Acting
Frederick Peisley
Born 1904-12-06 · Finchley, London, England, UK
Acting credits
7.2When the union in his factory walks out on strike, a family man refuses to participate, risking the wrath — and retaliation — of his fellow workers.
The Angry Silence
1960
NRAn estate agent arranges to meet a couple for a viewing at a flat.
Vacant Possession
1966
6.0Writing for ITV's SATURDAY NIGHT THEATRE series, Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, David Peters (Ian Holm), claims, "Once dreams were possible, that's what the popular songs told us." Rejecting rock music of the day, Peters is immersed in the tunes of Thirties crooner Al Bowlly (killed during the London blitz). He collects Bowlly memorabilia, publishes the Bowlly fan-club newsletter, and finds pleasure in lip-synching Bowlly records but his obsession with Bowlly masks certain darker events in his past.
Moonlight on the Highway
1969
7.0During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.
The Gentle Sex
1943
NRDean has a rare talent. He can be made happy. He exudes happiness and confidence like a rare blossom. Both Sarah in the past, and Julia now, could do this for him. But where are they now that he is alone in Battersea Park with two suitcases and no memory?
The Emergency Channel
1973
"The Common Touch" tells of an elderly headmaster (George Zucco) whose Christian beliefs are re-affirmed when he hears news from two of his ex-pupils who are working as missionaries in Africa.
The Common Round
1936
Lilian has an illegitimate war-baby which is then adopted by a wealthy spinster.
Frail Women
1932
7.5A young doctor realises that his father is a quack and changes places with a down-and-out.
Gentlemen's Agreement
1935
10.0Three miners take a boat trip to Stratford-on-Avon.
Shakespeare or Bust
1973
5.5A batty Scottish professor attempts to prove the existence of the Loch Ness Monster, but everyone thinks he's crazy. Meanwhile, a foolish young reporter attempts to get a scoop on the story.
The Secret of the Loch
1934
6.9Commander Stevenson, suffering from unrequited love drives to the coast while very drunk and interrupts some smugglers and informs Scotland Yard.
Lonely Road
1936
Adaptation of J. B. Priestley’s play.
Johnson Over Jordan
1965
7.0George Smith, a mild-mannered clerk with a crush on his boss's daughter, is led astray by an old friend of his father. A midday sojourn to a public bar results in him insulting his boss, getting sacked and enlisting in the Navy. Will he still remain a feeble second-best, or will active service make a man of him?
Freedom of the Seas
1934
A film directed by John Hunt
Full Speed Ahead
1940
5.3A doctor uses his unique medical knowledge to mastermind a lucrative life-insurance scam; in a rare film role, legendary thespian Gerald du Maurier stars as the Metropolitan Police Commissioner who sets out to uncover the secret of five empty coffins and catch the villainous swine responsible for such depravities.
The Scotland Yard Mystery
1934