Cast: Ruth Chatterton

Direction William Wyler

Cast Walter Huston · Ruth Chatterton · Mary Astor · David Niven

Synopsis Dodsworth (1936) follows the story of Sam Dodsworth (Walter Huston), who has recently sold his automobile company for a substantial profit. However, his professional success has taken a toll on his marriage to his devoted wife, Fran (Ruth Chatterton). Fran...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Louis Calhern · Helen Jerome Eddy · Donald Cook

Synopsis Frisco Jenny (1932) follows the life of a woman who, after losing her family in the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire, takes on the role of managing a thriving establishment. To secure a better future for her son, she makes...

Cast John Landis · Jonathan Kuntz · Rudy Behlmer · Jerry Beck

Synopsis Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (TV) (2008) delves into the influential factors that molded the era of Pre-Code Hollywood and led to the stringent implementation of the Hays Code in 1934. This documentary explores the...

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast Ruth Chatterton · George Brent · Bette Davis · John Miljan

Synopsis The Rich Are Always with Us (1932) follows the tumultuous journey of Caroline Van Dyke and Greg Grannard, whose decade-long marriage is on the brink of collapse. A young woman named Allison schemes to become Greg's next wife, complicating matters...

Direction Michael Curtiz · William Dieterle · William A. Wellman

Cast Ruth Chatterton · George Brent · Johnny Mack Brown · Lois Wilson

Synopsis Female (1933) follows the story of Alison Drake, portrayed by Ruth Chatterton, who is the proprietor and accomplished manager of a thriving automobile factory. Alison is known for her unique approach to employee relations, particularly with her male staff, whom...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Ruth Chatterton · George Brent · Lois Wilson · Barbara Leonard

Synopsis The Crash (1932) follows the story of an affluent couple who face a dramatic turn of events when their wealth is wiped out by the devastating stock market collapse. The narrative delves into their struggle to adapt to a new...

Direction Marion Gering

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Otto Kruger · Lionel Atwill · Marian Marsh

Synopsis Lady of Secrets (1936) follows the journey of a woman who, due to a deeply distressing past relationship, chooses to isolate herself from society. Her decision to withdraw from the world is a direct result of the emotional turmoil she...

Direction Dorothy Arzner

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Fredric March · Fuller Mellish Jr. · Gilbert Emery

Synopsis Sarah and Son (1930) follows the tumultuous journey of a woman who, after enduring years of mistreatment from her husband, finds herself separated from her son. The husband, a man of questionable character, absconds with their child and, in a...

Direction Ludwig Berger

Cast Emil Jannings · Ruth Chatterton · Barry Norton · Jean Arthur

Synopsis Sins of the Fathers (1928) follows the tale of a devoted husband who manages a restaurant. He is enticed by a charming young woman to venture into the illicit world of bootlegging. As his profits grow, the young woman betrays...

Direction Robert Milton

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Clive Brook · Mary Nolan · William Powell

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Paul Lukas · David Manners · Irving Pichel

Direction Jack Raymond

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Anton Walbrook · René Ray · Beatrix Lehmann

Synopsis The Rat (1937) follows the thrilling escapades of Jean Boucheron, a notorious cat burglar who has captured the hearts of the ladies of Montmartre. His charm and daring antics also attract the attention of Zelia de Chaumont, a wealthy socialite...

Direction Sidney Franklin

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Basil Rathbone · Ralph Forbes · Nance O'Neil

Synopsis The Lady of Scandal (1930) centers around a British actress who finds herself entangled in a complex web of romance and intrigue when she becomes romantically involved with a member of an aristocratic family. The story unfolds as the aristocratic...

Direction Dorothy Arzner

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Clive Brook · Paul Lukas · Huntley Gordon

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Paul Lukas · Paul Cavanagh · Juliette Compton

Synopsis Unfaithful (1931) is a gripping society drama set in modern-day England. The narrative revolves around a noblewoman who feigns infidelity to shield her sister-in-law from scandal. The sister-in-law is the one truly involved in an illicit affair, and the noblewoman's...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Ruth Chatterton · George Brent · Frank McHugh · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis Lilly Turner (1933) follows the story of a woman who is left by her carnival magician husband upon revealing her pregnancy. She subsequently marries the carnival's barker but soon finds herself drawn to a young engineer.

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Herbert Marshall · Ruth Chatterton · Simone Simon · Constance Collier

Synopsis Girls' Dormitory (1936) centers around a private European girls' school where the headmistress finds herself in a complex emotional entanglement. She develops feelings for a student, but the student, in turn, has romantic inclinations towards a teacher who also harbors...

Direction William Keighley

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Adolphe Menjou · Claire Dodd · George Barbier

Synopsis Journal of a Crime (1934) follows the harrowing tale of a woman who, driven by jealousy and rage, fatally shoots her husband's lover. As the initial shock subsides, she is consumed by overwhelming guilt, especially when another individual is wrongfully...

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Robert Ames · Paul Lukas · Harold Minjir

Synopsis Tomorrow and Tomorrow (1932) follows the story of a young woman married to a man who fails to provide her with the attention and children she desires. Seeking solace, she shares her deepest wishes with a charming brain surgeon. As...

Direction Lionel Barrymore

Cast Lewis Stone · Ruth Chatterton · Raymond Hackett · Holmes Herbert

Synopsis Madame X (1929) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated attorney who, unaware of his client's true identity, takes on a case that will forever alter his life. The story unfolds as the lawyer, driven by his professional ethics, finds...