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Windows
9th July 2023

Windows

Having served a prison sentence for murdering her baby, a window cleaner’s daughter finds a job – and romance – in a novelist’s household. Comedy 1928 (dates unknown)

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The Skin Game
8th July 2023

The Skin Game

In post-Great War rural England, the manor house tranquility of a generations-old family is threatened by the arrival of a nouveau riche industrialist with big plans. Comedy 1935 March 12 to 14

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The Silver Box
8th July 2023

The Silver Box

A Liberal MP is anxious to avoid scandal when his charwoman’s husband steals a silver cigarette box, but cannot prevent matters from reaching court. Drama 1934 March 7 to 9

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Loyalties
3rd July 2023

Loyalties

A Jew is robbed while at a house party. To avoid scandal, the other guests invite him to join their club, but anti-Semitic feelings soon surface. Drama 1928 (date unknown)

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Joy
1st July 2023

Joy

A 17-year-old girl harbours a jealous hatred of her mother’s new gentleman friend, unaware that her own first love is very close at hand. Drama 1929 (date unknown)

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Hall-Marked
1st July 2023

Hall-Marked

In early 1900s England, a newcomer attracts the gratitude of the locals when she rescues the squire’s dog, but her doubtful marital status comes under scrutiny. Comedy, one-act 1922 (dates unknown)

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