Cast: Nydia Westman

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Irene Dunne · Charles Boyer · Barbara O'Neil · Onslow Stevens

Synopsis When Tomorrow Comes (1939) tells the story of a chance encounter between Philip Chagal, a renowned concert pianist, and Helen Lawrence, a waitress working at a restaurant. Philip, unhappily married to a woman with mental health struggles, finds himself drawn...

Direction Dorothy Arzner

Cast Rosalind Russell · John Boles · Billie Burke · Jane Darwell

Synopsis Craig's Wife (1936) centers around a woman who, after securing a marriage to a man of substantial wealth, employs her newfound status to advance her own financial and influential aspirations. The narrative delves into her manipulative tactics and the consequences...

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 Alexander Hall

Cast Joan Crawford · Melvyn Douglas · Roland Young · Billie Burke

Synopsis They All Kissed the Bride (1942) follows the story of Margaret Drew, a determined and focused businesswoman who runs her trucking company with unwavering dedication, sometimes bordering on ruthlessness. Her primary obstacle is Michael Holmes, a writer who is penning...

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Cary Grant · Frances Drake · Edward Everett Horton · Rosita Moreno

Synopsis Ladies Should Listen (1934) follows the story of a dedicated switchboard operator working in an apartment building who develops feelings for a resident businessman, with their interactions limited to phone conversations. When she uncovers a deceitful plot involving the businessman's...

Direction George Marshall · H.C. Potter

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Jimmy Ritz · Harry Ritz · Al Ritz

Synopsis The Goldwyn Follies (1938) follows the story of a movie producer who selects an unassuming young woman to embody "Miss Humanity." Her role is to provide a fresh, everyday perspective on his films, offering a critical evaluation from the viewpoint...

Direction James P. Hogan

Cast John Barrymore · John Howard · Louise Campbell · Reginald Denny

Synopsis Bulldog Drummond's Peril (1938) follows the daring Captain Drummond as he embarks on a mission to uncover the identity of a ruthless assassin responsible for a series of high-profile murders. The killings are all linked to a priceless diamond, and...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Irene Dunne · Donald Woods · Hugh Herbert · Ned Sparks

Synopsis Sweet Adeline (1934) follows the story of Sid Barnett, a talented composer in 1898, who successfully convinces his beloved, Adeline, a popular beer-garden singer, to take the lead role in his latest Broadway operetta. This decision sparks jealousy and anger...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Nelson Eddy · Rise Stevens · Nigel Bruce · Florence Bates

Synopsis The Chocolate Soldier (1941) follows the story of Maria and Karl Lang, a popular singing duo in Vienna. Maria is known for her flirtatious nature, while Karl struggles with jealousy. In a peculiar test of Maria's fidelity, Karl disguises himself...

Direction Louis King

Cast John Barrymore · John Howard · Louise Campbell · Reginald Denny

Synopsis Bulldog Drummond's revenge (1937) follows the thrilling escapades of Captain Drummond as he embarks on a journey to Switzerland with the intention of marrying his beloved. However, his romantic plans are abruptly disrupted when a perilous shipment of explosives vanishes...

Direction Joseph Pevney · Fielder Cook · Robert Florey · Alan Crosland Jr.

Cast Gene Kelly · Leo G. Carroll · Dick York · Nydia Westman

Direction Frank R. Strayer

Cast Mary Brian · Irene Rich · James Hall · Hale Hamilton

Synopsis Manhattan Tower (1932) delves into the interconnected lives of various employees and executives within a towering Manhattan skyscraper, as their destinies are shaped by the deceitful and unfaithful actions of a corrupt company leader. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop...

Direction Busby Berkeley

Cast Eddie Cantor · Judith Anderson · Ralph Morgan · Rita Johnson

Synopsis Forty Little Mothers (1940) follows the journey of a recently unemployed professor who receives an opportunity from an old college friend to teach at a prestigious all-girls school. However, his new position is fraught with challenges. He discovers an abandoned...

Direction Jack Smight

Cast James Caan · Carrie Snodgress · Anjanette Comer · Jack Albertson

Synopsis Rabbit, Run (1970) is a cinematic interpretation of John Updike's renowned 1960 novel, which was later expanded with three sequels and a novella. The story revolves around Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom (James Caan), who returns home from his unfulfilling job to...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast Pauline Lord · Basil Rathbone · Louis Hayward · Billie Burke

Synopsis A Feather in Her Hat (1935) follows the journey of a devoted mother who, in an act of profound love and sacrifice, tells her son he is not her biological child. Her intention is to motivate him to escape their...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Louise Allbritton · Robert Paige · Robert Benchley · Edward Everett Horton

Synopsis Her Primitive Man (1944) follows the journey of a determined woman who embarks on a mission to disprove a writer's theories about so-called "savages." Venturing deep into the jungle, she encounters a man she believes to be a primitive individual,...

Direction Victor Schertzinger

Cast Marian Marsh · Reginald Denny · Richard Bennett · Norman Foster

Synopsis Strange Justice (1932) follows the tale of Henry Judson, a wealthy banker who sustains his opulent way of life by siphoning funds from his own institution. When his deceit is uncovered by the unscrupulous assistant manager, Waters, Judson finds himself...

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Jean Parker · Tom Brown · ZaSu Pitts · Arthur Byron

Synopsis Two Alone (1934) follows the story of Mazie, a destitute orphan who endures harsh treatment from the cruel farmer Slag and his wife, for whom she toils. When a runaway from a reform school, Adam, arrives, he too is subjected...

Direction Hal Mohr

Cast Virginia Bruce · Kent Taylor · Walter Brennan · Greta Meyer

Synopsis When Love Is Young (1937) is a charming romantic comedy that centers around a young woman from a modest small town who pursues her dreams and finds success as a talented singer. The film follows her journey as she navigates...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Wallace Beery · Lionel Barrymore · Laraine Day · Ronald Reagan

Synopsis The Bad Man (1941) follows the story of Lopez, a notorious outlaw who has recently stolen a herd from Gil's ranch, causing financial distress and prompting Hardy to threaten foreclosure. The situation becomes more complicated when Lucia returns from New...