Dick Francis

Dick Francis

Movies for Dick Francis...

Murder in Reverse?
Title: Murder in Reverse?
Character: Police Sergeant
Released: October 21, 1945
Type: Movie
Tom Masterick, a dock worker, is wrongfully convicted of a murder charge. His death sentence is commuted to a long prison term. When released as an old man, he vows to find the real killer.
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Here Comes the Sun
Title: Here Comes the Sun
Character: Governor
Released: January 12, 1945
Type: Movie
When a wealthy newspaper proprietor passes away, his crooked business partner moves to secure the deceased's fortune by substituting a false will. But 'Corona' Flanagan is onto the fraudster, and his efforts to unmask the villain see him popping in and out of jail – which isn't all that bad, since the governor is an old friend of his – and dressing up as a Russian countess...
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Dreaming
Title: Dreaming
Character: Sir Charles Paddock
Released: November 28, 1944
Type: Movie
When a pretty Wren faints in a crowded train, Private Bud Flanagan and Captain Ches Allen are quick to render first aid. But over Bud's head, a heavy kitbag wobbles; it falls and scores a direct hit, knocking him unconscious. What follows is a dream sequence involving Ches, the Wren and Bud himself in a series of hilarious adventures as well as a magical medley of the duo's best-loved musical numbers!
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All That Glitters
Title: All That Glitters
Character: Derek Montague
Released: December 1, 1936
Type: Movie
A bank manager who has successfully bought into a lucrative gold mine manages to foil the plot of some confidence tricksters who plan to swindle him out of his investment.
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The Brown Wallet
Title: The Brown Wallet
Character: Detective
Released: July 20, 1936
Type: Movie
Publisher John Gillespie faces a financial crisis after his business partner skips town with all the firm's assets. Facing ruin, he reluctantly approaches a wealthy aunt for assistance but is met with a stony-faced refusal.
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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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The Happy Family
Title: The Happy Family
Character: Mr. Hutt
Released: January 1, 1936
Type: Movie
A mother and father who, in order to shock their extended family out of their idle spendthrift ways, pretend to have lost all their money.
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Jury's Evidence
Title: Jury's Evidence
Released: January 1, 1936
Type: Movie
'Foreman of Old Bailey jury refuses to accept circumstantial evidence and helps solve murder case.' (British Film Catalogue)
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Tangled Evidence
Title: Tangled Evidence
Character: Frame
Released: September 17, 1934
Type: Movie
A medium is murdered and suspicion falls on his niece.
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Playthings of Desire
Title: Playthings of Desire
Character: Minor Role
Released: September 1, 1933
Type: Movie
Jim Malvern is one of the richest men in the world. Unscrupulous and greedy, he uses beautiful young women as his playthings. But after meeting gorgeous actress Gloria Dawn, Malvern decides to put aside his philandering ways. With a marriage date set, the millionaire invites a flock of his famous friends -- including some of his former lovers -- to a remote island. Moments before the ceremony, Malvern is shot and killed by an unseen assailant. A grieving Gloria, realizing the murderer must be one of the guests, goes on a hunt for her fiance's killer.
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His Grace Gives Notice
Title: His Grace Gives Notice
Character: Mr Perks
Released: July 22, 1933
Type: Movie
'Butler inherits title but keeps it secret to woo employer's daughter.' (British Film Catalogue)
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The Umbrella
Title: The Umbrella
Character: Michael Frankenstein
Released: May 26, 1933
Type: Movie
Two thieves are released from prison; one of them has an umbrella with jewels hidden in its handle.
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The 1002nd Night
Title: The 1002nd Night
Released: May 19, 1933
Type: Movie
An Arabian prince falls in with a group of downtrodden rebels and faces the wrath of an unsympathetic sultan whose wife he is also romancing.
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All That Is England
Title: All That Is England
Released: July 25, 1932
Type: Movie
Austin promotional short, showing a tour around the country by many Austin models, from the Seven to the Ascot.
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Poor Old Bill
Title: Poor Old Bill
Character: Police Constable
Released: June 22, 1931
Type: Movie
A man sponges off an old comrade from the First World War who believes he has saved his life during the war, although this ultimately proves not to be true.