Directing

John Harlow

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Known For

Those People Next DoorThose People Next Door · 1953
Those People Next Door
5.81953
MovieComedy
The Twiggs are a typical working-class family: Sam (Jack Warner) and Mary (Marjorie Rhodes) are trying to bring their family up in the shadow of the Blitz whilst taking everything in good humour. Their neighbours Joe (Charles Victor) and Emma (Gladys Henson) are constantly in the Twiggs house, borrowing a cup of sugar or using their Anderson shelter and between them the two working class families put the world to rights. But when their daughter falls for an upper class RAF pilot the Twiggs are asked by his mother, Lady Diana Stephens to tell their daughter to call the romance off, as the social gap between the families is too large. Incensed by Lady Diana s offer of money, Sam Twigg throws her out of the house. But events take a sudden turn as the war enters the Twiggs own living room. Will the two families manage to overcome their disdain for each other and let true love find its way?
While I LiveWhile I Live · 1947
While I Live
6.91947
MovieThriller
In 1922, young pianist and composer Olwen Trevelyan, troubled and sleepless over her inability to finish the final notes of her composition, falls to her death from the cliffs of Cornwall. 25 years on, Olwen has gained posthumous fame as a result of her tragic death and her haunting uncompleted composition 'The Dream of Olwen'. Her reclusive sister Julia (Sonia Dresdel), who has never come to terms with Olwen's death, becomes convinced that Olwen has returned when she meets an amnesiac woman who looks like her.
The Dark TowerThe Dark Tower · 1943
The Dark Tower
6.21943
MovieDramaThriller
While working at a circus, a man hypnotizes a trapezist to kill her partner.
Two WorldsTwo Worlds · 1930
Two Worlds
10.01930
MovieDramaWar
An old Jewish man is forced to hide the Austrian lieutenant who killed his son and loves his daughter.
The AgitatorThe Agitator · 1945
The Agitator
6.31945
MovieDrama
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
Candles at NineCandles at Nine · 1944
Candles at Nine
5.41944
MovieMysteryHorror
A rich but miserly old man taunts his relatives about who will get his money when he dies, and is soon mysteriously murdered. It turns out that he has left his estate to a beautiful young actress whom the other relatives didn't know was related to him. Several attempts on her life are thwarted by a detective, who sets out to discover who's behind the scheme to kill her.
The Blue ParrotThe Blue Parrot · 1953
The Blue Parrot
5.91953
MovieCrimeDrama
'Rocks' Owen, the well-off owner of a car-hire business, is found murdered; the last place he was seen alive was the Blue Parrot nightclub. Scotland Yard go in to investigate, with the help of a visiting American detective and a nightclub hostess who may not be all she appears to be.
The InformerThe Informer · 1929
The Informer
6.31929
MovieDrama
A man betrays his best friend, a member of a terrorist organisation, to the authorities and is then pursued by the other members of the organisation.

Movies

Those People Next DoorThose People Next Door · 1953
Those People Next Door
5.81953
MovieComedy
The Twiggs are a typical working-class family: Sam (Jack Warner) and Mary (Marjorie Rhodes) are trying to bring their family up in the shadow of the Blitz whilst taking everything in good humour. Their neighbours Joe (Charles Victor) and Emma (Gladys Henson) are constantly in the Twiggs house, borrowing a cup of sugar or using their Anderson shelter and between them the two working class families put the world to rights. But when their daughter falls for an upper class RAF pilot the Twiggs are asked by his mother, Lady Diana Stephens to tell their daughter to call the romance off, as the social gap between the families is too large. Incensed by Lady Diana s offer of money, Sam Twigg throws her out of the house. But events take a sudden turn as the war enters the Twiggs own living room. Will the two families manage to overcome their disdain for each other and let true love find its way?
While I LiveWhile I Live · 1947
While I Live
6.91947
MovieThriller
In 1922, young pianist and composer Olwen Trevelyan, troubled and sleepless over her inability to finish the final notes of her composition, falls to her death from the cliffs of Cornwall. 25 years on, Olwen has gained posthumous fame as a result of her tragic death and her haunting uncompleted composition 'The Dream of Olwen'. Her reclusive sister Julia (Sonia Dresdel), who has never come to terms with Olwen's death, becomes convinced that Olwen has returned when she meets an amnesiac woman who looks like her.
The Dark TowerThe Dark Tower · 1943
The Dark Tower
6.21943
MovieDramaThriller
While working at a circus, a man hypnotizes a trapezist to kill her partner.
Two WorldsTwo Worlds · 1930
Two Worlds
10.01930
MovieDramaWar
An old Jewish man is forced to hide the Austrian lieutenant who killed his son and loves his daughter.
The AgitatorThe Agitator · 1945
The Agitator
6.31945
MovieDrama
The Agitator is a 1945 British drama film directed by John Harlow and starring William Hartnell, Mary Morris and John Laurie. Its plot follows a young mechanic who unexpectedly inherits the large firm where he works and tries to run it according to his socialist political beliefs. It was based on the 1925 novel Peter Pettinger by William Riley.
Candles at NineCandles at Nine · 1944
Candles at Nine
5.41944
MovieMysteryHorror
A rich but miserly old man taunts his relatives about who will get his money when he dies, and is soon mysteriously murdered. It turns out that he has left his estate to a beautiful young actress whom the other relatives didn't know was related to him. Several attempts on her life are thwarted by a detective, who sets out to discover who's behind the scheme to kill her.
The Blue ParrotThe Blue Parrot · 1953
The Blue Parrot
5.91953
MovieCrimeDrama
'Rocks' Owen, the well-off owner of a car-hire business, is found murdered; the last place he was seen alive was the Blue Parrot nightclub. Scotland Yard go in to investigate, with the help of a visiting American detective and a nightclub hostess who may not be all she appears to be.
The InformerThe Informer · 1929
The Informer
6.31929
MovieDrama
A man betrays his best friend, a member of a terrorist organisation, to the authorities and is then pursued by the other members of the organisation.
HeadlineHeadline · 1943
Headline
7.01943
MovieCrimeDrama
A crime reporter begins to investigate the disappearance of his bosses wife who had witnessed a murder.
Delayed ActionDelayed Action · 1954
Delayed Action
5.81954
MovieCrime
Robert Ayres plays a moody author with a suicide complex. Ayres' melancholia plays right into the hands of a gang of thieves. For a lofty fee, they convince the author to confess to their crimes and then kill himself. Yes, you're way ahead of us: Ayres has a change of heart and decides that he loves life. Delayed Action was produced by Robert Baker and Monty Berman, the men behind the popular 1960s TV adventure series The Saint.
The Echo MurdersThe Echo Murders · 1945
The Echo Murders
6.31945
MovieThriller
Detective Sexton Blake takes on Nazi spies while solving a series of crimes.
Appointment with CrimeAppointment with Crime · 1946
Appointment with Crime
6.21946
MovieCrimeDrama
Small-time jewel thief Leo Martin is deserted by his partners-in-crime, club owner Gus Loman and driver Hatchett, when the robbery they are committing goes wrong. After serving his prison sentence, Leo emerges with an intricate plan for revenge. Leo implicates Loman, as well as his amoral boss, Gregory Lang, for murder -- but Inspector Rogers suspects Leo.
This Was ParisThis Was Paris · 1942
This Was Paris
5.91942
MovieDramaWar
British agents operate in Paris during the Second World War.
DreyfusDreyfus · 1931
Dreyfus
7.01931
MovieDramaHistory
In 1894, French officer Alfred Dreyfus is wrongly convicted for the treasonous acts of another man, Major Esterhazy. When investigations begin into the dubious evidence used in the trial, an institutional coverup begins, aided by fears of army disgrace and anti-Semitic paranoia against Dreyfus. But a determined group, headed by prominent author Émile Zola, leads a mounting public call to reopen the Dreyfus case.
Dangerous CargoDangerous Cargo · 1954
Dangerous Cargo
6.41954
MovieCrimeDrama
Inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952, a criminal tricks an old friend into giving away the location of a shipment of gold bullion so he and his gang can steal it.
Command PerformanceCommand Performance · 1937
Command Performance
7.71937
MovieMusicDrama
Arthur Tracy and Lilli Palmer star in this 1930's British romantic drama. With his voice faltering due to nerves, celebrated stage performer "The Street Singer" (Tracy) parts company with the theatre and goes to live in a gypsy camp where he meets and falls in love with Susan (Palmer), an attractive young woman who is unaware of his fame.
Old Mother Riley's New VentureOld Mother Riley's New Venture · 1949
Old Mother Riley's New Venture
9.51949
MovieComedy
Old Mother Riley becomes manager of a hotel - stolen diamonds, murder and pie fights follow.
Meet Sexton BlakeMeet Sexton Blake · 1945
Meet Sexton Blake
6.81945
MovieThriller
The famous detective and his trusty side-kick, Tinker, are called in by the War Office to find some important papers that were stolen from a man killed during an air raid.
AtlanticAtlantic · 1929
Atlantic
5.31929
MovieDrama
English-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic". The main plotline revolves around a man who has a shipboard affair with a fellow passenger, which is eventually discovered by his wife. The ship also has aboard an elderly couple, the Rools, who are on their anniversary cruise. Midway across the Atlantic Ocean, the "Atlantic" strikes an iceberg and is damaged to the point where it is sinking into the Atlantic.
A Royal DivorceA Royal Divorce · 1938
A Royal Divorce
9.01938
MovieDramaHistory
The love affair between the French Emperor Napoleon and the lady Josephine leads through Napoleon's rise to power and their eventual divorce.
Alf's BabyAlf's Baby · 1953
Alf's Baby
6.01953
MovieComedy
Three old bachelors 'inherit' an orphan baby, Pam, who is pursued by a car-stealing spiv after she turns 21.
Three Men in a BoatThree Men in a Boat · 1933
Three Men in a Boat
7.51933
MovieComedy
An adaptation of Jerome K. Jerome’s classic story charting the comic misadventures of three friends – and a dog – as they take a boating holiday on the Thames.
Green FingersGreen Fingers · 1947
Green Fingers
6.61947
MovieDrama
A fisherman begins studying to be an osteopath. Although he isn't finished with medical school, he begins treating his landlady's daughter who is believed to have a chronic illness. He seems to cure her, and the case draws a lot of attention, some of it negative because he was unlicensed when he treated her. He still does not have a degree when he marries the daughter and begins practising osteopathy.
The Spell of Amy NugentThe Spell of Amy Nugent · 1941
The Spell of Amy Nugent
6.01941
MovieHorrorDrama
A young man's fiancé dies after contracting a terminal illness, and in his efforts to contact her he gets involved with a group of spiritualists.