John Longden

John Longden Trailers

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John Longden was a West Indian-born English screen, stage, and television actor. He appeared in dozens of films from 1926 to 1964, including five (Blackmail, Juno and the Paycock, The Skin Game, Young and Innocent, Jamaica Inn) directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Longden appeared in numerous television series.

Most Popular John Longden Trailers

Total trailers found: 70

Q Planes Trailer (1939)

21 February 1939

In England, an eccentric police inspector, an earnest test pilot and a spunky female reporter team up to solve the mystery of a series of test aircraft which have disappeared without a trace while over the ocean on their maiden flights; unaware, as they are, that a spy ring has been shooting the planes down with a ray machine hidden aboard a salvage vessel which is on hand to haul the downed aircraft aboard, crews and all.

The Wallet Trailer (1952)

01 March 1952

A mystery thriller intended for US TV.

Pool of London Trailer (1951)

20 February 1951

Jewel thieves, murder, and a manhunt swirl around a sailor off a cargo ship in post-war London.

Piccadilly Trailer (1929)

01 February 1929

A young Chinese woman, working in the kitchen at a London dance club, is given the chance to become the club's main act.

Elstree Calling Trailer (1930)

06 February 1930

A series of 19 musical and comedy "vaudeville" sketches presented in the form of a live television broadcast hosted by Tommy Handley (as himself).

Contraband Trailer (1940)

11 May 1940

When a neutral Danish merchant ship is forced to put into port after trying to evade British wartime contraband control, its captain becomes involved in a beautiful British Naval Intelligent agent's efforts to capture a group of German spies operating from a London cinema.

The Gaunt Stranger Trailer (1938)

27 October 1938

A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.

The Man Who Finally Died Trailer (1963)

01 December 1963

Joe Newman, a naturalised Briton, is telephoned by his German father, whom he believed long dead, at the same time as a funeral is taking place in Bavaria - with his father's name on the coffin.

Goodbye, Mr. Chips Trailer (1939)

28 July 1939

A shy British teacher looks back nostalgically at his long career, taking note of the people who touched his life.

The Lion Has Wings Trailer (1939)

03 November 1939

This early, influential propaganda film blends documentary and studio footage to show the valiant efforts of the Royal Air Force to defend the British people against the Nazis.

Frozen Alive Trailer (1964)

01 December 1964

A scientist experimenting with suspended animation decides to use himself as a test subject. Before he is frozen, his wife is killed, and he is suspected of her murder.

Bonnie Prince Charlie Trailer (1948)

26 October 1948

Scotland, 1745. After decades of exile, Prince Charles Edward Stuart secretly lands with the purpose of revolting the Highland chieftains against the German House of Hanover, ruler of Great Britain.

A Matter of Life and Death Trailer (1946)

15 December 1946

When a young RAF pilot miraculously survives bailing out of his aeroplane without a parachute, he falls in love with an American radio operator.

The Flame of Love Trailer (1930)

07 March 1930

A Chinese troupe star and the Grand Duke's adjutant fall in love, to tensions from both sides' respective comrades.

Children of Chance Trailer (1930)

20 November 1930

A casual date at a high-class hotel leads Binnie, an aspiring showgirl, to be mistaken for model and actress Lia de Marita – landing her an audition for the producer of a new musical stage show.

The Adventures of Dusty Bates Trailer (1947)

01 September 1947

Dusty Bates observes some smuggled jewels hidden in a crate aboard a ship; he is pursued by low-lifes when the crate is put ashore.

An Honourable Murder Trailer (1960)

31 March 1960

A modern boardroom take on Julius Caesar.

Atlantic Trailer (1929)

15 November 1929

English-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic".

You Know What Sailors Are Trailer (1928)

14 December 1928

Old Mother Riley's Circus Trailer (1941)

10 December 1941

Mother Riley takes over a circus on the point of closing down, and makes it a success.

Alias John Preston Trailer (1955)

14 December 1955

A mysterious young man settles in a rural English town and immediately starts making a good impression.

Blackmail Trailer (1929)

11 July 1929

London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend.

Sherlock Holmes: The Man Who Disappeared Trailer (1951)

01 April 1951

Adaptation of an Arthur Conan Doyle novel, in which Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the secret of a wealthy businessman.

Jamaica Inn Trailer (1939)

11 May 1939

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.

The Last Post Trailer (1929)

11 January 1929

'Soldier takes the blame when his Bolshevik brother shoots a soldier during the General Strike.' (Br)

Dangerous Cargo Trailer (1954)

01 May 1954

Inspired by the real events of the attempted heist at Heathrow Airport in 1952, a criminal tricks an old friend into giving away the location of a shipment of gold bullion so he and his gang can steal it.

Hindle Wakes Trailer (1931)

02 October 1931

A Lancashire mill girl has an illicit adventure with the owner's son while on holiday. Based on the once notorious Houghton play.

Unpublished Story Trailer (1942)

10 August 1942

Morale-boosting story released in the middle of World War II. A journalist uncovers a peace organisation at the centre of disreputable dealings.

Murder on the Second Floor Trailer (1932)

04 March 1932

A novelist imagines the murders of his fellow tenants...

The Ringer Trailer (1931)

31 March 1931

Scotland Yard detectives hunt for a dangerous criminal who has recently returned to England.

Quatermass 2 Trailer (1957)

24 May 1957

In England, a group of space scientists led by Bernard Quatermass, who have developed plans for the first Moon colony, learn that a secret, ostensibly government-run, complex of identical design has been built in a remote part of England and is the focus of periodic falls of small, hollow "meteorites" originating in outer space.

The Skin Game Trailer (1931)

26 February 1931

An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village.

The Ghosts of Berkeley Square Trailer (1947)

30 October 1947

The ghosts of two stupid 18th-century officers are doomed to haunt a Berkeley Square mansion until the unlikely event of a reigning monarch paying the house a visit.

The Glad Eye Trailer (1927)

01 June 1927

'The story concerns the misadventures of two flighty husbands in Paris on the spree. They find an excuse for their absence from home by pretending that they are accompanying a famous airman on a flight, but the latter does not proceed according to plan, and they have a hard time countering the suspicious questionings and moves of the sophisticated wife.

One of Our Aircraft Is Missing Trailer (1942)

24 April 1942

On its way back from a raid on the city of Stuttgart, Germany, a British bomber is shot down over Nazi-held Holland.

Juno and the Paycock Trailer (1930)

29 June 1930

During the Irish revolution, a family earns a big inheritance. They start leading a rich life, forgetting what the most important values of life really are.

Thoroughbred Trailer (1936)

09 May 1936

Joan (Helen Twelvetrees) is a Canadian, adopted by Ma Dawson (Nellie Ferguson), a struggling horse breeder and trainer.

The Black Widow Trailer (1951)

22 October 1951

Mark Sherwin is driving down a country lane when he comes across someone laying in the middle of the road.

The Arcadians Trailer (1927)

01 October 1927

'Club-owner crashes plane in Arcady, land of truth and beauty.' (British Film Catalogue)

Young and Innocent Trailer (1937)

01 November 1937

Robert Tisdall finds on the beach the corpse of a woman he knew. Others wrongly conclude that he is the murderer.

Come Into My Parlour Trailer (1932)

01 March 1932

A British crime film directed by John Longden

The Last Load Trailer (1948)

01 January 1948

David and Monty are two friends of Susan and Betty Potter whose father runs a fleet of lorries. One by one, his lorries are involved in accidents and sabotage is suspected.

Palais De Danse Trailer (1928)

27 July 1928

The head taxi dancer at a Tottenham dancehall blackmails a Lady to make her stop her son's affair wir

Death by Design Trailer (1943)

23 January 1943

Dastardly deeds are afoot in a smog of pipe smoke when a man is found dead - is it cyanide poisoning or smoke inhalation?

The Silence of Dean Maitland Trailer (1934)

12 May 1934

Dean Maitland (John Longden), a young man in orders and engaged to a woman, is involved in a tragedy, to reveal the details of which would ruin his career.

Barging Along Trailer (1941)

01 January 1941

A short documentary following the lives of barge-folk on England's canals.

Innocent Sinners Trailer (1958)

25 March 1958

A neglected girl in post-World War II London befriends street urchins who help her build a tiny garden in a bombed-out church.

Quinneys Trailer (1927)

01 December 1927

'Antique dealer's daughter loves foreman who makes fakes for ex-partner.' (British Film Catalogue)

So Evil, So Young Trailer (1961)

01 January 1961

A young girl is framed for a robbery and sent to a harsh reform school, where she becomes the target of a vicious warden.

The Magic Box Trailer (1952)

01 January 1952

Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once very different. As young and handsome William Green he changed his name to include his first wife's so that it sounded more impressive for the photographic portrait work he was so good at.

Two Crowded Hours Trailer (1931)

08 July 1931

A murderer is on the run from prison and is out to get everyone, especially the girl, who put him there.

Anna Karenina Trailer (1948)

22 January 1948

Stefan and Dolly Oblonsky have had a spat and Stefan has asked his sister, Anna Karenina, to come down to Moscow to help mend the rift.

Bad Boy Trailer (1938)

01 January 1938

Nick plans to go to Canada after being released from prison, but his old gang will not share out the loot from their last job.

Rynox Trailer (1931)

04 November 1931

Things are not all well at Rynox House, where the company is on the verge of collapse. At the same time, its senior partner, FX Benedik, keeps receiving threats from the disgruntled Boswell Marsh, who is seen in town buying theatre tickets and revolvers.

The Ship That Died of Shame Trailer (1955)

19 April 1955

After World War II the crew of a motor gunboat join together to buy their old vessel and go into business for themselves.

The Lady Craved Excitement Trailer (1950)

01 August 1950

A music-hall performer and her boyfriend find themselves caught up in the machinations of a trio of not particularly bright crooks.

It Isn't Done Trailer (1937)

24 February 1937

Hubert Blaydon (Cecil Kellaway),a simple Australian farmer inherits a castle and a title in England, and moves his family from the farm to the castle.

The Elusive Pimpernel Trailer (1950)

07 November 1950

A British aristocrat goes in disguise to France to rescue people from The Terror of the guillotine.

Born Lucky Trailer (1933)

05 April 1933

A humble girl's rise to fame.

The House of Marney Trailer (1927)

04 April 1927

An Essec sailor helps a girl save an heir from his crooked uncle.