Cast: John Wray

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Lew Ayres · Louis Wolheim · John Wray · Arnold Lucy

Synopsis All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) is a gripping anti-war film that draws from the pacifist novel by Erich Maria Remarque. The story follows a group of seven German young men who eagerly enlist in the German army, inspired...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Sylvia Sidney · Henry Fonda · Barton MacLane · Jean Dixon

Synopsis You Only Live Once (1937) follows the tumultuous journey of Henry Fonda and Sylvia Sidney, two iconic figures of the Great Depression era, as they navigate the harsh realities of life. Fonda portrays an ex-convict struggling to find his footing...

Direction William Keighley

Cast James Cagney · George Raft · Jane Bryan · George Bancroft

Synopsis Each Dawn I Die (1939) follows the story of Frank Ross, a journalist who, despite his innocence, is convicted of murder and imprisoned. As his colleagues at the newspaper work tirelessly to uncover the truth and identify who set him...

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 William A. Wellman

Cast Dorothy Mackaill · Donald Cook · Ralf Harolde · John Wray

Synopsis Safe in Hell (1931) follows the story of a woman who, after taking the life of a former lover in New Orleans, seeks refuge on a distant Caribbean island. The island's ruthless police chief becomes infatuated with her, oblivious to...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast George Raft · Henry Fonda · Dorothy Lamour · Akim Tamiroff

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Kay Francis · George Brent · Patricia Ellis · Donald Woods

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Ruth Hussey · Gene Lockhart · Bobs Watson

Synopsis Blackmail (1939) follows the story of John Ingram, a highly skilled and successful oil-field firefighter who harbors a secret past. Unbeknownst to those around him, John is actually an escapee from a chain gang. His carefully constructed life is threatened...

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Bob Hope · Paulette Goddard · John Beal · Douglass Montgomery

Synopsis The Cat and the Canary (1939) unfolds a decade after the demise of wealthy Cyrus Norman. His attorney, Cosby, summons the six surviving relatives to Cyrus' New Orleans estate for the "reading of the will." To their chagrin, Joyce is...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Lionel Atwill · Fay Wray · Lee Tracy · Preston Foster

Synopsis Doctor X (1932) follows the chilling journey of Lee Taylor, a tenacious New York reporter, as he delves into the gruesome "Moon Killer" murders. The victims of these heinous crimes are found strangled, cannibalized, and bearing surgical marks, all under...

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast Ruth Chatterton · George Brent · Bette Davis · John Miljan

Synopsis The Rich Are Always with Us (1932) follows the tumultuous journey of Caroline Van Dyke and Greg Grannard, whose decade-long marriage is on the brink of collapse. A young woman named Allison schemes to become Greg's next wife, complicating matters...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Thomas Mitchell · Edna Best · Freddie Bartholomew · Terry Kilburn

Synopsis Swiss Family Robinson (1940) follows the journey of a family embarking on a voyage to start anew, only to encounter a devastating shipwreck that leaves them stranded on an uninhabited island. United by their shared determination, the family works together...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast David Manners · Adrienne Ames · Bela Lugosi · John Wray

Synopsis The Death Kiss (1932) follows the mysterious events that unfold during the filming of a movie. The leading man, Myles Brent, meets his untimely end while shooting the final scene. Given his history of romantic entanglements with many women at...

Direction John Francis Dillon

Cast Charles Farrell · Bette Davis · Ricardo Cortez · Glenda Farrell

Synopsis The Big Shakedown (1934) follows the story of Jimmy Morrell, a local druggist coerced by former bootlegger Nick Barnes into producing low-quality, discounted medications. The illicit profits allow Jimmy to marry Norma Frank, a pharmacy clerk who is soon expecting...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Victor McLaglen · Wynne Gibson · Alison Skipworth · John Gilbert

Synopsis The Captain Hates the Sea (1934) follows the journey of Steve Bramley, a struggling journalist with a drinking problem, who embarks on a voyage aboard the San Capador. His goal is to find solace and inspiration to write a book...

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast Constance Bennett · Gilbert Roland · Edward Ellis · Lucien Prival

Synopsis After Tonight (1933) unfolds against the backdrop of the First World War, where a Russian secret agent becomes entangled in a complex web of espionage and romance. The narrative follows the spy as they develop unexpected feelings for an Austrian...

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 Lew Landers

Cast Victor McLaglen · Chester Morris · Wendy Barrie · Alan Hale

Synopsis Pacific Liner (1939) follows the journey of the S. S. Arcturus as it navigates from Shanghai to San Francisco. Dr. Jim Craig secures the position of the ship's physician to be close to Ann Grayson, the ship's nurse. However, Chief...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast William Powell · Evelyn Brent · George Sidney · John Wray

Synopsis High Pressure (1932) follows the story of Gar Evans, a charismatic and ambitious promoter known for his overly optimistic outlook and tendency to overstate the likelihood of success for his ventures. He establishes the "Golden Gate Artificial Rubber Company" and...

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Noel Madison · Dennis Moore · Charles D. Brown · William Edmunds

Synopsis Know Your Money (S) (1940) delves into the meticulous work of the Secret Service as they strive to uncover and combat the circulation of counterfeit currency. The film highlights their relentless pursuit to identify and bring to justice those involved...