Wylie Watson
Also Known As: John Wylie Robertson, John Wylie Francis Robertson
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
Adult: No
Birthday: February 04, 1889
Age: 136 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: May 03, 1966
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The 39 Steps
Overview: Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-06-06
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Queer Cargo
Overview: The Captain of a tramp steamer is forced by his ship's owner to smuggle some priceless pearls, and take them to Singapore.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-08-06
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Jamaica Inn
Overview: In coastal Cornwall, England, during the early 19th Century, a young woman who's come there to visit her aunt, discovers that she's married an innkeeper who's a member of a gang of criminals who arrange shipwrecking and murder for profit.
Genres: Crime Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-05-11
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Brighton Rock
Overview: Centring on the activities of a gang of assorted criminals and, in particular, their leader – a vicious young hoodlum known as "Pinkie" – the film's main thematic concern is the criminal underbelly evident in inter-war Brighton.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-01-09
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Whisky Galore!
Overview: Based on a true story. The name of the real ship, that sunk Feb 5 1941 - during WWII - was S/S Politician. Having left Liverpool two days earlier, heading for Jamaica, it sank outside Eriskay, The Outer Hebrides, Scotland, in bad weather, containing 250,000 bottles of whisky. The locals gathered as many bottles as they could, before the proper authorities arrived, and even today, bottles are found in the sand or in the sea every other year.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1949-06-16
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The Magnet
Overview: A classic Ealing comedy in which a young boy steals a magnet and becomes a hero.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-10-01
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Your Witness
Overview: Adam Hayward is a successful New York City defense lawyer. One day he receives a cable that the British war buddy who saved his life at Anzio Beach is now in trouble with the law in England. Taking the advice of his secretary to go to England rather than wire money, Adam arrives in his friend's village to find him about to stand trial for the murder of the hired stable-hand, Lawrence.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-03-06
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The Years Between
Overview: After hearing news that her officer husband has been killed in battle, Diana Wentworth forges a new life for herself, becoming an MP and learning to love again. Then, out of the blue comes the shattering news that her husband is not dead after all.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-07-08
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Shadow of the Past
Overview: A man catches sight of a woman believed by everyone to be dead.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-09-04
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London Belongs to Me
Overview: Classic British drama about the residents of a large terrace house in London between Christmas 1938 and September 1939. Percy Boon lives with his mother in a shared rented house with an assortment of characters in central London. Although well intentioned, he becomes mixed up with gangsters and murder. The story focuses on the effects this has on Percy and the other residents.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-11-05
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Things Happen at Night
Overview: A young girl finds herself possessed by the spirit of a mischievous demon.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-11-03
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Don't Take It to Heart
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-11-13
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The Lamp Still Burns
Overview: A tribute to the important work of female nurses during World War II.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-11-29
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Danny Boy
Overview: A remake of Oswald Mitchell's own 1934 production, a story of Jayne Kaye (Ann Todd), a successful singer in America who returns to Britain during the Blitz to find her ex-husband and son who have fallen on hard times.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-08-25
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Murder in Reverse?
Overview: 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.
Genres: Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-10-21
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The Sundowners
Overview: In the Australian Outback, the Carmody family--Paddy, Ida, and their teenage son Sean--are sheep drovers, always on the move. Ida and Sean want to settle down and buy a farm. Paddy wants to keep moving. A sheep-shearing contest, the birth of a child, drinking, gambling, and a racehorse will all have a part in the final decision.
Genres: Drama Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-12-08
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Waltz Time
Overview: Waltz Time is a 1945 British musical film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Carol Raye, Peter Graves and Patricia Medina. In Imperial Vienna a young Grand Duchess is prevented from marrying the man she loves.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-08-13
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Temptation Harbour
Overview: The story of a harbor signalman who retrieves a suitcase full of money after witnessing a murder, fails to report it to the police, and finds himself the object of murderous and mercenary interest.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-02-27
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For the Love of Mike
Overview: A useless secretary and his private detective friend try to help an heiress from being swindled by her guardian.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1932-12-01
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Kiss the Bride Goodbye
Overview: Working-class girl Joan Dodd's plan to marry Jack Fowler is thwarted when her mother Gladys interferes. Hoping to improve her daughter's social status, Gladys arranges for Joan to wed her boss Adolphus Pickering while Jack is away at war. Jack arrives home to discover his love is engaged to another man. Who will Joan decide to marry?
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-01-28
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It's a Great Life
Overview: Casey and Babe are sisters who work in a department store and each year the store puts on a show. As expected, things are going wrong with every act until Casey comes out to help Babe with her song. They are a hit, but in the final act, Casey again comes out and this time the president sees her act and fires both her and Babe on the spot. Benny is able to book Casey, Babe and Dean into Vaudeville and their act is popular. But before they have their shot at stardom, Dean and Babe leave Casey and the act.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1929-12-06
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Please Teacher
Overview: Tommy Deacon learns that a gift bequeathed by his aunt is hidden in her house inside a bust of Napoleon. However, the house has been sold, and is now a girls school and to gain admission Tommy has to pose as the elder brother of Anne, one of the pupils. His arrival in the school results in a variety of escapades, but Tommy resolutely persists in his search for the missing legacy...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-01-01
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Road House
Overview: Road House is a 1934 British comedy crime film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Violet Loraine, Gordon Harker and Aileen Marson.
Genres: Crime Romance Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-11-29
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The Flemish Farm
Overview: Wartime commando story based on fact. Allied airman risks return (on the ground) to occupied France for the honour of his regiment.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-09-06
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My Brother Jonathan
Overview: Jonathan Dakers' early ambition was to become a great surgeon and to marry Edie Martyn. But, on the death of his father, he is obliged to start work as a partner in a poor general practice in the Black Country. Edie falls in love with Jonathan's brother, Harold, who is killed in the Great War, and Jonathan marries her as planned. It is only afterwards that he realises he now loves another.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-02-05
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Yes, Madam?
Overview: The hilarious tale of two cousins who must complete a period in domestic service in order to receive an inheritance.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-11-01
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Radio Lover
Overview: A penniless young charmer hits upon an ingenious route to fame and fortune.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-10-20
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No Room at the Inn
Overview: A group of children are evacuated during world war two into the care of an alcoholic woman.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1948-11-22
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Morning Departure
Overview: The crew of a submarine is trapped on the sea floor when it sinks. How can they be rescued before they run out of air?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1950-02-21
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Hawleys of High Street
Overview: A butcher and a draper stand for election to the local council.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-06-07
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The Black Mask
Overview: British crime film directed by Ralph Ince
Genres: Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-12-01
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The Saint Meets the Tiger
Overview: A man murdered at the Saint's doorstep manages to utter a few words to Simon Templar before he dies, sending him off to the quaint resort village of Baycombe where he confronts crime mastermind 'The Tiger' and his gang as they plan to smuggle gold bullion out of the country.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-12-08
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Paradise for Two
Overview: A chorus girl is mistaken for a millionaire's girlfriend.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-12-22
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Mr. Proudfoot Shows a Light
Overview: Humorously using the arrogant and bumbling Mr. Proudfoot, this film serves a dual purpose of emphasizing the importance of obeying blackout hours, as well as easing the stress of the time period by encouraging laughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-12-30
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The World Owes Me a Living
Overview: When a British pilot is hospitalized after a plane crash, the woman he loves sits by his bedside and remembers, in flashbacks, key episodes from their life together.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-01-01
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Strawberry Roan
Overview: 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.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-12-31
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Tawny Pipit
Overview: Jimmy Bancroft, a fighter pilot, who is recovering from injuries sustained during the Battle of Britain, and Hazel Court, a nurse, come across a pair of rare birds nestling in a field. After a run in with the army, and a couple of thieves, they, with the cooperation of the village people and the Ornithology Society, help the eggs to hatch. A wonderful look at life in a small village, during World War II.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1944-04-28
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From the Four Corners
Overview: Members of three Commonwealth armies, an Aussie, a Canadian, and a New Zealander meet actor Leslie Howard who buys them a beer and makes them understand why they're fighting.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-07-31
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Fame Is the Spur
Overview: A politician rises rapidly to fame and fortune and discovers that power corrupts and ultimately becomes the very type of politician he had set out to displace.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-09-23
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The Trojan Brothers
Overview: Opposing ends of a pantomime horse where the 'head' dates a society lady while the 'tail' is unhappily married.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-02-04
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Waterloo Road
Overview: During WW2 a former railway employee who had been drafted, goes AWOL to hunt down the spiv and draft dodger who is having an affair with his wife.
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-02-05
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Don Chicago
Overview: Timid Don Chicago yearns to follow in the footsteps of his gangster mother, but is forced by the Mulligan Gang to leave America. In England, he tangles with a British police officer and high society.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1945-08-06
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Leave It to Me
Overview: The owner of a professional help agency poses as a poet at a wealthy patron's ball and prevents a necklace from being stolen by thieves.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-04-01
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My Wife's Family
Overview: A farce concerning the attempts of a naval officer to avoid a visit from his wife's overbearing mother-in-law, and cope with a former girlfriend at the same time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-07-22
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A Girl in a Million
Overview: A young scientist freed by divorce from a nagging wife, isolates himself from women. His peace is broken by a lovely young girl to whom he is forced to give shelter. He marries her and finds that his dumb wife is not so dumb.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-10-28
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