Cast: Charles Lane

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Gary Cooper · Barbara Stanwyck · Oskar Homolka · Henry Travers

Synopsis Ball of Fire (1941) follows a group of eight dedicated scholars in their ninth year of a 12-year endeavor to compile an encyclopedia. Among them is the youngest member, Bertram Potts, an expert in language and grammar. When Potts realizes...

Direction Daniel Petrie

Cast Joanne Woodward · Sally Field · Brad Davis · Martine Bartlett

Synopsis Sybil (TV) (1976) delves into the compelling true narrative of a young woman named Sybil, whose traumatic upbringing led her to develop a complex condition with at least 13 distinct personalities.

Direction Henry King

Cast Lillian Gish · Ronald Colman · Gail Kane · J. Barney Sherry

Direction Henry King

Cast Ronald Colman · Vilma Bánky · Gary Cooper · Charles Lane

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Gloria Swanson · Lionel Barrymore · Raoul Walsh · Blanche Friderici

Synopsis Sadie Thompson (1928) follows the journey of a woman who travels to the tropical paradise of Pago-Pago seeking a fresh start. However, her plans are disrupted when a zealous missionary, Davidson, vehemently opposes her way of life and attempts to...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast John Barrymore · Carole Lombard · Walter Connolly · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis Twentieth Century (1934) follows the story of Oscar Jaffe, a flamboyant Broadway director portrayed by John Barrymore, who, despite his larger-than-life personality, manages to achieve success through his relentless ambition and natural talent. When his protégé, Lily Garland, played by...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Tyrone Power · Dorothy Lamour · Edward Arnold · Lloyd Nolan

Synopsis Johnny Apollo (1940) follows the journey of a young man whose life takes a dramatic turn when his father, a once-respected Wall Street broker, is imprisoned. Determined to secure his father's freedom, the protagonist resorts to illicit activities, navigating the...

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast John Barrymore · Brandon Hurst · Martha Mansfield · Charles Lane

Synopsis Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) is widely regarded as a pioneering American horror film, showcasing the cinematic debut of stage icon John Barrymore in a remarkable performance. This adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's tale masterfully combines historical allure with...

Direction H. Bruce Humberstone

Cast Betty Grable · Victor Mature · Carole Landis · Laird Cregar

Synopsis I Wake Up Screaming (1941) follows the gripping tale of a nightclub singer, Vicky Lynn, who is discovered lifeless, prompting a thorough investigation by the police. The primary suspect in this murder case is Frankie Christopher, a promoter who had...

Direction Morton da Costa

Cast Robert Preston · Shirley Jones · Buddy Hackett · Hermione Gingold

Synopsis The Music Man (1962) follows the story of a charismatic con artist, Harold Hill, who arrives in the quiet town of River City with a plan to swindle the locals. His usual scheme involves promising to organize and train a...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Clark Gable · Doris Day · Gig Young · Mamie Van Doren

Synopsis The Teacher's Pet (1958) follows James Gannon (Clark Gable), a seasoned city editor known for his tough, hands-on approach to journalism, who clashes with the idea of academic journalism. His world is turned upside down when his managing editor tasks...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Joel McCrea · Lloyd Nolan · Stanley Ridges

Synopsis Internes Can't Take Money (1937) unfolds in a lavishly designed art-deco hospital, where the talented young Dr. Kildare becomes deeply involved in the life of Janet Healy, a destitute widow of a bank robber who has recently been released from...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Walter Brennan · Matthew Garber · Karen Dotrice · Richard Deacon

Synopsis The Gnome-Mobile (1967) follows the whimsical journey of a quirky millionaire and his grandchildren as they become entangled in the struggles of a group of forest gnomes seeking their lost tribe. As they assist the gnomes, the millionaire faces skepticism...

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Harold Lloyd · Adolphe Menjou · Helen Mack · Verree Teasdale

Synopsis The Milky Way (1936) presents a delightful blend of humor and action, directed by the talented Leo McCarey. This film showcases the legendary silent-film comedian Harold Lloyd in one of his early talkies. The story revolves around Burleigh Sullivan, a...

Direction David Swift

Cast Jack Lemmon · Romy Schneider · Dorothy Provine · Edward G. Robinson

Direction Stanley Donen

Cast George C. Scott · Harry Hamlin · Trish Van Devere · Eli Wallach

Synopsis Movie Movie (1978) presents a hilarious parody of classic 1930s cinema, featuring two distinct segments: "Dynamite Fists," a thrilling action-packed adventure, and "Blansky's Beauties of 1933," a glamorous musical extravaganza. The film cleverly mimics the tropes and styles of the...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Kirk Douglas · Milly Vitale · Paul Stewart · Joseph Walsh

Direction Norman Tokar

Cast Dean Jones · Suzanne Pleshette · Charles Ruggles · Kelly Thordsen

Synopsis The Ugly Dachshund (1966) revolves around the Garrison family, who are eagerly awaiting the birth of their prize Dachshund, Danke's, puppies. Fran Garrison dreams of one of the pups becoming a champion. However, complications arise when Jim, Fran's husband, agrees...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Susan Hayward · Kirk Douglas · Paul Stewart · Jim Backus

Synopsis Top Secret Affair (1957) follows the story of a powerful publishing mogul who is alarmed by the impending appointment of a high-ranking military officer to a crucial atomic energy board. Resolved to tarnish his reputation before the appointment, she extends...

Direction William Asher

Cast Orson Bean · Henry Jones · Charles Lane · Horace McMahon

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Mr. Bevis (TV) (1960) follows the story of James B.W. Bevis, a man whose peculiarities set him apart from the norm. He drives an antique car, has a penchant for zither music, and enjoys building model ships....