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Ian Fleming is a Actor Australien born on 10 september 1888
Ian Fleming (born Ian Macfarlane, 10 September 1888 — 1 January 1969) was an Australian character actor with credits in over 100 British movies.
He is perhaps best known for playing Dr. Watson in a series of Sherlock Holmes movies of the 1930s opposite Arthur Wontner's Holmes. He also essayed a number of supporting roles in many classic British films of the era including Q Planes (1939), Night Train to Munich (1940), We Dive at Dawn, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (both 1943) and Waterloo Road (1945). He also appeared regularly in the films of musical comedian George Formby.
Fleming's later career included appearances in many television series of the 50s and 60s such as Fabian of the Yard, Hancock's Half Hour, Dixon of Dock Green, Dr. Finlay's Casebook, The Forsyte Saga and The Prisoner.
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Birth name Ian Macfarlane
Nationality Australie
Birth 10 september 1888
Death 1 january 1969 (at 80 years)
Nationality Australie
Birth 10 september 1888
Death 1 january 1969 (at 80 years)
He is perhaps best known for playing Dr. Watson in a series of Sherlock Holmes movies of the 1930s opposite Arthur Wontner's Holmes. He also essayed a number of supporting roles in many classic British films of the era including Q Planes (1939), Night Train to Munich (1940), We Dive at Dawn, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (both 1943) and Waterloo Road (1945). He also appeared regularly in the films of musical comedian George Formby.
Fleming's later career included appearances in many television series of the 50s and 60s such as Fabian of the Yard, Hancock's Half Hour, Dixon of Dock Green, Dr. Finlay's Casebook, The Forsyte Saga and The Prisoner.
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The Boys (1991)
, 2h3Directed by Sidney J. Furie
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Films about capital punishment
Actors James Woods, Richard Todd, John Lithgow, Robert Morley, Joanna Gleason, Dudley Sutton
Rating71%
A night watchman at a garage is found murdered, and four teddy boys are put on trial for the crime. Witnesses and suspects give differing accounts of the lead-up to the crime, and the truth emerges.
The Return of Mr. Moto (1965)
, 1h11Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Henry Silva, Terence Longdon, Suzanne Lloyd, Martin Wyldeck, Marne Maitland, Brian Coburn
Roles Rogers
Rating49%
Mr. Moto is brought in by British intelligence to assist in their investigation of a plot to drive a major oil company out of business.
Lamp in Assassin Mews (1962)
, 1h5Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Actors Francis Matthews, Lisa Daniely, Ian Fleming, Amy Dalby, Ann Sears, Colin Tapley
Roles Albert Potts
Rating67%
Modernising councillor Jack Norton becomes the target of a couple of elderly serial killers when he plans to remove a gas lamp outside their home.
What Every Woman Wants (1962)
Actors James Fox, Elizabeth Shepherd, Guy Middleton, Andrew Faulds, Patsy Smart, Ian Fleming
Roles Nelson
Rating55%
No, My Darling Daughter (1961)
, 1h37Directed by Ralph Thomas
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy
Themes Théâtre, Films based on plays
Actors Michael Redgrave, Michael Craig, Roger Livesey, Juliet Mills, Ian Fleming, Peter Barkworth
Roles Vicar
Rating59%
Wealthy businessman and single parent Sir Michael Carr (Michael Redgrave) does not know how to deal with his daughter Tansy (Juliet Mills), at that awkward age between teenager and adult. His close friend and employee ex-General Henry Barclay (Roger Livesey) has the same kind of problem with his son. Thomas Barclay (Michael Craig) left the military and has now tendered his resignation from Carr's automobile company.
Return of a Stranger (1961)
Directed by Max Varnel
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Crime
Actors John Ireland, Ray Austin, Susan Stephen, Cyril Shaps, Patrick McAlinney, Kevin Stoney
Roles Meecham
Rating52%
Too Hot to Handle (1960)
, 1h30Directed by Terence Young
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Themes Gangster films
Actors Jayne Mansfield, Leo Genn, Karlheinz Böhm, Christopher Lee, Danielle Patisson, Patrick Holt
Roles Pawnbroker
Rating58%
The plot revolves around Johnny Solo (Leo Genn), the owner of the Pink Flamingo club in London's Soho area, and his battles with rival club owner Diamonds Dielli (Sheldon Lawrence) and the police. When the tough entrepreneur starts getting threats and demands for protection, he fights back.
The Trials of Oscar Wilde (1960)
, 2h3Directed by Ken Hughes
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Biography, Historical
Themes Films about writers, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Peter Finch, Yvonne Mitchell, James Mason, Nigel Patrick, Lionel Jeffries, John Fraser
Roles Arthur
Rating70%
Le film porte sur la période de 1892 à 1897, cinq années qui virent basculer l'existence d'Oscar Wilde. Après le triomphe de sa pièce L'Éventail de Lady Windermere, il subit deux procès dont le premier l'opposa au marquis de Queensberry, le père d'Alfred Douglas, et le second où il fut accusé d'homosexualité. Deux années de travaux forcés s'ensuivirent.
Your Money or Your Wife (1960)
Directed by Anthony Simmons
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy
Actors Donald Sinden, Peggy Cummins, Richard Wattis, Georgina Cookson, Barbara Steele, Olive Sloane
Roles The judge
Rating47%
Jackpot (1960)
Directed by Montgomery Tully
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors William Hartnell, Eddie Byrne, George Mikell, Michael Ripper, Victor Brooks, Tim Turner
Rating59%
Virgin Island (1959)
, 1h24Directed by Pat Jackson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films
Actors John Cassavetes, Virginia Maskell, Sidney Poitier, Isabel Dean, Ian Fleming, Colin Gordon
Rating60%
A British woman marries an American writer in spite of her family's disapproval and goes to live with him on a tropical island.
Innocent Meeting (1959)
Directed by Godfrey Grayson
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Raymond Huntley, Ian Fleming, Denis Shaw, Howard Lang, Colin Tapley, Robert Raglan
Roles Andrew Garside
Rating57%
Man Accused (1959)
Directed by Montgomery Tully
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Ronald Howard, Carol Marsh, Ian Fleming, Brian Nissen, Robert Dorning, Colin Tapley
Roles Sir Thomas
Rating60%
Bob Jensen becomes engaged to Kathy, a baronet's daughter, but finds himself framed for murder and consequently imprisoned. He manages to break out of jail, and begins a search for the real killers.
Crash Drive (1959)
, 1h5Directed by Max Varnel
Origin United-kingdom
Themes Sports films
Actors Dermot Walsh, Wendy Williams, Ian Fleming, Anton Rodgers, Grace Arnold, Rolf Harris
Roles Paul Dixon
Rating46%
Paul Dixon is an international racing driver severely depressed after being paralysed from the waist down in a crash. He seems to have lost everything, including his will to live. His estranged wife Ann returns to him in the wake of the accident and attempts to cure him of his despair.
A Woman Possessed (1958)
, 1h8Directed by Max Varnel
Origin United-kingdom
Actors Margaretta Scott, Francis Matthews, Kay Callard, Alison Leggatt, Jan Holden, Ian Fleming
Roles Walter
Rating55%
John Winthrop, an English doctor, returns from a trip to America with his new fiancee, Ann. He is met with disapproval from his wealthy, domineering mother, Katherine, who is vocal in her dislike of Ann. On discovering Ann has a heart condition, Katherine insists the couple move in with her. One day the mother accidentally gives her daughter-in-law the wrong medication and Ann nearly dies. Fortunately, the doctor saves his wife; but then accuses his mother of attempted murder. In the end, it turns out Emma the maid was responsible for accidentally switching the pills, and with the crisis over, mother, son and daughter-in-law realise they must settle the differences between them.