Cast: Joe King

Direction William Keighley

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Joan Blondell · Barton MacLane · Humphrey Bogart

Synopsis Bullets or Ballots (1936) follows the story of a former police officer, played by Edward G. Robinson, who is dismissed from his job after assaulting his superior. Seeking a new path, he is recruited by the city's notorious crime boss,...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Irene Manning · Richard Travis · Susan Peters

Synopsis The Big Shot (1942) follows the story of Duke Berne, a man with a history of failed attempts at crime, who finds himself on the brink of a life sentence if he attempts one more armored car heist. Lorna, the...

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Brian Donlevy · Veronica Lake · Alan Ladd · Bonita Granville

Synopsis The Glass Key (1942) is a gripping narrative of urban political corruption, adapted from Dashiel Hammett's novel. This 1942 film, a remake of the 1935 version, stars Alan Ladd as a dedicated lieutenant to a cunning political boss, played by...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Bette Davis · George Brent · Roscoe Karns · Wini Shaw

Synopsis Front Page Woman (1935) follows the intense rivalry between ambitious reporter Curt Devlin and his love interest, sob sister Ellen Garfield. Curt, despite his affection for Ellen, dismisses her journalistic abilities, attributing her successes to mere luck. When Ellen uncovers...

Direction William Keighley

Cast Bette Davis · George Brent · Ricardo Cortez · Jack La Rue

Synopsis Special Agent (1935) follows the story of a journalist named Bill Bradford who takes on the role of a special agent for the tax service. His mission is to dismantle the criminal empire of notorious racketeer Nick Carston. Julie Gardner,...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Gale Page · Billy Halop · John Litel

Synopsis You Can't Get Away with Murder (1939) follows the story of Johnnie, who is drawn into a life of crime under the influence of a small-time crook named Frank Wilson. When Wilson fatally shoots a pawnbroker using a gun that...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Pat O'Brien · Humphrey Bogart · Ann Sheridan · Barton MacLane

Synopsis San Quentin (1937) follows the story of a former Army officer, Jameson, who secures a position as a prison guard at the notorious San Quentin. His life becomes complicated when Joe, the sibling of his new romantic interest, May, is...

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Boris Karloff · Bela Lugosi · Stanley Ridges · Anne Nagel

Synopsis Black Friday (1940) centers around a desperate situation where Dr. Sovac, a skilled brain surgeon played by Boris Karloff, performs an unauthorized operation to save his dying friend, Professor Kingsley, portrayed by Stanley Ridges. The procedure involves transplanting a portion...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Boris Karloff · Ricardo Cortez · Edmund Gwenn · Marguerite Churchill

Synopsis The Walking Dead (1936) is a classic horror film that epitomizes the popular theme of reanimating the dead, a staple of the horror genre in the 1930s and 1940s. Boris Karloff, renowned for his roles in this niche, stars in...

Direction William Clemens

Cast Warren William · Claire Dodd · Wini Shaw · Bill Elliott

Synopsis The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936) follows the newlywed adventures of Perry and Della, who are married by Perry's old friend, Judge Mary. Their honeymoon plans are abruptly interrupted when Perry is hired by a mysterious woman wielding a...

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Phil Regan · Leo Carrillo · Ann Dvorak · Tamara Geva

Synopsis Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) follows a gripping tale where criminal elements seize a music label and employ intimidation tactics to coerce reluctant artists into compliance. The film delves into the underbelly of the music industry, showcasing the ruthless methods used by...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Dick Foran · Gloria Dickson · Gale Page · Allen Jenkins

Synopsis Heart of the North (1938) follows the story of Cpl. Jim, a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.), who is traveling with his daughter Julie on the Arctic Queen to Edmonton. Their journey takes a tragic turn when...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Pat O'Brien · Beverly Roberts · Ross Alexander · Humphrey Bogart

Synopsis China Clipper (1936) follows the journey of Dave Logan, a pilot driven by the pioneering spirit of Charles Lindbergh. Logan begins his career with a domestic airline route between Washington and Philadelphia but encounters financial hurdles. Partnering with flying expert...

Cast Joe King

Synopsis Why Korea? (1951) explores the motivations and justifications behind the international involvement in the Korean War. This documentary delves into the political, strategic, and ideological factors that led to the intervention in Korea, providing a comprehensive analysis of the events...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast George Brent · Josephine Hutchinson · Robert Barrat · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis Mountain Justice (1937) follows the journey of a resilient Appalachian woman who navigates the challenges of self-improvement and community betterment while facing prejudice and familial abuse. Along the way, she discovers love, adding a layer of warmth to her determined...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Pat O'Brien · Henry Fonda · Stuart Erwin · Margaret Lindsay

Synopsis Slim (1937) follows the journey of an experienced lineman who mentors a wide-eyed young farmer. However, complications emerge when he presents his protégé to his part-time romantic interest, a charming nurse.

Direction Nick Grinde

Cast Pat O'Brien · Margaret Lindsay · Robert Armstrong · Cesar Romero

Synopsis Public Enemy's Wife (1936) follows the story of a notorious gangster, Romero, who is incarcerated for life. His extreme jealousy towards his wife, played by Lindsay, drives her to become an unwitting tool for G-Man O'Brien. The film delves into...

Direction Phillips Smalley · Lois Weber

Cast Rupert Julian · Elsie Jane Wilson · Joe King

Direction Lewis R. Foster

Cast Robert Wilcox · Judith Barrett · Cesar Romero · Irving Pichel

Synopsis Armored Car (1937) follows the thrilling tale of an undercover agent who infiltrates a criminal organization with a daring plan to intercept and steal from armored vehicles transporting valuable bullion. The story unfolds with high stakes and intense action as...

Direction Phillips Smalley · Lois Weber

Cast Lois Weber · Phillips Smalley · Beatrice Van · Joe King

Synopsis Helping Mother (S) (1914) begins with Agnes, her spouse, and their young son residing with her mother. Financial hardship has befallen the family, and when Agnes is presented with the opportunity to resume her former role as a maid for...