Cast: Hank Mann

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Virginia Cherrill · Florence Lee · Harry Myers

Synopsis City Lights (1931) follows the heartwarming tale of a kind-hearted vagrant, known as The Little Tramp, who becomes enamored with a lovely, visually impaired flower seller (Virginia Cherrill). The flower girl mistakenly assumes that he is a man of considerable...

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Paulette Goddard · Henry Bergman · Chester Conklin

Synopsis Modern Times (1936) follows the journey of a nameless factory worker, played by Charlie Chaplin, who is a small part of the vast industrial machine. His task is to tighten bolts on an assembly line, a job that becomes increasingly...

Direction John Ford

Cast Spencer Tracy · Jeffrey Hunter · Dianne Foster · Basil Rathbone

Synopsis The Last Hurrah (1958) follows the journey of a seasoned politician, Frank Skeffington, as he attempts to secure one final term in office amidst the evolving political landscape of the 1950s. With the rise of television influencing political campaigns, Skeffington...

Direction Charles Chaplin · Joseph Maddern

Cast Charles Chaplin · Minta Durfee · Edgar Kennedy · Gordon Griffith

Synopsis Twenty Minutes of Love (S) (1914) follows the comedic misadventures of Charlie Chaplin in a bustling park filled with affectionate couples. Charlie amusingly mimics one of the couples by embracing a tree. Meanwhile, a young woman requests a token of...

Direction Mack Sennett

Cast Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle · Minta Durfee · Edgar Kennedy · Charles Chaplin

Synopsis The Knockout (1914) follows two destitute vagabonds who, driven by hunger, concoct a scheme to stage a phony boxing exhibition for a promoter. Concurrently, Pug, a well-meaning but loud individual, stands up to a group of rowdy troublemakers who are...

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Mabel Normand · Mack Swain · Eva Nelson

Synopsis Mabel's Married Life (S) (1914) follows the story of Mabel, who returns home after enduring humiliation at the hands of an aggressive suitor, only to find that her timid husband is unwilling to defend her honor. Seeking a solution, Mabel...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Fred Clark · Lynn Bari

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops (1955) follows the comedic duo, Harry and Willie, as they purchase the Edison Movie Studio in 1912 from a cunning con artist named Joseph Gorman. Their journey takes them to Hollywood, where they...

Direction Charles Chaplin

Cast Charles Chaplin · Cecile Arnold · Fritz Schade · Vivian Edwards

Synopsis The Face on the Bar Room Floor (S) (1914) presents a satirical narrative inspired by Hugh Antoine D'Arcy's poem. The story revolves around a talented painter who pursues the affection of a woman named Madeleine. However, his romantic aspirations are...

Direction Mabel Normand

Cast Mabel Normand · Charles Inslee · Charles Avery · Alice Davenport

Synopsis Won in a Closet (S) (1914) was described by "Moving Picture World" as “a nonsense number,” and its already sparse storyline has become even more baffling due to the loss of footage at the beginning of the sole surviving print....

Direction George Nichols

Cast Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle · Charles Avery · Lou Breslow · Harry DeRoy

Synopsis Fatty Joins the Force (S) (1913) follows the comedic misadventures of Fatty, who, after bravely saving the Police Commissioner's daughter from a near-drowning incident, is offered a role within the police department. Initially thrilled with his new position, Fatty quickly...

Direction John G. Adolfi

Cast Grant Withers · Lucille La Verne · Warren Hymer · James Cagney

Synopsis Sinners' Holiday (1930) follows the story of Ma Delano, portrayed by La Verne, who operates a bustling penny arcade on the boardwalk. She resides upstairs with her sons, played by James Cagney and Gallagher, and her daughter, played by Knapp....

Direction Albert Herman

Cast John Darrow · Merna Kennedy · Natalie Moorhead · Mickey Rooney

Synopsis The Big Chance (1933) follows the story of a boxer who finds himself in the crosshairs of a group of criminals. The gangsters, with their own nefarious plans, attempt to manipulate the boxer into intentionally losing a crucial match. The...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Gertrude Olmstead · George K. Arthur · Joan Crawford · Charles Murray

Synopsis The Boob (1926) follows the story of a naive farmhand named Peter, who is deeply in love with a woman named May. However, May is captivated by the sophisticated and charming Harry. Peter's life takes a dramatic turn when he...

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Loretta Young · Lew Cody · John Wayne · Joan Marsh

Synopsis Three Girls Lost (1931) follows the story of architect Gordon Wales, who encounters his neighbor, Joan Marsh, locked out of her apartment and takes the opportunity to engage in some playful banter. However, when Joan is tragically murdered, the evidence...

Direction Norman Foster

Cast J. Edward Bromberg · Betty Furness · John Payne · Victor Kilian

Synopsis Fair Warning (1937) unfolds in the harsh landscape of California's Death Valley, where a brilliant young chemist joins forces with a determined sheriff. Their mission is to apprehend the culprit responsible for the murder of a affluent mine owner who...

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Walter Winchell · Ben Bernie · Alice Faye · Patsy Kelly

Synopsis Wake Up and Live (1937) centers on a captivating tale of radio stardom and rivalry. The narrative revolves around a radio personality, Alice Huntley (Alice Faye), who hosts an inspiring advice program. She aids a shy singer, Eddie Kane (Jack...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast Warner Baxter · Carole Lombard · Theodore von Eltz · Hank Mann

Synopsis The Arizona Kid (1930) follows the adventures of a daring outlaw who operates under the guise of a prosperous and easygoing miner. The protagonist, played by Warner Baxter, embodies the spirit of a modern-day Robin Hood, robbing from the rich...

Direction Mack Sennett

Cast Mabel Normand · Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle · Charles Inslee · Virginia Kirtley

Synopsis Mabel's New Hero (S) (1913) follows the comedic misadventures of Mabel, who finds herself in two perilous situations. In the first instance, she is saved from the unwanted advances of a persistent suitor by the timely intervention of Fatty. Later,...

Direction Henry Lehrman

Cast Billie Ritchie · Alice Howell · Gertrude Selby · Louise Orth

Synopsis Father Was a Loafer (S) (1915) tells the story of a man who leaves his wife and their newborn triplets, only to be pursued by his wife who seeks to bring him to justice in a humorous way.

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Jack Holt · Dorothy Revier · Virginia Brown Faire · William Collier Jr.

Synopsis The Donovan Affair (1929) commences with a sudden blackout during an elegant dinner gathering, resulting in the murder of one of the attendees. Law enforcement is promptly called to the scene, and Inspector Killian, accompanied by his aide Carney, arrives...