Episode number 5 of Series “The Best of British”.
I spy is a fascinating compilation of British spy films such as Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Lady vanishes”. Included is an interesting comparative analysis of the 1935, 1959 and 1978 versions of “The 39 steps.” “The English roses” spotlights six of Britain’s most beautiful and talented leading actresses in a range of roles which won the hearts of many viewers. Actresses covered include Deborah Kerr, Phyllis Calvert, Margaret Lockwood, Jean Simmons, Patricia Roc and Virginia McKenna. Narrated by Sir John Mills.
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ACMI Identifier
304511
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Great Britain - History
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Women in the motion picture industry
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Spy films
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)