Movies by Margaretta Scott

Things to Come

Things to Come

The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.

Mrs. Fitzherbert

Mrs. Fitzherbert

The tangled affairs of George, Prince of Wales, leading to his illegal marriage to commoner Mrs. Fitzherbert. Also portrayed is the conflict between the future George IV and his father George III.

Fanny by Gaslight

Fanny by Gaslight

Returning to 1870s London after finishing at boarding school, Fanny winesses the death of her father in a fight with Lord Manderstoke. She then finds that her family has for many years been running a bordello next door to their home. When her mother dies shortly after, she next discovers that her real father is in fact a well-respected politician. Meeting him and then falling in love with his young advisor Harry Somerford leads to a life of ups and downs and conflict between the classes. Periodically the scoundrel of a Lord crosses her path,...

Calling Paul Temple

Calling Paul Temple

Paul Temple is called in to help Scotland Yard track down a serial killer who has murdered several wealthy women.

The Man from Morocco

The Man from Morocco

With the ending of the Spanish Civil War, a dispirited band of volunteers from the International Brigades seeks refuge in France. But on reaching the frontier, the band is disarmed, and all are detained as political prisoners. Then come instructions from Vichy that all fit prisoners are to be sent to Morocco to work on the Sahara railway for the Germans. However, one man manages to escape to London with vital information for the Allies.

Where's Charley?

Where's Charley?

Musical version of the comedy, "Charley's Aunt," by Brandon Thomas. As part of a simple enough ruse, a Cambridge student poses as his aunt but his scheme goes wrong, first when someone falls for the aunt, and then when the real aunt turns up.

Action for Slander

Action for Slander

A bankrupt officer, accused of cheating at cards, defends his honour with a writ.

The Scamp

The Scamp

Tod is a motherless boy, who is mistreated by his violent father. He eventually finds happiness with kindly foster parents.

Dirty Work

Dirty Work

Staff in a jewellery store hatch a plan to catch a thief.

Sabotage at Sea

Sabotage at Sea

The captain of a British cargo ship shanghais a group of sabateurs, unaware that the daughter of the ship’s owner is among them.

Idol of Paris

Idol of Paris

The Idol of Paris is based on Paiva, Queen of Love, a novel by Alfred Schirokauer. Set in the mid-19th century, the film traces the rags-to-riches story of a girl named Theresa. Sleeping her way to the top, she becomes a highly sought-after Parisian courtesan, one worthy of the attentions of the Emperor Napoleon. But Theresa has no time for the Emperor, not with such virile lovers as Hertz around and about.