Biography
Gilbert Keith Chesterton KC*SG (29 May 1874 - 14 June 1936) was an English writer, philosopher, lay theologian, and literary and art critic. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox". Time magazine observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories-first carefully turning them inside out". Chesterton created the fictional priest-detective Father Brown, and wrote on apologetics. Even some of those who disagree with him ...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Father Brown
2025
Original Story
In this atmospheric adaptation of G.K. Chesterton’s clever story, Professor Smail is haunted by an ominous presence, threatening his life over the pro...
Magic
2021
Original Story
Based on the play 'Magic' by G.K Chesterton. A conjurer, feeling cornered by a hostile audience, turns an evening of simple parlor magic into a night ...
The Man Who Was Thursday
2016
Novel
THE MAN WHO WAS THURSDAY is inspired by the existentialist novel of the same name by G.K. Chesterton (1908). The novel is considered a metaphysical th...
The Blast of the Book
1990
Original Story
Spiritual medium Openshaw is so removed from real life that he confuses a military alarm with a signal from the other world. Father Brown returns the ...
Záhada zlatého servisu
1989
Novel
Sanctuary of Fear
1979
Original Story
A Manhattan priest with a penchant for solving crimes goes to the aid of a young actress. She is becoming enmeshed in a series of bizarre incidents sh...
The Face in the Target
1978
Novel
A classic mystery based on "The Face in the Target" story by G.K. Chesterton.
Er kanns nicht lassen
1962
Story
Father Brown is only too happy to interfere with the work of the police in solving tricky criminal cases, usually with resounding success. That's why ...
The Black Sheep
1960
Story
Father Brown starts solving crimes, much to the annoyance of his housekeeper, the police and especially his bishop, who is not amused by a priest play...
Father Brown
1954
Story
Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
BBC: The Voice of Britain
1935
as Self
An impressionistic portrait of the BBC.
Father Brown, Detective
1934
Story
After notorious jewel thief Flambeau meets Evelyn Fischer during a raid on a casino, he falls deeply in love with her. Later Flambeau sends notes to b...
Rosy Rapture
1915
A showgirl's baby has an adventure with brigands.