List of British films of 1933 explained

A list of British films released in 1933.

A-K

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1933
This Acting Business Comedy[1]
Adventures of Don Quixote Adventure Co-production with France
Anne One HundredRomantic drama
As Good as NewToni Edgar-Bruce, Sunday Wilshin, Winna Winifried Drama
Ask BecclesComedy thriller
Aunt SallyMusical comedy
The Bermondsey KidDrama
Bitter SweetMusical
The Blarney StoneComedy drama
Born LuckyMusical comedy
Britannia of BillingsgateMusical comedy
Call Me Mame Comedy
Called Back Crime
CashComedy
Channel CrossingCrime
Chelsea Life Drama
Cleaning UpLeslie S. HiscottDavy Burnaby, Betty Astell, Barbara GottComedy
CommissionaireEdward DryhurstSam Livesey, Barry Livesey, Julie SuedoCrime
The Constant NymphBasil DeanVictoria Hopper, Brian Aherne, Leonora CorbettDrama
Counsel's OpinionRomantic comedy
The Crime at BlossomsMaclean RogersHugh Wakefield, Joyce Bland, Ivor BarnardCrime
Crime on the Hill Mystery
A Cuckoo in the Nest Comedy
Daughters of Today F.W. Kraemer Drama [2]
Dick TurpinHistorical/drama
DiscordHenry EdwardsOwen Nares, Benita Hume, Harold HuthDrama
Doss House Drama
Double Wedding Comedy
Enemy of the Police Comedy
Excess BaggageComedy
Eyes of Fate Sports
Facing the Music Comedy
Falling for YouJack Hulbert, Robert StevensonJack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Tamara DesniComedy
The Fear Ship J. Steven Edwards Drama
The FlawNorman WalkerHenry Kendall, Eric Maturin, Eve GrayThriller
Follow the LadyAdrian BrunelMarguerite Allan, William Hartnell, D.A. Clarke-Smith Comedy
For Love of You Musical
Forging Ahead Comedy
The Fortunate FoolNorman WalkerHugh Wakefield, Joan Wyndham, Jack RaineComedy
Friday the ThirteenthDrama
General John Regan Comedy
The Ghost CameraBernard VorhausHenry Kendall, Ida Lupino, John MillsMystery
The GhoulHorror
The Girl from Maxim'sMusical comedyFrench-language version of French version also produced
Going Gay Musical
Going Straight Comedy
The Golden Cage Ivar CampbellAnne Grey, Anthony Kimmins, Frank CellierDrama
The Good CompanionsVictor SavilleJessie Matthews, Edmund Gwenn, John GielgudMusical
Great StuffLeslie S. HiscottHenry Kendall, Betty Astell, Alfred WellesleyComedy
Happy Comedy
Hawley's of High StreetDrama
Head of the Family Drama
Heads We Go Comedy
Her Imaginary LoverGeorge KingLaura La Plante, Percy Marmont, Olive BlakeneyComedy
High FinanceGeorge KingGibb McLaughlin, Ida Lupino, Abraham SofaerDrama
His Grace Gives Notice Comedy
Home, Sweet Home Drama
The House of TrentDrama
Hundred to One Arthur Sinclair, Dodo Watts, Derek Williams Comedy
I Adore YouGeorge KingMargot Grahame, Harold French, Clifford HeatherleyMusical comedy
I Lived with YouMaurice ElveyIvor Novello, Ursula Jeans, Ida LupinoRomantic comedy
I Was a SpyThriller
I'll Stick to YouLeslie HiscottJay Laurier, Betty Astell, Louis HaywardComedy
I'm an ExplosiveAdrian BrunelWilliam Hartnell, Gladys Jennings, Eliot MakehamComedy
The Iron Stair Crime
It's a BoyTim WhelanLeslie Henson, Albert Burdon, Edward Everett HortonComedy
It's a King Comedy
The JewelReginald DenhamHugh Williams, Frances Drake, Jack HawkinsCrime
Just My LuckRalph Lynn, Winifred Shotter, Robertson HareComedy
Keep It QuietLeslie S. HiscottJane Carr, Frank Pettingell Davy BurnabyCrime
King of the RitzCarmine Gallone, Herbert SmithStanley Lupino, Betty Stockfeld, Gina MaloMusical
The King's CupDrama

L-Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Laughter of FoolsAdrian BrunelDerrick De Marney, Helen Ferrers, Pat PatersonDrama
Leave It to Me Comedy
Leave It to SmithComedy
Letting in the SunshineLupino LaneAlbert Burdon, Renee Gadd, Molly Lamont Comedy
The Little DamozelHerbert WilcoxRomance
Little Fella Comedy
Little Miss Nobody Comedy
Lord of the Manor Comedy
The Lost ChordMaurice ElveyJohn Stuart, Elizabeth Allan, Anne GreyDrama
The Love NestThomas BentleyGene Gerrard, Camilla Horn, Nancy BurneComedy
The Love Wager A. Cyran Comedy
Love's Old Sweet SongH. Manning HaynesJohn Stuart, Joan Wyndham, Julie SuedoRomance
Loyalties Drama
Lucky Blaze Sports
The Lucky NumberAnthony AsquithClifford Mollison, Gordon Harker, Joan WyndhamComedy
The LureArthur MaudeAnne Grey, Cyril Raymond, William Hartnell Crime
Maid Happy Musical
The Man from TorontoRomance
The Man Outside Crime
Mannequin Drama
MaroonedLeslie S. HiscottEdmund Gwenn, Viola Lyel, Hal WaltersDrama
Matinee IdolGeorge KingCamilla Horn, Miles Mander, Marguerite AllanCrime
Mayfair GirlGeorge KingSally Blane, John Stuart, Glen AlynCrime
The Medicine ManComedy
Meet My SisterJean DaumeryClifford Mollison, Constance Shotter, Enid Stamp-TaylorComedy
The Melody-MakerLeslie S. HiscottLester Matthews, Joan Marion, Evelyn RobertsMusical comedy
Mixed Doubles Comedy [3]
Money for SpeedBernard VorhausJohn Loder, Ida Lupino, Cyril McLaglen Drama
Mr. Quincey of Monte Carlo Comedy
Mrs. Dane's Defence Joan Barry, Basil Gill, Ben FieldDrama
My Lucky StarLouis Blattner, John HarlowFlorence Desmond, Oscar Asche, Charlie NaughtonComedy
Naughty Cinderella Comedy
Night of the Garter Comedy
No Funny BusinessComedy
On Secret Service Arthur B. WoodsThriller
On Thin Ice Crime
One Precious Year Drama
The Only Girl Musical Co-production with Germany
Orders Is OrdersWalter FordeComedy
Out of the Past Crime
Paris Plane Crime
Perfect UnderstandingCyril GardnerGloria Swanson, Laurence Olivier, Nigel PlayfairRomance
The Pointing Finger Drama
The Poisoned Diamond Drama
The Pride of the ForceNorman LeePatrick Aherne, Leslie Fuller, Alf GoddardComedy
Prince of ArcadiaCarl Brisson, Margot Grahame, Ida LupinoMusical
The Private Life of Henry VIIIHistorical Academy Award for Best Actor (Laughton)
Puppets of FateCrime
Purse Strings Chili Bouchier, Gyles Isham, Allan JeayesDrama
Radio Parade Richard Beville, Archie de Bear Musical[4]
Red Wagon Drama
The Return of RafflesMansfield MarkhamGeorge Barraud, Camilla Horn, Claud AllisterCrime
The RoofCrime
A Royal Demand Gustav A. Mindzenti Historical
The Shadow Mystery
She Was Only a Village Maiden Comedy
A Shot in the DarkGeorge PearsonDorothy Boyd, Jack Hawkins, O. B. ClarenceMystery
Side Streets Ivar CampbellDrama
The Silver Spoon Comedy
Sleeping CarAnatole LitvakComedy
SmithyGeorge KingEdmund Gwenn, Peggy Novak, Eve GrayComedy
Soldiers of the KingMaurice ElveyComedy
Song of the PloughJohn BaxterStewart Rome, Allan Jeayes, Rosalinde FullerDrama
The Song You Gave Me Musical
A Southern MaidHarry HughesBebe Daniels, Clifford Mollison, Hal GordonMusical
The StickpinLeslie S. HiscottHenry Kendall, Betty Astell, Francis L. SullivanCrime
The Stolen NecklaceLeslie S. HiscottLester Matthews, Joan Marion, Mickey BrantfordCrime
Strange EvidenceRobert MiltonLeslie Banks, Carol Goodner, George CurzonCrime
Strike It RichLeslie S. HiscottBetty Astell, Davy Burnaby, Gina MaloComedy
Summer LightningComedy
That's a Good GirlJack BuchananJack Buchanan, Elsie Randolph, Dorothy HysonMusical
That's My WifeLeslie S. HiscottClaud Allister, Frank Pettingell, Betty AstellComedy
Their Night Out Comedy
The Thirteenth CandleJohn DaumeryIsobel Elsom, Arthur Maude, Louis HaywardThriller[5]
This Acting Business Comedy
This Is the LifeAlbert de CourvilleGordon Harker, Binnie Hale, Ray MillandComedy
This Week of GraceMaurice ElveyGracie Fields, Henry Kendall, John StuartComedy
Three Men in a BoatComedy
TimbuctooWalter Summers, Arthur B. WoodsHenry Kendall, Margot Grahame, Emily FitzroyComedy
To Brighton with Gladys Comedy
Too Many WivesFrank RichardsonJack Hobbs, Alf Goddard, Nora SwinburneComedy
Trouble Comedy
Turkey TimeTom WallsTom Walls, Ralph Lynn, Dorothy HysonComedy
Two Wives for HenryGarry Marsh, Dorothy Boyd, Jack RaineComedy
The Umbrella Comedy
Up for the Derby Comedy
Up to the Neck Comedy
The Veteran of WaterlooDrama
Waltz Time Musical
The Wandering Jew Drama
The Wishbone Comedy [6]
Yes, MadamLeslie S. HiscottFrank Pettingell, Kay Hammond, Harold French Comedy
Yes, Mr BrownMusical comedy
You Made Me Love YouComedy

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: This Acting Business (1933). https://web.archive.org/web/20190402042751/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b82df5f. dead. April 2, 2019.
  2. Web site: Daughters of Today (1933). https://web.archive.org/web/20180913112904/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6bcd33de. dead. September 13, 2018.
  3. Web site: Mixed Doubles (1934). https://web.archive.org/web/20180913112608/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b0a6de8. dead. September 13, 2018.
  4. Web site: Elsie Carlisle in "Radio Parade" (1933). 19 April 2014.
  5. Web site: The Thirteenth Candle (1933). https://web.archive.org/web/20181216031240/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b6b828652. dead. December 16, 2018.
  6. Web site: The Wishbone (1933). https://web.archive.org/web/20181216101803/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b78b8a1e3. dead. December 16, 2018.