Cast: Ted Healy

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 W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Clark Gable · Jeanette MacDonald · Spencer Tracy · Jack Holt

Synopsis San Francisco (1936) unfolds in the vibrant and tumultuous setting of early 20th-century San Francisco, beginning on New Year's Eve, 1906. The narrative revolves around the charismatic yet morally ambiguous political leader, Blackie Norton (Clark Gable), who hires the innocent...

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 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 Victor Fleming

Cast Jean Harlow · William Powell · Franchot Tone · May Robson

Synopsis Reckless (1935) follows the story of Broadway singer Mona Leslie, portrayed by Jean Harlow, who is cast in this melodrama inspired by the real-life tragic events of singer Libby Holman. Harlow delivers a compelling performance, showcasing her dramatic acting skills,...

Direction Richard Boleslawski

Cast Marion Davies · Gary Cooper · Jean Parker · Katharine Alexander

Synopsis Operator 13 (1934) follows the story of a Union spy, Gail Loveless, who assumes the identity of a black maid during the early stages of the Civil War. Her mission becomes intricate when she develops romantic feelings for a Confederate...

Direction William Keighley

Cast Dick Powell · Fred Waring · Ted Healy · Rosemary Lane

Synopsis Varsity Show (1937) follows the journey of Winfield College students as they strive to produce their yearly theatrical event. However, their efforts are met with resistance from their faculty advisor, a traditional professor whose antiquated views clash with the students'...

Direction George B. Seitz

Cast Edmund Lowe · Elissa Landi · ZaSu Pitts · Ted Healy

Synopsis Mad Holiday (1936) follows Philip Trent, a weary actor known for his role as film detective Shelby James, who seeks respite from Hollywood's trivialities by embarking on a vacation. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a...

Direction Busby Berkeley

Cast Dick Powell · Rosemary Lane · Lola Lane · Hugh Herbert

Synopsis Hollywood Hotel (1937) follows the journey of Ronny Bowers, a talented saxophonist in Benny Goodman's band, who secures a ten-week contract with a film studio after winning a talent contest. On his inaugural evening, he is tasked with accompanying the...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Madge Evans · Otto Kruger · Robert Young · Una Merkel

Synopsis Paris Interlude (1934) follows the tumultuous love story of Julie, who finds herself in a complicated romance with Sam. During their tumultuous relationship, Julie seeks solace in her friend Cassie. When Sam is presumed to have perished, Cassie encourages Julie...

Direction Louis Lewyn

Cast Eduardo Durant's Rhumba Band · Warner Baxter · Ralph Forbes · The Fanchonettes

Synopsis La Fiesta de Santa Barbara (S) (1935) showcases a vibrant Mexican-themed extravaganza in Santa Barbara, where Hollywood celebrities take center stage. The film features Andy Devine as the "World's Greatest Matador," who faces off against a questionable bull provided by...

Direction Richard Boleslawski

Cast Robert Montgomery · Madge Evans · Ted Healy · Nat Pendleton

Synopsis Fugitive Lovers (1934) follows the thrilling journey of chorus girl Letty Morris, who desperately attempts to escape the clutches of notorious gangster Legs Caffey by boarding a bus from New York to Los Angeles. However, her escape is complicated by...

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Jack Benny · Ted Healy · Una Merkel · Nat Pendleton

Synopsis It's in the Air (1935) follows the escapades of Calvin Churchill, a cunning trickster, and his loyal companion, "Clip" McGurk, as they find themselves in hot water with Internal Revenue agent Henry Potke. The duo's troubles stem from their neglect...

Direction Edward Sedgwick

Cast Robert Taylor · Jean Parker · Ted Healy · Una Merkel

Synopsis Murder in the Fleet (1935) follows Captain John Winslow (Arthur Byron) as he is informed by the Secretary of the Navy about an innovative firing control gear, developed by World Electric Company, set to transform naval combat. The gear mysteriously...

Direction Edward Sedgwick

Cast Robert Young · Madge Evans · Nat Pendleton · Ted Healy

Synopsis Death on the Diamond (1934) follows the story of Pop Clark, who is on the brink of losing his baseball team due to mounting debts. In a desperate attempt to save his team, he hires a skilled player, Larry Kelly,...

Direction George B. Seitz

Cast Jean Parker · Robert Young · Ted Healy · Nat Pendleton

Synopsis Lazy River (1934) follows the journey of three former convicts who join forces to protect a struggling shrimp enterprise owned by a mother and her daughter. The trio faces off against ruthless slave traders who threaten the livelihood of the...

Direction Errol Taggart

Cast Robert Young · Florence Rice · Ted Healy · Julie Haydon

Synopsis The Longest Night (1936) follows the thrilling journey of a department store proprietor who encounters a whirlwind of romance, intrigue, and homicide all within a single evening. Joining forces with an attractive female colleague, he embarks on a mission to...

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Alice Faye · Adolphe Menjou · Gregory Ratoff · Ted Healy

Synopsis Sing, Baby, Sing (1936) follows the journey of a talented nightclub performer, Joan Warren, as her ambitious agent, Nicky, orchestrates various scenarios to elevate her status in the entertainment industry. Through a series of carefully planned events, Nicky aims to...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Joseph Calleia · Florence Rice · Thomas Mitchell · Ted Healy

Synopsis Man of the People (1937) follows the story of Jack Moreno, a dedicated lawyer who maintains his practice in the community where he was raised. His primary goal is to assist his friends and neighbors, but to sustain his livelihood,...

Direction Charles Reisner

Cast Leo Carrillo · Louise Fazenda · Ted Healy · Irene Hervey

Synopsis The Winning Ticket (1935) follows the story of Joe Thomasello, an Italian-American barber who purchases a sweepstakes ticket without informing his wife, Nora, due to her strong disapproval of gambling. When the ticket is revealed to be the grand prize...