Patric Curwen

Patric Curwen

Born: December 14, 1884
Died: May 31, 1949

Movies for Patric Curwen...

Nothing Venture
Title: Nothing Venture
Character: The Author
Released: January 29, 1948
Type: Movie
A trio of young boys become involved in a criminal plot.
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They Knew Mr. Knight
Title: They Knew Mr. Knight
Character: Mr. Porter
Released: March 5, 1946
Type: Movie
After a chance train encounter with Laurence Knight, Tom Blake's family's fortunes prosper on the beneficence of the great financier. A developing friendship leads to the Knights selling their home to the Blakes when they move back to London. All looks rosy for the Blakes as share prices in Mr Knight's new business venture soar, but is their confidence misplaced?
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The Echo Murders
Title: The Echo Murders
Character: Dr. Grey
Released: December 17, 1945
Type: Movie
Detective Sexton Blake takes on Nazi spies while solving a series of crimes.
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The Rake's Progress
Title: The Rake's Progress
Released: December 6, 1945
Type: Movie
Vivian Kenway, a young Englishman from an aristocratic background, flunks out of Oxford, and decides to use his considerable charm to achieve his goal of, apparently, making dissipation his career. His derelictions include seduction, betrayals of sweethearts, family and friends, and Marriage for money. All this with no signs of remorse or redemption, since his life as a completely unprincipled rake is quite enjoyable...for him, at least. Then, World War II breaks out and he is given a chance to die a heroic death for flag and country. Maybe.
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Strawberry Roan
Title: Strawberry Roan
Character: Vicar
Released: December 31, 1944
Type: Movie
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.
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Don't Take It to Heart
Title: Don't Take It to Heart
Character: Smith
Released: November 13, 1944
Type: Movie
A stray World War Two bomb releases the ghost of the 3rd Earl of Chaunduyt after 400 years. A visiting professor, while wooing the beautiful Lady Mary, daughter of the present Earl, finds him an ally in his fight on behalf of the villagers to protect their ancient rights against a meddling newcomer.
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Medal for the General
Title: Medal for the General
Character: Dr. Sargeant
Released: November 6, 1944
Type: Movie
A retired general helps out by sheltering some evacuees during WWII.
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Mr. Emmanuel
Title: Mr. Emmanuel
Released: August 2, 1944
Type: Movie
An elderly Jewish man from Manchester, travels to Nazi Germany to seek the mother of a young German refugee that has attempted suicide. In Germany, Mr. Emmanuel’s efforts to seek out Hertha Rosenhein are greeted by a wall of silence from the scared Jewish community and anti-Semitic hatred from many Germans.
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The Shipbuilders
Title: The Shipbuilders
Released: December 15, 1943
Type: Movie
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.
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The Lamp Still Burns
Title: The Lamp Still Burns
Character: Mr. Lavery
Released: November 29, 1943
Type: Movie
A tribute to the important work of female nurses during World War II.
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The Man in Grey
Title: The Man in Grey
Character: Doctor (uncredited)
Released: August 6, 1943
Type: Movie
After marrying a dour and disinterested lord for status, a young woman falls in love with a stage actor while her best friend from boarding school enters an affair with her husband.
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Sea Fort
Title: Sea Fort
Character: Commentator
Released: July 1, 1940
Type: Movie
The operation of a floating sea fort during WWII, and the lives of those who work on board.
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Return to Yesterday
Title: Return to Yesterday
Character: The Guard
Released: March 9, 1940
Type: Movie
Robert Maine is torn between returning to the glamour of Hollywood and working with a small theatre company in England.
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The Gap
Title: The Gap
Character: Major General Lecturer
Released: September 1, 1937
Type: Movie
A dramatization to promote the Territorial Army.
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Men of Yesterday
Title: Men of Yesterday
Released: May 1, 1936
Type: Movie
A retired major and ex-enemies pledge peace at reunion.
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Department Store
Title: Department Store
Character: James Goodman
Released: October 6, 1935
Type: Movie
The heir to a London department store must learn the business, but he must start off by working his way through the various menial jobs incognito first. However, a crooked manager has arranged, for a cracksman, just out of prison, to join the staff. Each is mistaken for the other.
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Loyalties
Title: Loyalties
Character: Sir Frederic Blair
Released: July 2, 1933
Type: Movie
A houseguest at an upper-class gathering, wealthy Jew Ferdinand de Levis, is robbed of £1,000 with evidence pointing towards the guilt of another guest, Captain Dancy. Instead of supporting De Levis, the host attempts to hush the matter up and when this fails, he sides with Dancy and subtly tries to destroy de Levis' reputation. When Dancy is later exposed, and commits suicide, de Levis is blamed for his demise.
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The Ringer
Title: The Ringer
Character: Dr. Lomond
Released: March 31, 1931
Type: Movie
Scotland Yard detectives hunt for a dangerous criminal who has recently returned to England.