Cast: Wade Boteler

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast James Cagney · Joan Blondell · Louis Calhern · Noel Francis

Synopsis Blonde Crazy (1931) unfolds in a bustling midwestern hotel, where the cunning bellhop Bert Harris is deeply involved in various schemes. He secures a position for the alluring Ann Roberts, but she initially resists his advances. Bert, however, soon ropes...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Deanna Durbin · Charles Laughton · Robert Cummings · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis It Started with Eve (1941) follows the tale of a young man who, in a desperate attempt to bring joy to his ailing father, enlists the help of a hat check girl to pretend to be his betrothed. The ruse...

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Irene Dunne · Charles Boyer · Barbara O'Neil · Onslow Stevens

Synopsis When Tomorrow Comes (1939) tells the story of a chance encounter between Philip Chagal, a renowned concert pianist, and Helen Lawrence, a waitress working at a restaurant. Philip, unhappily married to a woman with mental health struggles, finds himself drawn...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast John Garfield · Ann Sheridan · Pat O'Brien · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Castle on the Hudson (1940) follows the story of notorious gangster Tommy Gordon, who faces a prison sentence at Sing Sing with little concern, believing his political connections will secure his swift release. However, as his time behind bars extends,...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Myrna Loy · Spencer Tracy · Harvey Stephens · William Harrigan

Synopsis Whipsaw (1935) follows the thrilling escapades of Vivian, Ed, and Harry, who embark on a daring heist to steal precious jewels in the bustling city of Paris. As they make their way to New York with their ill-gotten gains, government...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Joan Crawford · Clark Gable · Otto Kruger · Stuart Erwin

Synopsis Chained (1934) follows the tale of a woman who finds herself in a complex romantic entanglement. While involved with one man, she embarks on a passionate affair with another during a sea voyage. The narrative delves into her internal struggle...

Direction Bernard Vorhaus

Cast John Wayne · Sigrid Gurie · Charles Coburn · Spencer Charters

Synopsis Three Faces West (1940) follows the journey of Dr. Braun, a skilled surgeon from Vienna, and his daughter Leni, who flee to a small North Dakota town to escape the horrors of Hitler's regime. As the Dust Bowl's harsh winds...

Direction Richard Boleslawski

Cast Marion Davies · Gary Cooper · Jean Parker · Katharine Alexander

Synopsis Operator 13 (1934) follows the story of a Union spy, Gail Loveless, who assumes the identity of a black maid during the early stages of the Civil War. Her mission becomes intricate when she develops romantic feelings for a Confederate...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast David Manners · Adrienne Ames · Bela Lugosi · John Wray

Synopsis The Death Kiss (1932) follows the mysterious events that unfold during the filming of a movie. The leading man, Myles Brent, meets his untimely end while shooting the final scene. Given his history of romantic entanglements with many women at...

Direction Leigh Jason

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Gene Raymond · Robert Young · Ned Sparks

Synopsis The Bride Walks Out (1936) follows the story of Carolyn and Michael, a couple deeply in love who tie the knot. However, Michael has a traditional view and insists that Carolyn should leave her job to focus on their new...

Direction Howard Higgin

Cast William Boyd · Clark Gable · Helen Twelvetrees · William Farnum

Synopsis The Painted Desert (1931) follows the tale of two Western partners, Jess and Cash, who stumble upon an abandoned emigrant camp with a baby boy. Their disagreement over who should take responsibility for the child leads to a long-standing feud....

Direction Hamilton MacFadden

Cast Ralph Bellamy · Betty Furness · Robert Armstrong · Raymond Walburn

Synopsis It Can't Last Forever (1937) follows the escapades of Russ Matthews, a cunning theatrical agent known for his creative, albeit unscrupulous, methods to boost his clients' careers. When one of his elaborate schemes—a radio program predicting the future—goes awry, he...

Direction Marion Gering

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Otto Kruger · Lionel Atwill · Marian Marsh

Synopsis Lady of Secrets (1936) follows the journey of a woman who, due to a deeply distressing past relationship, chooses to isolate herself from society. Her decision to withdraw from the world is a direct result of the emotional turmoil she...

Direction John Rawlins

Cast William Gargan · Irene Hervey · Charles Lang Jr. · Maria Montez

Synopsis Bombay Clipper (1942) follows the thrilling journey of Jim Wilson, an American foreign correspondent, and his wife Frankie. Frankie yearns for a more settled life, hoping Jim will abandon his globetrotting career. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they...

Direction D. Ross Lederman

Cast Tod Andrews · Julie Bishop · Regis Toomey · Patti Hale

Synopsis I Was Framed (1942) follows the story of a tenacious journalist who is determined to expose a corrupt politician. However, his investigation leads to his arrest and imprisonment for a murder he did not commit. While incarcerated, he teams up...

Direction Edward Sloman

Cast Aileen Pringue · Grant Withers · Judith Wood · Walter McGrail

Synopsis Soldiers and Women (1930) follows the story of Captain Clive Branch, a United States Marine Corps officer posted at a Marine base in Haiti. He becomes entangled in romantic relationships with two married women, Brenda Ritchie and Helen Arnold, whose...

Direction Ford Beebe · Saul A. Goodkind

Cast Buster Crabbe · Constance Moore · Jack Moran · Jack Mulhall

Synopsis Buck Rogers (1939) follows the thrilling journey of a daring aviator and his youthful companion who find themselves in a perilous situation after their aircraft goes down on a remote mountaintop. Enveloped by an enigmatic gas, they are placed into...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Wayne Morris · Margaret Lindsay · William Gargan · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis Double Alibi (1940) follows a man who becomes the main suspect after his former spouse is discovered deceased. The plot thickens as he navigates the complexities of his past relationship and the ensuing investigation.

Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Roy Rogers · George 'Gabby' Hayes · Don 'Red' Barry · Pauline Moore

Synopsis Days of Jesse James (1939) presents a twist on the classic outlaw narrative. In this film, the notorious bank heist is not the work of the infamous James gang, but rather a meticulously planned operation orchestrated by the bank's own...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Kate Smith · Randolph Scott · Sally Blane · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis Hello, Everybody! (1933) unfolds on a rural farm where Kate Smith and Sally Blane portray sisters living with an array of relatives. The community, both at home and in the wider town, relies heavily on Kate to maintain stability. A...