I was a voracious reader until my only child passed away. Reading no longer occupies my senses enough to keep my mind from drifting to sad, sad places. So I watch old films. My gratitude to those who bring them to us is immeasurable. Losing your only child is life changing to an aging disabled person. And very, very lonely.
@carlabroderick55085 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I am disabled and now old. I have two young sons. One is in difficulty but I still hope the best for him. I appreciate your comment which makes me realize how fortunate I am, and how I must not give up on my love for my children, and continue being devoted to them as long as I live. Whatever the outcome of our family, to love them to the end is our identity.
@janeh59495 ай бұрын
I am praying right now for your peace and comfort in the name of Jesus. My condolences and sympathy to you, dear.
@dmcgill93605 ай бұрын
How lovely that you find some distraction from this tragedy. I am so very sorry for everything you have been through. Life can be so unimaginably cruel, but sometimes, small things like watching the older classics can take us into another time/realm & provide some comfort. God bless ❤
@Toni-cn3og4 ай бұрын
Deeply sorry for your loss. There are groups that help with grief after such a loss. That is what you need to get through this-you shouldn't try it all be yourself. Best wishes.
@janpolo7994 ай бұрын
I find old movies lovely. I like the simplistic story and acting and music and the sets. They don’t make them like this any more. It takes time to enjoy being an individual again. It took me 15 years after my husband died. But slowly I became one instead of half a person. Completely independent of needs. It is worth the because few people really get to know whom they really are. It takes complete independence and time and you live a full ire with no regrets. Get yourself a wish list and start ticking them off before you too are out of time. That’s all life is, enjoy every thing the wind blows in your direction.
@neotahoward13424 ай бұрын
Wendy sorry for your loss and I pray watching theses old classic movies take you back to a period in your life that makes you happy. These movies take me back to a time when life wasn't difficult and I stay in that mental space and let all my personal worries drift away temporarily. Live in every joyful moment you get. God bless💐
@Brembelia3 ай бұрын
Same here. I used to read every day but things have happened that have traumatized me. I love these old movies. They take me to a place of calm and inner peace. I love the architecture, the clothing, the cars, the deportment and manners of that era. It was all so civilized. Today's world is so rude and crude. I'm glad I lived when I did. Tomorrow's world holds nothing attractive for me. It's all about use and abuse, and the intentional destruction of everything worth having in one's life. These movies are the last breaths of fresh air and I'm ever so grateful for them. 😊
@Sally237-s4w2 ай бұрын
@@BrembeliaI agree with everything you have said..they were much better times..a era that will never be replicated again . It’ take a films like thses to lose yourself in the cold,nasty way people live now aday ,it’s a dog eat dog world now ..I’m glad ire up in the 60/70s much nicer times…although this was earlier ,after the 70s it fell apart.
@elainedoe19819 ай бұрын
Excellent film, wonderful cast, I love films from this Era
@neilfurby555 Жыл бұрын
Fabulous film, and I recognise the tea lady from Brief Encounter as Mrs Vizzard!
@blodwyndavies63954 жыл бұрын
The Wonderful British public.When something is wrong we stick our necks out to make sure it gets corrected( well back in the day!) Thanks for the upload.
@huggybear84435 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you scroll & scroll, and won't find a good British black & white - then this: what a delightful find. Heartwarming to the core!!
@MikeGreenwood515 жыл бұрын
If you haven't already, try 'The Upturned Glass' with James Mason. Or the Uninvited with Ray Millard 1944.
@wrinkles2deep7644 ай бұрын
And films like " Ladies who do" and " Who killed the cat"
@amdunn69145 жыл бұрын
How can you not LOVE the old flicks. Great storylines and actors/actresses not relying on special effects or overpowering music. Pure talent.
@brick4x484 жыл бұрын
Your so right
@maudeboggins98342 жыл бұрын
I think we all love them, that is why we are watching them. My husband just laughs at me for watching B&W movies.
@j0nnyism Жыл бұрын
Not true the driving sequences used special effects. And the music is quite powerful
@cathywhite64426 ай бұрын
so right
@mr.blackhawk1426 ай бұрын
I am ADDICTED to late '30s- early '60s movies before everything got SATANIZED!
@kennethbooker49553 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing watching these films on you tube 70 years later
@EricMcDowellegm Жыл бұрын
Brilliant from start to finish!!
@dilly18635 ай бұрын
Excellent film, wonderful cast & delightful script. Seen several times over the years, never get tired watching such stellar performances.
@heatherbowlan19614 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this great old classic drama , for all of us are great fans of old B&W classics and for free it’s nice to no not all people are out for the dallor bill , just kindness and sharing something you love with others you no will be so pleased with the old classics also . God Bless you and your family.🙏❤️🇨🇦
@sheristewart39403 жыл бұрын
Interesting picture. Young Richard Attenborough! Thanks for uploading this gem! I really enjoyed this delightful picture.
@ivanppillay9143 жыл бұрын
Does Alastair Sim ever fail to deliver monumental performances? Unforgettable moments from this classic. The expression on Joyce Carey's face during the trial is priceless ... this is just one of some many ... I never tire of watching this picture.
@j0nnyism Жыл бұрын
One of my favourite actors. He would’ve been great 👍 r he was performing today. He only started when he was 30 which shows it’s never too late
@ivanppillay914 Жыл бұрын
@@j0nnyism Aye, to be sure.
@maryowen1722 Жыл бұрын
He’s the BEST SCROOGE EVER👏🏼👏🏼🩸👍🏼
@ivanppillay914 Жыл бұрын
@@maryowen1722 Absolutely!
@magicbulletdancers4 жыл бұрын
As a voracious fan of anything written/set in old London I found the book by Norman Collins titled "London Belongs to Me" years ago in a thrift store. Can you imagine my delight to stumble upon this movie !
@preeves9153 жыл бұрын
It's a great book if not very well known👍
@jetblack.71862 жыл бұрын
Easily found on eBay.
@j0nnyism Жыл бұрын
Was it a penguin orange cover? I collect them
@victordevonshire807 Жыл бұрын
If you brought this film out now on the big screen It would sky rocket. Brilliant.👍❤🙏
@daphneanson9587 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed seeing the wonderful Sydney Tafler (albeit uncredited) as the nightclub desk clerk. If only he'd been the lead in more movies than he actually was. Also good to see Susan Shaw, who was in several movies with him.
@ginny59376 ай бұрын
Yes, more more, bravo!! 👏
@roly2204 ай бұрын
He is credited.
@RuthFreeman-b6p4 ай бұрын
Sydney Tafler is named in the end credits.
@peterlewis63242 жыл бұрын
Wonderful classic with a fantastic cast, also a hidden gem 💎
@peterlewis63242 жыл бұрын
Cheers.
@tinapeters57254 жыл бұрын
All the previous comments and more, Thank you for posting this gem, a young Richard Attenborough and alistair Sim, sheer joy, every member of the cast perfect in their rolè. This time of "Isolation" has made me realise the rich heritage of British Film.
@joesmoke96242 жыл бұрын
Good thing I didn’t trust Rotten Tomatoes. This movie is great, with such a talented cast. Thank you 👍
@erifretrats3784 жыл бұрын
Richard Attenborough RIP, 'Pinky' in Brighton Rock, my favorite, what a great actor, I used to see him be driven in his Roller, number plate RA every day past my flat in London many moons ago
@DavidRice1114 жыл бұрын
It bewilders me how 88 cranky contrarians can claim to dislike such a good movie~ especially one with Alistair Sim.
@briseboy3 жыл бұрын
Why would you amplify this, rather than your pleasure?
@dennisroyhall1213 жыл бұрын
Am with you both on this…this is a lovely film straight from the start with the beautiful music of introduction and the. perfect English tones of the compère…and all the « social atmosphere of Old England » to recall deeply loved memories….and the guarantee stamp of J. Arthur Rank film company! Can’t beat it! Thanks a million for making this treasure available for viewing! ( and the younger Alistair Sim. … » You have a room to let….? » Great! )
@jetblack.71862 жыл бұрын
I know. The books even better
@mikestanyer61752 жыл бұрын
some arent very cultured
@jetblack.71862 жыл бұрын
They’re idiots.
@davidhull14814 жыл бұрын
Can’t understand why anyone wouldn’t like this charming little movie.
@jetblack.71863 жыл бұрын
It’s a Lovely film and the book is even better.
@davidhull14813 жыл бұрын
@@jetblack.7186 I didn’t know that it was a book, thanks.
@dennisroyhall1212 жыл бұрын
@@jetblack.7186 Is that true? In a couple of words what has the film overlooked or left out?
@jetblack.71862 жыл бұрын
@@dennisroyhall121 Hi Dennis. I’m just online so have seen your message. It’s a very thick book and goes into a lot of detail about the characters and some have been missed out and some things changed altogether. The war is brought into it and the main family move to a cottage in the country. I read it every other year. I really recommend it.
@jetblack.71862 жыл бұрын
@@dennisroyhall121 There are lots on eBay for sale
@marbleman525 жыл бұрын
A heart warming story of faith in our friends, and of redemption. And yes...Alistair Sims is mesmerizing to watch...!!
@mattdeans98735 жыл бұрын
I picked this film 'out of the air' so to speak. Didn't know anything about it. Very enjoyable movie. Thanks for posting it.
@electraruby40782 жыл бұрын
This is a very good film. Well acted with sensitive portrayals ,informative and intelligent. I was pleasantly surprised
@kacie16613 ай бұрын
Just seeing this....beautiful story!! Thank you for posting this film!!!
@inkyguy4 жыл бұрын
It's amazing to see the now late Sir Richard Attenborough in a role - and the lead role too - when he was still in his 20's. And Alastair Sim to boot. I just happened upon this and saw it was well rated and reviewed so I gave it a try.
@ginny59376 ай бұрын
Just Great!!👏
@anndoig24594 жыл бұрын
A superb British film and one of my favourites
@andyyelbid3 жыл бұрын
Thank You ACM TV . I was buying the book online today and saw that there was a film based on it .Came on here and found it .Now I am really looking forward to the book.The film was full of great characters Uncle Henry ,Mr Squales, Percy Boon. Never seen this film before and thoroughly enjoyed its Dickensian look at London just before the outbreak of World War Two,.
@ktkat19497 жыл бұрын
It is great to see these old movies and read the casts. Some names at the bottom of the lists usually end up being very famous!
@stuartlawsonbeattie14114 жыл бұрын
They were all famous.
@johngovus27344 ай бұрын
Oh what happy days. What have we done to this once great country. Such great people
@forthenews96593 жыл бұрын
always time for Alistair Sim "Scrooge" - the best Scrooge ever played !
@SuperIliad4 жыл бұрын
“Dulcimer Street” (1948) (“London Belongs to Me” (original title). (Release dates: UK: 12 August 1948 (London), UK: 13 September 1948, USA: 7 November 1948, Australia: 11 November 1949. Players: Richard Attenborough as Percy Boon, Alastair Sim as Mr. Squales, Fay Compton as Mrs. Josser, Stephen Murray as Uncle Henry, Wylie Watson as Mr. Josser, Susan Shaw as Doris Josser, Joyce Carey as Mrs. Vizzard, Ivy St. Helier as Connie Coke, Andrew Crawford as Bill, Hugh Griffith as Headlam Fynne, Eleanor Summerfield as The Blonde, Gladys Henson as Mrs. Boon, Maurice Denham as Jack Rufus, Ivor Barnard as Mr. Justice Plymme, Cecil Trouncer as Mr. Henry Wassall, Arthur Howard as Mr. Chinkwell, John Salew as Mr. Barks, Cyril Chamberlain as Detective Sergeant Wilson, Aubrey Dexter as Mr. Battlebury, Jack McNaughton as Jimmy, Henry Hewitt as Verriter, Fabia Drake as Mrs. Jan Byl, Sydney Tafler as Nightclub Receptionist, Henry Edwards as Police Superintendent, George Cross as Inspector Cartwright, Edward Evans as Detective Sergeant Taylor, Russell Waters as Clerk of the Court, Kenneth Downey as Mr. Veezey Blaize K.C., Basil Cunard as Foreman of the Jury, Wensley Pithey as First Warden, Manville Tarrant as Second Warden, Grace Allardyce as Schoolmistress, Arty Ash as Drunk, Stanley Beard as 2nd Policeman, Elise Bernard as Woman at door, John Boxer as Prison Officer, Susan Buret as Policewoman, Joe Clark as Police Constable, Ivy Collins as 1st Woman, Howard Douglas as Juryman, Alexander Field as Newspaper Seller, Alexis France as Bowker, Leo Genn, Narrator at introduction, John Gregson (indeterminate role), Lionel Grose, Usher, George Hilsdon as Old Bailey Policeman, Michael Kent as Pathologist, Frederick Knight as Newsboy, Frank Ling as Mechanic, Lala Lloyd as Sister, Arthur Lowe as Commuter on Train, Dodd Mehan, Doctor, Leonard Morris as Taxi Driver, Myrette Morven, Female Employee, Dido Plumb, Protester, Owen Reynolds as Police Sergeant, Ewan Roberts as 1st Policeman, J.H. Roberts as Old Gentleman, Stanley Rose as Warder, Alan Saynes, Clerk, Nellie Sheffield as 2nd Woman, Ewen Solon, Clerk, Reg Thomason as Bystander, and Paula Young as Miss Sweeting. (Sixty-four person cast)
@lynd70814 жыл бұрын
John Morris ...someone’s been looking at Wiki 😀
@SuperIliad4 жыл бұрын
@@lynd7081 No, someone is a contributor to various film history sources.
@margaretlawrence33854 жыл бұрын
John MorrisDido Plumb - great name!
@mothobiandrew9743 жыл бұрын
Its a beautiful movie, I loved it! Thank you for sharing. From Botswana.
@sarahknight52493 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! What a wonderful film with a wonderful cast! xxx
@gordonbailey3225 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing a simply wonderful moving movie set in England with great acting.
@lorrainephillips72505 жыл бұрын
Tremendous - thankyou! This has been a perfect Sunday afternoon film, an absolute treasure to watch.x
@trilbywilby78263 жыл бұрын
What a lovely, poignant little movie. Thank you for uploading it.
@johnscull7873Ай бұрын
My love goes out to you along with the many other who have replied to your comment. May God bless and keep you dear❤
@susanjaeger56454 жыл бұрын
This was a time when people had roots. They found a home and stayed there and had a life along with the same neighbors for many years. Not like that so much anymore.
@allegra04 жыл бұрын
Gone gone gone
@kevinhayes69334 жыл бұрын
I grew up that way knew everyone in the street. I was the last to leave after 59 years. Now we're I live, don't know any of the neighbors
@Kidraver5554 жыл бұрын
@@kevinhayes6933 Maybe you are a snob.
@marybranicki33544 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooo much for this gem 🥰
@charliewest12214 жыл бұрын
Yes, Mary, a gem indeed!
@i.z47114 жыл бұрын
I took a peep at this film, and stayed.
@jennygibbons12584 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Thanks.
@toosiyabrandt86764 жыл бұрын
HI Totally hilarious and dramatic at the same time! Mr. Squales's long languid plastered down curl said it all!
@charliewest12214 жыл бұрын
That man Alastair is Sim(ply) genius!
@ivanppillay9143 жыл бұрын
@@charliewest1221 : Absolutely!
@reboundfit-bouncebackwellb84233 жыл бұрын
Its the ads every 3 minutes
@jeffsawtell97914 жыл бұрын
ondon Belongs to Me (also known as Dulcimer Street) is a British film released in 1948, directed by Sidney Gilliat, and starring Richard Attenborough and Alastair Sim. It was based on the novel London Belongs to Me by Norman Collins, which was also the basis for a seven-part series made by Thames Television and shown in 1977.
@ralphsluzenski86484 жыл бұрын
Love these old english movies
@johndean9585 ай бұрын
Thankyou. I enjoyed this so much.
@junekroner63825 жыл бұрын
The intro music is gentle and inviting, sets the stage nicely...
@dmcgill93605 ай бұрын
Just magical ❤
@stuartlawsonbeattie14114 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a superb cast, I struck gold on chancing upon this. God bless Pinewood and all of these Stars, every single one. Never the like or the twain shall meet again. This is pure poetry, let it flow, cheers. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Attenborough
@maryqueenofScots20234 жыл бұрын
I've finally found my happy place!
@robtindall14318 жыл бұрын
Notwithstanding that, any opportunity to see the great Alastair Sim at his very best is most welcome.
@katherinelwooley7891 Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@algie-t2w Жыл бұрын
Good old London as it used to be!
@lisagerman21113 жыл бұрын
"...the hair of the dog that's always biting us -RED TAPE!" - best line in the entire script :)
@wendybutler16815 ай бұрын
Knew it was Attenborough by the voice. Don't recall seeing him this young! I love British films from this era. Older films tell a good story without all the gimmicks it takes to get folks in theater seats today. I just want a good story, well told.
@desazarac38304 ай бұрын
My condolences to you and my heart goes out to you and you family!! ❤️ Love and blessings from Toronto Ontario Canada ❤️ 🇨🇦
@algie-t2w Жыл бұрын
The scene showing the arrival of the Alastair Sim character reminds me of the Alec Guinness character arriving at the old lady's house in The Ladykillers.
@blodwyndavies63954 жыл бұрын
The land lady was in 'Brief encounter' as the railway cafe Propietor
@ricadus3 жыл бұрын
And the father character (Fred Josser?) was 'Mr Memory' in Hitchcock's The 39 Steps.
@spamskanal4 жыл бұрын
Why was Russia not invited? Oh, wasn't she? made my day. Thanks so much for uploading this great film!
@Pegalomania4 жыл бұрын
I am falling in love with this movie
@charliewest12214 жыл бұрын
Thank you, ACM TV for this Easter Sunday treat during this dark and bleak COVID 19 hour. There's never a dull moment in this timeless classic, is there? The difference between the actors of yesteryear and the so called "stars" of today: those of the gold age, in addition to being blessed by natural talent, worked hard at practicing, polishing and perfecting their skills to deliver peerless performances over and over again. They served their real apprenticeship - their baptism of fire if you like - where it really mattered: ON THE STAGE and, thereafter, made the seamless transition onto the screen. Today, all one needs, it seems is a pretty face!
@ivanppillay9143 жыл бұрын
Well said!
@angliase6 жыл бұрын
Great acting - especially by Richard Attenborough
@stuartlawsonbeattie14114 жыл бұрын
@Rosida Andriyana yes they were 3 brothers, Richard being the eldest, all war heroes.
@cgpyper75364 жыл бұрын
DANG!! The best actor(ess) in this flick got killed off ... way too soon! Thanks ACM TV; great story.
@simonsle.25525 жыл бұрын
Great film, excellent cast. Seek out the book, it’s a joy. It’s well over 700 pages, it can’t all fit in a film.
@seemablake37394 жыл бұрын
6th Fret: thanks for telling me! I didn’t know it was an adaptation of a book.
@ivanppillay9143 жыл бұрын
Going to start searching for the book.
@jetblack.71862 жыл бұрын
Wonderful book.
@halesdad71674 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for making this available. Richard Attenbourough looks pretty young. Supposed to be 1938 and unbelievably the Nazis were in Europe when this was filmed. Skinniest turkey I ever saw..
@edwardkerrigan53564 жыл бұрын
I think this was made in 1947.
@elmagodelmaryahoo5 жыл бұрын
A "cute" story from A-to-Z with an early, seminal performance by remarkable Richard Attenborough, and a good role for equally wonderful Alastair Sim!! The emerging Socialist tenant "taking to the streets" was a nice storyline element, and as punctuated by a pivotal cameo appearance by fabulous Hugh Griffith!!
@reginarivera79164 жыл бұрын
Sir Richard Attenborough wound up being a great narrator for educational films😀🏪🏩💒🐢🗽🐦🐤🐥🐣🐷🐹🐱🐶🐢🐍🐍🎈🎑🎃💝🎁🎄🎅🎋🎥📹🏪🏩🏠🏡⛺🏤🌅🌄🗻🗽🎠🎠
@SRSM1984 жыл бұрын
The unforgettable Alastair Simms there's never wl be another actor like him. Loved this film thanks a lot.
@charliewest12214 жыл бұрын
@@SRSM198 : Hi Cindy, that man Alastair is Sim(ply) genius!
@colinglass1342 Жыл бұрын
@@SRSM198 high praise indeed
@tempusfugit45454 жыл бұрын
Delightful .. thank u
@wry6read5 жыл бұрын
"No ... quite ... unconnected" Sublime comic acting.
@sueellis76698 жыл бұрын
Good old movie, thank you.
@orange703833 жыл бұрын
You'll notice there's communication going on in this film that isn't meant for the casual viewer if you're aware
@suedearing-ex7ve4 ай бұрын
One of my favourite books. The film is a good adaptation.
@victordevonshire807 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. ❤🙏
@steplumpkin54324 жыл бұрын
THANKS UPLOADER!!!!!!!
@pambrown86975 жыл бұрын
Great movie, especially Richard Attenborough.
@Baskerville224 жыл бұрын
Wonderful entertainment from a better world and time
@Waffles843 жыл бұрын
Wonderful movie! Thank you for sharing
@sodoffbaldrick30384 жыл бұрын
Mr. Josser is played by the same man who played "Mr. Memory" 13 years earlier in "The 39 Steps", Wylie Watson.
@allegra04 жыл бұрын
Ruth Presti...one of Hitchcock’s great British films. Along with his best The Lady Vanishes (a masterpiece) and the much underrated Jamaica Inn.
@gerardcollins17674 жыл бұрын
you should be miss memory,knowing that.
@mikethebloodthirsty2 жыл бұрын
I knew I'd seen him somewhere!
@TheVaughan54 жыл бұрын
Why is this uploaded in 240p? Almost unwatchable
@lisastallingskeelor33284 жыл бұрын
Alistair, Richard.....enough to make me stop in for a view.
@wendybutler16815 ай бұрын
This is "Dulcimer Street", 1948.
@cberry92848 жыл бұрын
the good old days great movie
@lisastallingskeelor33285 жыл бұрын
Great lil story that sucks you in. Alistair Sim & Richard Attenborough are reason enough to watch but the script keeps you here.
@dennycraig84833 жыл бұрын
We have every channel possible, every media possible. We're subscribed to every network possible. But in 2021 I still watch these old b/w films. Alistair Sim just makes a film. I don't think I've seen a bad film with him in it..
@Sally237-s4w2 ай бұрын
Turkey looks abit well done lol.
@colinglass1342 Жыл бұрын
LONDON IS THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD ITS WHERE I WAS BORN.IM PROUD TO BE A LONDONER wouldn't want to be anyone else.
@maryhill63176 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@johnrowan7137 Жыл бұрын
I love the book, the film and the TV series
@victordevonshire807 Жыл бұрын
Joyce Carey. What a great actress? ❤🙏
@Seaventeares6 жыл бұрын
Could certain people get over the quality of the recording and 'Oh, it's NOT like what it was in the book'? Either watch and enjoy or click the off button.
@jmartell86755 жыл бұрын
@Seaventeares Well said!! Bravo!
@vinceramone60805 жыл бұрын
But the quality is a wee bit poor though.
@markschiavone80034 жыл бұрын
Seaventeares , really? Who do you think you are trying to tell people what to do? This is the comment section so if you can't receive constructive criticism then maybe YOU should shut up or click a button!
@bridgetlovedfrankgeddes83524 ай бұрын
Thankyou x
@cherryrotella3714 Жыл бұрын
The book has a lot more to it though. Really enjoyable
@DavidRice1114 жыл бұрын
87 Justin Bieber fans stumbled here in a daze and hit the 'thumbs down'...
@kennethbooker49553 жыл бұрын
It’s good to have you tube to watch these films
@abdulseaforth69304 ай бұрын
Enjoyed that!
@jamessheridan43065 жыл бұрын
Jolly damn good!
@alliemaria5325 жыл бұрын
Love these movies
@BoldbravoArt2 жыл бұрын
The only part I didn’t understand was why the moonlight club got raided by the police…it’s not like there was prohibition in England, right? What, was dancing illegal in pre-war England, lol? Somebody clue me in please! Great movie though, loved all the different characters, great acting by all, and wonderful script.