Cast: DeWitt Jennings

Direction Frank Lloyd

Cast Charles Laughton · Clark Gable · Franchot Tone · Herbert Mundin

Synopsis Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) is a timeless narrative of one of the most notorious maritime escapades. The plot is derived from the fictionalized accounts penned by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall. The film follows English sailors, conscripted for...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Walter Huston · Phillips Holmes · Constance Cummings · Mary Doran

Synopsis The Criminal Code (1930) follows the tumultuous journey of a young man whose life takes a dramatic turn during a birthday celebration at a local speakeasy. Bob Graham (Phillips Holmes), just 20 years old, finds himself in a dire situation...

Direction George W. Hill

Cast Chester Morris · Wallace Beery · Lewis Stone · Robert Montgomery

Synopsis The Big House (1930) follows the story of Kent Marlowe, a young man who finds himself behind bars for manslaughter. Throughout his time in prison, Marlowe struggles to adapt to the unspoken rules and 'code of honor' that govern the...

Direction George W. Hill

Cast Wallace Beery · Lewis Stone · Johnny Mack Brown · Jean Harlow

Synopsis The Secret Six (1931) follows the story of Ralph Bellamy, a bootlegger and cafe owner, who enlists the help of rough-and-tumble laborer Wallace Beery to join his criminal enterprise. This operation is orchestrated by the cunning criminal defense lawyer, Lewis...

Direction John Ford

Cast Ronald Colman · Helen Hayes · Richard Bennett · DeWitt Jennings

Synopsis Arrowsmith (1931) follows the journey of a dedicated medical researcher who is dispatched to a region ravaged by a plague outbreak. Faced with the grim reality of the epidemic, the protagonist must navigate the complexities of his mission and make...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Aileen Pringue · Conway Tearle · Mitchell Lewis · Robert Ober

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast William Boyd · Mary Astor · Louis Wolheim · Ian Keith

Synopsis Two Arabian Knights (1927) follows the escapades of two American soldiers, W. Dangerfield Phelps and his disdained sergeant, Peter McGaffney, who are seized by the Germans during a heated altercation in a trench on the Western Front. United in captivity,...

Direction Benjamin Christensen

Cast Thelma Todd · Creighton Hale · Sheldon Lewis · William V. Mong

Synopsis Seven Footprints to Satan (1929) follows the tale of a young man from a high-society background who is eager to embark on an expedition to Africa. However, just before his scheduled departure, his fiancée seeks his assistance regarding one of...

Direction Lloyd Corrigan

Cast Edna May Oliver · James Gleason · Lola Lane · George Meeker

Synopsis Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) follows the adventures of a schoolteacher and amateur detective, Miss Withers, who embarks on a vacation to Catalina Island. Upon arrival, she discovers a passenger who has mysteriously died. The local authorities are reluctant to...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Claire Dodd · Alice White · Osgood Perkins · Jack La Rue

Synopsis Secret of the Chateau (1934) follows the story of Inspector Marotte, who is present at an auction of rare collectible books that once belonged to the recently murdered M. Le Duc de Poisse. His mission is to capture his long-time...

Direction Charles Brabin

Cast Lionel Barrymore · Karen Morley · Diane Sinclair · Nils Asther

Synopsis The Washington Masquerade (1932) follows the tale of a prominent U.S. senator who becomes enamored with a charming young woman, oblivious to her ulterior motives. Unbeknownst to him, she is manipulating their relationship to gain his support for a powerful...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Jack La Rue · Thelma Todd · Gail Patrick · Russell Hopton

Synopsis Take the Stand (1934) follows the gripping tale of a radio columnist who finds himself in grave danger after being targeted by a ruthless gang. The situation escalates dramatically when the columnist is tragically killed during a live broadcast. In...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Don Ameche · Ann Sothern · Slim Summerville · Jane Darwell

Synopsis Fifty Roads to Town (1937) follows the tale of a man who seeks refuge in a rural area to evade involvement in his friends' divorce proceedings. His plans are complicated when a young woman, whom he mistakenly believes to be...

Direction Sam Taylor

Cast Beatrice Lillie · Jack Pickford · Doris Lloyd · DeWitt Jennings

Synopsis Exit Smiling (1926) follows the journey of a diligent maid employed by a wandering theater company. She harbors a deep ambition to become an actress and secures minor roles within the troupe's performances. However, her relentless determination drives her to...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Lon Chaney · Edith Roberts · Noah Beery · DeWitt Jennings

Synopsis Flesh and Blood (1922) follows the gripping tale of a convict who seeks refuge in the bustling streets of Chinatown. To evade capture and exact his revenge, he cleverly adopts the guise of a disabled individual. His mission is to...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Edward Arnold · Arthur Byron · Paul Kelly · Peggy Conklin

Synopsis The President Vanishes (1934) delves into the enigmatic vanishing of the United States President amidst a severe political turmoil, potentially leading to impeachment due to his management of a critical international situation, specifically the looming war (now recognized as World...

Direction Gus Meins

Cast Patsy Kelly · Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams · Charley Chase · Pert Kelton

Synopsis Kelly the Second (1936) follows the story of Molly Kelly, a lunch counter manager who finds herself in a heated dispute with truck driver Cecil Callahan, leading to his arrest. Intrigued by Callahan's fighting prowess, Molly and her employer, Dr....

Direction Edward F. Cline

Cast Jackie Coogan · Barbara Tennant · Russell Simpson · Claire McDowell

Synopsis Circus Days (1923) follows the journey of young Toby Tyler, an orphan who escapes his harsh uncle's home and finds refuge in a traveling circus, where he initially works as a lemonade vendor. When a young equestrian performer falls ill,...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Elsie Ferguson · Marian Nixon · John Halliday · Grant Withers

Synopsis Scarlet Pages (1930) follows the story of Nora Mason, who finds herself ensnared in a complex web of murder and scandal involving her family. This intricate mix-up jeopardizes not only her professional reputation but also her entire future. The only...

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast Laura La Plante · John Boles · Sam De Grasse · James A. Marcus

Synopsis Captain of the Guard (1930) follows the thrilling tale of a high-ranking officer in the king's personal security detail who covertly supports the rebel cause. This silent film delves into the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power,...