Norman Lee

A tramp is invited to stay with the family of a teenage girl who has been unable to smile since childhood in a bid to cure her.

A tramp is invited to stay with the family of a teenage girl who has been unable to smile since childhood in a bid to cure her.

Charles Peace leads a double life, by day he's a respected local businessman, but by night he's a professional thief who stops at nothing, not even murder, to get what he wants.

Charles Peace leads a double life, by day he's a respected local businessman, but by night he's a professional thief who stops at nothing, not even murder, to get what he wants.

A curio dealer sells a monkey's paw that can grant the possessor three wishes but warns that disaster will follow.

A curio dealer sells a monkey's paw that can grant the possessor three wishes but warns that disaster will follow.

The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.

El aspirante a animador George Trotter (George Formby) llega a Londres en busca de fama y fortuna, pero pronto tiene que intentar limpiar su nombre después de ser acusado de un asesinato en su alojamiento.

El extraño trabajador George Gribble (George Formby) causa problemas al consejo local para el que trabaja cuando, sin darse cuenta, ayuda a dos periodistas a exponer la corrupción entre los líderes del consejo.

George amplía su repertorio en roles duales. Se persuade a un cantante y actor fracasado (George Formby) para que se haga pasar por un extravagante cantante de ópera latina (también Formby, pero con el pelo rizado engrasado y un lápiz) a quien se parece mucho y está teniendo problemas con su gestión. No está entre los mejores papeles de Formby, ya que perdió parte de su lado cómico una vez que se mudó a Columbia Pictures, una decisión de la que se arrepintió. Esta fue la primera de siete películas que hizo para Columbia. Lo más destacado es la canción que canta en un pub: 'The Barmaid at the Rose and Crown'.

Short film about the importance of cooperation in the war effort, featuring Arsenal F.C. and manager George Allison.

Short film about the importance of cooperation in the war effort, featuring Arsenal F.C. and manager George Allison.

Eden Philpotts' "provincial" comic novel and play The Farmer's Wife was first filmed in the silent era by Alfred Hitchcock. The 1940 talkie version was directed by Leslie Arliss, son of stage star George Arliss. The story remained the same: A middle-aged widower attempts to select a wife from his rural district's eligible females (Basil Sydney). Three unsuccessful dalliances later, the farmer settles for his housekeeper, whom the audience has been rooting for all along. The Farmer's Wife is a prime example of the sort of fare that struck a proper chord with British filmgoers, but whose appeal would be lost to any other nationality.

Eden Philpotts' "provincial" comic novel and play The Farmer's Wife was first filmed in the silent era by Alfred Hitchcock. The 1940 talkie version was directed by Leslie Arliss, son of stage star George Arliss. The story remained the same: A middle-aged widower attempts to select a wife from his rural district's eligible females (Basil Sydney). Three unsuccessful dalliances later, the farmer settles for his housekeeper, whom the audience has been rooting for all along. The Farmer's Wife is a prime example of the sort of fare that struck a proper chord with British filmgoers, but whose appeal would be lost to any other nationality.

Tiny Fox-Collier and her son, Tony, are broke. A cheery and handsome young man about town, Tony knows he can rely on his mother for a brainwave to save them from utter destitution. This she has: a visit is scheduled to the Irish country estate of her old flame Sir Richard Furze, now a wealthy widower with two daughters. But while Tiny is determined to see her son marry the beautiful but haughty Joan, it seems Tony only has eyes for Joan’s spirited younger sister, Baby.

En la estación londinense de Waterloo, un hombre muere sin causa aparente, y un desconocido intenta sin éxito apoderarse de la llave que el fallecido lleva en el cuello. Con él son ya dos los cadáveres en los que se ha encontrado una llave similar, lo que lleva al inspector Martin a sospechar de un nexo común. Sus investigaciones le llevan al despacho del abogado Haveloc, albacea de la familia Selford, quien le cuenta que el anciano Lord Selford, antes de morir, repartió 7 llaves entre amigos de confianza, con el encargo en que el día en que su hijo y heredero llegue a la mayoría de edad, deben reunirse y abrir con las 7 llaves una puerta tras la cual se encuentra la herencia. Más tarde el inspector escucha un extraño relato de labios de un hombre aterrorizado: se trata de un experto ladrón de cajas fuertes, que le informa que le han secuestrado y llevado a un lugar desconocido, con el propósito de que abriera una puerta con 7 cerraduras.

En la estación londinense de Waterloo, un hombre muere sin causa aparente, y un desconocido intenta sin éxito apoderarse de la llave que el fallecido lleva en el cuello. Con él son ya dos los cadáveres en los que se ha encontrado una llave similar, lo que lleva al inspector Martin a sospechar de un nexo común. Sus investigaciones le llevan al despacho del abogado Haveloc, albacea de la familia Selford, quien le cuenta que el anciano Lord Selford, antes de morir, repartió 7 llaves entre amigos de confianza, con el encargo en que el día en que su hijo y heredero llegue a la mayoría de edad, deben reunirse y abrir con las 7 llaves una puerta tras la cual se encuentra la herencia. Más tarde el inspector escucha un extraño relato de labios de un hombre aterrorizado: se trata de un experto ladrón de cajas fuertes, que le informa que le han secuestrado y llevado a un lugar desconocido, con el propósito de que abriera una puerta con 7 cerraduras.

Allied propaganda in the form of cartoons and newsreels shows the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.

A safecracker, just released from prison, falls in love with a young woman who wants him to go straight. He finds, however, that going straight is easier said than done.

La policía investiga por asesinato a un gangster estadounidense, propietario de un club nocturno en Soho.

With Britain on the brink of war, an enemy spy plans to steal secret documents and lay the blame on Clive Stanton.

A young man who urgently needs to find a wife so that he can get a lucrative job in the colonial service, and sets out to persuade a woman to marry him.

The hilarious tale of two cousins who must complete a period in domestic service in order to receive an inheritance.

Dave Smalley buys a lost Archaeopteryx fossil by accident at an auction and uses the reward money for this to buy a share in his landlady's lodging- house. She turns him into an exploited man-of-all-work about the house, but after a lady guest persuades him that he resembles Napoleon he becomes convinced that he is a born leader and mounts a takeover bid to reverse their roles.

Capt. Johnnie Gray is enlisted by Mr. J.G. Reeder to infiltrate a gang of forgers in Dartmoor jail on behalf of the Bank of England.

There are two clubs in London called Moons; one in Mayfair and one in Soho. Mary Dorland is singing at the cheap one, but her father, who does not approve of her singing career, believes she is performing at the Society one...

Bulldog Drummond se enfrenta a agentes extranjeros que intentan robar los planos de un avión de alto secreto.

A hugely popular, much-adapted comedy in which a Liverpool lass visits family in rural Ireland and finds she has several rivals for her affections

A crime novelist stages an imaginative prank to prove that the perfect murder is possible but finds it has catastrophic consequences.

A pair of sisters have ambitions to take to the stage when they realize that their parent's act is finished.

Made in commemoration and celebration of the Jubilee of King George V, this is the story of the first twenty-five years of his reign, told through the many travels of a penny that was minted in the year of his accession: 1910. Through a series of individual stories, Royal Cavalcade covers a period of striking change in every area of life – from the suffragette movement to the trenches of World War One, the effects of the Depression to single events such as the first ever Royal Command Performance, featuring Anna Pavlova and George Robey.

Leslie Fuller stars as a quack whose son qualifies as a doctor in total ignorance of his father's occupation!

A music-hall star and his best mate are conned out of their earnings (twice!) and left with nothing but a beloved greyhound.

A north-country chimney sweep standing for Parliament is opposed by a local bigwig. His campaign is imperiled when his artist son, Tony, falls in love with a girl who has reason to hope that the bigwig will be elected.

Filmmaker Norman Lee’s searing 1934 documentary is a true testament to what soldiers endure during their time with the armed forces. Understanding that the public’s knowledge of wartime experience was limited to newsreels and photographs, Lee complements such footage with first-hand accounts and footage to help audiences better understand and sympathize with the brutal realities of war. From leaving families and loved ones to fighting on the battlefield and risking lives, nearly each personal facet is explored and discussed in Lee’s powerful testament. This film was probably either inspired by, or the inspiration for, Samuel Cummins' production of the same title (q.v.)

Filmmaker Norman Lee’s searing 1934 documentary is a true testament to what soldiers endure during their time with the armed forces. Understanding that the public’s knowledge of wartime experience was limited to newsreels and photographs, Lee complements such footage with first-hand accounts and footage to help audiences better understand and sympathize with the brutal realities of war. From leaving families and loved ones to fighting on the battlefield and risking lives, nearly each personal facet is explored and discussed in Lee’s powerful testament. This film was probably either inspired by, or the inspiration for, Samuel Cummins' production of the same title (q.v.)

This lively comedy of 1933 provided an early film role for Leslie Fuller, and sees the wildly popular, rubber-faced actor and entertainer – once touted as Elstree's own Clark Gable – playing identical twins with very different ambitions: one is a policeman who longs to join a circus, the other a farm hand who wants to be a policeman!

El viejo Abe Pilstein (Julian Rose) está a punto de heredar una gran suma de dinero de un pariente lejano. Sólo la obtendrá con la condición de que Abe pueda probar que lo necesita. Por lo tanto, Abe intenta gastar hasta el último centavo para poder demostrar que es pobre.

A specialist sunbathing camp is threatened by a campaign by the leader of the 'Wear More Clothes League'.

A British crime film directed by Norman Lee

A British crime film directed by Norman Lee

'Hall porter forced to join Navy while tracking spies.' (British Film Catalogue)

Charting the military escapades of serial bungler Tommy Josser, Josser in the Army sees the hapless hero in France during wartime, where he masquerades as a German general, unmasks a spy, gets captured and then makes a spectacular airborne escape!

'Crook dons disguises to attempt blackmail.' (British Film Catalogue)

'Crook dons disguises to attempt blackmail.' (British Film Catalogue)

'Crook dons disguises to attempt blackmail.' (British Film Catalogue)

A lot terrier saves a man's daughter and finds his tramp master,