Elizabeth Inglis
Actor · 1913 – 2007 · Colchester, Essex, England, UK
Inglis was born Desiree Mary Lucy Hawkins in Colchester, Essex, the daughter of Margaret Inglis (nee Hunt) and Alan George Hawkins. Her screen debut was in the 1934 film, Borrowed Clothes. She then had a small part in The 39 Steps (1935) as Hilary Jordan. She appeared in the 1939 British telefilm version of Gaslight before taking on the role of Adele Ainsworth in The Letter in 1940, which marked the zenith of her film career. By this time she was appearing under the pseudonym/stage name Elizabeth Earl.
Movies10
Movie7.3MysteryThrillerRichard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
The 39 Steps
1935 · 1.1K votes
Movie7.3CrimeDramaAfter a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
The Letter
1940 · 253 votes
Movie5.5MusicRomanceAn American girl falls for an RAF pilot while performing at a British music hall.
Tonight and Every Night
1945 · 21 votes
Movie4.9ComedyDramaAmelia is a gifted violinist who is in danger of quitting the Brissac Academy of Music. Julius arranges to have a scholarship given to her through his employee Tony so that Julius can escort Amelia to every musical event in the city. The trouble begins when he cannot meet her one night and Tony goes in his place. Tony believes that Julius and Amelia are a couple and then son Paul thinks that Tony and Amelia are a couple as he is sending her the money. The worst part is that Amelia might leave classical music for swing music with classmates Dusty, Joy and the band.
My Love Came Back
1940 · 8 votes
Movie6.3CrimeA landslide traps a group of actors in a small theatre in Wales. The cashier is killed, who will be next?
Landslide
1937 · 4 votes
- Movie9.0CrimeDrama
A gang of criminals plan to steal a valuable Burmese idol from a British museum but are foiled by the curator.
Museum Mystery
1937 · 1 votes
Movie6.0ComedyDramaA visiting American engages in a bold business promotion, the likes of which the British have not seen.
Thunder in the City
1937 · 6 votes
Movie7.0ComedyLady Torrent attempts to sell some of her best Parisian gowns to get back into her husband's good books. Confusion ensues following a misunderstanding over an advertisement.
Borrowed Clothes
1934 · 1 votes
Movie6.6ActionDramaAn escaped criminal pretends to be a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in order to prove his innocence of murder. Star Dennis Morgan plays two roles.
River's End
1940 · 5 votes
- Movie8.0DramaThriller
Years after her aunt was murdered in her home, a young woman moves back into the house with her new husband. However, he has a secret that he will do anything to protect, even if means driving his wife insane.
Gas Light
1939 · 2 votes