Cyril McLaglen
Also Known As: Cyril Maclaglen
Biography: Cyril McLaglen was a British actor who appeared in a variety of films between 1920 and 1951. He was born in London in 1899 and made his film debut in the 1920 film The Call of the Road. He was the younger brother of the actor Victor McLaglen.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Adult: No
Birthday: September 09, 1899
Age: 125 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: July 11, 1987
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Underground
Overview: A working-class love story set in and around the London Underground of the 1920s. Two men – gentle Bill and brash Bert – meet and are attracted to the same woman on the same day at the same Underground station. But the lady chooses Bill, and Bert isn't the type to take rejection lightly...
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1928-07-01
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Peter Ibbetson
Overview: When his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project with the Duke and Duchess of Towers. When Peter and the duchess become great friends, she reveals that she is Mary — but the duke soon suspects his wife of infidelity and challenges Peter to a duel, threatening the pair's second chance.
Genres: Drama Fantasy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-11-07
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A Royal Demand
Overview: During the English Civil War, Lord Forrest attempts to sign up with the Royalist army, but is mistaken for a Roundhead and forced to join their number instead.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-08-28
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They Met in Bombay
Overview: A jewel thief and a con artist are rivals in the theft of a valuable diamond and gem necklace in Bombay and as the Japanese Army invades China.
Genres: Adventure Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-06-27
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Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
Overview: Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
Genres: Romance Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-01-29
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Quinneys
Overview: 'Antique dealer's daughter loves foreman who makes fakes for ex-partner.' (British Film Catalogue)
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1927-12-01
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The Arcadians
Overview: 'Club-owner crashes plane in Arcady, land of truth and beauty.' (British Film Catalogue)
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1927-10-01
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Money for Speed
Overview: A motorcycle champion becomes a stunt rider after he is banned from speedway racing.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-03-01
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You Know What Sailors Are
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Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1928-12-14
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The Band Plays On
Overview: A judge hands four wayward boys to a college football coach who turns them into backfield stars.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-12-21
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Alf's Button
Overview: A soldier discovers a button made from Aladdin's lamp grants wishes when rubbed.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-03-24
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Hindle Wakes
Overview: A young working-class girl causes a stir when she sneaks off for a romantic getaway with the wealthy heir of the mill where she works.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1927-09-12
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Josser Joins the Navy
Overview: 'Hall porter forced to join Navy while tracking spies.' (British Film Catalogue)
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-03-18
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Verdict of the Sea
Overview: When 'Gentleman' Burton boards the Capri his aura of mystery makes the crew curious about his origins and makes him especially attractive to the Captain's daughter. But he little realises the danger that is to unfold when the Captain conceals diamonds on board as a favour...
Genres: Crime Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-11-13
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The Plough and the Stars
Overview: A husband clashes with his wife over his membership to the Irish citizen army during the Easter rebellion.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-12-26
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Balaclava
Overview: A British army officer is cashiered, and re-enlists as Private to take part in the Crimean War. He succeeds in capturing a top Russian spy which results in the famous Charge of the Light Brigade to take the Balaclava Heights.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1928-06-06
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The Island of Despair
Overview: A shipwrecked captain saves a girl from a Spanish murderer by threatening to give him leprosy.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1926-12-27
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Boadicea
Overview: The life of the Celtic Queen Boudica (Boadicea) and her rebellion against the Roman Empire.
Genres: Drama War History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1927-09-05
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Suspense
Overview: During the First World War a British unit take up a new position in a trench unaware that the Germans are laying a mine underneath it.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-07-04
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The Long Voyage Home
Overview: The crew of the merchant ship Glencairn hope to survive a transatlantic crossing during World War II. Adapted from four Eugene O'Neill one-act plays.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-11-16
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Wee Willie Winkie
Overview: In 1897, little Priscilla Williams, along with her widowed mother, goes to live with her army colonel paternal grandfather on the British outpost he commands in northern India.
Genres: Adventure Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-07-30
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No Lady
Overview: A henpecked husband takes his wife and her children to Blackpool, where confusion reigns.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-05-05
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Down River
Overview: A murderous skipper involved in dope trafficking.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1931-05-08
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Bed and Breakfast
Overview: A newlywed couple have a fight, and in order to get even with one another, each decides to take up with a lover but without actually going through with "the deed".
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1930-12-22
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Four Men and a Prayer
Overview: The sons of a disgraced British officer try to clear his name.
Genres: Adventure Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-04-29
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Madame Pompadour
Overview: The French king's mistress frees her jailed lover and makes him her bodyguard.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1927-08-01
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The Lost Patrol
Overview: A patrol of twelve soldiers is lost in the desert and killed by the tribesmen, but the sergeant makes sure that one of the tribesmen dies for every one of his men.
Genres: War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1929-02-01
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The Secret of the Loch
Overview: A batty Scottish professor attempts to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster, but everyone thinks he's crazy. Meanwhile, a foolish young reporter attempts to get a scoop on the story.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-05-07
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The Black Swan
Overview: When notorious pirate Henry Morgan is made governor of Jamaica, he enlists the help of some of his former partners in ridding the Caribbean of buccaneers. When one of them apparently abducts the previous governor's pretty daughter and joins up with the rebels, things are set for a fight.
Genres: Adventure Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-12-04
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