A World War II farce that follows the antics of an ENSA (Entertainment National Service Association) group. Fresh from the music halls, they bumble their way from army camp to camp. 1959.
“Secrets are the things we grow Learn from us very much Look at us, but do not touch Phaedra is my name…”
A union leader tries to win equal rights for the West Indian workers at the company, but finds it is an uphill battle. After being successful,he finds that he and his wife have a difficult time coming to terms with the fact that his only daughter intends to marry a West Indian. 1961.
“ I am tired, I am weary I could sleep for a thousand years A thousand dreams that would awake me Different colors made of tears…”
During World War II, British scientist Sir Ernest Pease (James Robertson Justice) is helping the Allies with his groundbreaking inventions, but a trial flight with his new radar system goes awry. Although he parachutes to safety, he does so over Germany and is promptly placed in a POW camp. 1961.
“Perish the day when they heed what you say They'll take you away if they don't like what you say…”
After winning re-election, British Labour Party M.P. Johnnie Byrne faces a series of setbacks in his political career, as well as in his marriage, and must act wisely in order to save both. 1961.
“Life is bare Gloom and misery everywhere Stormy weather, stormy weather And I just can't get my poor self together Oh, I'm weary all of the time…”
Lean out your window, golden hair I heard you singing in the midnight air My book is closed, I read no more Watching the fire dance on the floor…
Scientists are looking for a man to send up to be the first man on the moon. A man immune to worry, disease, and even the common cold. They think they have found him until the impossible happens at Woomera. 1960.
A playboy recruits a gang who include a small-time thief, an American in debt who needs cash to satisfy his wife's expensive tastes, and an old-time expert cracksman, to rob a foreign embassy's safe.1960.
“We wear the same clothes 'cause we feel the same We kiss with dry lips when we say goodnight…”
John Cummings is a desperate, down-on-his-luck cosmetics salesman who buys an expensive Ford Anglia to impress his company. When the uninsured car is stolen by a car theft ring tied to underworld kingpin Lionel Meadows, the police show little interest. 1960.
“On a distant shore, miles from land Stands the ebony totem in ebony sand. A dream in a mist of grey... On a far distant shore...”
A gang leader dumps her criminal boyfriend when he is convicted of robbery, but he recovers the stolen loot once he's released. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps his son and demands the money as ransom. 1960.
