Cast: Jean Dixon

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast William Powell · Carole Lombard · Gail Patrick · Alice Brady

Synopsis My Man Godfrey (1936) is a timeless cinematic gem directed by Gregory La Cava, masterfully blending satire, romance, and social critique in a Depression-era setting reminiscent of Frank Capra's works. The story revolves around the eccentric and wealthy Bullock family...

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 Gregory La Cava

Cast Claudette Colbert · Melvyn Douglas · Michael Bartlett · Raymond Walburn

Synopsis She Married Her Boss (1935) follows the story of a highly competent secretary employed at a bustling department store. She develops feelings for her charismatic boss and they eventually tie the knot. However, she soon realizes that managing her husband's...

Direction James Whale

Cast Nancy Carroll · Frank Morgan · Paul Lukas · Gloria Stuart

Synopsis The Kiss Before the Mirror (1933) centers around a renowned physician who takes the life of his unfaithful spouse. The doctor's closest ally, a lawyer, steps in to defend him in court. However, the attorney grapples with his own marital...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Carole Lombard · Fred MacMurray · Dorothy Lamour · Anthony Quinn

Synopsis Swing High, Swing Low (1937) follows the story of Maggie King, who encounters soldier Skid Johnson on his final day of service in Panama. Despite initial reluctance, Maggie agrees to a celebratory date with Skid. Their night out takes a...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Irene Dunne · Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Alice Brady · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis Joy of Living (1938) follows the story of a vibrant young actress at the height of her fame. Her life is a whirlwind of constant publicity events and superficial, greedy relatives. However, her world starts to shift when a wealthy...

Direction Hobart Henley

Cast Walter Huston · Claudette Colbert · Charles Ruggles · Patricia Deering

Synopsis The Lady Lies (1929) follows the story of a prosperous widowed lawyer who, much to the dismay of his snobbish offspring, becomes involved with a stunning yet "lower-class" woman. The narrative revolves around the societal and familial tensions that arise...

Direction John G. Blystone

Cast Victor McLaglen · Binnie Barnes · Jean Dixon · William Hall

Synopsis Magnificent Brute (1936) follows the story of a dedicated foreman who works at a blast furnace. His life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled in a complex romantic triangle. As if that weren't enough, he also finds himself...

Direction Alan Crosland

Cast Edmund Lowe · Jean Dixon · Victor Varconi · Esther Ralston

Synopsis Mister Dynamite (1935) follows the thrilling adventures of San Francisco's daring private investigator, T. N. Thompson, also known by his aliases T.N.T. and Mr. Dynamite. This audacious and often blacklisted sleuth finds himself in a whirlwind of trouble when he...

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Warner Baxter · Myrna Loy · Ian Hunter · Claire Trevor

Synopsis To Mary - with Love (1936) follows a decade of marital life starting in 1925. Mary remains steadfast by Jack's side during the challenging times of the 1929 Depression. However, as Jack regains success by 1935, Mary contemplates divorce. Meanwhile,...