Cast: May McAvoy

Direction Fred Niblo

Cast Ramon Novarro · May McAvoy · Francis X. Bushman · Betty Bronson

Synopsis Ben-Hur (1925) follows the epic tale of Judah Ben-Hur, a once-wealthy Israelite who crosses paths with his childhood friend Messala, now a Roman officer. A tragic accident during a Roman procession leads to Judah's enslavement as a galley slave, while...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Ronald Colman · Irene Rich · May McAvoy · Bert Lytell

Synopsis Lady Windermere's Fan (1925) centers around a scandalous secret that threatens to upend the lives of the Windermere family. Mrs. Erlynne, a woman with a questionable past, resurfaces in London and reveals to Lord Windermere that she is his wife's...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast May McAvoy · Pauline Frederick · Marie Prevost · Lew Cody

Synopsis Three Women (1924) follows the tangled web of relationships surrounding the financially strapped Edmund Lamont. Initially pursuing the affluent widow Mabel Wilton, his romantic interests shift towards her daughter, Jeanne. Despite tying the knot with Jeanne, Lamont engages in an...

Direction Alan Crosland

Cast Al Jolson · May McAvoy · Warner Oland · Eugenie Besserer

Synopsis The Jazz Singer (1927) follows the story of Cantor Rabinowitz, who is deeply troubled by his son Jakie's lack of enthusiasm for the family's long-standing tradition of cantorial service in the synagogue. Jakie, however, is captivated by the allure of...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast May McAvoy · Jack Mulhall · Myrtle Stedman · Barbara Bedford

Direction Edward L. Cahn

Cast John Nesbitt · Margaret Bert · Milton Kibbee · Barbara Bedford

Synopsis Main Street on the March! (S) (1941) opens in the spring of 1940, just prior to the Nazi occupation of the Benelux countries, and concludes shortly after the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor. The narrative follows the profound changes experienced...

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Red Skelton · Arlene Dahl · Ann Miller · Leon Ames

Synopsis Watch the Birdie (1950) follows Rusty Cameron, a man in financial distress who attempts to alleviate his debt through freelance newsreel photography. However, his endeavors prove unsuccessful and culminate in a series of misfortunes. His life takes a dramatic turn...

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast Richard Barthelmess · May McAvoy · Ida Waterman · Alfred Hickman

Synopsis The Enchanted Cottage (1924) follows the story of a World War I veteran, who, due to his physical impairments, seeks solitude in a secluded countryside cottage to evade his intrusive relatives and the prying eyes of society. In this tranquil...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast May McAvoy · Louise Fazenda · Edward Everett Horton · Alec B. Francis

Synopsis The Terror (1928) unfolds in an eerie English manor house, where visitors find themselves hunted by an enigmatic assailant referred to solely as 'The Terror.' As the night unfolds, the guests must unravel the mystery behind the sinister figure and...

Direction George Fitzmaurice

Cast Betty Compson · Bert Lytell · May McAvoy · Gareth Hughes

Direction Clarence G. Badger

Cast Madge Kennedy · Jere Austin · Walter Law · Rod La Rocque

Synopsis A Perfect Lady (1918) follows the journey of a burlesque performer who faces and ultimately triumphs over the narrow-mindedness and strict moral codes of a small, conservative town. The film delves into themes of societal judgment and personal liberation, showcasing...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast May McAvoy · Leslie Fenton · Ford Sterling · Rockcliffe Fellowes

Synopsis The Road to Glory (1926) follows the journey of a resilient woman, May McAvoy, who faces a life-altering challenge when she loses her sight due to a severe car accident. In the aftermath of this tragic event, she turns to...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast May McAvoy · Conrad Nagel · Myrna Loy · George Beranger

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast Malcolm Bradley · Harry Coleman · George Fawcett · Gareth Hughes

Direction Hugh Ford

Cast Marguerite Clark · Mary Carr · Vivia Ogden · Gladys Valerie

Synopsis Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1919) follows the journey of a devoted mother who, after being left by her husband, bravely takes on the responsibility of raising her numerous children alone. Despite the challenges she faces, she remains steadfast...

Direction Howard Bretherton

Cast May McAvoy · Conrad Nagel · Mack Swain · Hugh Herbert

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Florence Reed · Hugh Thompson · Gareth Hughes · David Powell

Synopsis The Woman Under Oath (1919) explores the theme of women's suitability for jury duty through a gripping narrative. Jim O'Neil, a young shipping clerk, is discovered with a revolver over his deceased employer, Edward Knox. Grace Norton, a renowned novelist,...

Direction William Nigh

Cast May McAvoy · Charles Ray · Holmes Herbert · Tom O´Brien

Synopsis The Fire Brigade (1926) follows the journey of Terry O'Neill, the youngest member of a distinguished Irish family of firefighters. His life takes an exciting turn when he develops feelings for Helen Corwin. However, their budding romance faces significant hurdles...