Cast: Anne Shirley

Direction King Vidor

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · John Boles · Anne Shirley · Alan Hale

Synopsis Stella Dallas (1937) follows the journey of Stella Martin, a woman from a humble background who ties the knot with Stephen Dallas, a man from a more affluent sphere. Their union results in the birth of a daughter named Laurel....

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Charles Farrell · Mary Duncan · David Torrence · Edith Yorke

Synopsis City Girl (1930) was initially envisioned as a silent film by director F.W. Murnau, aiming to replicate the artistic success of his previous work, Sunrise. Murnau faced two significant challenges: the studio's decision to quickly convert the film into a...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Dick Powell · Claire Trevor · Anne Shirley · Otto Kruger

Synopsis Murder, My Sweet (1944) follows the journey of private investigator Philip Marlowe as he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger. His quest to locate a woman with a penchant for infidelity draws him into a labyrinth of...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward Arnold · Walter Huston · James Craig · Jane Darwell

Synopsis The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) follows the story of Jabez Stone, a hardworking but struggling farmer in New Hampshire, portrayed by James Craig. In a moment of desperation, Stone carelessly wishes for wealth and prosperity, unwittingly summoning the devilish...

Direction John Ford

Cast Will Rogers · Anne Shirley · Irvin S. Cobb · Eugene Pallette

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Virginia Davis · Joan Blondell · Anne Shirley · Ann Dvorak

Synopsis Three on a Match (1932) follows the divergent journeys of three former schoolmates as they navigate adulthood. Vivian ties the knot with a prosperous attorney and enjoys a blissful life with their charming son. Conversely, Mary faces adversity, spending time...

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Janet Gaynor · Anders Randolf · Nancy Drexel · Barry Norton

Direction George Stevens

Cast Carole Lombard · Brian Aherne · Anne Shirley · Julien Mitchell

Synopsis Vigil in the Night (1940) follows the journey of Nurse Anne Lee, who is haunted by a tragic error involving her sister Lucy, also a nurse. This devastating event leads to Anne's dismissal from her job, prompting her to seek...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Charles Farrell · Rose Hobart · Estelle Taylor · H.B. Warner

Synopsis Liliom (1930) presents Charles Farrell in a standout performance as a charismatic but troubled carnival barker named Liliom. The film follows his tumultuous relationship with Julie, a kind-hearted woman who falls deeply in love with him. Their lives take a...

Direction George Nichols Jr. · Wanda Tuchock

Cast Frances Dee · Billie Burke · Ginger Rogers · Bruce Cabot

Synopsis Finishing School (1934) follows the journey of Virginia Radcliff, a wealthy but innocent young woman who enrolls in an elite girls' academy where the facade of propriety hides a more rebellious undercurrent, encapsulated by the unofficial motto, "Don't Get Caught."...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Spencer Tracy · Doris Kenyon · Ralph Bellamy · Tommy Conlon

Synopsis Young America (1932) follows the story of Arthur, a young man who finds himself in a series of unfortunate events. Already facing legal troubles, Arthur and his companion, Nutty, decide to break into a local drugstore to obtain medicine for...

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Eugene L. Eubank · Pat O'Brien · Randolph Scott · Anne Shirley

Synopsis Bombardier (1943) follows the journey of Major Chick Davis as he demonstrates the effectiveness of high-altitude precision bombing to the U.S. Army. Davis's efforts lead to the creation of a specialized school for bombardiers. The film employs a semi-documentary approach...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Anne Shirley · Edward Ellis · Lee Bowman · William Henry

Synopsis A Man to Remember (1938) unfolds on a poignant day as a devoted physician from a close-knit community is honored by his neighbors and patients during his funeral. The narrative delves into the impactful life of a man who dedicated...

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast George Murphy · Anne Shirley · Carole Landis · Dennis Day

Direction Peter Godfrey

Cast Anne Shirley · James Craig · Charles Coburn · Ernest Truex

Synopsis Unexpected Uncle (1941) follows the story of a spirited retiree who steps in to mediate a young couple's disputes. The retiree, with his unique charm and wisdom, navigates the complexities of their relationship, aiming to bring harmony and understanding between...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Anne Shirley · Nan Grey · Ralph Bellamy · Dorothy Moore

Synopsis Girls' School (1938) centers on affluent high school students who are enrolled in a prestigious boarding institution to acquire refined manners. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when one of the students creates a stir by spending the night away...

Direction Ludwig Berger

Cast Emil Jannings · Ruth Chatterton · Barry Norton · Jean Arthur

Synopsis Sins of the Fathers (1928) follows the tale of a devoted husband who manages a restaurant. He is enticed by a charming young woman to venture into the illicit world of bootlegging. As his profits grow, the young woman betrays...

Direction Rowland V. Lee

Cast Anne Shirley · Ruby Keeler · James Ellison · Fay Bainter

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast John Garfield · Anne Shirley · Claude Rains · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis Saturday's Children (1940) follows the romantic tale of Bobby Halevy, a charming young woman who is deeply in love with Rims Rosson, an ambitious dreamer and inventor. Rims has a grand plan to travel to Manila and transform hemp into...

Direction Ben Holmes

Cast Anne Shirley · John Morley · Gene Lockhart · Dudley Clements

Synopsis Too Many Wives (1937) follows the adventurous journey of an heiress and a dog-catcher as they embark on a quest to locate a highly valuable and rare stamp. Their search leads them through a series of comedic and thrilling encounters,...