Cast: Leon Ames

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Robert Mitchum · Jean Simmons · Mona Freeman · Herbert Marshall

Synopsis Angel Face (1952) presents a captivating tale centered around Jean Simmons' compelling portrayal of a character far from her usual roles. In this film directed by Otto Preminger, Diane Treymayne, the daughter of Charles Treymayne, who has remarried a wealthy...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Lana Turner · John Garfield · Cecil Kellaway · Hume Cronyn

Synopsis The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) unfolds during the Great Depression, centering around a middle-aged man and his alluring young wife who hire a wandering drifter, Frank Chambers (John Garfield), to work at their isolated diner. Cora, the discontented wife,...

Direction Richard Fleischer · Kinji Fukasaku · Toshio Masuda

Cast Martin Balsam · Sô Yamamura · Joseph Cotten · Tatsuya Mihashi

Synopsis Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) unfolds in 1941, as Japan and the United States find themselves at a diplomatic impasse, with negotiations underway at the Japanese embassy in Washington. Should these talks falter, Japan's military is secretly devising a plan for...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Judy Garland · Margaret O'Brien · Mary Astor · Lucille Bremer

Synopsis Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) is set in the year 1903 and revolves around the affluent Smith family, who reside in St. Louis and have four lovely daughters, among them Esther and the youngest, Tootie. Esther, a 17-year-old, has...

Direction Roy Rowland

Cast Van Johnson · Arlene Dahl · Gloria DeHaven · Tom Drake

Synopsis Scene of the Crime (1949) follows the tenacious homicide detective Mike Conovan as he delves into the mysterious shooting of his colleague, Detective Monigan, who was secretly working as a guard for a local bookie. Conovan uncovers a web of...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast June Allyson · Elizabeth Taylor · Peter Lawford · Janet Leigh

Synopsis Little Women (1949) presents a heartwarming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's personal narrative, set in Concord, Massachusetts, during the 1860s. With their father absent, serving in the Civil War, the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth—navigate the challenges of growing...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Van Johnson · John Hodiak · Ricardo Montalban · George Murphy

Synopsis Battleground (1949) unfolds in December 1944, as the Nazis launch a desperate counteroffensive in the Ardennes Forest, marking their final significant push of World War II. This pivotal moment, known as the Battle of the Bulge, sees the US Army's...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Lana Turner · Lee Philips · Lloyd Nolan · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis Peyton Place (1957) unfolds in a quaint New England hamlet where tranquility masks a web of intense emotions, hidden desires, and moral corruption. Allison, a gifted and attractive high school student with literary aspirations, grapples with her overbearing and emotionally...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Gene Kelly · Frank Sinatra · Kathryn Grayson · José Iturbi

Synopsis Anchors Aweigh (1945) follows the escapades of two sailors, Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, as they embark on a Hollywood adventure during their shore leave. Sinatra, portrayed as a timid and inexperienced young man, joins forces with the more seasoned...

Direction John Ford

Cast Robert Montgomery · John Wayne · Donna Reed · Ward Bond

Synopsis They Were Expendable (1945) follows the journey of a PT boat squadron in the wake of the devastating Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor. Stationed in Philippine waters, these brave sailors engage in daring missions to disrupt Japanese naval operations. Initially,...

Direction Rowland Brown

Cast Spencer Tracy · Marguerite Churchill · Sally Eilers · Bob Burns

Synopsis Quick Millions (1931) follows the story of a determined truck driver named Bugs Raymond, who orchestrates the formation of a powerful trucking association and begins collecting protection money. With his newfound wealth, Bugs sets his sights on marrying the affluent...

Direction Jack Gage

Cast Rosalind Russell · Leo Genn · Claire Trevor · Sydney Greenstreet

Synopsis The Velvet Touch (1948) follows the dramatic tale of Broadway sensation Valerie Stanton, who, amidst a tumultuous breakup with her producer and lover Gordon Dunning, accidentally causes his death. Through a series of flashbacks, the film delves into Valerie's past,...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Dean Stockwell · Darryl Hickman · Scotty Beckett · Margalo Gillmore

Synopsis The Happy Years (1950) follows the story of a group of friends and family members who band together to manage the challenges posed by a rebellious student during the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a changing world,...

Direction Gerald Mayer

Cast Marshall Thompson · Virginia Field · Andrea King · Sam Levene

Synopsis Dial 1119 (1950) follows the chilling events that unfold after a former mental patient commits a brutal murder of a bus driver. Seeking refuge, the perpetrator enters a bar and takes the patrons captive, creating a tense and dangerous situation.

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Robert Taylor · John Hodiak · Arlene Dahl · Jean Hagen

Synopsis Ambush (1950) follows the journey of a scout, portrayed by Robert Taylor, and his captain, played by John Hodiak, as they embark on a perilous mission. Accompanying them is a lieutenant, Don Taylor, who finds himself entangled in a complex...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Bela Lugosi · Sidney Fox · Leon Ames · Bert Roach

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Tyrone Power · Loretta Young · Annabella · J. Edward Bromberg

Synopsis Suez (1938) follows the journey of De Lesseps, a young nobleman with a visionary idea to construct the Suez Canal. When his initial support from Napoleon wanes, De Lesseps finds new hope as the British express interest in his ambitious...

Direction Peter Ustinov

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Richard Burton · Peter Ustinov · Beau Bridges

Synopsis Hammersmith Is Out (1972) presents a quirky and unconventional take on the Faust legend, blending comedy and surreal elements. The story revolves around Sir Richard, a mental patient known as "Hammersmith," who strikes a deal with orderly Bridges, promising him...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast William Powell · Myrna Loy · Gloria DeHaven · Lucile Watson

Synopsis The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) follows the dynamic duo, Nick and Nora, as they travel to Nick's quaint hometown of Sycamore Springs for a relaxing visit with his parents. Nick's father, a respected local doctor, has always harbored some...

Direction Mark Robson

Cast Paul Newman · Joanne Woodward · Ina Balin · Myrna Loy

Synopsis From the Terrace (1960) is a cinematic adaptation of John O'Hara's novel, chronicling the life of Alfred Eaton, a man whose personal life unravels as his professional ambitions soar. The film features Paul Newman as Alfred Eaton, a young and...