Cast: Paul Muni

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Paul Muni · Glenda Farrell · Helen Vinson · Preston Foster

Synopsis I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang (1932) follows the harrowing journey of James Allen, portrayed by Paul Muni, who returns from World War I only to be wrongfully convicted of a crime. Sentenced to a decade of harsh...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Paul Muni · Ann Dvorak · Karen Morley · Osgood Perkins

Synopsis Scarface (1932) follows the rise and fall of Tony Camonte, a former bodyguard who takes control of the criminal underworld after the mysterious disappearance of his boss, Big Louis Costillo. Despite being briefly detained, Tony is released due to lack...

Direction Sidney Franklin

Cast Paul Muni · Luise Rainer · Walter Connolly · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis The Good Earth (1937) presents the tale of a humble and courageous farmer in rural China. The narrative begins with Wang Lung receiving a former slave as his wife, a gift from his father. Through their unwavering dedication and prudent...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Henry O'Neill · Joseph Schildkraut · Gale Sondergaard

Synopsis The Life of Emile Zola (1937) chronicles the life of the renowned French writer known for his investigative journalism and his pivotal role in exposing the injustices of the Dreyfus Affair. The narrative begins with the friendship between Paul Cezanne...

Direction Richard Schickel

Cast Howard Hawks · Lauren Bacall · Humphrey Bogart · Walter Brennan

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Josephine Hutchinson · Anita Louise · Donald Woods

Synopsis The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) follows the life of renowned chemist Louis Pasteur in the 1860s, as he tackles the pressing issue of childbirth fatalities in Paris, where 20,000 women were dying annually. Pasteur's groundbreaking germ theory and his...

Cast John Landis · Jonathan Kuntz · Rudy Behlmer · Jerry Beck

Synopsis Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (TV) (2008) delves into the influential factors that molded the era of Pre-Code Hollywood and led to the stringent implementation of the Hays Code in 1934. This documentary explores the...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Bette Davis · Brian Aherne · Claude Rains

Synopsis Juarez (1939) follows the dramatic tale of Emperor Maximilian and his wife, Carlotta, as they journey to Mexico, only to encounter widespread public support for Benito Juárez and the cause of democracy. Maximilian's attempts to win over the Mexican people...

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Paul Muni · Merle Oberon · Cornel Wilde · Stephen Bekassy

Synopsis A Song to Remember (1945) follows the journey of renowned pianist Fryderyk Chopin as he is nurtured by his mentor, Prof. Joseph Elsner, from his youth to early adulthood in Poland. During a performance at a duke's residence, Chopin's outspoken...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Paul Muni · Joan Lorring · Vittorio Manunta · Luisa Rossi

Synopsis Stranger on the Prowl (1952) follows the intertwined journeys of a man without a name or home, seeking a fresh start, and a young boy from a struggling family who resorts to theft after losing his milk money. Their paths...

Direction Edmund Goulding

Cast Paul Muni · Jane Bryan · Flora Robson · Raymond Severn

Synopsis We Are Not Alone (1939) follows the story of Dr. David Newcome (Paul Muni), who resides in the quaint English town of Calderbury with his wife Jessica (Flora Robson) and their son Gerald (Raymond Severn). Jessica, a conventional woman with...

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Paul Muni · Marguerite Chapman · Larry Parks · Harro Meller

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Paul Muni · Karen Morley · William Gargan · Barton MacLane

Synopsis Black Fury (1935) follows the journey of a hardworking coal miner who, after immigrating to a new land, becomes entangled in a fierce struggle between the laborers and the powerful mine proprietors. The narrative unfolds as the miner navigates the...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Paul Muni · Anne Baxter · Claude Rains · George Cleveland

Synopsis Angel On My Shoulder (1946) follows the story of a recently deceased gangster, portrayed by Paul Muni, who finds himself in the fiery depths of Hell. Unwilling to accept his eternal fate, he repeatedly attempts to escape, catching the attention...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Paul Muni · Bette Davis · Margaret Lindsay · Eugene Pallette

Synopsis Bordertown (1935) follows the journey of Johnny Ramirez, who ascends from a bouncer to a partner in Charlie Roark's casino located in a bustling border town. Marie, Charlie's wife, harbors deep feelings for Johnny, but his heart belongs to Dale,...

Direction John Farrow

Cast Paul Muni · Anna Lee · Lillian Gish · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis Commandos Strike at Dawn (1942) follows the journey of Erik Toresen, a widowed fishery observer residing in a tranquil Norwegian village. His peaceful existence is disrupted by the Nazi invasion, which brings about severe German atrocities. In response, Erik organizes...

Direction Irving Pichel

Cast Paul Muni · Gene Tierney · Laird Cregar · John Sutton

Synopsis Hudson's Bay (1941) presents a creative and imaginative take on the early history of Canada. The film follows the adventures of Radisson, a daring trapper and explorer who envisions a vast empire centered around the region of Hudson's Bay. Throughout...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Ann Dvorak · Barton MacLane · Robert Barrat

Synopsis Dr. Socrates (1935) follows the story of a dedicated physician in a quiet rural community who finds himself unexpectedly entangled with a group of criminals. The film explores the doctor's struggle to maintain his integrity and professionalism while navigating the...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast William Terry · Cheryl Walker · Sunset Carson · Lon McCallister

Synopsis Stage Door Canteen (1943) presents an extraordinary ensemble of Hollywood's brightest stars in a patriotic musical extravaganza titled "All Out for Victory." The narrative revolves around a classic soldier-meets-USO-girl love story, but the true magic lies in its stellar supporting...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Paul Muni · Aline MacMahon · Mary Astor · Donald Cook

Synopsis The World Changes (1933) follows the journey of a driven farmer who ventures into the meat packing industry, achieving remarkable financial triumphs over several decades. However, despite his professional accomplishments, he grapples with personal dissatisfaction and unfulfilled dreams.