Cast: Dorothy Burgess

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Jean Harlow · Clark Gable · Stuart Erwin · Dorothy Burgess

Synopsis Hold Your Man (1933) follows the story of Eddie Hall and his accomplice Slim, who are small-time grifters navigating the streets. When the police close in, Eddie seeks refuge in Ruby Adams's apartment, persuading her to conceal him. Ruby, who...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast William Powell · Bette Davis · Frank McHugh · Hugh Herbert

Synopsis Fashions of 1934 (1934) follows the escapades of Sherwood Nash, a cunning con artist who specializes in illicitly obtaining and selling Parisian fashion designs at bargain prices. His accomplice, Lynn, feigns interest in a dress to gain access to the...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast James Cagney · Loretta Young · George E. Stone · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis Taxi! (1932) follows the story of independent cab drivers who find themselves in a battle against a powerful monopoly. As tensions rise and intimidation tactics escalate, the drivers unite under the leadership of the fiery Matt Nolan. Nolan is resolute...

Direction Howard Bretherton · William Keighley

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Preston Foster · Lyle Talbot · Dorothy Burgess

Synopsis Ladies They Talk About (1933) follows the story of Nan Taylor, a notorious gun moll who is apprehended following a bank heist that would have otherwise been flawless. She develops feelings for David Slade, a radio crusader, and shares her...

Direction Irving Cummings · Raoul Walsh

Cast Warner Baxter · Edmund Lowe · Dorothy Burgess · Tom Smith

Synopsis In Old Arizona (1928) follows the journey of Army Sergeant Mickey Dunn as he ventures into the untamed wilderness to apprehend the infamous Cisco Kid, a roguish yet endearing outlaw of the Old West. The Kid, known for his charm...

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast Jack Holt · Fay Wray · Dorothy Burgess · Cora Sue Collins

Synopsis Black Moon (1934) follows the harrowing journey of a young woman who, after losing her parents to a voodoo ritual on a tropical island, escapes but carries a dark curse. As an adult, she is inexplicably drawn back to the...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Joe E. Brown · Patricia Ellis · Dorothy Burgess · Don Dillaway

Synopsis The Circus Clown (1934) follows the journey of Joe E. Brown, who portrays both Happy, a young and enthusiastic acrobat, and his father, Chuck. The story begins with Chuck Howard expressing his disdain for the circus to his former employer,...

Direction Edgar G. Ulmer

Cast Arline Judge · Roger Clark · Robin Raymond · Barbara Pepper

Synopsis Girls in Chains (1943) follows the story of a dedicated educator who faces an unexpected turn in her career. After being dismissed from her teaching position due to her brother-in-law's involvement in criminal activities, she seeks employment at a reformatory...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Paul Lukas · Leila Hyams · Patricia Ellis · Phillip Reed

Synopsis Affairs of a Gentleman (1934) revolves around a mystery that unfolds when a renowned novelist meets a tragic end. The investigation into his murder leads detectives to scrutinize the various women who were not only his romantic partners but also...

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast June Knight · Neil Hamilton · Sally O'Neil · Dorothy Burgess

Synopsis Ladies Must Love (1933) follows the story of three ambitious Broadway women who enter into a pact to divide their acquired wealth, persuading their principled roommate, Jeannie, to join them. Complications arise when Jeannie develops feelings for a wealthy playboy...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast George Brent · Margaret Lindsay · Eugene Pallette · Robert Barrat

Synopsis From Headquarters (1933) follows the investigation into the murder of a wealthy Broadway playboy, whose true identity as a ruthless blackmailer is revealed post-mortem. Lieutenant Jim Stevens, a dedicated police officer, is tasked with identifying the killer from a pool...

Direction Georg Wilhelm Pabst

Cast Richard Barthelmess · Jean Muir · Marjorie Rambeau · Verree Teasdale

Synopsis A Modern Hero (1934) follows the journey of Pierre, a charming and talented circus performer who captivates audiences with his daring stunts. His mother, who has always supported his adventurous lifestyle, becomes worried when Pierre genuinely falls in love. She...

Direction Chester M. Franklin

Cast Monte Blue · Dorothy Burgess · Noah Beery · Natalie Moorhead

Synopsis The Stoker (1932) follows the journey of a man who, after being abandoned by his wife, finds himself in a perilous situation on a Nicaraguan coffee plantation. His life takes a dramatic turn when he intervenes to rescue a stunning...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Winnie Lightner · Loretta Young · Norman Foster · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis Play Girl (1932) follows the journey of a young woman who faces persistent financial struggles, which are exacerbated by her tumultuous marriage to a man with a gambling addiction. The narrative delves into the challenges she encounters as she navigates...

Direction Alfred L. Werker

Cast Raul Roulien · Edna May Oliver · Gloria Stuart · Herbert Mundin

Synopsis It's Great to Be Alive (1933) follows the extraordinary journey of an aviator who, after a harrowing crash landing on a remote South Pacific island, returns to a world forever changed. Upon his arrival back home, he discovers a startling...

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Dorothea Wieck · Alice Brady · Baby LeRoy · William Frawley

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Charles Ruggles · Ann Dvorak · Eugene Pallette · Robert Barrat

Synopsis Friends of Mr. Sweeney (1934) follows the journey of Asaph, a writer who, after two decades at The Balance, has transformed into a much more reserved version of his former self. When an old college friend, Ace, pays Asaph a...

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Randolph Scott · Kay Johnson · Robert Barrat · Janet Beecher

Direction George Sherman

Cast Don 'Red' Barry · Henry Hull · Dale Evans · Chick Chandler

Synopsis The West Side Kid (1943) follows the story of wealthy Sam Winston, a man plagued by personal unhappiness. His wife, Constance, is engrossed in a whirlwind of social events, while his daughter, Gloria, finds herself in a series of scandals,...