Mercy Haystead
Actor · 1930 – 2015 · London, England, UK
Mercy Haystead was born on February 2, 1930 in London, England, UK. She was an actress, known for The Beggar's Opera (1953), Dentist on the Job (1961) and The Admirable Crichton (1957). She was married to Anthony (Tony) Gerald Samuel. She died on January 11, 2015.
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Movie6.9AdventureComedyLord Loam has modern ideas about his household, he believes in treating his servants as his equals - at least sometimes. His butler, Crichton, still believes that members of the serving class should know their place and be happy there. But when the Loam family are shipwrecked on a desert island with the self-reliant Crichton and lady's maid Tweeny, the class system is put to the test.
The Admirable Crichton
1957 · 34 votes
Movie5.1HistoryCrimeAdaptation of John Gay's 18th century opera, featuring Laurence Olivier as MacHeath and Hugh Griffith as the Beggar.
The Beggar's Opera
1953 · 6 votes
Movie7.3ComedyWhen HMS Scotia pays a visit to the French Riviera, the officers throw a lavish party to celebrate the engagement of Captain Robert Randall to Jill Eaton, a charming American girl; among the guests are Mary Carlton, Jill's American friend, and Antoinette, a vivacious redhead. However, when the last shore-boat is deemed unseaworthy, the girls are obliged to spend the night on ship. A series of hilarious complications ensue, as the officers attempt to keep the girls away from the beady eyes of Admiral Hewitt – who chooses this very night to board the Scotia.
Girls at Sea
1958 · 3 votes
Movie5.6ComedyAn Earl returns from a tropical island and discovers the daughter of the tribal King has stowed away in his luggage.
What the Butler Saw
1950 · 7 votes
Movie7.4HorrorDramaA ghost returns from the grave to seek revenge.
Cross-Roads
1955 · 5 votes
Movie9.0ComedyCrimeA young artist plots "the perfect murder" in order to inherit his wealthy uncle's fortune.
Smart Alec
1951 · 3 votes
Movie6.5CrimeA young woman commits suicide. Her sister is not ready to let the death go without someone answering a few questions. Namely, was it really suicide, and where is the large amount of money her sister withdrew from the bank the day before her death.
Death Trap
1962 · 2 votes
Movie6.5DramaA woman suspects that the local council is corrupt and building defective drains that could cause public health issues.
Private Information
1952 · 6 votes
- Movie7.0CrimeDrama
Fletcher Gilchrist offers £100 to anyone who will break into a house. Journalist Mike Harvey accepts the bet but he and another man are caught when the latter murders the owner of the house. Harvey escapes custody, determined to seek revenge on Gilchrist.
Chelsea Story
1951 · 1 votes
- Movie9.0Music
Story of a grocer who wins a radio song writing contest and is signed on by a music publisher. Placed in a luxury flat in London he is like fish out of water.
Sing Along with Me
1952 · 1 votes