Ealing Studios Movie Trailers

San Demetrio London Trailer (1943)

07 December 1943

Based on the true story of the 1940 rescue of the tanker MV San Demetrio by parts of her own crew after she had been set afire in the middle of the Atlantic by the German heavy cruiser Admiral Scheer and then had been abandoned.

Dead of Night Trailer (1945)

09 September 1945

An architect, visiting an English country house, realizes the other guests are familiar from his recurring nightmare.

The Cruel Sea Trailer (1953)

24 February 1953

At the start of World War II, Cmdr. Ericson is assigned to convoy escort HMS Compass Rose with inexperienced officers and men just out of training.

Passport to Pimlico Trailer (1949)

26 October 1949

When an unexploded WWII bomb is accidentally detonated in Pimlico, it reveals a treasure trove and documents proving that the region is in fact part of Burgundy, France and thus foreign territory.

Saloon Bar Trailer (1940)

02 November 1940

A bookmaker with a fancy for detective work attempts to prevent the execution of a potentially innocent man.

Nowhere to Go Trailer (1958)

02 December 1958

A professional thief is sprung from prison with the assistance of a new partner who wants to know where he's hid his loot.

Tales of Babylon Trailer (2023)

11 June 2023

Two siblings, looking to escape their abusive mobster grandfather, join forces with a pair of hitmen with a knack for the theatrical in their search for a new life in this tale of crime, violence, and redemption.

Scott of the Antarctic Trailer (1948)

29 November 1948

The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to bem

Davy Trailer (1958)

02 January 1958

The Mad Morgans are a family song and dance act touring the British Music Halls. Young Davy is the star of the act but should he stay with his family or strike out on his own ? The last comedy to be produced at Ealing Studios.

The Blue Lamp Trailer (1950)

19 January 1950

P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat.

Dunkirk Trailer (1958)

20 March 1958

A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed.

Dreaming Trailer (1944)

28 November 1944

When a pretty Wren faints in a crowded train, Private Bud Flanagan and Captain Ches Allen are quick to render first aid.

Read All About It Trailer (1945)

08 April 1945

An account of the technique of reading the tabloid press in an intelligent manor via differing editorial techniques that leads to three styles of newspapers giving varying accounts of a strip-tease act.

The Titfield Thunderbolt Trailer (1953)

04 March 1953

When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains.

The Ware Case Trailer (1938)

02 December 1938

An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the e

Salvage with a Smile Trailer (1940)

01 January 1940

Wartime propaganda short in which a professor enlists the help of a dustman to explain the importance of saving paper, bones and metal to help the war effort.

I Want Candy Trailer (2007)

23 March 2007

Two hopeful lads from Leatherhead trying to break into the movies stumble upon the opportunity of a lifetime.

Ships with Wings Trailer (1941)

10 November 1941

Before the war, a Fleet Air Arm pilot is dismissed for causing the death of a colleague. Working for a small Greek airline when the Germans invade Greece, he gets a chance to redeem himself and rejoin his old unit on a British carrier.

From Time to Time Trailer (2009)

15 October 2009

A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, two centuries apart. When 13 year old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.

Return to Yesterday Trailer (1940)

09 March 1940

Robert Maine is torn between returning to the glamour of Hollywood and working with a small theatre company in England.

The Divided Heart Trailer (1954)

09 November 1954

During World War II, a German woman, Inga, goes missing and is presumed dead. Her infant son is placed in an orphanage where, years later, he's adopted by a childless couple.

Perfect Understanding Trailer (1933)

15 January 1933

A young couple decide to marry under the condition that they agree never to disagree. That agreement is soon put to the test when the husband finds himself attracted to a beautiful young woman.

Death Drives Through Trailer (1935)

25 February 1935

The race car designer Kit Woods is in love with Kay Lord. Kay's father is against her relationship with Kit.

Come on George! Trailer (1939)

01 December 1939

George Formby, who plays George, a stable boy. He also has the unique ability to soothe an anxious racing horse.

Sailors Three Trailer (1940)

14 December 1940

Three sailors get drunk while on shore leave and end up on the wrong ship. When they realise their mistake they scramble off it and onto their warship, HMS Ferocious.

Saraband for Dead Lovers Trailer (1948)

04 October 1948

Sophie Dorothea is a young woman forced into a loveless marriage with Prince George Louis of Hanover.

Go to Blazes Trailer (1942)

01 January 1942

Ministry of Information-sponsored comedy short showing wartime audiences how to deal with the threat of incendiary bombs.

Lease of Life Trailer (1954)

18 October 1954

William Thorne, vicar of a small village, leads a modest life as a clergyman. Supporting his wife Vera and musically talented daughter Susan with his work, Thorne is also thoroughly devoted to his community.

His Excellency Trailer (1952)

22 January 1952

A trade union official becomes governor of a British island colony.

Mastery of the Sea Trailer (1940)

01 December 1940

Captures the role played by the Royal Navy in the defence of Britain, and their role in convoy escort.

New Ways Trailer (1978)

05 June 1978

This film focuses on the basics of adapting to life in England.

Happy Family Trailer (1939)

01 January 1939

Summer 1939, and an ordinary family gets an alarming taste of war to come.

The Sky’s the Limit Trailer (1943)

01 January 1943

A re-creation of a bombing raid on Hanover, with the objective of promoting war savings bonds.

Who Done It? Trailer (1956)

20 March 1956

This movie debut for saucy British TV comic Benny Hill has Benny leaving his job as a sweeper after winning some money.

The Love Lottery Trailer (1954)

30 January 1954

Rex Allerton is a top Hollywood star and an idol of the female population. To get away from the pressure of the fans who won't leave him alone, he relocates to a remote Italian village where unanticipated trouble arises when unwittingly he becomes the prize for an international lottery.

The Man in the Sky Trailer (1957)

24 January 1957

The efforts of test pilot John Mitchell to make a better life for his wife Mary and their two children seem doomed to failure and he blames himself.

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby Trailer (1947)

12 March 1947

A fatherless boy tries to make his fortune despite interference from his rich uncle.

Meet Mr. Lucifer Trailer (1953)

30 November 1953

A TV set given as a retirement present is sold on to different households causing misery each time.

The Proud Valley Trailer (1940)

06 April 1940

In a Welsh coal mining valley, a young man with a beautiful singing voice is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice when a pit disaster threatens.

Let George Do It! Trailer (1940)

12 July 1940

Shortly after the start of World War II, a ukelele player (George) takes the wrong boat and finds himself in (still uninvaded) Norway.

Hue and Cry Trailer (1947)

01 February 1947

A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer.

The Rainbow Jacket Trailer (1954)

27 May 1954

A champion jockey is banned from racing so spends his time helping a young lad to become the next champion.

Touch and Go Trailer (1955)

02 October 1955

When Jim Fletcher is told by his firm that his new furniture designs are not in keeping with the firm's image he threatens to resign, and decides to uproot his family and emigrate to Australia - but his problems are only just beginning.

Fiddlers Three Trailer (1944)

01 October 1944

Two British soldiers and a WREN take refuge at Stonehenge during a thunderstorm, they are struck by lightning and transported back to ancient Rome.

Where No Vultures Fly Trailer (1951)

06 November 1951

A true story about an Englishman working as a game warden in Kenya who is disgusted by the ongoing destruction of African wildlife, and decides to create a national park to protect them.

Barnacle Bill Trailer (1957)

17 December 1957

A seasick sea captain commands an amusement pier despite local opposition. Released in the U.S. as ''

Pink String and Sealing Wax Trailer (1945)

22 November 1945

In Victorian Brighton, a scheming pub landlady uses the timorous son of a domineering pharmacist to assist in the poisoning of her drunkard husband.

Out of the Clouds Trailer (1955)

15 February 1955

Multiple stories unfold over the course of twenty-four hours in and around a bustling central airport.

The Overlanders Trailer (1946)

27 September 1946

It's the start of WWII in Northern Australia. The Japanese are getting close. People are evacuating and burning everything in a "scorched earth" policy.

The Halfway House Trailer (1944)

02 April 1944

A group of travellers, each with a personal problem that they want to hide, arrive at a mysterious Welsh country inn.

Save Your Shillings and Smile Trailer (1943)

01 January 1943

Tommy Trinder chooses which of the chorus line to take out. The lucky lady is the one who knows all about war savings.

A Run for Your Money Trailer (1949)

23 November 1949

Two Welsh coal-mining brothers win a trip to London to claim a monetary prize. They are supposed to meet a newspaper reporter who will be their escort.