Cast: S.Z. Sakall

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Ingrid Bergman · Paul Henreid · Claude Rains

Synopsis Casablanca (1942) follows the story of Rick Blaine, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, a jaded yet benevolent American expatriate who runs a popular nightclub in Casablanca during World War II. The café serves as a hub for a diverse crowd, including...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Gary Cooper · Barbara Stanwyck · Oskar Homolka · Henry Travers

Synopsis Ball of Fire (1941) follows a group of eight dedicated scholars in their ninth year of a 12-year endeavor to compile an encyclopedia. Among them is the youngest member, Bertram Potts, an expert in language and grammar. When Potts realizes...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Jean Arthur · Robert Cummings · Charles Coburn · Edmund Gwenn

Synopsis The Devil And Miss Jones (1941) follows the story of a wealthy businessman, John P. Merrick, who is surprised to discover a mocking image of himself featured in the New York Times, orchestrated by union activists at Neeley's Department Store,...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Dane Clark · Alexis Smith · Zachary Scott · Eve Arden

Synopsis Whiplash (1948) follows the story of Michael Gordon, a talented painter residing near San Francisco, as he navigates his artistic journey and personal struggles. The narrative unfolds during a pivotal boxing match for the middleweight championship, where Michael's thoughts drift...

Direction H. Bruce Humberstone

Cast Danny Kaye · Virginia Mayo · Vera-Ellen · Donald Woods

Synopsis Wonder Man (1945) follows the tale of a lively nightclub performer, Buzzy Bellew, who inadvertently becomes an eyewitness to a murder orchestrated by the notorious gangster, Ten Grand Jackson. In a tragic turn of events, two of Jackson's henchmen brutally...

Direction Peter Godfrey

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Dennis Morgan · Sydney Greenstreet · Reginald Gardiner

Synopsis Christmas in Connecticut (1945) follows the tale of a renowned food columnist, Elizabeth Lane, who has built her reputation on a fictional persona. In her writings, she portrays herself as a dedicated farm wife, managing a household and preparing delectable...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard · Buster Keaton

Cast Judy Garland · Van Johnson · S.Z. Sakall · Spring Byington

Synopsis In the Good Old Summertime (1949) is set in early 20th century America, where two individuals, Andrew and Veronica, initially cross paths in a less than pleasant manner. Their first encounter involves a collision, leading to an immediate and mutual...

Direction Ray Enright · Raoul Walsh

Cast Errol Flynn · Alexis Smith · S.Z. Sakall · Douglas Kennedy

Direction David Butler

Cast Doris Day · Gene Nelson · S.Z. Sakall · Billy De Wolfe

Synopsis Lullaby of Broadway (1951) follows the journey of Melinda Howard, a talented singer who has been performing with a musical ensemble overseas. Eager to reunite with her mother, whom she believes to be a celebrated Broadway star residing in a...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Betty Grable · John Payne · June Haver · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis The Dolly Sisters (1945) follows the journey of two young Hungarian sisters who, after arriving in New York in 1904 with their Uncle Latsie, quickly become enamored with cafe dancing. By 1912, the sisters are still performing, but financial struggles...

Direction David Butler

Cast Errol Flynn · Alexis Smith · Paul Kelly · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis San Antonio (1945) follows the story of a resilient dance hall performer who is entangled with the town's notorious criminal mastermind. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she develops feelings for a determined cowboy who is on a mission...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Alice Faye · Don Ameche · Carmen Miranda · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis That Night in Rio (1941) follows the tale of a performer in Rio de Janeiro who assumes the identity of a wealthy nobleman. When the nobleman's spouse requests that he continue the deception, a series of entanglements and misunderstandings unfold,...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Jack Carson · Janis Paige · Don DeFore · Doris Day

Synopsis Romance on the High Seas (1948) follows a tale of marital suspicion and unexpected romance. A woman grows concerned about her husband's fidelity, while he harbors similar doubts about her. Their annual anniversary trip is always disrupted by his business...

Direction David Butler

Cast Doris Day · Gordon MacRae · S.Z. Sakall · Patrice Wymore

Synopsis Tea for Two (1950) follows the story of affluent heiress Nanette Carter, portrayed by Doris Day, who makes a wager with her uncle, betting $25,000 that she can refuse all temptations for a span of 48 hours. If she succeeds,...

Direction Clarence Brown · Don Hartman · John Sturges · Richard Thorpe

Cast Ethel Barrymore · Keefe Brasselle · Gary Cooper · Nancy Reagan

Synopsis It's a Big Country (1951) presents a narrative divided into eight distinct episodes, each exploring various aspects of the American ethos. The film delves into themes such as racial and religious acceptance, the perils of self-absorption, and the pitfalls of...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Ann Blyth · Edmund Purdom · John Ericson · Louis Calhern

Synopsis The Student Prince (1954) follows the journey of a young royal, Prince Karl, from a modest sub-kingdom within the German Empire, circa the early 20th century. Sent to Heidelberg, Baden-Wuerttemberg, for his higher education, Karl hails from the fictional kingdom...

Direction David Butler

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Eddie Cantor · Bette Davis · Olivia de Havilland

Synopsis Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) follows the story of Eddie Cantor, who demands to be the chairman of the Cavalcade of Stars benefit show in exchange for allowing his vocalist, Dinah Shore, to participate. Cantor's self-centered notions disrupt the producers'...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast George Raft · Pat O'Brien · Janet Blair · Broderick Crawford

Synopsis Broadway (1942) follows the story of George Raft, a talented dancer at the Paradise Club, who confides his aspirations to his dance partner, Billie Moore. Billie, however, is also the target of Steve Crandall, a powerful criminal involved in bootlegging...

Direction James V. Kern

Cast Errol Flynn · Eleanor Parker · Lucile Watson · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis Never Say Goodbye (1946) follows the story of Phil and Ellen Gayley, who have been separated for a year. Their 8-year-old daughter, Flip, is deeply saddened by her parents' separation. In an attempt to bring them back together, Flip starts...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Brian Aherne · Kay Francis · Henry Stephenson · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis The Man Who Lost Himself (1941) follows the intriguing tale of John Evans, who crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Malcolm Scott. In a twist of fate, Scott meets an untimely end in an accident, leaving Evans to be mistaken for...