Acting

Alan Robinson

Born September 3, 1908 · Paddington, London, England, UK

Died September 7, 1989 · aged 81

No biography available.

Known For

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.
No SmokingNo Smoking · 1955
No Smoking
9.01955
Movie
A scientist invents a pill to cure smokers of their nicotine addiction. However, when he makes his discovery public, he encounters strong resistance from the tobacco industry.
Dead BodiesDead Bodies · 2003
Dead Bodies
5.52003
MovieDramaThriller
The return of a vengeful ex-girlfriend sets into motion a series of gruesome events for a hapless Irish bachelor in director Robert Quinn's grim black comedy. Tommy (Andrew Scott) had thought he had seen the last of Jean (Katy Davis) after their recent breakup, but when she returns to stake her claim on Tommy's apartment, the confrontation that ensues makes their previous quarrels look petty by comparison. After leaving the apartment in the head of the fight to cool his head and gather his thoughts, he returns only to find that Jean has died and enlists the aid of his friend Noel (Darren Healy) in ditching the body and ensuring that no one ever finds out what happened.
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.
Stranger in TownStranger in Town · 1957
Stranger in Town
6.91957
MovieCrimeDrama
A vacationing journalist investigates the mysterious death of a composer and debunks the theory that it was suicide.
Love in PawnLove in Pawn · 1953
Love in Pawn
7.21953
MovieComedy
A British comedy about a struggling artist and his wife living on a houseboat. To raise money she pawns him! His new family takes a liking to him particularly the daughter! The wife tries to redeem her husband but finds she has lost the pawn ticket. In a short matter of time, the whole incident becomes a national sensation.
Double ExposureDouble Exposure · 1954
Double Exposure
6.51954
MovieCrimeThriller
A chance photograph may reveal a murderer's identity - and someone's after the photographer!
Black OrchidBlack Orchid · 1953
Black Orchid
4.91953
MovieMysteryCrime
Caught in a loveless marriage, Dr. John Winnington (Ronald Howard) can't stop himself from falling for his wife's (Mary Laura Wood) younger sister, Christine (Olga Edwardes). But when he suddenly becomes the prime suspect in his wife's tragic murder, John relies on his friend Eric (John Bentley) to clear his name. This classic murder mystery encourages viewers to evaluate all of the clues and guess the killer's identity.

Movies

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.
No SmokingNo Smoking · 1955
No Smoking
9.01955
Movie
A scientist invents a pill to cure smokers of their nicotine addiction. However, when he makes his discovery public, he encounters strong resistance from the tobacco industry.
Dead BodiesDead Bodies · 2003
Dead Bodies
5.52003
MovieDramaThriller
The return of a vengeful ex-girlfriend sets into motion a series of gruesome events for a hapless Irish bachelor in director Robert Quinn's grim black comedy. Tommy (Andrew Scott) had thought he had seen the last of Jean (Katy Davis) after their recent breakup, but when she returns to stake her claim on Tommy's apartment, the confrontation that ensues makes their previous quarrels look petty by comparison. After leaving the apartment in the head of the fight to cool his head and gather his thoughts, he returns only to find that Jean has died and enlists the aid of his friend Noel (Darren Healy) in ditching the body and ensuring that no one ever finds out what happened.
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.
Stranger in TownStranger in Town · 1957
Stranger in Town
6.91957
MovieCrimeDrama
A vacationing journalist investigates the mysterious death of a composer and debunks the theory that it was suicide.
Love in PawnLove in Pawn · 1953
Love in Pawn
7.21953
MovieComedy
A British comedy about a struggling artist and his wife living on a houseboat. To raise money she pawns him! His new family takes a liking to him particularly the daughter! The wife tries to redeem her husband but finds she has lost the pawn ticket. In a short matter of time, the whole incident becomes a national sensation.
Double ExposureDouble Exposure · 1954
Double Exposure
6.51954
MovieCrimeThriller
A chance photograph may reveal a murderer's identity - and someone's after the photographer!
Black OrchidBlack Orchid · 1953
Black Orchid
4.91953
MovieMysteryCrime
Caught in a loveless marriage, Dr. John Winnington (Ronald Howard) can't stop himself from falling for his wife's (Mary Laura Wood) younger sister, Christine (Olga Edwardes). But when he suddenly becomes the prime suspect in his wife's tragic murder, John relies on his friend Eric (John Bentley) to clear his name. This classic murder mystery encourages viewers to evaluate all of the clues and guess the killer's identity.
A Time to KillA Time to Kill · 1955
A Time to Kill
7.71955
MovieThrillerCrime
A man and a woman are poisoned. The woman dies, but the man survives. The finger of blame begins to point at the man. A policeman and a newspaper journalist pursue the truth.
Three Steps In The DarkThree Steps In The Dark · 1953
Three Steps In The Dark
6.11953
MovieCrimeDrama
A rich but disliked elderly man invites his relatives to a family reunion at his home. Once the gathering is complete, he announces enigmatically that he intends to change his will before he dies. Before he can do this, he is murdered. His niece (Gynt), a detective story writer, has to put her theories into practice by solving a real-life murder mystery.
The High TerraceThe High Terrace · 1956
The High Terrace
6.71956
MovieMystery
A British theater actress unable to get out of her contract is assisted by an American playwright when a pair of her scissors is discovered lodged in her producer's back.