Cast: Una Merkel

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Dick Powell · Ruby Keeler · Warner Baxter · Ginger Rogers

Synopsis 42nd Street (1933) follows the story of ailing director Julian Marsh (Warner Baxter), who pours his heart into what could be his final production. When the leading lady, Dorothy Brock (Bebe Daniels), injures her ankle, the show is on the...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Maurice Chevalier · Jeanette MacDonald · Edward Everett Horton · Una Merkel

Synopsis The Merry Widow (1934) follows the story of Sonia, a fabulously wealthy widow from the small nation of Marshovia, where she holds significant financial influence. The country's economy relies heavily on her spending within its borders. When Sonia relocates to...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Loretta Young · Ricardo Cortez · Franchot Tone · Andy Devine

Synopsis Midnight Mary (1933) follows the gripping tale of a young woman who finds herself in a courtroom, accused of a grave crime. Through a series of flashbacks, the audience is taken on a journey through her tumultuous past, marked by...

Direction Sam Taylor

Cast Harold Lloyd · Una Merkel · George Barbier · Nat Pendleton

Synopsis The Cat's-Paw (1934) follows the journey of Ezekial Cobb, a man raised by his missionary father in China, who returns to America with the intention of finding a wife. Unbeknownst to him, he is manipulated by corrupt politicians who see...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Bebe Daniels · Ricardo Cortez · Dudley Digges · Una Merkel

Synopsis The Maltese Falcon (1931) follows the story of Sam Spade, a charismatic and somewhat reckless private investigator with a penchant for the ladies. His secretary's description of a new client as a stunning woman piques his interest, and he promptly...

Direction William K. Howard

Cast William Powell · Myrna Loy · Una Merkel · Rosalind Russell

Synopsis Evelyn Prentice (1934) follows the story of a prominent New York attorney's wife, Evelyn, who, despite her privileged life, feels overlooked and unfulfilled. Seeking excitement and attention, she becomes entangled with a manipulative and charming poet. This affair leads her...

Direction Roy Del Ruth · W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Jack Benny · Eleanor Powell · Robert Taylor · Una Merkel

Synopsis Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) follows the story of Bob Gordon, who is in the midst of producing a new Broadway extravaganza but finds himself in a financial bind. A wealthy young widow, Lilian, offers to invest in the show...

Direction Jack Conway

Cast Jean Harlow · Chester Morris · Lewis Stone · Leila Hyams

Synopsis Red-Headed Woman (1932) follows the story of Lil, an ambitious and manipulative secretary at the Legendre Company. Her cunning schemes lead to the dissolution of Bill and Irene's marriage, ultimately resulting in Bill marrying Lil. She then engages in a...

Direction D.W. Griffith

Cast Walter Huston · Una Merkel · William L. Thorne · Lucille La Verne

Synopsis Abraham Lincoln (1930) chronicles the life of the 16th U.S. President from his humble beginnings in a log cabin to his political ascent and eventual assassination at Ford's Theatre. Directed by D.W. Griffith, this early talkie film presents a sincere...

Direction Peter Glenville

Cast Laurence Harvey · Geraldine Page · Rita Moreno · Una Merkel

Synopsis Summer and Smoke (1961) is a cinematic adaptation of Tennessee Williams' novel, focusing on Alma Winemiller (Geraldine Page), a delicate and introverted young woman living in a small Mississippi town before World War I. Alma, the daughter of a minister,...

Direction Don Weis

Cast Donald O´Connor · Debbie Reynolds · Una Merkel · Richard Anderson

Synopsis I Love Melvin (1953) follows the story of Melvin Hoover, an aspiring photographer working for Look magazine, who serendipitously encounters a rising star, Judy LeRoy, in a park. Their chance meeting leads to a conversation and Melvin's proposal to feature...

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Jean Harlow · Lee Tracy · Frank Morgan · Franchot Tone

Synopsis Bombshell (1933) follows the life of Lola Burns, a prominent actress in Hollywood who faces numerous challenges. Her father and brother frequently seek financial assistance, adding to her stress. Additionally, Space Hanlon, a cunning studio publicity manager, continuously fabricates scandalous...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Eleanor Powell · James Stewart · Virginia Bruce · Una Merkel

Synopsis Born to Dance (1936) follows the romantic entanglements of a sailor named Ted, who encounters Nora Paige at a social club organized by his friend Gunny's wife, Jenny. Nora harbors dreams of becoming a Broadway dancer, and Ted finds himself...

Direction Sidney Franklin

Cast Norma Shearer · Robert Montgomery · Reginald Denny · Una Merkel

Synopsis Private Lives (1931) follows the intertwined stories of two newlywed couples, Elyot and Sibyl, and Amanda and Victor, who find themselves in adjoining rooms at a hotel on their respective honeymoons. The initial bliss of their nuptials is disrupted when...

Direction Jack Conway

Cast Clark Gable · Jean Harlow · Lionel Barrymore · Frank Morgan

Synopsis Saratoga (1937) follows the story of Carol Clayton, the daughter of a horse breeder in the prestigious Saratoga. Despite being betrothed to the affluent Hartley Madison, Carol finds herself repulsed by the local bookie, Duke Bradley. However, her father's significant...

Direction Wesley Ruggles

Cast Carole Lombard · Fred MacMurray · John Barrymore · Una Merkel

Synopsis True Confession (1937) follows the unconventional couple, Helen and Ken, where Helen has a peculiar habit of lying, and Ken, a lawyer, is known for his unwavering honesty, which often leads to his professional struggles. Helen secures a new position,...

Direction Edward F. Cline

Cast W.C. Fields · Cora Witherspoon · Una Merkel · Evelyn Del Rio

Direction Burt Lancaster

Cast Burt Lancaster · Dianne Foster · Diana Lynn · John McIntire

Synopsis The Kentuckian (1955) follows the journey of a Kentucky widower who embarks on a trek to 1820s Texas with his young son. Along the way, he encounters numerous obstacles, including a dishonest constable, a long-running family rivalry, and a captivating...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Lana Turner · Fernando Lamas · Una Merkel · Richard Haydn

Synopsis The Merry Widow (1952) presents a captivating tale of romance and intrigue, enhanced by the dazzling chemistry between Lana Turner and Fernando Lamas. The story revolves around a charming diplomat from a fictional country who sets his sights on a...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Kay Francis · David Manners · Una Merkel · Andy Devine

Synopsis Man Wanted (1932) follows the story of Lois, a dedicated editor at 400 Magazine, whose life takes an unexpected turn when Tom visits her office to sell a rowing machine. Intrigued by his charm, Lois hires Tom as her personal...