Acting

Jane Barrett

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The Sword and the RoseThe Sword and the Rose · 1953
The Sword and the Rose
6.41953
MovieAdventureDrama
Tells the story of Mary Tudor and her troubled path to true love. Henry VIII, for political reasons, determines to wed her to the King of France. She tries to flee to America with her love but is captured when she is "un-hatted" on board ship. In return for her consent to the marriage with France, Henry agrees to let her choose her second husband. When King Louis of France dies, Mary is kidnaped by the Duke of Buckingham. He tries to force her to marry him but she is rescued by her love in an exciting battle on the beach.
Time, Gentlemen, Please!Time, Gentlemen, Please! · 1952
Time, Gentlemen, Please!
8.01952
MovieComedy
Because of its high productivity and "almost" 100 per cent employment, the town of Hayhoe, England is expecting a visit from the Prime Minister. The "almost" is because of Dan Dance (Eddie Byrne), an old rogue who would rather drink and philosophize than work. The Village Council are determined to have a perfect record so they connive to have the old man put into the alms-house which has been unoccupied for many years, where he must abide by rules laid down 400 years ago. A new Vicar arrives and discovers that, because of the circumstances created by the Council, Dan Dance is entitled to 6,000 pounds a year at the expense of the village.
The Captive HeartThe Captive Heart · 1946
The Captive Heart
6.41946
MovieDramaWar
A series of stories about the lives and loves of men in a Prisoner of War camp over five years. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis. To do this, he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Other inmates’ stories are also revealed. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability.
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.
Eureka StockadeEureka Stockade · 1949
Eureka Stockade
6.01949
MovieDramaHistory
In 1854, Australian gold rush miners struggle for their rights against an oppressive government.
Change PartnersChange Partners · 1965
Change Partners
1965
MovieCrimeDrama
An adulterous couple turn to murder, only to discover that a petty crook and blackmailer has already had his eye upon them.
MaigretMaigret · 1960
Maigret
7.11960
SeriesCrimeDrama
BBC series based on the novels by Georges Simenon which starred Rupert Davies as Inspector Maigret, a French police detective who preferred to watch and listen in order to solve crimes. The series ran from 1960-63 on British television.
It's Dark OutsideIt's Dark Outside · 1964
It's Dark Outside
1964
SeriesCrimeDrama
This spin-off from The Odd Man (1962) starred William Mervyn as the acerbic Inspector Rose, who, alongside the soft-hearted pensive Det. Sgt. Swift (Keith Barron), are joined by Anthony (John Carson) and Alice Brand (June Toblin), a barrister and his journalist wife, though not for long. By the second season, the Brands and Swift departed, leaving the calm, cold Rose in prime position, supported by newcomers DS Hunter (Anthony Ainley), his girlfriend Claire (Veronica Strong), and her boozy reporter friend Fred Blaine (John Stratton).

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