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Graham Cuts is a Director, Writer and Production Manager British born on 1 january 1885 at Brighton (United-kingdom)

Graham Cuts

Graham Cuts
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Birth name John Henry Graham Cutts
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 1 january 1885 at Brighton (United-kingdom)
Death 7 september 1958 (at 73 years) at London (United-kingdom)

Graham Cutts (1885–1958) was a British film director who was one of the leading British directors in the 1920s. His fellow director A. V. Bramble believed that Gainsborough Pictures had been built on the back of his work. His daughter was actress Patricia Cutts (1926–1974). Cutts worked with many leading figures in the UK film and stage world, including Basil Dean, Alfred Hitchcock, Gracie Fields, Ivor Novello, and Noël Coward.

Usually with

Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock
(5 films)
Michael Balcon
Michael Balcon
(12 films)
Marie Ault
Marie Ault
(8 films)
Ivor Novello
Ivor Novello
(3 films)
Basil Dean
Basil Dean
(4 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Graham Cuts (32 films)

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Director

Just William
Just William (1940)
, 1h12
Directed by Graham Cuts
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Richard Lupino, Fred Emney, Basil Radford, Amy Veness, Iris Hoey, Roddy McDowall
Rating60% 3.0475553.0475553.0475553.0475553.047555
A rascal child recruits his friends as assistants to help his father to get elected to the city council. Sadly, the children accidentally helped two jewel thieves to escape. They feel sorry about this, and then, to redeem themselves, the kids begin investigating a rival candidates conspiracy. Their involvement causes the boy's father to win the elections.
Aren't Men Beasts!
Aren't Men Beasts! (1937)
, 1h6
Directed by Graham Cuts
Origin United-kingdom
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Alfred Drayton, June Clyde, Kathleen Harrison, Ellen Pollock, Amy Veness, Judy Kelly
Rating60% 3.0103453.0103453.0103453.0103453.010345
A number of people try to prevent a man getting married.
Car of Dreams
Car of Dreams (1935)
, 1h12
Directed by Graham Cuts
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Grete Mosheim, John Mills, Paul Graetz, Hay Plumb, Jack Hobbs
Rating57% 2.86332.86332.86332.86332.8633
Vera Hart lives with her parents. Her father is an antiques salesman who loves his stock too much to sell it and therefore doesn't make any money. Through her friend Molly, Vera manages to get a job at Miller's music instrument factory in a menial job.
Looking on the Bright Side
Looking on the Bright Side (1932)
, 1h21
Directed by Basil Dean, Graham Cuts
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Gracie Fields, Viola Compton, Richard Dolman, Richard Murdoch
Rating59% 2.9617552.9617552.9617552.9617552.961755
Gracie (Fields) and Laurie (Dolman) are lovers who together form a musical act. Gracie sings and Laurie writes the songs, but when Laurie gets a taste of fame, he runs off after a glamorous actress.
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case
The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case (1932)
, 1h15
Directed by Graham Cuts
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Action, Crime, Romance
Themes Sherlock Holmes films, Buddy films
Actors Arthur Wontner, Ian Hunter, Miles Malleson, Herbert Lomas, Roy Emerton, Clare Greet
Rating57% 2.8968252.8968252.8968252.8968252.896825
Jonathan Small, a prisoner serving a lengthy sentence on the Andaman Islands cuts a deal with two army officers, Major Sholto and Captain Morstan, in command of the prison. He reveals the location of a stash of loot in exchange for their help in helping him to escape from jail. The proceeds are to be split equally between the three of them.
The Return of the Rat
The Return of the Rat (1929)
, 1h24
Directed by Graham Cuts
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime, Romance
Actors Ivor Novello, Isabel Jeans, Mabel Poulton, Gordon Harker, Marie Ault, Bernard Nedell
Rating65% 3.286033.286033.286033.286033.28603
Pierre and Zélie are now married, but it is clear that the union has hit trouble. The latest manifestation of Zélie's restless, capricious nature is heavy gambling, to Pierre's disapproval. He nags her about her habit, but is ignored. Having tamed Pierre, Zélie now finds herself bored with him and starts to flirt openly with the wealthy Henri (Bernard Nedell). Her dismissive attitude towards Pierre, coupled with her continual desire to put him down and belittle him, finally causes him to leave her and return once again to his old haunt, the White Coffin Club.