Cast: Leila Hyams

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Wallace Ford · Leila Hyams · Olga Baclanova · Roscoe Ates

Synopsis Freaks (1932) centers around the cunning trapeze artist Cleopatra (Olga Baclanova), who sets her sights on the inheritance of Hans (Harry Earles), a little person working in a sideshow. Cleopatra's manipulative advances are met with resistance from Hans' fellow sideshow...

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Charles Laughton · Mary Boland · Charles Ruggles · ZaSu Pitts

Synopsis Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) follows the story of a high-stakes poker game in Paris, 1908, where Lord Burnstead wagers and loses his butler, Ruggles. The butler is then taken to Red Gap, Washington, by Egbert and Effie Floud. Effie...

Direction Erle C. Kenton

Cast Charles Laughton · Bela Lugosi · Richard Arlen · Leila Hyams

Synopsis Island of Lost Souls (1932) follows the tale of a driven scientist who engages in unholy experiments in the realm of evolution. His relentless pursuit of knowledge leads him to create a new breed of beings, half-human and half-animal, on...

Direction Edward Sedgwick · Buster Keaton

Cast Buster Keaton · Dorothy Sebastian · Edward Earle · Leila Hyams

Synopsis Spite Marriage (1929) follows the story of Elmer, a humble dry cleaner who is deeply infatuated with the glamorous stage actress Trilby Drew. In an attempt to impress her, Elmer attends each of her 35 performances, always dressed in a...

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 George W. Hill

Cast Chester Morris · Wallace Beery · Lewis Stone · Robert Montgomery

Synopsis The Big House (1930) follows the story of Kent Marlowe, a young man who finds himself behind bars for manslaughter. Throughout his time in prison, Marlowe struggles to adapt to the unspoken rules and 'code of honor' that govern the...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Victor McLaglen · Robert Armstrong · Louise Brooks · Natalie Joyce

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Conrad Nagel · Leila Hyams · Margaret Wycherly · Helene Millard

Synopsis The Thirteenth Chair (1929) follows Edward Wales as he seeks justice for his murdered friend, a man widely regarded as a scoundrel. Wales devises a plan to expose the killer by organizing a séance with a renowned medium, gathering 13...

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Charlotte Greenwood · Reginald Denny · Leila Hyams · Lilian Bond

Synopsis Stepping Out (1931) follows the escapades of Sally (Charlotte Greenwood) and Eve (Leila Hyams), who embark on a vacation to make their wealthy husbands long for their company. However, their husbands, played by Reginald Denny and Harry Stubbs, quickly invite...

Direction Edgar Selwyn

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Leila Hyams · Norman Foster · Mary Duncan

Synopsis Men Call It Love (1931) follows the story of a wealthy single man who encounters a dilemma when a married woman pursues him, complicating his existing romantic involvement with another woman's spouse. The narrative explores the complexities of love, desire,...

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Lionel Barrymore · Wallace Beery · Jackie Cooper · Marion Davies

Synopsis The Christmas Party (S) (1931) follows the story of Jackie, who is eager to host a festive gathering for his football teammates. However, he is unsure about the planning process. Fortunately, his colleagues at MGM step in to lend a...

Direction David Burton · Nick Grinde

Cast Basil Rathbone · Leila Hyams · Roland Young · Alec B. Francis

Synopsis The Bishop Murder Case (1930) begins with the discovery of Robin's lifeless body, an arrow piercing his heart. However, the astute Philo Vance quickly determines that the corpse was strategically positioned, not slain at the scene. A cryptic note, part...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Dorothy Mackaill · Basil Rathbone · Leila Hyams · William Austin

Synopsis The Flirting Widow (1930) follows the tale of Phyllis, who is eager to marry Bobby. However, her father refuses to give his blessing until her older sister, Celia, ties the knot. In a clever ploy, Celia fabricates a military fiancé...

Direction Howard Christie

Cast Paul Lukas · Leila Hyams · Don Dillaway · Ruth Donnelly

Synopsis Sing Sinner Sing (1933) follows the tale of a talented vocalist who performs on a gambling vessel and is wedded to a rich and carefree gentleman. Tragedy strikes when her husband is discovered lifeless, and the finger of suspicion is...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast John Gilbert · Wallace Beery · Jim Tully · Leila Hyams

Synopsis Way for a Sailor (1930) follows the adventures of Jack, a seafaring man whose life revolves around his voyages. A common sailor, he frequently finds himself penniless and has a history of being incarcerated in seven different ports over the...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast Charles Ruggles · Mary Boland · Leila Hyams · Dean Jagger

Synopsis People Will Talk (1935) follows the story of Henry and Clarice Wilkins, a seemingly perfect suburban couple celebrating their 23rd anniversary without a single argument. However, when their daughter Peggy and son-in-law Bill Trask have a disagreement, Clarice devises a...

Direction Fred Niblo

Cast William Haines · Leila Hyams · Polly Moran · Cliff Edwards

Synopsis Way Out West (1930) follows the story of a smooth-talking carnival barker named Windy, who manages to swindle a group of cowboys out of their hard-earned cash. When his deceit is uncovered, he is compelled to work off his debt...

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast John Gilbert · Leila Hyams · Lewis Stone · Jean Hersholt

Synopsis The Phantom of Paris (1931) follows the thrilling tale of Cheri-Bibi, a renowned magician and escape artist in France, celebrated for his charm and skill. His life takes a dramatic turn when the wealthy father of his beloved is found...

Direction Richard Rosson

Cast Edmund Lowe · Leila Hyams · Gustav von Seyffertitz · E.H. CalvertBetty Caldwell

Synopsis The Wizard (1927) follows the tale of Professor Paul Coriolos, portrayed by Gustav von Seyffertitz, a brilliant yet deranged scientist driven by a thirst for vengeance. His son's execution, orchestrated by four individuals, fuels his obsession. To exact his revenge,...

Direction William K. Howard

Cast Warner Baxter · Leila Hyams · Alexander Kirkland · William Pawley