George Barraud
Actor · 1889 – 1970 · Paddington, London, England, UK
George Barraud was an English actor who appeared in films from 1923 to 1937, then wrote for movies and television series from 1936 to 1959. He died in London in 1970.
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Movie7.1DramaHistoryIn 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Les Misérables
1935 · 59 votes
Movie5.0DramaMusicClaire Tree spends the night in the hotel room of her friend and confidante, saying goodbye to him before her impending marriage the following day. When she returns to the hotel with her husband the following night, the house detective accuses her of prostitution and throws them out. Now Claire must explain everything to her unsympathetic husband.
Peacock Alley
1930 · 4 votes
Movie6.1ComedyAdventureA young lady named Hilda who works as a servant for the wealthy Clarksons, sheep farmers, and dreams of being a great singer. An upcoming visit by Sir Julian, a famous composer arriving from London, drives jealous Mrs. Clarkson (an interfering biddy who fancies she can sing - but can't) to send away Hilda, so he doesn't hear Hilda has a good voice. Meanwhile, an infamous outlaw named Stingaree has just arrived in town and kidnaps Sir Julian, then poses as him at the Clarksons, where he meets Hilda a few hours before she is to leave.
Stingaree
1934 · 11 votes
Movie6.9CrimeMysteryCharlie Chan is sought out by Pamela Gray, a desperate young socialite whose brother Paul awaits execution for the murder of a weapons inventor. Pamela is convinced of his innocence.
Charlie Chan in London
1934 · 37 votes
Movie6.5ComedyRomanceAn Irish girl comes to America disguised as a boy to claim a fortune left to her brother who has died.
Little Old New York
1923 · 13 votes
Movie7.0ComedyThe Palmers, an apparently wealthy family, move into the house next door to the Lazarres. However, the Palmers are actually a gang of thieves plotting to rob the Lazarres.
Cheating Cheaters
1934 · 1 votes
- Movie7.0Drama
A sailor falls in love with a woman he meets at the dockside, but is deeply conflicted because his former lover is in prison.
Ebb Tide
1932 · 1 votes
Movie6.0ComedyDramaThere is a big charity function at the house of Mrs. Cheyney and a lot of society is present. With her rich husband, deceased, rich old Lord Elton and playboy Lord Arthur Dilling are both very interested in the mysterious Fay. Invited to the house of Mrs. Webley, Fay is again the center of attention for Arthur and Elton with her leaning towards stuffy old Elton. When Arthur sees Charles, Fay's Butler, lurking in the gardens, he remembers that Charles was a thief caught in Monte Carlo and he figures that Fay may be more interested in the pearls of Mrs. Webley, which she is. After Fay takes the pearls, but before she can toss them out the window, she is caught by Arthur who is very disappointed in how things are turning out.
The Last of Mrs. Cheyney
1929 · 15 votes
Movie9.0DramaCarol runs a restaurant out of her house, while her husband George collects the ferry's tolls. Unbeknownst to Carol, George is allowing his bootlegger brother to use the house as a hiding place for his liquor.
Ned McCobb's Daughter
1928 · 1 votes
Movie6.2AdventureDramaAn unjustly condemned corporal flees to Africa, chased by the captain blamed for his escape.
Jericho
1937 · 6 votes
Movie7.0DramaOrphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Great Expectations
1934 · 5 votes
Movie4.9DramaRomanceWhile on leave in WW I France an English officer and French cabaret star fall in love with one another and plan to marry. However, he is recalled to the front, wounded and has memory loss.
Woman to Woman
1929 · 14 votes
Movie8.0MysteryOn board a yacht sailing from India to Britain, the owner of the vessel is murdered by one of the passengers. (This film was produced both in full sound and silent versions, the latter for theaters that had not yet been wired for sound.)
Strange Cargo
1929 · 2 votes
Movie7.0HorrorDramaGerald Stanley (John Gilbert) is an English gentleman who is engaged to Beatrice Joyce (Alma Frances). But Stanley's personality changes whenever he drinks, and his brother (who also loves Beatrice) uses this to his advantage.
The Wolf Man
1924 · 3 votes
Movie6.4CrimeDramaLoretta Young plays dual roles in this 1930 crime drama about a young thief planning to steal jewels from a wealthy socialite.
Road to Paradise
1930 · 11 votes
- Movie4.0Drama
The Bellamy Trial is a 1929 American drama film directed by Monta Bell and written by Monta Bell and Joseph Farnham.
The Bellamy Trial
1929 · 3 votes
- Movie8.0Crime
A British crime film directed by Mansfield Markham
The Return of Raffles
1932 · 1 votes
Movie7.0DramaHerbert Pomeroy's wife Juanita spends his money extravagantly and irresponsibly, finally driving him to bankruptcy. Desperate, he sends his son Frankie to live with his friend Henderson, a South Seas trader, then commits suicide. Although Juanita spends years searching for her son, she finally gives up and takes a world cruise on the yacht of wealthy Jules Lennox. One day the yacht docks on Henderson's island and Juanita, meeting Henderson, persuades him to let her be Frankie's governess. Complications ensue, involving a poor physician, a jealous island woman and a witch doctor.
Tropic Madness
1928 · 1 votes
Movie8.0In order to deter his wife from having an affair a man hires an actress as part of an elaborate scheme.
Women Who Play
1932 · 1 votes
Movie3.8DramaWhen Mona Frentiss dies, she has her confidante "Doctor Bobs" watch over her family, especially her youngest daughter Patricia. The family has been raised in a most unconventional manner, with Mona having a much younger lover and the father Ralph keeping his own lover on the side. As Patricia grows older, she attracts the attention of her mother's former lover, the much older (than Patricia, who in the book is in her early to mid teens) Carey Scott. Patricia tempts fate with her wild ways, nearly loses her virtue to a musician aboard an ocean-going boat, and is saved in time by Carey. Realizing that he is the man for her, she settles down into an experimental marriage.
Flaming Youth
1923 · 4 votes
- Movie3.3Comedy
The short is a domestic comedy starring Marjorie Beebe and George Barraud. It begins with the husband berating his wife for being fat. Later, you learn that the husband is actually running around with a married woman and her husband is extremely jealous...and violent. What happens next? Well, surprisingly, the 'fat' wife comes to the rescue!
Fat Wives for Thin
1930 · 3 votes
Movie7.5DramaCrimeIf it wasn't British, this would be in the Forgotten Horrors book. Hugh (Inspector Holt in HUMAN MONSTER) has some valuable jewels stolen. They're hidden in the back of an old clock in an antique shop. When the thieves return for them, the clock has been sold! They trace it to a creepy country estate. When Hugh and the niece of one of the crooks also show up, things get hairy.
After Dark
1933 · 2 votes
Movie9.0DramaA father who deserted his family some years before returns home only to find that his wife has told his children and neighbours that he died as a hero.
The Happy Ending
1931 · 1 votes