Best Of British Cinema: Five Decades Classic Films

Five Decades of Classic British Films

The Best Of British Cinema: Five Decades Of Classic British Films showcases the finest and most memorable feature films to be produced in major British studios during a glorious five-decade period. All of the top star names are here, from Laurence Olivier to Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., from Robert Donat to James Mason, from Vivien Leigh to Merle Oberon, along with such eminent directors as Sir Alexander Korda and Rene Clair.
This five-episode documentary, first aired on British television and never broadcast in the United States, explores the richness and diversity of the British cinema, featuring a spectrum of renowned historical dramas, adventurous tales around the world, romantic sagas and the amusing films that reflect the unique British sense of humor. Included are excerpts from The Private Life Of Henry VIII, The Four Feathers, Things To Come, The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Jungle Book, Elephant Boy, The Divorce Of Lady X, The Thief Of Bagdad and Lady Hamilton.
Also here is rarely seen footage from the never released I, Claudius, directed by Josef von Sternberg. These excerpts from the lavish Alexander Korda production show all the signs that this film would have been a true classic.
With an entertaining narrative by Sir John Mills, The Best Of British Cinema: Five decades Of Classic British Films demonstrates the far-reaching contribution that British moviemakers have made to cinema history.