Cast: Frances Drake

Direction Karl Freund

Cast Peter Lorre · Frances Drake · Colin Clive · Ted Healy

Synopsis Mad Love (The Hands of Orlac) (1935) follows the chilling tale of a renowned surgeon whose fixation on a famous actress drives him to perform a macabre transplant. The surgeon replaces the injured hands of a renowned pianist with those...

Direction Richard Boleslawski

Cast Fredric March · Charles Laughton · Cedric Hardwicke · Rochelle Hudson

Synopsis Les misérables (1935) follows the tale of Jean Valjean, a French individual known for his strong moral compass and formidable strength. His life takes a tragic turn when he is sentenced for the theft of a single loaf of bread,...

Direction W.S. Van Dyke · Frank Borzage · Josef von Sternberg

Cast Spencer Tracy · Hedy Lamarr · Verree Teasdale · Kent Taylor

Synopsis I Take This Woman (1940) follows the story of Georgi, who has previously attempted to end her life due to a past romantic entanglement. After Dr. Decker marries her, he is determined to win her affection. To provide her with...

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Claudette Colbert · James Stewart · Guy Kibbee · Nat Pendleton

Synopsis It's a Wonderful World (1939) follows the gripping tale of Detective Guy Johnson, who finds himself in a tight spot when his client, Willie Heywood, is falsely accused of murder. As Guy attempts to shield Willie and uncover the true...

Direction Lambert Hillyer

Cast Boris Karloff · Bela Lugosi · Frances Drake · Frank Lawton

Synopsis The Invisible Ray (1936) follows the chilling tale of a brilliant scientist who, during an experiment, is exposed to a mysterious and deadly radiation. This contamination grants him the power to emit a lethal force from his body, causing the...

Direction Wesley Ruggles · Mitchell Leisen

Cast George Raft · Carole Lombard · Sally Rand · Ann Sheridan

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Robert Montgomery · Joan Crawford · Clark Gable · Charles Butterworth

Synopsis Forsaking All Others (1934) tells the story of a romantic triangle where Dyl abandons Mary at the altar to wed his former lover, Connie. Despite Mary's lingering affection for Dyl, Jeff, who harbors his own feelings for Mary, chooses to...

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Cary Grant · Frances Drake · Edward Everett Horton · Rosita Moreno

Synopsis Ladies Should Listen (1934) follows the story of a dedicated switchboard operator working in an apartment building who develops feelings for a resident businessman, with their interactions limited to phone conversations. When she uncovers a deceitful plot involving the businessman's...

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Randolph Scott · Frances Drake · Tom Brown · Billy Lee

Synopsis And Sudden Death (1936) follows the story of a wealthy young woman who has a habit of driving at high speeds, leading to an encounter with a traffic officer. As they grow closer, their budding romance faces a significant challenge...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Guy Standing · Frances Drake · Tom Brown · Janet Beecher

Direction Eugene Forde

Cast Brian Donlevy · Frances Drake · Alan Dinehart · Sig Ruman

Synopsis Midnight Taxi (1937) follows G-Man Chick Gardner, who assumes the role of a taxi driver to infiltrate a counterfeiting syndicate. Gardner successfully persuades the gang, led by Philip Strickland, that he is an ally, despite objections from gang lieutenant Flash...

Direction Edward Buzzell

Cast Gene Raymond · Henry Hull · Frances Drake · June Clayworth

Synopsis Transient Lady (1935) follows a gripping narrative where a senator's sibling is found dead, leading to a complex web of deceit. The senator, driven by a desire to conceal the truth, attempts to shift the blame onto an unsuspecting individual...

Direction Harold Young

Cast Elissa Landi · Paul Cavanagh · Frances Drake · Kent Taylor

Synopsis Without Regret (1935) follows the tale of a woman who, while in China, enters into a marriage with a young wanderer to secure her safety and eventually returns to England. Later, assuming her first husband has perished, she ties the...

Direction Jules Dassin

Cast Marsha Hunt · Richard Carlson · Marjorie Main · Virginia Weidler

Synopsis The Affairs of Martha (1942) revolves around the scandalous rumors circulating in the affluent community of Rocky Point, where whispers suggest that a domestic servant is penning a tell-all book about the elite residents. Mrs. Sophia Sommerfield is confident that...

Direction George Marshall

Cast Loretta Young · Don Ameche · Borrah Minevitch · Frances Drake

Synopsis Love Under Fire (1937) unfolds against the tumultuous backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, where a seasoned Scotland Yard detective finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and emotion. Initially tasked with apprehending a suspected jewel thief, the detective's...

Direction Albert S. Rogell

Cast Francis Lederer · Frances Drake · Olaf Hytten · Walter Kingsford

Synopsis The Lone Wolf in Paris (1938) follows the thrilling tale of a princess who finds herself in grave danger and seeks the help of a reformed jewel thief named Michael Lanyard. Lanyard, known for his past exploits, is now a...

Direction Stephen Roberts

Cast George Raft · Adolphe Menjou · Frances Drake · Sidney Toler

Synopsis The Trumpet Blows (1934) follows the tale of a reformed outlaw who chooses a lovely young dancer as his future spouse in Mexico. His younger sibling returns home after an extended stay in the United States and finds himself enamored...

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Joan Blondell · Melvyn Douglas · Mary Astor · Frances Drake

Synopsis There's Always a Woman (1938) follows the story of a former investigator for the District Attorney's office who leaves to establish his own private investigation firm. However, the venture struggles, leading him to consider returning to his previous role. One...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Reginald Denny · Frances Drake · Gail Patrick · Rod La Rocque

Synopsis The Preview Murder Mystery (1936) follows the intriguing tale of a public relations expert employed by a film studio. This individual leverages an early iteration of television technology to unravel a complex murder case. The narrative weaves together elements of...

Direction Marion Gering

Cast John Boles · Luli Deste · Frances Drake · Helen Westley

Synopsis She Married an Artist (1937) follows the romantic entanglements of American artist Lee Thornwood, portrayed by John Boles. Initially, Lee and his model, Sally Dennis, played by Frances Drake, seem perfectly suited for each other. However, Lee unexpectedly marries Parisian...