Cast: John Gilbert

Direction King Vidor

Cast John Gilbert · Renée Adorée · Hobart Bosworth · Claire McDowell

Synopsis The Big Parade (1925) chronicles the journey of three distinct individuals—Bull, Slim, and Jim (portrayed by Gilbert)—as they navigate the tumultuous events of World War I. Jim, a privileged young man who has never known the hardships of manual labor,...

Direction Rouben Mamoulian

Cast Greta Garbo · John Gilbert · Ian Keith · Lewis Stone

Synopsis Queen Christina (1933) chronicles the life of Christina, who inherits the Swedish crown at a tender age of five. Under her reign, Sweden rises to prominence as a leading European force, concluding the Thirty Years War. Similar to England's Elizabeth...

Direction Victor Sjöström

Cast Lon Chaney · Norma Shearer · John Gilbert · Tully Marshall

Synopsis He Who Gets Slapped (1924) follows the journey of a brilliant inventor whose life takes a tragic turn due to deceit and betrayal. In response to his misfortunes, he transforms into a circus performer, adopting the persona of a clown...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Greta Garbo · John Gilbert · Lars Hanson · William Orlamond

Synopsis Flesh and the Devil (1926) is a silent romantic melodrama that follows the lives of two lifelong friends, Leo and Ulrich, who serve together in the German military. Leo develops a deep affection for Felicitas, who is already married to...

Direction Erich von Stroheim

Cast John Gilbert · Mae Murray · Roy D'Arcy · Tully Marshall

Synopsis The Merry Widow (1925) follows the romantic entanglements of Prince Danilo, who becomes enamored with the talented dancer Sally O'Hara. However, their love story faces a significant obstacle when Danilo's uncle, King Nikita I of Monteblanco, disapproves of the union...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Lillian Gish · John Gilbert · Renée Adorée · Roy D'Arcy

Synopsis La bohème (1926) is set in Paris during the year 1830, where a group of struggling artists and writers face the imminent challenge of paying their rent. Through various means, including selling artwork and even a monkey collecting donations, they...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Greta Garbo · John Gilbert · Lewis Stone · Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Synopsis A Woman of Affairs (1928) follows the life of Diana, who from a young age, harbored deep affection for Neville. However, Neville's father, Morton, disapproved of the Merrick family, leading him to send Neville to Egypt for work and discourage...

Direction Monta Bell

Cast John Gilbert · Paul Lukas · Virginia Bruce · Hedda Hopper

Synopsis Downstairs (1932) presents a seemingly harmonious household of the Baron and Baroness von Burgen, portrayed by Reginald Owen and Olga Baclanova. The film explores the unique bond between the servants who work downstairs and their employers who reside upstairs. This...

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction King Vidor

Cast John Gilbert · Eleanor Boardman · Roy D'Arcy · Lionel Belmore

Synopsis Bardelys the Magnificent (1926) unfolds a thrilling tale set in the swashbuckling era, centering around the charismatic and handsome courtier, Bardelys. Known for his ability to captivate any woman he desires, Bardelys is not shy about his conquests, often boasting...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast John Gilbert · Renée Adorée · Lionel Barrymore · Edward Connelly

Direction Charles Swickard · William S. Hart · Clifford Smith

Cast William S. Hart · Clara Williams · Jack Standing · Alfred Hollingsworth

Synopsis Hell's Hinges (1916) follows the journey of Reverend Robert Henley and his sister Faith as they venture into the lawless town of Hell's Hinges. The notorious saloon owner, Silk Miller, and his cronies view the Henleys as a threat to...

Direction Edmund Goulding

Cast John Gilbert · Greta Garbo · George Fawcett · Emily Fitzroy

Synopsis Love (1927) unfolds in the opulent backdrop of Czarist Russia, where the captivating Anna Karenina becomes entangled in a passionate affair with the charismatic military officer, Count Vronsky. Driven by her intense emotions, Anna makes the drastic decision to leave...

Direction Chuck Workman

Cast Peter Coyote · Robert Altman · Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle · Fred Astaire

Synopsis The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (TV) (1995) is a captivating documentary that marks the centennial of Hollywood, the global leader in film production. This engaging narrative is brought to life by a diverse cast of actors,...

Direction Thomas H. Ince · Reginald Barker · Raymond B. West · Walter Edwards

Cast Howard C. Hickman · Enid Markey · Lola May · Herschel Mayall

Synopsis Civilization (1916) is an allegorical cinematic exploration of the futility of war and the power of peace. The narrative begins with a monarch initiating a conflict, which is met with resistance from many women. Citizens are compelled to serve in...

Direction David Cronenberg

Cast Marilyn Chambers · Frank Moore · Joe Silver · Susan Roman

Synopsis Rabid (1977) follows the chilling tale of a young woman who, following a risky experimental cosmetic procedure, develops an insatiable craving for human blood. As she feeds on her victims, they transform into aggressive, bloodlusting zombies, spreading the infection rapidly...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast John Gilbert · Robert Armstrong · Mae Clarke · Muriel Kirkland

Synopsis Fast Workers (1933) follows the story of Gunner and Bucker, two close friends who earn their living as riveters. Whenever Bucker feels the urge to settle down, which happens frequently, Gunner tests the sincerity of his potential partner by making...

Direction Adam Marcus

Cast Michelle Renee Allaire · Petra Areskoug · Scott Burkett · Melissa Corkern

Direction Sergio Sánchez Suárez

Cast Unax Ugalde · Daniela Schmidt · Salvador Sánchez · Jimena Guerra

Direction John Ford

Cast John Gilbert · Gertrude Olmstead · Alan Hale · Eric Mayne

Synopsis Cameo Kirby (1923) follows the story of a man who is unjustly accused of causing the demise of Col. John Randall. To prove his innocence and win the heart of Adele, the colonel's daughter portrayed by Olmstead, the protagonist must...