Cast: Jim Backus

Direction Richard Brooks

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Ethel Barrymore · Kim Hunter · Ed Begley

Synopsis Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) follows the story of Ed Hutcheson, a resilient editor at the New York 'Day' newspaper, who learns that the publication is being sold to a commercial competitor by the late owner's heirs. Initially, Hutcheson views this...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast James Dean · Natalie Wood · Sal Mineo · Jim Backus

Synopsis Rebel Without a Cause (1955) follows Jim Stark, a teenager whose family has recently relocated to the outskirts of Los Angeles. He forms a bond with Plato and develops feelings for Judy. However, his new acquaintances persuade him to take...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Spencer Tracy · Milton Berle · Sid Caesar · Jonathan Winters

Synopsis It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) follows the chaotic journey of Smiler Grogan, who, after serving a lengthy prison term, races to a California park to retrieve a hidden $350,000 stash from a heist 15 years prior. His...

Direction Joseph Pevney

Cast James Cagney · Dorothy Malone · Jane Greer · Jim Backus

Synopsis Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) presents a loosely based biography of the renowned actor Lon Chaney. The narrative delves into Chaney's upbringing with deaf parents, offering a unique perspective on the challenges of being different. As he transitions into...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast David Wayne · Howard Da Silva · Luther Adler · Martin Gabel

Direction Fletcher Markle

Cast Joseph Cotten · Barbara Stanwyck · Louis Calhern · Leslie Caron

Synopsis The Man with a Cloak (1951) is set in 1848, where a young Frenchwoman, Madeline Minot, travels to New York City to meet Thevenet, the grandfather of her fiancé. Thevenet, a former associate of Napoleon, might share his grandson's political...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Michael Caine · Jane Fonda · Faye Dunaway · John Phillip Law

Synopsis Hurry Sundown (1967) unfolds in the post-World War II American South, where an African American and a white farmer join forces to implement an irrigation system for their lands, aiming to break free from the cycle of poverty that has...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast Richard Widmark · Marilyn Monroe · Anne Bancroft · Donna Corcoran

Direction George Cukor

Cast Spencer Tracy · Katharine Hepburn · Aldo Ray · William Ching

Synopsis Pat and Mike (1952) follows the story of Pat Pemberton, a remarkable athlete who excels in various sports, including golf and tennis. Recognizing her exceptional talent, Mike Conovan steps in to manage her career. Mike, who has a history of...

Direction William Castle

Cast Richard Conte · Julie Adams · Richard Egan · Henry Hull

Synopsis Hollywood Story (1951) is set in the vibrant year of 1950, where the ambitious producer Larry O'Brian ventures into Los Angeles with a vision to establish a new motion picture company. He acquires an old, dormant studio that has been...

Direction Lee Philips

Cast Stockard Channing · Ed Asner · Jim Backus · Joe Flynn

Synopsis The Girl Most Likely to... (TV) (1973) follows the journey of a young woman who, after enduring a life of mistreatment due to her perceived lack of beauty, decides to undergo a transformative plastic surgery. Emerging from the procedure with...

Direction Melvin Frank · Norman Panama

Cast Robert Taylor · Eleanor Parker · James Whitmore · Larry Keating

Synopsis Above and Beyond (1952) chronicles the pivotal moments preceding the deployment of the first atomic bomb during the conclusion of World War II. Colonel Paul Tibbetts is selected by the Air Force to pilot and evaluate new long-range aircraft, and...

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast José Ferrer · Merle Oberon · Helen Traubel · Doe Avedon

Synopsis Deep in My Heart (1954) is a captivating biographical film that delves into the life and career of the renowned American composer Sigmund Romberg. The movie offers a comprehensive look at Romberg's journey, from his early beginnings to his significant...

Direction Don Chaffey

Cast Helen Reddy · Mickey Rooney · Sean Marshall · Red Buttons

Synopsis Pete's Dragon (1977) is a captivating musical adventure that seamlessly combines live-action, animation, and a delightful soundtrack to tell the tale of Pete (Sean Marshall), a young boy who forms an unlikely friendship with a playful dragon named Elliot (voiced...

Direction Alexander Mackendrick

Cast Tony Curtis · Claudia Cardinale · Sharon Tate · Robert Webber

Direction William Asher

Cast Henry Silva · Elizabeth Montgomery · Richard Anderson · Jim Backus

Synopsis Johnny Cool (1963) follows the story of Colini, an American gangster who has been forced into exile in Sicily. He takes under his wing a young Sicilian criminal named Giordano, rescuing him from the authorities. After grooming and refining Giordano,...

Direction Ted Tetzlaff

Cast George Raft · Ella Raines · Pat O'Brien · Bill Williams

Synopsis A Dangerous Profession (1949) follows the story of Vince Kane, a former policeman who now works as a bail bond broker alongside Joe Farley. Kane maintains strong connections with the police, including Detective Nick Ferrone. Ferrone arrests Claude Brackette, a...

Direction Peter Tewksbury

Cast Rod Taylor · Jane Fonda · Cliff Robertson · Robert Culp

Synopsis Sunday in New York (1963) follows the story of Eileen, a 22-year-old woman engaged to Russ, who travels to New York City to visit her brother, Adam, an airline pilot. Eileen grapples with feelings of uncertainty about her impending marriage...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Sal Mineo · Christine Carère · Barry Coe · Barbara Eden

Synopsis A Private's Affair (1959) follows the story of Luigi, a soldier in the Army who carries a grudge and faces personal challenges. Despite his struggles, Luigi possesses a remarkable talent for jazz drumming. However, the rigid structure of the Army...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Kim Novak · James Garner · Tony Randall · Howard Duff

Synopsis Boys' Night Out (1962) follows the lives of four friends—Fred, George, Doug, and Howie—who are approaching middle age. Three of them are married, while Fred remains a bachelor. Seeking a break from their routine lives filled with marriages, children, and...