Dick Francis

Movies

Here Comes the Sun
Governor
When a wealthy newspaper proprietor passes away, his crooked business partner moves to secure the deceased's fortune by substituting a false will. But 'Corona' Flanagan is onto the fraudster, and his efforts to unmask the villain see him popping in and out of jail – which isn't all that bad, since the governor is an old friend of his – and dressing up as a Russian countess...
Dreaming
Sir Charles Paddock
When a pretty Wren faints in a crowded train, Private Bud Flanagan and Captain Ches Allen are quick to render first aid. But over Bud's head, a heavy kitbag wobbles; it falls and scores a direct hit, knocking him unconscious. What follows is a dream sequence involving Ches, the Wren and Bud himself in a series of hilarious adventures as well as a magical medley of the duo's best-loved musical numbers!
All That Glitters
Derek Montague
A bank manager who has successfully bought into a lucrative gold mine manages to foil the plot of some confidence tricksters who plan to swindle him out of his investment.
The Brown Wallet
Detective
Publisher John Gillespie faces a financial crisis after his business partner skips town with all the firm's assets. Facing ruin, he reluctantly approaches a wealthy aunt for assistance but is met with a stony-faced refusal.
Men of Yesterday
A retired major and ex-enemies pledge peace at reunion.
Jury's Evidence
'Foreman of Old Bailey jury refuses to accept circumstantial evidence and helps solve murder case.' (British Film Catalogue)
The Happy Family
Mr. Hutt
A mother and father who, in order to shock their extended family out of their idle spendthrift ways, pretend to have lost all their money.
Tangled Evidence
Frame
A medium is murdered and suspicion falls on his niece.
Playthings of Desire
Minor Role
Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actress Gloria Dawn, Malvern decides to put aside his philandering ways. With a marriage date set, the millionaire invites a flock of his famous friends -- including some of his former lovers -- to a remote island. Moments before the ceremony, Malvern is shot and killed by an unseen assailant. A grieving Gloria, realizing the murderer must be one of the guests, goes on a hunt for her fiance's killer.
His Grace Gives Notice
Mr Perks
'Butler inherits title but keeps it secret to woo employer's daughter.' (British Film Catalogue)
The Umbrella
Michael Frankenstein
Two thieves are released from prison; one of them has an umbrella with jewels hidden in its handle.
The 1002nd Night
An Arabian prince falls in with a group of downtrodden rebels and faces the wrath of an unsympathetic sultan whose wife he is also romancing.
All That Is England
Austin promotional short, showing a tour around the country by many Austin models, from the Seven to the Ascot.
Poor Old Bill
Police Constable
A man sponges off an old comrade from the First World War who believes he has saved his life during the war, although this ultimately proves not to be true.