Movies starring Margaret Rutherford

Yellow Canary (1943)

84 mins     Drama, Thriller      

I've watched a fair few of what are commonly known as WWII propaganda movies, those put out during to either inform or inspire a nation, and whilst most have been interesting not so many have still been entertaining, understa...

Blithe Spirit (1945)

96 mins     Comedy, Fantasy      

"Blithe Spirit" is an enjoyable light hearted ghost movie, adapted from Noel Coward's play and directed by David Lean. And do you know how you can ruin the simple enjoyment which is "Blithe Spirit"? Read reviews from those wh...

Passport to Pimlico (1949)

84 mins     Comedy      

With the current British Government enforcing budget cuts on the UK you couldn't blame anyone for feeling a bit peeved and wishing for a bit of land, independent from the rest of the UK and the interference of the government....

The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)

81 mins     Comedy      

Classic British comedy from the era when British comedy was at its best is the simplest way to sum up this comedy gem from 1950. In fact "The Happiest Days of Your Life" does not need much explaining or in depth analysis beca...

The Importance of Being Earnest (1952)

95 mins     Comedy, Drama      

If you arrive here as a fan of Oscar Wilde and his play "The Importance of Being Earnest" looking for deep thought and information on the 1952 movie adaptation I warn you will not find it here. I say that because my only enco...

The Smallest Show on Earth (1957)

80 mins     Comedy      

Movie Review - The Smallest Show on Earth (1957) (aka: Big Time Operators) British comedy starring Virginia McKenna & Bill Travers as a young married couple who inherit an old flea-pit of a cinema and its ancient staff. Knowi...

I'm All Right Jack (1959)

105 mins     Comedy      

I'm All Right Jack (1959) Ian Carmichael stars in this British comedy as a wet behind the ears university graduate who finds himself a pawn between the business owners and the union when he gets his first job...