The Ladykillers (1955) | Alec Guinness | Alexander Mackendrick | British Dark Comedy

*The Ladykillers* (1955), directed by Alexander Mackendrick, is one of the most iconic British dark comedies from the legendary Ealing Studios.

The plot follows a gang of criminals, led by the eccentric Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness), who rent rooms from a sweet elderly landlady (Katie Johnson) while planning a robbery. But when she discovers their scheme, chaos and hilarity ensue.

With razor-sharp wit, unforgettable performances, and a mix of crime and comedy, *The Ladykillers* remains a true classic of British cinema.

🎬 Year: 1955
🎭 Genre: Dark Comedy, Crime, British Classic
📽 Directed by: Alexander Mackendrick
⭐ Starring: Alec Guinness, Katie Johnson, Peter Sellers, Herbert Lom

👉 More British Classics You Might Like:
- The Web (1947) https://rumble.com/v6zjdtc-the-web-1947-vincent-price-ella-raines-classic-film-noir.html
- Cry of the City (1948)https://rumble.com/v6zknp2-cry-of-the-city-1948-robert-siodmak-film-noir-classic.html
- Virgin Witch (1972) – British occult horror https://rumble.com/v6zj8gm-virgin-witch-1972-ray-austin-cult-horror-and-occult-film.html
- Alice in Wonderland (1915) – W.W. Young Silent Feature https://rumble.com/v6zgf5g-alice-in-wonderland-by-w.w.-young-publication-date-1915.html
- Frankenstein (1910) – Edison Silent Horror https://rumble.com/v6ynm2k-frankenstein-1910-thomas-edison-silent-horror-classic-public-domain-full-mo.html
- House on Haunted Hill (1959) – Vincent Price Classic https://rumble.com/v6ynh3i-house-on-haunted-hill-1959-vincent-price-horror-classic-public-domain-full-.html
- Alice’s Wonderland (1923) – Walt Disney Silent Animationhttps://rumble.com/v6zfw48-alices-wonderland-1923-walt-disney-silent-animation-public-domain.html
- Twenty Minutes of Love (1914) – Chaplin Silent Short https://rumble.com/v6zb56u-charlie-chaplin-twenty-minutes-of-love-1914-silent-comedy-short-public-doma.html
-- Triple Trouble (1918) – Chaplin Compilation Short https://rumble.com/v6z941s-charlie-chaplin-triple-trouble-1918-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- Charlie Chaplin – The Rounders (1914)– Chaplin Silent Comedy Short https://rumble.com/v6z93vs-charlie-chaplin-the-rounders-1914-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- The Vagabond (1916) – Chaplin Silent Comedy Short https://rumble.com/v6z93lm-charlie-chaplin-the-vagabond-1916-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- The Rink (1916) – Chaplin Roller Skating Comedy https://rumble.com/v6z93aw-charlie-chaplin-the-rink-1916-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- The Adventurer (1917) – Chaplin Silent Comedy Short https://rumble.com/v6z931k-charlie-chaplin-the-adventurer-1917-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- A Film Johnnie (1914) – Early Keystone Comedy https://rumble.com/v6z92sa-charlie-chaplin-a-film-johnnie-1914-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- Kid Auto Races at Venice (1914) – First Appearance of The Tramp https://rumble.com/v6z92p8-charlie-chaplin-kid-auto-races-at-venice-1914-first-appearance-of-the-tramp.html
- Between Showers (1914) – Early Keystone Comedy https://rumble.com/v6z92lm-charlie-chaplin-between-showers-1914-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- Charlie Chaplin – Shanghaied (1915) | Silent Comedy Short https://rumble.com/v6z92g6-charlie-chaplin-shanghaied-1915-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- Charlie Chaplin Festival (1916–1917) – Silent Comedy Collection https://rumble.com/v6z92ag-charlie-chaplin-festival-silent-comedy-classics-19161917-public-domain-full.html
- My Favorite Brunette (1947) – Comedy with Bob Hope [https://rumble.com/v6ygnda-my-favorite-brunette-1947-classic-comedy-film-public-domain-full-movie.html]
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – Classic Horror [https://rumble.com/v6xxpvw-dr.-jekyll-and-mr.-hyde.html]
- His Girl Friday (1940) – Romantic Comedy [https://rumble.com/v6xx5gg-his-girl-friday.html]
- The Big Combo (1955) – Noir Crime Masterpiece https://rumble.com/v6yqdoe-the-big-combo-1955-classic-film-noir-crime-drama-public-domain-full-movie.html
- Scarlet Street (1945) – Fritz Lang Film Noir https://rumble.com/v6ynevg-scarlet-street-1945-classic-film-noir-by-fritz-lang-public-domain-full-movi.html
- The Stranger (1946) – Orson Welles Noir Thriller
https://rumble.com/v6yng6q-the-stranger-1946-orson-welles-film-noir-public-domain-full-movie.html
- Meet John Doe (1941) – Drama by Frank Capra [https://rumble.com/v6ygqkq-meet-john-doe-1941-classic-drama-by-frank-capra-public-domain-full-movie.html]
- Frankenstein (1910) – Edison Silent Horror https://rumble.com/v6ynm2k-frankenstein-1910-thomas-edison-silent-horror-classic-public-domain-full-mo.html
- House on Haunted Hill (1959) – Vincent Price Classic https://rumble.com/v6ynh3i-house-on-haunted-hill-1959-vincent-price-horror-classic-public-domain-full-.html
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916) – Silent Adventure https://rumble.com/v6z6lw2-20000-leagues-under-the-sea-1916-silent-adventure-classic-public-domain-ful.html
- American Aristocracy (1916) – Douglas Fairbanks Silent Comedy https://rumble.com/v6z6q0m-american-aristocracy-1916-douglas-fairbanks-silent-comedy-public-domain-ful.html
- Police (1916) – Essanay Comedy Shorthttps://rumble.com/v6z935i-charlie-chaplin-police-1916-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html
- The Fireman (1916) – Chaplin Comedy Short https://rumble.com/v6z93g2-charlie-chaplin-the-fireman-1916-silent-comedy-short-public-domain.html