Cast: Dwight Frye

Direction James Whale

Cast Boris Karloff · Colin Clive · Mae Clarke · John Boles

Synopsis Frankenstein (1931) follows the chilling tale of a scientist who, in the dead of night, seeks out human remains to bring his creation to life. However, the resulting creature is met with horror and rejection by society. This classic film...

Direction James Whale

Cast Boris Karloff · Colin Clive · Valerie Hobson · Elsa Lanchester

Synopsis The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) follows the aftermath of the original Frankenstein tale, where the monster, presumed dead, is found alive and taken in by the peculiar scientist Dr. Pretorius. Driven by his own ambitions, Pretorius attempts to convince the...

Direction James Whale

Cast Claude Rains · Gloria Stuart · William Harrigan · Henry Travers

Synopsis The Invisible Man (1933) presents a chilling tale directed by James Whale, known for his work on "Frankenstein." The narrative unfolds in a quaint English village, where a peculiar man, his face concealed by bandages and wearing dark glasses, stirs...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Bela Lugosi · Helen Chandler · David Manners · Dwight Frye

Synopsis Dracula (1931) begins with Renfield's perilous journey through the Carpathian mountains to Count Dracula's castle, where he is tasked with transferring Carfax Abbey in London to the enigmatic count, who is actually a vampire. Renfield falls under Dracula's spell and...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Bebe Daniels · Ricardo Cortez · Dudley Digges · Una Merkel

Synopsis The Maltese Falcon (1931) follows the story of Sam Spade, a charismatic and somewhat reckless private investigator with a penchant for the ladies. His secretary's description of a new client as a stunning woman piques his interest, and he promptly...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Lew Ayres · Dorothy Mathews · Leon Janney · Robert Elliott

Synopsis The Doorway to Hell (1930) follows Lou Ricarno, a cunning and ambitious individual who devises a scheme to unite the disparate gangs of Chicago. His goal is to prevent internecine violence and establish a more organized criminal underworld. With his...

Direction Rowland V. Lee

Cast Louis Hayward · Joan Bennett · George Sanders · Florence Bates

Synopsis The Son of Monte Cristo (1940) unfolds in 1865, with General Gurko Lanen serving as the oppressive dictator of the Balkan nation Lichtenburg. The legitimate ruler, Zona, seeks assistance from Napoleon III of France to reclaim her throne. When the...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast John Beal · Joan Fontaine · Phillip Huston · Jane Walsh

Synopsis The Man Who Found Himself (1937) follows the journey of Jim Stanton, a dedicated surgeon who balances his medical career with his love for flying. His father disapproves of his aviation pursuits, and when a scandal erupts after a plane...

Direction Frank R. Strayer

Cast Lionel Atwill · Fay Wray · Melvyn Douglas · Maude Eburne

Synopsis The Vampire Bat (1933) unfolds in a quaint European village where a series of mysterious deaths have left residents in a state of panic. Victims are found with their blood completely drained and peculiar puncture marks on their throats. The...

Direction Charles C. Coleman

Cast Rita Hayworth · Charles Quigley · Marc Lawrence · Arthur Loft

Synopsis The Shadow (1937) follows Mary Gillespie as she endeavors to revive the Col. Gillespie Circus following her father's passing. With the assistance of her publicist boyfriend, Jim, the circus begins to attract large audiences once again. However, the ambitious equestrian...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Phillips Holmes · Grant Mitchell · Lucille Powers · Otis Harlan

Synopsis Man to Man (1930) follows the story of Mike Bolton, a promising college track star whose life takes a dramatic turn when his past catches up with him. Eighteen years prior, his father, John Bolton, had shot and killed the...

Direction D. Ross Lederman

Cast William Gargan · Marguerite Churchill · Gene Morgan · Romaine Callender

Synopsis Alibi for Murder (1936) follows the story of Perry Travis, a quick-witted private investigator who also hosts an amateur radio show. The narrative unfolds when Travis becomes an eyewitness to the murder of a prominent scientist, Sir Conrad Stava. The...

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Lloyd Nolan · Barton MacLane · Lola Lane · Ray Middleton

Synopsis Gangs of Chicago (1940) follows the story of a cunning criminal who leverages his understanding of the legal system to further his illicit activities. Throughout the film, he repeatedly betrays those closest to him, using their trust to advance his...

Direction Sam Newfield

Cast George Zucco · Mary Carlisle · Nedrick Young · Dwight Frye

Synopsis Dead Men Walk (1943) unfolds in a quiet town where a benevolent doctor's life is disrupted by the unexpected return of his twin brother from the afterlife. The twin, driven by a thirst for vengeance, seeks retribution against his sibling....

Direction Leon Barsha

Cast Don Terry · Rita Hayworth · Robert Paige · Wyn Cahoon

Synopsis Who Killed Gail Preston? (1938) follows the story of a volatile nightclub performer, Gail Preston, who captivates audiences at the Swing Swing Club, a lavish venue adorned with a prison motif. The club's patrons can choose between sitting in themed...

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 Edward Buzzell

Cast Melvyn Douglas · Florence Rice · Claire Dodd · Shepperd Strudwick

Synopsis Fast Company (1938) follows the story of Joel Sloane, a specialist in rare books who also moonlights as an investigator. His usual task involves locating stolen or misplaced rare books for insurance companies, for which he receives a finder's fee....

Direction Lew Landers

Cast Paul Kelly · Lola Lane · Larry Parks · Trevor Bardette

Synopsis Mystery Ship (1941) follows FBI agents Allan Harper and Tommy Baker as they oversee a group of individuals deemed subversive, including spies and saboteurs, who are being transported by the U.S. government to foreign lands aboard a vessel. The deportees,...

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Richard Arlen · Jean Parker · Nils Asther · Marie Wilson

Synopsis Flying Blind (1941) follows a thrilling narrative where a covert agent manages to acquire a confidential military gadget and subsequently commandeers a commercial aircraft to make a swift escape. The aircraft, however, meets an unfortunate end as it crashes into...

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Donald Cook · Greta Nissen · Ruthelma Stevens

Synopsis The Circus Queen Murder (1933) follows the story of a sophisticated district attorney, Thatcher Colt, who possesses the unique ability to read lips. Seeking a respite from the bustling city life, Colt and his secretary, Miss Kelly, embark on a...