Acting
Cyril Smith
Born April 3, 1892 · Peterhead, Scotland, UK
Died March 5, 1963 · aged 70
No biography available.
Known For
Brown on Resolution · 1935Brown on Resolution
★ 6.31935
MovieActionWar
Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?
Romance on the High Seas · 1948Romance on the High Seas
★ 6.71948
MovieComedyRomance
Georgia Garrett is sent by jealous wife Elvira Kent on an ocean cruise to masquerade as herself while she secretly stays home to catch her husband cheating. Meanwhile equally suspicious husband Michael Kent has sent a private eye on the same cruise to catch his wife cheating. Love and confusion ensues along with plenty of musical numbers.
They Made Me a Fugitive · 1947They Made Me a Fugitive
★ 6.61947
MovieDramaThriller
After being framed for a policeman's murder, a criminal escapes prison and sets out for revenge.
Conspirator · 1949Conspirator
★ 5.81949
MovieDramaThriller
A newlywed suspects her husband of being a Communist spy.
The Interrupted Journey · 1949The Interrupted Journey
★ 5.81949
MovieThriller
When John North, a budding author, pulls the communication cord of a late night train that is taking him away on a weekend with his publishers wife, he sets in motion a series of events that lead to a train crash, a murder and a police man hunt, but all is not what it seems.
St. Martin's Lane · 1938St. Martin's Lane
★ 7.41938
MovieComedyDrama
Pickpocket Libby is protected by aging street performer Charles, who takes her into his troupe. Libby's dancing leads her to meet songwriter Harley and launch a stage career, while Charles is seemingly spurned by the waif he has helped.
Mystery Junction · 1951Mystery Junction
★ 5.81951
MovieDramaCrime
In this crime drama, an escaped convict is recaptured and charged with killing two people in a lonely waystation during a snowstorm. Fortunately, a novelist is around to prove him innocent.
Fanny by Gaslight · 1944Fanny by Gaslight
★ 5.51944
MovieDramaRomance
Returning to 1870s London after finishing at boarding school, Fanny winesses the death of her father in a fight with Lord Manderstoke. She then finds that her family has for many years been running a bordello next door to their home. When her mother dies shortly after, she next discovers that her real father is in fact a well-respected politician. Meeting him and then falling in love with his young advisor Harry Somerford leads to a life of ups and downs and conflict between the classes. Periodically the scoundrel of a Lord crosses her path, always to tragic effect.
Filmography
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Conspirator · 1949Conspirator
★ 5.81949
MovieDramaThriller
A newlywed suspects her husband of being a Communist spy.
Detective Inspector
Who Done It? · 1956Who Done It?
★ 5.51956
MovieComedyCrime
This movie debut for saucy British TV comic Benny Hill has Benny leaving his job as a sweeper after winning some money. He becomes a private detective and investigates a plot to assassinate British scientists.
Refrigeration Plant Worker (uncredited)
Calling Bulldog Drummond · 1951Calling Bulldog Drummond
★ 6.51951
MovieMysteryCrime
Bulldog Drummond leaves retirement to help a Scotland Yard Sergeant catch thieves armed with radar.
Man at Nightclub Bar (uncredited)


















