Jack McNaughton

Acting

Jack McNaughton

Born December 22, 1905 · Mitcham, Surrey, England, UK

Died February 22, 1990 · aged 84

No biography available.

Known For

The Man in the White SuitThe Man in the White Suit · 1951
The Man in the White Suit
6.91951
MovieComedyScience Fiction
The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
The Purple PlainThe Purple Plain · 1954
The Purple Plain
6.51954
MovieDramaAdventure
An RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.
Secret PeopleSecret People · 1952
Secret People
6.41952
MovieCrimeDrama
This tale of intrigue finds Valentina Cortese involved in an assassination plot. She helps the police apprehend the conspirators after an innocent bystander is accidentally killed.
The Long ArmThe Long Arm · 1956
The Long Arm
6.91956
MovieMysteryCrime
Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.
Madness of the HeartMadness of the Heart · 1949
Madness of the Heart
6.01949
MovieRomanceDrama
A blind Englishwoman weds a French nobleman and moves into his family's chateau, but she quickly realizes someone there wants her out of the way.
Father BrownFather Brown · 1954
Father Brown
6.51954
MovieComedyMystery
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
They Made Me a FugitiveThey Made Me a Fugitive · 1947
They Made Me a Fugitive
6.61947
MovieDramaThriller
After being framed for a policeman's murder, a criminal escapes prison and sets out for revenge.
The Pickwick PapersThe Pickwick Papers · 1952
The Pickwick Papers
7.01952
MovieComedyAdventure
The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel across England and to report back on the interesting things they find...

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