Cast: Fred Essler

Direction Valentine Davies

Cast Steve Allen · Donna Reed · Berta Gersten · Barry Truex

Synopsis The Benny Goodman Story (1956) chronicles the life of legendary swing band leader Benny Goodman, beginning with his humble origins at the age of 10 in 1919 and culminating in his iconic Carnegie Hall concert in 1938. While the film...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Gary Cooper · Ingrid Bergman · Flora Robson · Jerry Austin

Synopsis Saratoga Trunk (1945) follows the journey of Clio Dulaine, a spirited woman who returns to her New Orleans roots after her mother's passing. Driven by a desire to avenge the past wrongs her mother endured at the hands of her...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast David Niven · June Allyson · Martha Hyer · Jessie Royce Landis

Synopsis My Man Godfrey (1957) follows the whimsical Bullock family as they seek a new butler to manage their chaotic household. Irene, the family's daughter, stumbles upon Godfrey Godfrey, a disheveled yet charming man at the docks. Intrigued by his manners,...

Direction Charles Walters

Cast Debbie Reynolds · Harve Presnell · Ed Begley · Jack Kruschen

Synopsis The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) opens with a dramatic scene of majestic mountains and a waterfall, where a cradle floats down a river, carrying a baby Molly Brown. This resilient infant survives her first crisis, setting the stage for her...

Direction Burt Kennedy

Cast Glenn Ford · Elke Sommer · Rita Hayworth · Joseph Cotten

Synopsis The Money Trap (1965) follows two detectives, Joe and Pete, who are assigned to investigate a high-stakes burglary. The heist involves the disappearance of half a million dollars from a doctor's office safe. Instead of following protocol, the duo decides...

Direction Don Hartman

Cast Cary Grant · Franchot Tone · Diana Lynn · Betsy Drake

Synopsis Every Girl Should Be Married (1948) follows the story of Anabel Sims, a woman on a mission to secure the ideal spouse. She sets her sights on Madison Brown, a charming pediatrician, and devises an intricate plan to ensnare him...

Direction Ted Tetzlaff

Cast Glenn Ford · Alida Valli · Claude Rains · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis The White Tower (1950) centers around a formidable peak in the Swiss Alps, a mountain resembling the Matterhorn, which has eluded climbers for years. Carla Alten, driven by her father's legacy, seeks to conquer the summit. Her father, a renowned...

Direction Albert S. Rogell

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Wanda Hendrix · Rudy Vallee · Johnny Sands

Synopsis The Admiral Was a Lady (1950) follows the journey of four former Army aviators who, post-World War II, struggle to settle into civilian life. These ex-Flyers, known for their evasive tactics and reluctance to engage in serious work, cross paths...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Robert Walker · Keenan Wynn · Jean Porter · Chill Wills

Synopsis What Next, Corporal Hargrove? (1945) follows the comedic misadventures of U.S. artillery corporal Marion Hargrove (Robert Walker) and his cunning companion, Pvt. Thomas Mulvehill (Keenan Wynn), as they navigate the challenges of wartime France. After becoming separated from their unit,...

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 Leslie H. Martinson

Cast Lori Nelson · Chuck Connors · John Smith · Mark Andrews

Synopsis Hot Rod Girl (1956) follows the story of Jeff Northup, who is devastated when his younger brother, Steve, loses his life in a hot-rod racing accident. Jeff feels responsible for the tragedy since he constructed the car and encouraged Steve...

Direction Bretaigne Windust

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Dennis Day · Alice Backes · Fred Essler

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Cheap Is Cheap (TV) (1959) follows the story of Alexander Gifford, a man known for his extreme frugality. He scolds his wife for leaving a light on and even reads his neighbor's newspaper to avoid buying his...

Direction Sidney Salkow

Cast Donna Reed · Tom Drake · Edward Everett Horton · Spring Byington

Synopsis Faithful in My Fashion (1946) follows the story of Jeff, a soldier who comes back home after serving in World War II. During his absence, his girlfriend has advanced in her career, becoming a prominent executive at a department store....

Direction Gerald Mayer · Paul Landres · Gilbert Kay · Gene Fowler Jr.

Cast Charles Bronson · James Flavin · Ludwig Stössel · Michael Harris

Synopsis Man with a Camera (TV Series) (1958) follows the adventures of Mike Kovac, a former combat cameraman turned freelance photographer in the bustling city of New York. Known for tackling challenging and perilous assignments, Kovac captures images that others dare...