Arthur Grant

Рождение : 1915-01-01, Surrey, England, UK

Смерть : 1972-01-01

Фильмы

Demons of the Mind
Director of Photography
A physician discovers that two children are being kept virtually imprisoned in their house by their father. He investigates, and discovers a web of sex, incest and satanic possession.
Fear in the Night
Director of Photography
It took Peggy Heller a long time to recover from the trauma of a brutal physical assault, suffered in her youth. When she married Robert, he provided her with the love and reassurance she craved for and the two settled down in a pretty house in the grounds of the public school where Robert was a master. But the headmaster of the school is not what he seems and Penny is convinced he means to harm her - is her fear a figment of her tortured imagination or are there forces at work that intend to manipulate her anxieties with fatal consequences?
Кровь из гробницы мумии
Director of Photography
Two Egyptologists, Professor Fuchs and Corbeck, are instrumental in unleashing unmitigated horror by bringing back to England the mummified body of Tara, the Egyptian Queen of Darkness. Fuchs’s daughter becomes involved in a series of macabre and terrifying incidents, powerless against the forces of darkness, directed by Corbeck, that are taking possession of her body and soul to fulfill the ancient prophesy that Queen Tara will be resurrected to continue her reign of unspeakable evil.
Вкус крови Дракулы
Director of Photography
Один торговец стал свидетелем кончины Дракулы и собрал немного крови и кое-что из принадлежащих ему вещей. В магической церемонии молодой человек из британской знати, изгнанный отцом из благородного семейства за проведение сатанинских ритуалов пытается оживить Дракулу, выпивая его кровь. Дракула поднимается, но цена воскрешения — жизнь его благодетеля лорда Кортли.
Foreign Exchange
Cinematography
A former British Secret Service agent is persuaded to negotiate a spy exchange with Russia, only to find himself drawn into political intrigues.
The Spy Killer
Director of Photography
Spy Killer stars Robert Horton as a secret agent turned private eye. Framed for murder, Horton is released, but only after promising that he'll track down a book containing a list of government agents who are operating covertly in Red China. The reluctant spy discovers that he can't completely trust anyone in this endeavor--not even his former chief
Франкенштейн должен быть уничтожен
Director of Photography
Барон Франкенштейн – сумасшедший учёный, создавший монстра, якобы в целях науки, пересадив мозг безумного врача в чужое тело.
Дракула восстал из мертвых
Director of Photography
В тени замка Дракулы принц Тьмы возрождается от капли крови из раны на голове священника, потерявшего сознание при попытке изгнать дьявола. Восставший из могилы князь Дракула выбирает себе в жертву прекрасную невесту. Понимая, что девушка в опасности, ее жених и дядя-священник объединяют усилия в попытке спасти ее от вампира. Снова страх и ужас пришел в Трансильванию, где Дракула рыщет в поисках жертв для утоления своей жажды.
Явление дьявола
Director of Photography
Несколько лет назад друзья Рекс ван Рин и герцог Ришельё поклялись присматривать за сыном почившего боевого товарища, Саймоном. Теперь подозрения Ришельё о странном поведении парня в последнее время подтверждаются - тот связался с сатанистами, и они собираются его перекрестить. Друзьям придётся применить все свои знания и навыки, чтобы спасти Саймона и девушку Танит из лап дьяволопоклонников, ведь противостоит им предводитель культа Моката, способный контролировать волю своих жертв даже на расстоянии.
Куотермасс и колодец
Director of Photography
Работы в лондонском метрополитене приводят к обнаружению космического корабля, прибывшего с Марса пять миллионов лет тому назад. Внутри ученые обнаруживают странные кости и черепа, принадлежащие обезьяноподобным существам. По мнению профессора Куотермасса, именно инопланетяне были источником пробуждения интеллекта на Земле. Тем временем, один рабочий утверждает, что видел некое зеленоватое существо, пересекшее внутренний отсек корабля. Неужели марсиане все еще находятся на нашей планете? Может быть, это они придумали легенду про дьявола, чтобы зло проникло в наше подсознание?
A Challenge for Robin Hood
Director of Photography
After being falsely accused of murder, Sir Robin of Loxley takes refuge in the untamed wilderness of Sherwood Forest where he stumbles across a group of outlaws. Although initially suspicious of the aristocrat's motives, the men are soon won over by his integrity and prowess and Robin transforms them into a formidable fighting force, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. As word of his fame and valour spreads, a legend is born.
The Mummy's Shroud
Director of Photography
Archaeologists discover the final resting place of a boy king, removing the remains to be exhibited in a museum. By disturbing the sarcophagus they unleash the forces of darkness. The Mummy has returned to discharge a violent retribution on the defilers as the curse that surrounds the tomb begins to come true. One by one the explorers are murdered until one of them discovers the ancient words that have the power to reduce the brutal killer to particles of dust.
Frankenstein Created Woman
Director of Photography
A deformed tormented girl drowns herself after her lover is framed for murder and guillotined. Baron Frankenstein, experimenting with the transfer of souls, places the boy's soul into her body, bringing Christina back to life. Driven by revenge, she carries out a violent retribution on those responsible for both deaths.
The Witches
Director of Photography
Following a nervous breakdown, Gwen takes up the job of head teacher in the small village of Haddaby. There she can benefit from the tranquillity and peace, enabling her to recover fully. But under the facade of idyllic country life she slowly unearths the frightening reality of village life in which the inhabitants are followers of a menacing satanic cult with the power to inflict indiscriminate evil and death if crossed.
They're a Weird Mob
Director of Photography
Nino Culotta is an Italian immigrant, newly arrived in Australia, and attempts to understand the aspirational values and social rituals of everyday urban Australians of the 1950s and '60s.... and assimilate.
The Reptile
Director of Photography
Harry and Valerie Spalding arrive in the remote Cornish village to an unwelcoming and suspicious population. Harry's brother dies suddenly, bitten by a lethal reptilian bite. They befriend a young woman Anna whose tyrannical father controls her life and, as they discover that others in the village have suffered a similar fate, their investigations lead to Anna. What they uncover is a victim of the most terrifying legacy... a destiny of mutilation and murder.
Там, где шпионы
Director of Photography
Британская разведка нанимает непрофессионала, чтобы тот выполнил простое задание в одной из стран Ближнего Востока. Счастливчику удаётся не погибнуть сразу...
The Plague of the Zombies
Director of Photography
Sir James Forbes arrives in a remote Cornish village to identify a mysterious plague afflicting the population. Local squire Charles, a disciple of Haitian witchcraft, is using the voodoo magic to resurrect the dead to work in his decrepit and unsafe tin mines that are shunned by the local population. But his magic relies on human sacrifice and he unleashes his army of the undead on the unsuspecting village with horrific consequences.
Гробница Лигейи
Director of Photography
Верден Фелл, ученый — египтолог, женится вторично после смерти своей горячо любимой жены Лигейи, увлекавшейся оккультизмом. Последними словами Лигейи были «Смерти себя не предаю». И вот, по прошествии некоторого времени, Фелл начинает замечать что у его новой жены начинают проявляться черты Лигейи…
The Beauty Jungle
Director of Photography
A Bristol typist joins the world of beauty contests.
Старый мрачный дом
Director of Photography
Продавец автомобилей Том получает приглашение посетить дом своего приятеля — эксцентричного пожилого миллионера Каспара. Согласившись на визит, Том встречается с очень странной семейкой хозяев и впутывается в убийство.
80,000 Suspects
Director of Photography
A doctor's already-shaky marriage is tested to an even greater extent when he has to contend with a smallpox epidemic.
Параноик
Director of Photography
Несколько лет назад трагедия унесла жизни родителей Эшби, и один из сыновей, Тони, покончил жизнь самоубийством. Оставшиеся дети Элеанор и Саймон живут вместе с тётей Харриет в некогда богатом поместье: Саймон страдает от недостатка шикарной жизни и алкоголизма, а Элеанор все считают сумасшедшей. Поэтому никто не удивляется, когда девушка начинает твердить, что видит Тони, живого и здорового, но когда тот появляется на пороге дома, у его обитателей зарождаются подозрения - это действительно наследник состояния Эшби, или кто-то выдает себя за него.
Проклятые
Director of Photography
Лидер банды Кинг с какой-то болезненной ревностью печется о своей сестре Джоанне. Та назло ему сбегает с американским туристом Саймоном. Уже после вся троица оказывается на отдаленной военной базе, где происходит нечто странное: там содержатся дети, очень умные и довольно милые, но какие-то холодные и рассказывающие о том, что после встречи с ними все гибнут.
Jigsaw
Director of Photography
A woman is found murdered in a house along the coast from Brighton. Local detectives Fellows and Wilks lead an investigation methodically following up leads and clues mostly in Brighton and Hove but also further afield.
Пираты кровавой реки
Director of Photography
Капитан морских разбойников Ла Рош уверен, что в деревне Джонатана находятся некие сокровища, и хочет, чтобы юноша привел его к ним. Но сам изгнанник даже не догадывается о том, что настоящее сокровище деревни — статуя его дедушки, на самом деле сделанная из чистого золота.
Призрак оперы
Director of Photography
Действие происходит в Викторианской Англии девяностых годов позапрошлого века, в Лондоне, полном кэбов и газовых фонарей. Призрак в фильме Фишера — совершенно обычный, всю жизнь проживший благополучно человек, и очень милый, благовидный профессор музыки по имени Питри. Он обезображен в результате злодейских происков владельца Оперы с композиторскими амбициями — лорда д`Арси, а также кислотой и пламенем пожара в типографии, куда пришел уничтожить тираж партитуры новой оперы, написанной им и нагло присвоенной лордом.
Капитан Клегг
Director of Photography
XVIII век. В прибрежный английский городок прибывает отряд капитана Колье, намеревающегося пресечь деятельность местных контрабандистов. Вскоре до солдат доходят истории о бесчинствующих на здешних болотах всадниках-призраках. Всадников считают проклятьем, наложенным на здешние места легендарным пиратом Клеггом, но Колье не склонен верить в подобные сказки.
Наличные по требованию
Director of Photography
Что может изменить натуру вредного и брезгливого управляющего банковским отделением? Может изощрённое ограбление?..
Watch It, Sailor!
Director of Photography
Sailor Albert gets a message from the Navy saying he can't marry for certain unexplained legal reasons. Everyone, including his domineering mother-in-law to be, jumps to the conclusion that there must be another woman involved.
The Unstoppable Man
Director of Photography
Mitchell is a rich American businessman whose son is kidnapped in England. Naturally, there's a huge ransom demand, but Scotland Yard tells Mitchell to butt out.
Проклятие оборотня
Director of Photography
Воспитанный приемными родителями сын немой дочери тюремщика и безумного бродяги оказывается оборотнем. Опекуны сумели окружить ребенка заботой и подавить в нем звериные инстинкты. Но когда парень возмужал, кошмар вернулся.
Тень кошки
Director of Photography
Единственным свидетелем убийства своей хозяйки ее мужем Уолтером Венаблем оказывается кошка Табита. Она хочет отомстить и всяческими способами провоцирует убийцу. Безобидная кошка превращается в яростную фурию, мстя убийцам за смерть своей хозяйки...
The Terror of the Tongs
Director of Photography
In 1910, Hong Kong, under the rule of the British Empire, is a prosperous and bustling city, but, hidden in the shadows of its many narrow streets, the hideous members of the Red Dragon gang, a branch of the evil Chinese secret society of the Tongs, lurk and murder those who oppose to their tyranny, which thrives on vice, crime and the fear of the weakest.
Visa to Canton
Cinematography
A former World War II pilot, now the owner of a travel agency in Hong Kong, gets involved in espionage trying to help a Chinese woman locate her son.
Cone of Silence
Director of Photography
A seasoned pilot is condemned for an error which causes a crash. The pilot later dies in a crash with similar circumstances and an examiner looks for scientific reasons for the crashes.
Hell Is a City
Director of Photography
Set in Manchester, heartland of England's industrial north, Don Starling escapes from jail becoming England's most wanted man. Ruthless villain Starling together with his cronies engineered a robbery that resulted in the violent death of a young girl. Detective Inspector Martineau has been assigned to hunt him down and bring him in. From seedy barrooms, through gambling dens the trail leads to an explosive climax high on the rooftops of the city.
The Stranglers of Bombay
Director of Photography
In 1826 British-ruled India, the secret Cult of Thugee demonstrates their worship of their goddess, Kali, by the mutilation and mass murder of thousands of Indians while pirating the shipments of the British East-Indian Tea Company. As the British military leaders play down the implications of the piracy and disappearances, a lone captain realizes that they are not just coincidence and sets out to uncover the source of the deviltry, at the risk of his career. Based on history.
Вчерашний враг
Director of Photography
Остатки бригады британской армии во главе с капитаном Лэнгфордом пробираются через бирманские джунгли после отступления. Отрезанные от других своих подразделений и без радиосвязи, они сталкиваются с отрядом японских солдат в одной из местных деревень. В результате боя к Лэнгфорду попадает зашифрованная карта готовящегося японского нападения
В опасности
Director of Photography
Действие фильма «В Опасности» происходит в лагере для военнопленных в Северной Италии, где летом 1943 года размещались британцы, французы и другие пленные из армий союзников. Британские офицеры придумывают несколько хитроумных планов побега, в том числе один, связанный с канализацией, выключателями света, потерянными сигаретами и столбами для регби. Несмотря на все усилия Комитета по побегам, возглавляемого подполковником Дэвидом Бэрдом (Ричард Тодд), итальянцам удается помешать им всем. Заключенные начинают подозревать, что в их рядах есть информатор, а главным подозреваемым является греческий офицер лейтенант Кутулес (Сирил Шапс). Когда его находят убитым, недостатка в подозреваемых нет.
Make Mine a Million
Director of Photography
Sid Gibson is a soap powder salesman who decides what he really needs is TV advertising. The problem is, he's absolutely broke. He calls upon his friend Arthur Ashton, who arranges to sneak a plug for Sid's suds into a live TV spectacular. The public goes bananas for the product but to maintain sales Sid and Arthur must arrange for ever more outrageous plugs on TV shows. The Ascots races, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo - no show is safe.
Son of Robin Hood
Director of Photography
Ten years after the death of Robin Hood, the bandit of Sherwood Forest and defender of the Crown, the power-mad Duke Simon Des Roches plots to seize the British kingdom from its rightful heir, the boy prince, and only Robin's men stand in his way.
The Spaniard's Curse
Director of Photography
A convicted murderer uses an ancient curse to take his revenge on those responsible for sending him to prison.
Rx Murder
Director of Photography
An American doctor, Jethro Jones, comes into a quiet British seaside community and becomes entangled in a murder mystery when the town gossips inform him that all of the three wives of the town doctor, Doctor Dysert (or Doctor Deadcert as they call him) have had mysterious deaths. And now Doctor Dysert is treating his own secretary, Kitty, who he wants to make her his next wife, as she has inexplicably fallen ill.
Not Wanted on Voyage
Director of Photography
the scheming Albert Higgins and his dim witted mate Cecil Hollebone, set out on a ocean voyage under the exasperated Chief Steward. Along for the trip are the wealthy Mrs. Borough and her secretary Pat. Soon Mrs. Boroughs’ Jewels are stolen…
Strangers' Meeting
Director of Photography
A fateful Stranger's Meeting leads to a maelstrom of crime, deception and murder in this 64-minute British programmer. The beautiful Delphi Lawrence heads a stellar cast, including such reliables as Victor Maddern, Norman Rossington, Conrad Phillips and Reginald Hearne. The plot centers around acrobat Peter Arne, falsely accused of murder. Escaping from the authorities, Arne hides out in a rustic inn, allowing first-time director (and former cinematographer) Robert Day ample opportunity for dark, menacing shadows and sinister underlighting. The genuine murderer is revealed just seconds before the culprit's death. Stranger's Meeting was held back from release until Robert Day's "official" directorial debut, The Green Man, had made the rounds.
Снежный человек
Director of Photography
Английский ботаник и его американский товарищ организуют экспедицию в Гималайские горы с целью выследить снежного человека. Но мотивы у каждого свои: в то время как англичанином движет научный интерес, американец более заинтересован в коммерческой выгоде, которую может сулить находка легендарного йети.
Продолжай, адмирал.
Cinematography
Двое друзей напиваются и решают сменить личность. Один - парламентский секретарь, а другой - капитан корабля. Недостаток знаний о море у первого вызывает несколько катастроф, в том числе торпедирование Первого лорда Адмиралтейства.
A Touch of the Sun
Cinematography
A hotel porter is left a fortune but after living it up for a while he returns to his old place of work which is in financial difficulties.
Ramsbottom Rides Again
Director of Photography
Bill Ramsbottom sells his English pub and drags his family off to Canada where he has inherited a ranch from his grandfather Wild Bill Ramsbottom. He ends up tangling with outlaw Black Jake, an Indian chief Blue Eagle, and the local law.
John and Julie
Director of Photography
The adventures of two children who runaway to London to see the coronation of Queen Elizabeth.
A Yank in Ermine
Director of Photography
An American airman inherits an Earldom in England along with the small matter of $3 million on the proviso that he gives up his US citizenship. Unsure if he is prepared to make the sacrifice he takes a trip with his two best friends to try our his new title, but will he be able to cope with the British aristocracy?
The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp
Director of Photography
An angel finds that she needs money to fulfill her mission on Earth. Her only solution to this problem is to pawn her harp.
Conflict of Wings
Cinematography
In rural Norfolk, villagers are spurred to action when it is announced that the nearby RAF station is taking over the Island of Children, a much-loved and untouched bird sanctuary, for rocket practice.
The End of the Road
Director of Photography
Having been given enforced retirement due to his age, Mick-Mack creates strain upon his extended family.
The Wedding of Lilli Marlene
Director of Photography
The story leading up to the wedding of Lilli Marlene.
Background
Director of Photography
Two years of deterioration sees John and Barbara Lomax's marriage reduced to bitter sniping and "keeping up appearances" for the sake of the children. When John's old friend Bill professes his love for Barbara, the marriage finally breaks up – causing their three children to react in different ways and their son secretly determined to do Bill harm.
Miss Robin Hood
Cinematography
In this delightful fantasy adventure, a mild-mannered writer of adventure stories for girls (Richard Hearne) finds himself presented with an intriguing proposition from an elderly fan (Margaret Rutherford). She suggests that they conspire to steal a secret whiskey formula from ruthless distillers, who themselves stole it from her family in years gone by. With the recipe back in hand however, it's not long before they attract attention from the Inspectors of Scotland Yard.
The Brave Don't Cry
Director of Photography
The Brave Don't Cry aspires to the "feel" of a documentary, right down to the deliberate absence of background music. A mine in Scotland falls victim to a cave-in, trapping some one hundred workers. Rescue parties are formed as the tremulous families of the miners wait in agony. As in the actual incident upon which this film is based, the rescue is nip and tuck and times, but eventually successful. The faces of real-life Scottish mining folk are melded with the professional actors in The Brave Don't Cry, adding poignancy to this otherwise cut-and-dried film.
When You Come Home
Camera Operator
When You Come Home was Randle’s seventh feature film, and sees him recount his life as a music hall odd job man to his grandaughter.
The Hills of Donegal
Camera Operator
Eileen Hannay (Dinah Sheridan) is the singing star of an Irish operatic society but gives up to marry Terry O'Keefe (John Bentley).
The Master of Bankdam
Camera Operator
Two brothers struggle for control of the family business in 19th century Yorkshire.
Loyal Heart
Director of Photography
This heartwarming British drama is based on Beth the Sheepdog, a novel by Ernest Lewis. The story concerns the efforts of various interested human parties to enter Beth in the All-England Dog Championship. When a farmer is unsuccessful in his efforts to purchase Beth for his own, he spitefully accuses the dog’s owner of sheep stealing.
I'll Turn to You
Director of Photography
When a soldier returns from the Far East after the war, he and his wife have to adjust to life at home.
Old Mother Riley at Home
Camera Operator
Old Mother Riley and her daughter's true love, Dan, go in search of Kitty who has run off with her new boyfriend to a gambling den.
The Agitator
Director of Photography
A socialist inherits the ownership of a major firm and begins wrestling with his beliefs.
Strawberry Roan
Camera Operator
Farmer Chris Lowe meets and falls in love with Molly , a chorus-girl. Despite the fact that she is a city girl through and through, she accepts his proposal of marriage and after the wedding goes to live on the farm. Chris realises that the transition for Molly will be difficult, and in an attempt to ease her into farm life, buys her a strawberry roan calf to look after. Unfortunately Molly finds the adjustment to rural life extremely difficult and does not settle down. She fails to integrate into the local community and starts to feel she has made a big mistake.
Medal for the General
Camera Operator
A retired general helps out by sheltering some evacuees during WWII.
Heaven Is Round the Corner
Director of Photography
A country girl goes to Paris to sing professionally, where she falls in love with a member of the British Embassy. They are parted by the outbreak of the Second World War, but subsequently reunited again...
The Shipbuilders
Camera Operator
A patriotic, cinematic salvo, this wartime production tells the story of the owner of a shipbuilding company doing his best to contribute to the British fleet. War is good for business, but what will happen once the war is won? It was based on a novel by George Blake.
The Butler's Dilemma
Camera Operator
Rodney Playfair is persuaded, by a promise to meet his gambling debts, to impersonate a manservant named Chapman at his fiancée's house...
Old Mother Riley Detective
Camera Operator
A night watchman is being bludgeoned, as a safe is cracked open in the offices of the District Food Controller. A list of wartime foods to be rationed is stolen, and the police fear gangsters are planning to sell the foods on the black market. As the office charwoman, Old Mother Riley's fingerprints are all over the safe, and she becomes the police's number one suspect. To prove her innocence, Mother Riley turns detective, adopting various methods and disguises to track down the villains.
We’ll Smile Again
Camera Operator
Nazi spies infiltrate a British film studio with the intention of sending coded messages in the films they produce.
Asking for Trouble
Camera Operator
A London fishmonger helps a young woman evade her unwanted upcoming marriage by pretending to be her fiancé, a big game hunter from Africa. Comedy.
Old Mother Riley's Circus
Camera Operator
Mother Riley takes over a circus on the point of closing down, and makes it a success.
The Common Touch
Camera Operator
The Common Touch is a 1941 British drama film directed by John Baxter and starring Geoffrey Hibbert, Harry Welchman, Greta Gynt and Joyce Howard. On the death of his father, an eighteen-year old lad leaves school to take over the family firm in the City of London. Realising the other directors want to keep him in the dark he starts asking questions, and is soon undercover as a down-and-out in a hostel which will disappear if a company building project goes ahead.
Three Silent Men
Camera Operator
An inventor of a deadly weapon to be used against the allies is injured in a crash. Surgeon, Sir James (Sebastian Shaw) saves his life but learns of the inventors plot.
Men of Steel
Director of Photography
James Harg and his father work in a steelmaking plant which is incompetently run, with scant attention being paid to worker safety. In his own time, Harg works on ideas for a revolutionary new manufacturing process for hard steel. When his father is badly injured in a workplace accident resulting from employer negligence, Harg uses some of the compensation payment to develop his invention to a stage where it can be tested in practice. It is a huge success and Harg patents his process. He rises to a position on the board of the company, before staging a coup to oust his former employer and take over the business himself.
Hotel Splendide
Director of Photography
Jerry Mason inherits the Hotel Splendide at Speymouth but is disappointed when he sees it is a quiet place with few permanent residents. Gentleman Charlie, a jewel thief arrives after a long spell in prison expecting to be able to dig up the pearls he had buried - only to find the hotel has been built on the site.
Self Made Lady
Director of Photography
Early '30s British drama, starring Heather Angel, about a poor girl who achieves success as a fashion designer.
Rynox
Director of Photography
Wealthy businessman F.X. Benedik, Head of the Rynox company, claims to have been receiving threats from a mysterious stranger named Boswell Marsh. Benedik is subsequently found murdered and the hunt is on for the elusive Marsh. Benedik's son Tony takes over the running of the business and tries to find some lead on Marsh, and why he should have borne a murderous grudge against Benedik Senior. His investigations lead him to the unexpected finding that Marsh never existed.
Night Shadows
Assistant Director of Photography
Michel, a young sailor, returns home to Marseilles to find that his former lover, Francine, now works in the local brothel. In a jealous rage, he picks a fight with her and an aggressive client, Julot, leading to tragedy for all three.
Arthur Grant Memorial Slideshow
himself
A memorial slideshow about Arthur Grant.