The best Alan Mowbray’s drama movies

Alan Mowbray

Alan Mowbray

18/08/1896- 25/03/1969
We present our ranking of the best Alan Mowbray’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Alan Mowbray.
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The King and I

The King and I
7.4/10
Widowed Welsh mother Anna Loenowens becomes a governess and English tutor to the wives and many children of the stubborn King Mongkut of Siam. Anna and the King have a clash of personalities as she works to teach the royal family about the English language, customs and etiquette, and rushes to prepare a party for a group of European diplomats who must change their opinions about the King.

The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much
7.4/10
A widescreen, Technicolor remake by Hitchcock of his 1934 film of the same title. A couple vacationing in Morocco with their young son accidentally stumble upon an assassination plot. When the child is kidnapped to ensure their silence, they have to take matters into their own hands to save him.

My Man Godfrey

My Man Godfrey
7.9/10
Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one is more forgotten than Godfrey Park, who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.

Lured

Lured
7/10
Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she's approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who believes her friend has been murdered by a serial killer who uses personal ads to find his victims. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help.

Mary of Scotland

Mary of Scotland
6.3/10
The recently widowed Mary Stuart returns to Scotland to reclaim her throne but is opposed by her half-brother and her own Scottish lords.

That Hamilton Woman

That Hamilton Woman
7.2/10
The story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.

Desire

Desire
7.1/10
Madeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses US engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back from him proves to be difficult without falling in love.

I Wake Up Screaming

I Wake Up Screaming
7.2/10
A young promoter is accused of the murder of Vicky Lynn, a young actress he "discovered" as a waitress while out with ex-actor Robin Ray and gossip columnist Larry Evans.

Becky Sharp

Becky Sharp
5.8/10
  • Genre: DramaRomance
  • Release: 28/06/1935
  • Character: Rawdon Crawley
The first feature length film to use three-strip Technicolor film. Adapted from a play that was adapted from William Makepeace Thackeray's book "Vanity Fair", the film looks at the English class system during the Napoleonic Wars era.

Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton
5.8/10
  • Genre: DramaHistory
  • Release: 12/09/1931
  • Character: George Washington
The founding father has an extramarital affair and meets with the likes of Thomas Jefferson.

My Dear Secretary

My Dear Secretary
5.7/10
  • Genre: DramaRomance
  • Release: 05/11/1948
  • Character: Deveny (Bryant Detective Agency)
A budding young writer thinks it's her lucky day when she is chosen to be the new secretary for Owen Waterbury, famous novelist. She is soon disppointed, however, when he turns out to be an erratic, immature playboy. Opposites attract, of course, but not without sub-plots that touch on competitiveness within marriage and responsibility.

Guilty Hands

Guilty Hands
6.8/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 22/08/1931
  • Character: Gordon Rich
A district attorney commits the perfect murder when he kills his daughter's womanizing fiancé and then tries framing the fiancé's lover.

The Lone Wolf and His Lady

The Lone Wolf and His Lady
5.4/10
Lone Wolf (Ron Randell) a newspaper man, is accused of gem theft.

Rose Marie

Rose Marie
6.7/10
Opera singer, Marie de Flor, seeks out fugitive brother in the Canadian wilderness. During her trek, she meets a Canadian mountie, Sgt. Bruce, who is also searching for her brother. Romance ensues, resulting in several love duets between the two.

Little Man, What Now?

Little Man, What Now?
7.2/10
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 01/05/1934
  • Character: Franz Schluter
A young couple struggling against poverty must keep their marriage a secret in order for the husband to keep his job, as his boss doesn't like to hire married men.

The World Changes

The World Changes
6.7/10
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 25/11/1933
  • Character: Sir Philip Ivor
Generational saga tracing the events in the lives of the midwest pioneering Nordholm family, as seen through the eyes of businessman Orin Nordholm Jr., who ages from a youth to an elderly grandfather.

Midnight Club

Midnight Club
6.8/10
  • Genre: CrimeDrama
  • Release: 28/07/1933
  • Character: Arthur Bradley
With a sparkling script by Leslie Charteris, creator of "The Saint" - the latest crime wave has Scotland Yard baffled. Commissioner Hope (Sir Guy Standing) sends two of his officers (Billy Bevan and Charles McNaughton) to the Midnight Club to check up on a couple of shady characters - Colin Grant (Clive Brook) and Arthur Bradley (Allan Mowbray) and a girl, Iris Witney (Helen Vinson). There have been a number of jewel robberies around town recently, but, unknown to the police, these three have the perfect alibis!!! They have found "doubles", and while they are out committing the robberies, their doubles spend the night at the club, confusing the two officers who are on their tail.

The House of Rothschild

The House of Rothschild
6.5/10
  • Genre: DramaHistory
  • Release: 07/04/1934
  • Character: Prince Metternich
The story of the rise of the Rothschild financial empire founded by Mayer Rothschild and continued by his five sons. From humble beginnings the business grows and helps to finance the war against Napoleon, but it's not always easy, especially because of the prejudices against Jews.

One More River

One More River
6.7/10
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release: 06/08/1934
  • Character: Forsythe
A young lady leaves her brutal husband and meets another man on board a ship.

Lovers Courageous

Lovers Courageous
6/10
A daydreaming dramatist and his beloved persevere through hard times in the hope that one of his plays will be a hit.

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