Albert Sharpe
Acting
Biography
Albert Sharpe was an Irish stage and film actor, known for his roles in Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Finian's Rainbow and Brigadoon. He was born and died in Belfast, and was a member of the Abbey Players.
Known For
Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn that the town appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. The citizens go to bed at night and when they wake up, it's 100 years later. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.
Brigadoon
A brother and sister dance act encounter challenges and romance when booked in London during the Royal Wedding.
Royal Wedding
A mysterious girl inspires a struggling artist.
Portrait of Jennie
A wily old codger matches wits with the King of the Leprechauns and helps play matchmaker for his daughter and the strapping lad who has replaced him as caretaker.
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
Belfast police conduct a door-to-door manhunt for an IRA gunman wounded in a daring robbery.
Odd Man Out
London at the turn of the century. Three men are on a mission from the IRA to steal all the gold in the vaults of the Bank of England. Norgate, their leader, discovers the bank's weak spot: an old forgotten sewer straight under the vaults.
The Day They Robbed the Bank of England
Behind the scenes of Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
I Captured the King of the Leprechauns
Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.
I See a Dark Stranger
Ex-police/army dog King inherits a fortune from an eccentric millionaire. But someone poisons him for his fortune. He gets to go back to earth as a human detective to bring his killer to justice and protect the girl who used to look after him.
You Never Can Tell
A wholesome girl believes her new racehorse, October, is the reincarnation of her favorite uncle, Willie.
The Return of October
Martin Scorsese and other contemporary filmmakers reveal the impact The Third Man had on their careers and why the film is still so relevant today.
The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
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The Highwayman
A newspaper reporter and the daughter of an immigrant maintenance man help expose political corruption in New York City.
Up in Central Park
Two short films released together under a collective title. The first, "Secret Sharer", directed by John Brahm and starring James Mason, is based on a short story by Joseph Conrad. The second tale, "Bride Comes to Yellow Sky", directed by Bretaigne Windust and starring Robert Preston, is adapted from Stephen Crane's short story.
Face to Face
Dinah Sheldon is a student at an exclusive girl's school who starts campaigning for women's rights. Her minister father and her boyfriend Tom Wade do not approve.