Cast: Don Dillaway

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Mary Astor · Helen Vinson · Russell Hopton

Synopsis The Little Giant (1933) follows the story of Bugs Ahearn, a bootlegger who, as Prohibition comes to an end, sets his sights on infiltrating California's high society. He rents a residence from Ruth, a woman facing financial difficulties, and hires...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Loretta Young · Robert Williams · Jean Harlow · Don Dillaway

Synopsis Platinum Blonde (1931) follows the story of a journalist named 'Stew' Smith who crosses paths with the enchanting Ann Schuyler, a wealthy socialite, while investigating a scandal linked to her family. Ann is captivated by Stew's sharp wit and the...

Direction George Marshall · Ray McCarey

Cast Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Don Dillaway · Jackie Lyn Dufton

Synopsis Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) follows a group of Army veterans who return home after the Armistice, determined to locate the father of their deceased comrade, Eddie Smith, and entrust his infant daughter to him. Their quest leads them through...

Direction George W. Hill

Cast Marie Dressler · Wallace Beery · Dorothy Jordan · Marjorie Rambeau

Synopsis Min and Bill (1930) centers around Min, who runs a bustling waterfront hotel. Bill, the captain of a fishing vessel, resides there, along with Nancy, a young woman Min took in years ago after finding her abandoned. As Nancy grows...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Constance Bennett · Ben Lyon · David Manners · Don Alvarado

Synopsis Lady with a past (1932) follows the tale of a privileged and respectable young woman who discovers that her appeal to the opposite sex significantly increases when she adopts the persona of a "bad" girl. This transformation leads to a...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Joe E. Brown · Patricia Ellis · Dorothy Burgess · Don Dillaway

Synopsis The Circus Clown (1934) follows the journey of Joe E. Brown, who portrays both Happy, a young and enthusiastic acrobat, and his father, Chuck. The story begins with Chuck Howard expressing his disdain for the circus to his former employer,...

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Lois Moran · Charles Bickford · Victor Varconi · Don Dillaway

Synopsis Men in Her Life (1931) follows the story of a prosperous former bootlegger who steps in to aid a once-wealthy socialite after her fortune-hunting fiancé abandons her when he learns of her financial ruin. The bootlegger presents a bargain: he...

Direction Edward H. Griffith · George Cukor

Cast Ann Harding · Leslie Howard · Myrna Loy · William Gargan

Synopsis The Animal Kingdom (1932) follows the story of Tom Collier, who, despite having a strong bond with Daisy, chooses to marry Cecelia instead. Post-marriage, Tom finds himself disenchanted with the social expectations and responsibilities that come with his new life....

Direction Irving Reis

Cast Kent Taylor · Linda Hayes · Howard Da Silva · Ralph Morgan

Synopsis I'm Still Alive (1940) follows the story of Steve Bennett, a thrill-seeking aviator who specializes in crashing planes for cinematic stunts. He crosses paths with Laura Marley, a proud and self-absorbed movie actress. Their marriage brings about a significant change...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Will Rogers · Fifi D'Orsay · Lucien Littlefield · Don Dillaway

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast H.B. Warner · Sally Blane · Natalie Moorhead · Edmund Breese

Synopsis Cross-Examination (1932) follows the gripping tale of Defense Attorney Gerald Waring, who employs exceptional skill and creativity to defend a young man accused of his father's murder. As witness after witness presents evidence that seems to incriminate the defendant, Waring's...

Direction Howard Christie

Cast Paul Lukas · Leila Hyams · Don Dillaway · Ruth Donnelly

Synopsis Sing Sinner Sing (1933) follows the tale of a talented vocalist who performs on a gambling vessel and is wedded to a rich and carefree gentleman. Tragedy strikes when her husband is discovered lifeless, and the finger of suspicion is...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Edmund Lowe · Evelyn Brent · Constance Cummings · Don Dillaway

Synopsis Attorney for the Defense (1932) follows the journey of a driven legal professional who initially leverages circumstantial evidence to secure a conviction against an innocent individual. However, as the weight of his actions becomes apparent, he endeavors to rectify his...

Direction E. Mason Hopper

Cast Mary Brian · Russell Hopton · Don Dillaway · DeWitt Jennings

Synopsis One Year Later (1933) follows the journey of a man sentenced for the murder of his supervisor, whom he believed was involved with his wife. As he travels by train to his execution, he encounters a reporter battling lung cancer,...

Direction Edgar Selwyn

Cast Diana Wynyard · Lewis Stone · Phillips Holmes · May Robson

Synopsis Men Must Fight (1933) follows the journey of Laura, a dedicated nurse serving at the front lines during World War I. She forms a deep connection with a young aviator named Geoffrey, but tragedy strikes when he is shot down...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast Charles Farrell · Elissa Landi · Humphrey Bogart · Myrna Loy

Synopsis Body and Soul (1931) follows the story of three Royal Air Force squadron members—Andrews, Watson, and Johnson—stationed in France during wartime. Tragedy strikes when Watson meets his end in a fierce aerial battle. Determined to honor his fallen comrade, Andrews...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Leon Ames · Charlotte Wynters · Joan Woodbury · Don Dillaway

Synopsis Cipher Bureau (1938) follows the thrilling journey of a young man whose life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes entangled with a group of spies and a captivating double agent. The story unfolds as the younger sibling of an...

Direction John H. Auer

Cast Margo · John Carradine · Robert Ryan · Amelita Ward

Synopsis Gangway for Tomorrow (1943) follows the journey of five individuals employed in the defense sector as they travel to their workplace. Throughout their commute, each person reflects on their personal histories and the motivations that drive them to contribute to...

Direction Sam Taylor

Cast Thomas Meighan · Hardie Albright · Maureen O'Sullivan · Myrna Loy

Synopsis Skyline (1931) follows the journey of John, a young man who discovers his true lineage while working on a barge in the East River. After his mother Rose passes away, John learns that his abusive stepfather is not his biological...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Warren William · Constance Cummings · Allen Jenkins · Natalie Moorhead

Synopsis The Mind Reader (1933) follows the story of Chandler, a cunning trickster, and his accomplice Frank, who devise a scheme to exploit the public's fascination with the supernatural. They create a psychic act, capitalizing on the fact that Americans had...