizer.
The Narrowing CircleThe Narrowing Circle · 1956
The Narrowing Circle
5.81956
MovieCrimeThriller
A journalist is framed for the murder of a rival and has to prove his innocence, whatever the cost.
Date with DisasterDate with Disaster · 1958
Date with Disaster
5.91958
MovieCrime
A car salesman and suspected safecracker Miles saves his fiancee Sue from those who would kidnap her.
The Gaunt StrangerThe Gaunt Stranger · 1938
The Gaunt Stranger
7.31938
MovieMysteryCrime
A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.
The Gentle TrapThe Gentle Trap · 1960
The Gentle Trap
5.51960
MovieCrime
A young locksmith becomes involved in crime.
The Four Just MenThe Four Just Men · 1939
The Four Just Men
6.71939
MovieThrillerMystery
The Four Men of the title are British WWI veterans who decide to work secretly against enemies of the country. They aren't above a bit of murder or sabotage to serve their ends, but they consider themselves to be true patriots.
Your WitnessYour Witness · 1950
Your Witness
6.21950
MovieDramaCrime
Adam Hayward is a successful New York City defense lawyer. One day he receives a cable that the British war buddy who saved his life at Anzio Beach is now in trouble with the law in England. Taking the advice of his secretary to go to England rather than wire money, Adam arrives in his friend's village to find him about to stand trial for the murder of the hired stable-hand, Lawrence.
The Hornet's NestThe Hornet's Nest · 1955
The Hornet's Nest
5.41955
MovieActionComedy
Before getting nabbed by the cops, a jewel thief hides a small fortune in stolen goods aboard an empty barge. But when he later returns to claim his loot, he runs into heaps of trouble with the boat's beautiful tenants and a pair of nosy old ladies. Directed by Charles Saunders, this amusing comedy finds the cunning criminal up against far stronger and more resilient adversaries than he ever anticipated. [Netflix]
Return to YesterdayReturn to Yesterday · 1940
Return to Yesterday
6.71940
MovieComedyDrama
Robert Maine is torn between returning to the glamour of Hollywood and working with a small theatre company in England.
The End of the LineThe End of the Line · 1957
The End of the Line
6.21957
MovieCrimeDrama
The wife of a night club owner frames an American writer for his murder.
The Gentle SexThe Gentle Sex · 1943
The Gentle Sex
7.01943
MovieComedyDrama
During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.
Fly Away PeterFly Away Peter · 1948
Fly Away Peter
9.01948
MovieDrama
Director Charles Saunders' low-key domestic comedy, adapted from A.P. Dearsley's play, centers on a middle-aged London couple who react in different ways as their four children grow up, fall in love and make career choices.
O.H.M.S.O.H.M.S. · 1937
O.H.M.S.
4.71937
MovieActionComedy
American racketeer Jimmie Dean travels to England, where he assumes the identity of a Canadian whom he has been falsely accused of murdering. Jimmie is then forced to join the British army in the dead man's place. He falls in love with the Canadian's childhood playmate, Sally Briggs, and becomes a hero after saving an isolated English colony in China.
Death of an AngelDeath of an Angel · 1952
Death of an Angel
7.51952
MovieCrimeDrama
The angel of the title is Jane Baxter, the wife of country physician Patrick Barr. Everybody in the small British village where she lives thinks the world of Baxter; thus, when she is murdered, the authorities are out for blood. Dr. Barr seems above suspicion, at least until he begins behaving eccentrically. As time passes, most everyone learns that Baxter wasn't quite as angelic as she seemed-and that quite a few people might have wanted her dead.
Strictly ConfidentialStrictly Confidential · 1959
Strictly Confidential
5.31959
MovieComedy
Two con-men just released from prison get straight back to their old tricks.
Danger by My SideDanger by My Side · 1962
Danger by My Side
5.81962
MovieCrimeDrama
A girl tracks down the gang who had her detective brother killed.
Back-Room BoyBack-Room Boy · 1942
Back-Room Boy
6.61942
MovieComedy
Jilted by his fiancee, Arthur Pilbeam gets a job as far away from women as possible. Alone in a lighthouse, he soon finds that 12 other people end up living on the tiny island. Thirteen is an unlucky number; and one-by-one they disappear ...
Everything Is ThunderEverything Is Thunder · 1936
Everything Is Thunder
5.61936
MovieDramaThriller
The story, starring Constance Bennett and Douglass Montgomery, involves a Canadian POW being hidden by a German citizen during World War I.
The Man Without a BodyThe Man Without a Body · 1957
The Man Without a Body
4.21957
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A wealthy business man discovers he has a brain tumor and seeks medical help. The business man finds a scientist experimenting with transplanting monkey heads on different monkey bodies. The business man decides to steal the head of Nostradamus from the prophet's crypt.
Behind the HeadlinesBehind the Headlines · 1956
Behind the Headlines
7.51956
MovieDramaCrime
Newspaper reporters compete with London police to solve a murder.
Tawny PipitTawny Pipit · 1944
Tawny Pipit
6.51944
MovieDrama
Jimmy Bancroft, a fighter pilot, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the Battle of Britain, and Hazel Court, a nurse, come across a pair of rare birds nestling in a field. After a run in with the army, and a couple of thieves, they, with the cooperation of the village people and the Ornithology Society, help the eggs to hatch. A wonderful look at life in a small village, during World War II.