Cyril McLaglen
Actor · 1899 – 1987 · London, England, UK
Cyril McLaglen was a British actor who appeared in a variety of films between 1920 and 1951. He was born in London in 1899 and made his film debut in the 1920 film The Call of the Road. He was the younger brother of the actor Victor McLaglen.
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Movie6.5AdventureRomanceWhen notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
The Black Swan
1942 · 98 votes
Movie6.6DramaWarThe crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
The Long Voyage Home
1940 · 105 votes
Movie6.5DramaHorrorDr. Jekyll believes good and evil exist in everyone and creates a potion that allows his evil side, Mr. Hyde, to come to the fore. He faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run amok.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1941 · 195 votes
Movie7.2RomanceAdventureSir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
1942 · 19 votes
Movie7.0DramaFantasyWhen his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project with the Duke and Duchess of Towers. When Peter and the duchess become great friends, she reveals that she is Mary — but the duke soon suspects his wife of infidelity and challenges Peter to a duel, threatening the pair's second chance.
Peter Ibbetson
1935 · 68 votes
Movie7.2AdventureRomanceA jewel thief and a con artist are rivals in the theft of a valuable diamond and gem necklace in Bombay and as the Japanese Army invades China.
They Met in Bombay
1941 · 20 votes
Movie6.5AdventureMysteryThe sons of a disgraced British officer try to clear his name.
Four Men and a Prayer
1938 · 13 votes
Movie6.7AdventureFamilyIn 1897, little Priscilla Williams, along with her widowed mother, goes to live with her army colonel paternal grandfather on the British outpost he commands in northern India.
Wee Willie Winkie
1937 · 36 votes
Movie5.7DramaA husband clashes with his wife over his membership to the Irish citizen army during the Easter rebellion.
The Plough and the Stars
1936 · 20 votes
Movie6.0ComedyA henpecked husband takes his wife and her children to Blackpool, where confusion reigns.
No Lady
1931 · 3 votes
Movie8.3DramaA judge hands four wayward boys to a college football coach who turns them into backfield stars.
The Band Plays On
1934 · 3 votes
Movie5.5AdventureFantasyA batty Scottish professor attempts to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster, but everyone thinks he's crazy. Meanwhile, a foolish young reporter attempts to get a scoop on the story.
The Secret of the Loch
1934 · 7 votes
Movie5.4ComedyA society novelist brings a brash young chorus girl home in order to study her for inspiration for his new novel. His family is distraught, but soon her behavior has forever altered their snobbish ways.
The Brat
1931 · 13 votes
Movie6.8DramaRomanceA working-class love story set in and around the London Underground of the 1920s. Two men – gentle Bill and brash Bert – meet and are attracted to the same woman on the same day at the same Underground station. But the lady chooses Bill, and Bert isn't the type to take rejection lightly...
Underground
1928 · 23 votes
Movie10.0ComedyA newlywed couple have a fight, and in order to get even with one another, each decides to take up with a lover but without actually going through with "the deed".
Bed and Breakfast
1930 · 1 votes
Movie9.0A murderous skipper involved in dope trafficking.
Down River
1931 · 1 votes
Movie7.0CrimeAdventureWhen 'Gentleman' Burton boards the Capri his aura of mystery makes the crew curious about his origins and makes him especially attractive to the Captain's daughter. But he little realises the danger that is to unfold when the Captain conceals diamonds on board as a favour...
Verdict of the Sea
1932 · 2 votes
Movie8.3ComedyFantasyA soldier discovers a button made from Aladdin's lamp grants wishes when rubbed.
Alf's Button
1930 · 2 votes
Movie10.0DramaAdventureIn China, a pilot saves British residents from a Bolshevik's massacre plot.
The Flight Commander
1928 · 1 votes
Movie7.0ComedyDramaYou Know What Sailors Are
1928 · 1 votes
Movie7.1DramaRomanceA young working-class girl causes a stir when she sneaks off for a romantic getaway with the wealthy heir of the mill where she works.
Hindle Wakes
1927 · 9 votes
Movie10.0DramaWarDuring the English Civil War, Lord Forrest attempts to sign up with the Royalist army, but is mistaken for a Roundhead and forced to join their number instead.
A Royal Demand
1933 · 1 votes
- Movie8.0DramaRomance
'Antique dealer's daughter loves foreman who makes fakes for ex-partner.' (British Film Catalogue)
Quinneys
1927 · 1 votes
Movie10.0DramaWarA British army officer is cashiered, and re-enlists as Private to take part in the Crimean War. He succeeds in capturing a top Russian spy which results in the famous Charge of the Light Brigade to take the Balaclava Heights.
Balaclava
1928 · 1 votes