Cast: Joan Bennett

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Joan Bennett · Dan Duryea · Jess Baker

Synopsis Scarlet Street (1945) follows the life of Chris Cross (Edward G. Robinson), a timid bank employee who, despite marking 25 years of service, feels unfulfilled with his monotonous job and his nagging wife. His sole joy comes from his passion...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Joan Bennett · Raymond Massey · Edmund Breon

Synopsis The Woman in the Window (1944) follows the story of a professor at Gotham College named Wanley, who, along with his companions, becomes captivated by a portrait of a woman visible from their club's window. Wanley's fascination leads him to...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Fred MacMurray · Joan Bennett · William Reynolds

Synopsis There's Always Tomorrow (1955) follows the story of a dedicated toy company executive, portrayed by Fred MacMurray, whose family—including his wife, Joan Bennett, and their children, Gigi Perreau, William Reynolds, and Judy Nugent—often overlook his efforts. The narrative takes an...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast James Mason · Joan Bennett · Geraldine Brooks · Henry O'Neill

Synopsis The Reckless Moment (1949) follows the harrowing tale of Lucia Harper, who, upon finding the lifeless body of her daughter Bea's paramour, impulsively conceals it, fearing Bea is the culprit. Enter Martin Donnelly, a cunning blackmailer sent by his accomplice...

Direction Dan Curtis · Lela Swift · Henry Kaplan · John Sedwick

Cast Jonathan Frid · Grayson Hall · Nancy Barrett · Joan Bennett

Synopsis Dark Shadows (TV Series) (1966) is a classic Gothic soap opera that captivated audiences with its eerie and dramatic storytelling. It first aired on ABC during weekdays from June 27, 1966, to April 2, 1971. The series was the brainchild...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Walter Pidgeon · Joan Bennett · George Sanders · Roddy McDowall

Synopsis Man Hunt (1941) follows the thrilling journey of British big-game hunter Thorndike, who finds himself in a perilous situation while on holiday in Bavaria. During his stay, he inadvertently crosses paths with Adolf Hitler and has the opportunity to take...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Joan Bennett · Paul Lukas · Frances Dee

Synopsis Little Women (1933) follows the lives of the March sisters—Josephine, Margaret, Amy, and Beth—as they navigate their formative years under the watchful eye of their mother, while their father serves in the American Civil War. Despite their modest circumstances, the...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Joan Bennett · Robert Ryan · Charles Bickford · Nan Leslie

Synopsis The Woman on the Beach (1947) follows the story of a Coast Guard officer, Robert Ryan, who, after recovering from both physical and emotional wounds sustained during the war, is assigned to a tranquil outpost along the California coast. Feeling...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Spencer Tracy · Elizabeth Taylor · Joan Bennett · Leo G. Carroll

Synopsis Father of the Bride (1950) follows the hilarious challenges and emotional rollercoaster a family, particularly the father, encounters as they prepare for their daughter's wedding. The film stars Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor, who deliver outstanding performances. The movie's enduring...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Joan Bennett · Michael Redgrave · Anne Revere · Barbara O'Neil

Synopsis Secret Beyond the Door... (1947) follows a wealthy young woman from New York who embarks on a Mexican vacation before tying the knot with a long-time acquaintance, whom she views as a reliable partner. During her trip, she encounters a...

Direction Steve Sekely · Paul Henreid

Cast Paul Henreid · Joan Bennett · Eduard Franz · Leslie Brooks

Synopsis Hollow Triumph (1948) follows the story of John Muller (Paul Henreid), a former medical student turned mastermind criminal, who orchestrates a heist that takes an unexpected turn. Pursued relentlessly by the ruthless gambler Rocky Stansyck, Muller finds himself in a...

Direction Dario Argento

Cast Jessica Harper · Stefania Casini · Flavio Bucci · Udo Kier

Synopsis Suspiria (1977) follows the journey of a young American ballerina who ventures to Europe to enroll in a prestigious dance academy. Upon her arrival, the camera shifts to another young woman who seems to be escaping the school. She returns...

Direction James Whale

Cast Louis Hayward · Joan Bennett · Warren William · Joseph Schildkraut

Synopsis The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) follows the tale of D'Artagnan and his musketeer comrades, who are privy to the secret of a hidden twin brother. Fouquet, a powerful figure, leverages his influence to maintain silence about this secret....

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast Claudette Colbert · Charles Boyer · Joel McCrea · Joan Bennett

Synopsis Private Worlds (1935) centers around a dedicated female psychiatrist and her partner at a mental health institution, whose innovative approaches are jeopardized by the appointment of a traditionalist new administrator. This supervisor not only challenges her unconventional methods but also...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Peter Ustinov · Aldo Ray · Joan Bennett

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Spencer Tracy · Joan Bennett · Marion Burns · George Walsh

Synopsis Me and My Gal (1932) follows the story of a young police officer named Dan, who finds himself smitten with a charming waitress named Helen, who works at a bustling waterfront eatery. Meanwhile, Helen's sister, Kate, becomes entangled with a...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast George Raft · Joan Bennett · Lloyd Nolan · Walter Pidgeon

Synopsis The House Across the Bay (1940) follows the story of an aircraft designer who becomes entangled in a dangerous romance with the wife of a notorious gangster. Their relationship seems idyllic until the gangster is released from prison, threatening to...

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Gregory Peck · Joan Bennett · Robert Preston · Reginald Denny

Synopsis The Macomber Affair (1947) follows Robert Wilson, a seasoned safari guide navigating the vast Kenyan savannah. He accompanies the Macomber couple on a thrilling buffalo hunt. Tensions rise as Margaret Macomber's abrasive behavior creates friction among the trio. A dramatic...

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Spencer Tracy · Joan Bennett · Elizabeth Taylor · Don Taylor

Synopsis Father's Little Dividend (1951) follows the continuing adventures of Stanley Banks (Spencer Tracy) and his family. After the whirlwind of his daughter Kay's (Elizabeth Taylor) wedding, Stanley is looking forward to some tranquility. However, his hopes for a peaceful life...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Cary Grant · Joan Bennett · Walter Pidgeon · Lloyd Nolan

Synopsis Big Brown Eyes (1936) follows the story of Dan Barr, a determined police officer on the hunt for a notorious gang of jewel thieves. His partner in life and love is Eve Fallon, a woman he has been with for...