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11 Harrowhouse   1974     2 and a half stars    PG, 96 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
aka: Anything for Love
Fast Fortune

Director: Aram Avakian  
Cast: Charles Grodin, Candice Bergen, John Gielgud, Trevor Howard, James Mason, Helen Cherry, Peter Vaughan, Jack Watson, Leon Greene, Jack Watling, Cyril Shaps, Clive Morton, Larry Cross, Glynn Edwards, John Bindon

  In this spoof on heist films, millionaire Clyde Massey (Trevor Howard) hires a dealer in diamonds, Howard R. Chesser (Charles Grodin), to rob a London diamond exchange owned by Meecham (John Gielgud). Chesser, his girlfriend Maren Shirell (Candice Bergen), and Charles D. Watts (James Mason) suck the diamonds through the wiring system and perform a successful heist. When Massey, who wants the diamonds for himself, sends his henchmen to retrieve the diamonds, a chase ensues, but the robbers manage to escape.



Cast
Charles Grodin Howard R. Chesser
Candice Bergen Maren Shirell
John Gielgud Meecham
Trevor Howard Clyde Massey
James Mason Charles D. Watts
Helen Cherry Lady Anne Bolding
Peter Vaughan Coglin
Jack Watson Miller
Leon Greene Max Toland
Jack Watling Fitzmaurice
Cyril Shaps Wildenstein
Clive Morton Sir Harold
Larry Cross Whitman
Glynn Edwards Guard
John Bindon Guard
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The Demi-Paradise   1943     2 and a half stars    N/R, 115 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy / Romance
aka: Adventure for Two

Director: Anthony Asquith  
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Penelope Dudley-Ward, Marjorie Fielding, Margaret Rutherford, Leslie Henson, Guy Middleton, Felix Aylmer, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Miles Malleson, Joyce Grenfell, George Thorpe, Michael Shepley, Edie Martin, Everley Gregg, Jack Watling

  When Russian inventor Ivan Dimitrievitch Kouzneisoff (Laurence Olivier) travels to England prior to World War II to work on the production of his new propeller device, he finds that the British do not trust him. Lady Ann (Penelope Ward), the granddaughter of shipping magnate Mr. Runalow (Felix Aylmer), is charmed by Ivan and tries to impress him with British culture. Romance blooms, but then Ivan returns to Russia. One year later, war has begun, and Ivan returns to England to help with technical work on his propeller design. He sees Britain in a new light when Russia and England are allies against the Nazis and learns to adjust to a new way of life.



Cast
Laurence Olivier Ivan Kouznetsoff
Penelope Dudley-Ward Ann
Marjorie Fielding Mrs. Tisdall
Margaret Rutherford Rowena Ventnor
Leslie Henson Himself
Guy Middleton Dick Christian
Felix Aylmer Mr. Runalow
Wilfrid Hyde-White Nightclub Waiter
Miles Malleson Theater Cashier
Joyce Grenfell Sybil Paulson
George Thorpe Herbert Tisdall
Michael Shepley Mr. Walford
Edie Martin Miss Winifred Tisdall
Everley Gregg Mrs. Flannel
Jack Watling Tom
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The Nanny   1965     3 stars    N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama / Horror / Thriller
Director: Seth Holt  
Cast: Bette Davis, Wendy Craig, Jill Bennett, James Villiers, William Dix, Pamela Franklin, Jack Watling, Alfred Burke, Maurice Denham, Harry Fowler, Angarad Aubrey, Sandra Power, Nora Gordon

  Ten-year-old Joey (William Dix) returns home after two years of mental treatment for killing his sister. He is then under the charge of the real killer–his psychotic Nanny (Bette Davis). Only Joey recognizes the Nanny for what she really is. Joey's mother (Wendy Craig) is poisoned and nearly dies from food prepared by the Nanny, but still no one–except Joey's neighbor friend Bobbie (Pamela Franklin)–believes that the nanny is responsible. Matters come to a head when the Nanny tries to smother Joey with a pillow, is discovered by Joey's Aunt Pen (Jill Bennett), and the Nanny leaves the house forever.



Cast
Bette Davis The Nanny
Wendy Craig Virginia "Virgie" Fane
Jill Bennett Aunt Pen
James Villiers Bill Fane
William Dix Joey Fane
Pamela Franklin Bobbie Medman
Jack Watling Dr. Medman
Alfred Burke Dr. Wills
Maurice Denham Dr. Beamaster
Harry Fowler Milkman
Angarad Aubrey Susy Fane
Sandra Power Sarah
Nora Gordon Mrs. Griggs
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Quartet   1948     3 and a half stars    N/R, 120 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Ralph Smart, Harold French, Arthur Crabtree, Ken Annakin  
Cast: W. Somerset Maugham, Jack Watling, Mai Zetterling, Dirk Bogarde, Honor Blackman, George Cole, Angela Baddeley, Susan Shaw, Nora Swinburne, Cecil Parker, Basil Radford, Naunton Wayne, Ian Fleming, Jack Raine, Mai Zetterling

  Four of W. Somerset Maugham's stories are presented in this film, with each being introduced by the author. The stories are: "The Facts of Life," "Alien Corn," "The Kite," and "The Colonel's Lady." All are excellent, and due to the success of this omnibus, three others were produced the following year in "Trio."



Cast
W. Somerset Maugham Himself--Host
Jack Watling Nicky
Mai Zetterling Jeanne
Dirk Bogarde George Bland
Honor Blackman Paula
George Cole Herbert Sunbury
Angela Baddeley Mrs. Garnet
Susan Shaw Betty
Nora Swinburne Mrs. Peregrine
Cecil Parker Colonel Peregrine
Basil Radford Henry Garnet
Naunton Wayne Leslie
Ian Fleming Ralph
Jack Raine Thomas
Mai Zetterling Jeanne
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Sink the Bismarck!   1960     3 stars    N/R, 97 min.
Genre: Drama / Action
Director: Lewis Gilbert  
Cast: Kenneth More, Dana Wynter, Carl Mohner, Laurence Naismith, Karel Stepanek, Geoffrey Keen, Michael Hordern, Maurice Denham, Michael Goodliffe, Esmond Knight, Jack Watling, Jack Gwillim, Mark Dignam, Ernest Clark, John Horsley

  This film is based on the true World War II assignment of the British Navy to locate and sink the German battleship Bismarck. Using newsreel footage, the film follows the Bismarck from its launching, through many battles, and its sinking in 1941. British intelligence Captain Shepard (Kenneth More) works on the mission and receives love and support for his efforts from a fellow naval officer Anne Davis (Dana Wynter). The story is filled with intrigue and excitement as the British zero in on their target.



Cast
Kenneth More Captain Shepard
Dana Wynter Anne Davis
Carl Mohner Captain Lindemann
Laurence Naismith First Sea Lord
Karel Stepanek Admiral Lutjens
Geoffrey Keen A.C.N.S.
Michael Hordern Commander-in-Chief
Maurice Denham Commander Richards
Michael Goodliffe Captain Banister
Esmond Knight Captain--Prince of Wales
Jack Watling Signals Officer
Jack Gwillim Captain
Mark Dignam Captain
Ernest Clark Captain
John Horsley Captain
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Under Capricorn   1949     2 stars    N/R, 116 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Alfred Hitchcock  
Cast: Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, Michael Wilding, Margaret Leighton, Cecil Parker, Denis O'Dea, Jack Watling, Harcourt Williams, Francis De Wolff, Ronald Adam

  The Huskys, a 19th-century family, live in Australia. Honorable Charles Adare (Michael Wilding) becomes attracted to Lady Henrietta Husky (Ingrid Bergman) and begins to unravel a family secret. Not one of Hitchcock's best.

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We Dive at Dawn   1943     2 and a half stars    N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama
Director: Anthony Asquith  
Cast: John Mills, Louis Bradfield, Eric Portman, Ronald Millar, Jack Watling, Reginald Purdell, Niall MacGinnis, Caven Watson, Leslie Weston, Norman Williams, Lionel Grose, David Peel, Robb Wilton, Philip Godfrey, Walter Gotell

  The crew of the British submarine Sea Tiger is on leave after a lengthy war patrol when it is recalled to conduct a secret mission after the Sea Tiger captain, Lt. Freddie Taylor (John Mills), receives orders to locate and destroy a new German battleship. The adventures are many in this rousing tale–including seaman James Hobson's (Eric Portman) plot to put on a German soldier's uniform and search for a tanker from which the Sea Tiger can refuel.



Cast
John Mills Lt. Freddie Taylor, Captain
Louis Bradfield Lt. Brace, First Officer
Eric Portman Hobson
Ronald Millar Lt. Johnson, Third Officer
Jack Watling Lt. Gordon, Navigator
Reginald Purdell Coxwain Dabbs
Niall MacGinnis Gunner's Mate Corrigan
Caven Watson Duncan, Chief Engineer
Leslie Weston Torpedo Operator
Norman Williams Canada, Periscope Operator
Lionel Grose Spud, Torpedo Operator
David Peel Oxford, the Helmsman
Robb Wilton Pincher the Cook
Philip Godfrey Flunkey the Steward
Walter Gotell Luftwaffe Captain
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The Winslow Boy   1948     3 and a half stars    N/R, 117 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Anthony Asquith  
Cast: Robert Donat, Margaret Leighton, Cedric Hardwicke, Marie Lohr, Frank Lawton, Ernest Thesiger, Kathleen Harrison, Jack Watling, Basil Radford, Wilfrid Hyde-White

  When a young naval cadet is accused of stealing, his father stands behind him offering the best legal protection in the land. A great courtroom drama.

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Movie Quick Pick
1. 11 Harrowhouse (1974)
   aka: Anything for Love
   aka: Fast Fortune
2. The Demi-Paradise (1943)
   aka: Adventure for Two
3. The Nanny (1965)
4. Quartet (1948)
5. Sink the Bismarck! (1960)
6. Under Capricorn (1949)
7. We Dive at Dawn (1943)
8. The Winslow Boy (1948)


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