Acting
Meriel Forbes
Born September 13, 1913 · Fulham, London, England, UK
Died April 7, 2000 · aged 86
No biography available.
Known For
Battle of Britain · 1969Battle of Britain
★ 6.81969
MovieWarHistory
In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing an attempted Nazi invasion.
Oh! What a Lovely War · 1969Oh! What a Lovely War
★ 6.61969
MovieComedyMusic
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the five boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
The Captive Heart · 1946The 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.
Home at Seven · 1952Home at Seven
★ 6.51952
MovieCrimeDrama
Unable to recall the past 24 hours, a British bank clerk is the prime suspect for a robbery/murder.
The Long Dark Hall · 1951The Long Dark Hall
★ 6.71951
MovieCrimeDrama
A devoted family man tries to help a beautiful alcoholic showgirl with her life, and becomes the the only suspect when someone else murders her.
Over the Moon · 1939Over the Moon
★ 5.81939
MovieComedy
Young Jane Benson just about manages to make ends meet running the large family house in Yorkshire. In love with local doctor Freddie Jarvis, she suggests they marry, but almost at once finds she has inherited eighteen million pounds. He makes it clear he wants nothing to do with the money and what it can buy, and Jane sets off alone on a spree pursued by two ardent suitors. Jarvis finds he has gained notoriety for turning down such a catch and his plans for ernest research are soon compromised.
The Day Will Dawn · 1942The Day Will Dawn
★ 6.01942
MovieDramaWar
When Hitler invades Poland, sports journalist Colin Metcalfe (Hugh Williams) is unexpectedly reassigned as a foreign correspondent in Norway. En route, his ship is attacked by a German U-boat, but his warning to the Royal Navy is dismissed and he loses his post. With the German invasion of Norway soon after, Metcalfe returns, determined to uncover enemy operations and strike back against the occupiers.
Come on George! · 1939Come on George!
★ 6.01939
MovieComedy
George Formby, who plays George, a stable boy. He also has the unique ability to soothe an anxious racing horse. Expectedly, George races the horse and wins
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Battle of Britain · 1969Battle of Britain
★ 6.81969
MovieWarHistory
In 1940, the Royal Air Force fights a desperate battle against the might of the Luftwaffe for control of the skies over Britain, thus preventing an attempted Nazi invasion.
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