Anthony Havelock-Allan Movies
The son of a British nobleman, Anthony Havelock-Allen began his film career in a variety of capacities in 1933. By 1937, Havelock-Allen had become a producer. He was most closely associated with director David Lean; this collaboration resulted in such quality films as Brief Encounter (1945), Great Expectations (1946) and Oliver Twist (1948). He frequently co-scripted the films he produced, earning an Academy Award nomination in this capacity for Great Expectations. Not long after producing his final feature, Lean's Ryan's Daughter (1970), Havelock-Allen was elevated to knighthood. Anthony Havelock-Allen was married twice, to actresses Valerie Hobson and Marguerite Chapman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1936
Playwright Terene Rattigan adapted Ivar and Sheila Campbell's story for The Belles of St. Clements. We start out when schoolgirl Evelyn Foster escapes an arranged marriage. While in mid-escape, Foster accepts a lift from motorist Basil Langton. She soon learns that Langton is himself on the lam, since he's suspected of being a thief. In trying to prove Langton's innocence, Foster is on the receiving end of more excitement than she bargained for. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1935
Superstitious Bouchier doesn't make a move without a sign from her Eastern astrologer Wells until this obsession causes problems in her marriage. When she gives her husband business tips, the stars prove to be correct! ~ Rovi
- 1935
In this comedy a boy defies his mother and leaves military school. The mother is angry and heartbroken as she has spent almost all she has in the hopes that he will pursue a military career. With the little she has left over, she has his sister, who dreams of being a nurse, open a hat shop. More trouble ensues when the girl's fiance is lured away by a seductive French girl. Suddenly, her no-good brother reappears, steals the heart of the Parisian, and is redeemed. Happiness ensues all around. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1935
In this drama, a chemist finds a purse and "borrows' some money from it. Unfortunately there was also a precious piece of jewelry in it, but it is gone. He soon finds himself accused and convicted of stealing. His difficulties are compounded when an associate swipes his special formula for paint. After serves his time, the chemist goes looking for the real crooks and clears his name. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- 1935
D.W. Griffith served as supervisor (but not director) for the Fine Arts production Cross Currents. Helen Ware plays Elizabeth Crane, the fiancee of handsome and wealthy Paul Beale Courtenay Foote. Upon learning that her kid sister Flavia (Teddy Sampson) is hopelessly in love with Beale, Elizabeth nobly steps aside to allow sis to marry the man. After the marriage, Beale and Flavia go on a yachting voyage, accompanied by Elizabeth and several other wedding guests. The yacht catches fire, stranding Elizabeth and Beale together on a desert island. By an amazing coincidence, the island is inhabited by one of Elizabeth's former suitors, Silas Randolph (Sam DeGrasse). The two men fight over Elizabeth's attentions, and for a moment it looks as though the physically stronger Silas will win. But Elizabeth takes a hand in matters by killing Silas, allowing her and Beale to live as common-law husband and wife until their rescue. Returning to civilization, the couple discovers that Flavia is pregnant with Beale's child. With the same nobility she exhibited in reel one, Elizabeth once again removes herself from Beale's life, insisting that he "belongs" to Flavia and swearing him to silence regarding their idyllic island romance. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1935
Ballistics expert Perrins testifies at the trial for his wife Lisle accused of killing a spy who was searching for the secret plans of an anti-aircraft gun designed by Perrins. ~ Rovi
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