Cast: John Beal

Direction Richard Boleslawski

Cast Fredric March · Charles Laughton · Cedric Hardwicke · Rochelle Hudson

Synopsis Les misérables (1935) follows the tale of Jean Valjean, a French individual known for his strong moral compass and formidable strength. His life takes a tragic turn when he is sentenced for the theft of a single loaf of bread,...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Errol Flynn · Ann Sheridan · Walter Huston · Nancy Coleman

Synopsis Edge of Darkness (1943) unfolds in a Norwegian fishing village two years after the Nazi occupation, where 150 German soldiers are stationed, and the 800 locals are eagerly awaiting a shipment of weapons to spark a rebellion. Key figures in...

Direction Sydney Pollack

Cast Tom Cruise · Gene Hackman · Jeanne Tripplehorn · Holly Hunter

Synopsis The Firm (1993) follows the journey of Mitch McDeere (Tom Cruise), a bright and ambitious young lawyer on the brink of passing his Bar exam. He is enticed by a prestigious law firm, known as 'The Firm', which extends an...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast William Powell · Myrna Loy · Florence Rice · John Beal

Synopsis Double Wedding (1937) follows the intertwined lives of two sisters with contrasting personalities, their respective romantic entanglements, and a carefree artist traveling in a mobile home. The narrative unfolds with a mix of humor and chaos as the younger sister's...

Direction Hugo Fregonese

Cast Millard Mitchell · Gilbert Roland · John Beal · Marshall Thompson

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Barbara O'Neil · John Beal · Wendy Barrie

Synopsis I Am the Law (1938) follows the story of a dedicated law professor, John Lindsay, who takes it upon himself to eradicate the pervasive corruption and dishonesty plaguing his community when local authorities prove ineffective. As the criminal underworld begins...

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 Martin Ritt

Cast Yul Brynner · Joanne Woodward · Margaret Leighton · Stuart Whitman

Synopsis The Sound and the Fury (1959) is an adaptation of William Faulkner's novel that, while not entirely faithful, offers a glimpse into the complexities of a troubled Southern family. Yul Brynner portrays the eldest son of a once-respected family now...

Direction Lewis Allen

Cast Alan Ladd · Donna Reed · June Havoc · Irene Hervey

Synopsis Chicago Deadline (1949) follows the gripping tale of a tenacious reporter, Ed Ames, who stumbles upon a lifeless body of a young woman on the grimy streets of Chicago's South Side. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers...

Direction Philip Moeller

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Charles Boyer · Jean Hersholt · John Beal

Synopsis Break of Hearts (1935) follows the tumultuous journey of a renowned orchestra conductor, whose professional life is in decline due to his womanizing ways, and his entanglement with an innocent young composer. The narrative delves into the complexities of their...

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Katharine Hepburn · John Beal · Alan Hale · Donald Crisp

Synopsis The Little Minister (1934) unfolds in the picturesque countryside of 1840s Scotland, where a young clergyman, Gavin Dishart, takes on the role of the new "little minister" at Thrums's Auld Licht church. His life takes an unexpected turn when he...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast John Beal · Joan Fontaine · Phillip Huston · Jane Walsh

Synopsis The Man Who Found Himself (1937) follows the journey of Jim Stanton, a dedicated surgeon who balances his medical career with his love for flying. His father disapproves of his aviation pursuits, and when a scandal erupts after a plane...

Direction Paul Landres

Cast John Beal · Coleen Gray · Wood Romoff · Kenneth Tobey

Synopsis The Vampire (1957) follows the chilling tale of a dedicated small-town physician who, through a tragic mistake, consumes an experimental serum derived from the blood of vampire bats. This unfortunate incident triggers a horrifying transformation, turning the once compassionate doctor...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Tony Roberts · Tess Harper · Robert Joy · Candy Clark

Synopsis Amityville 3-D (Amityville III: The Demon) (1983) follows the story of a man who, after separating from his wife, takes up residence in the notorious Amityville House. Tragedy strikes when their daughter perishes in a boating accident, having been forbidden...

Direction William Beaudine

Cast John Beal · Wanda McKay · Warren Hymer · J. Farrell MacDonald

Synopsis One Thrilling Night (1942) follows a newlywed couple who embark on a brief honeymoon in the bustling city of New York. Their romantic getaway takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a grim discovery under their bed—a cadaver. This...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Gladys George · Warren William · John Beal · Reginald Owen

Synopsis Madame X (1937) follows the tragic journey of a woman who is cast out of her home after her husband uncovers her infidelity. She descends into a life of despair and degradation. Two decades later, she faces a murder charge...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Helen Hayes · Robert Montgomery · Louise Closser Hale · John Beal

Synopsis Another Language (1933) follows the romantic journey of Stella and Victor, who cross paths in Europe and swiftly fall in love, leading to a hasty marriage. Their blissful union takes a turn when they return to the United States to...

Direction Don Medford · James Neilson · Robert Stevens · John Brahm

Cast Dennis O'Keefe · Clark Howat · Marian Seldes · Jack Klugman

Synopsis Suspicion (TV Series) (1957) was a captivating anthology television mystery drama that aired from 1957 to 1958. Spanning one season with 41 episodes, this series was helmed by the renowned film director Alfred Hitchcock as the executive producer. Each episode...

Direction Wilhelm Thiele

Cast Frank Morgan · Florence Rice · John Beal · Janet Beecher

Synopsis Beg, Borrow or Steal (1937) follows the escapades of a cunning trickster who finds himself in a tight spot when he must impersonate the proprietor of a luxurious château on the French Riviera. The charade becomes necessary when he learns...

Direction Fred Coe · Bill Glenn · Anthony Page · Paul Bogart

Cast Elliott David · Albert Stratton · Michael Tolan · John Beal

Synopsis The Adams Chronicles (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1976) is a comprehensive 13-episode PBS production that vividly portrays the lives of five generations of one of America's most influential political and historical families. The series begins with John Adams' early career as...