Cast: King Baggot

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast King Baggot · Jane Gail · Matt Snyder · Howard Crampton

Synopsis Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913) follows the tale of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a dedicated scientist who delves into the unknown, seeking to uncover and separate the dual nature of humanity. Through his groundbreaking experiments, he inadvertently unleashes a sinister...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast James Stewart · Hedy Lamarr · Ian Hunter · Verree Teasdale

Synopsis Come Live with Me (1941) follows the story of a showgirl named Johnny Jones who is facing deportation from the United States due to her illegal immigrant status. Desperate to stay, she seeks a solution in marriage, but her wealthy...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Shepperd Strudwick · John Nesbitt · William Bailey · Rudolph Anders

Synopsis That Mothers Might Live (S) (1938) is set in the mid-19th century, focusing on the tragic phenomenon of childbed fever, a mysterious and often fatal condition affecting women after childbirth in hospitals. Dr. Semmelweis, a renowned physician, faces the heartbreaking...

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 Christy Cabanne

Cast Regis Toomey · Sue Carol · Dorothy Revier · Boris Karloff

Synopsis Graft (1931) follows the journey of a young journalist, Dusty, who delves into the murder of the District Attorney. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a tangled web involving a kidnapping and a rigged election, revealing the dark underbelly of...

Direction Thomas H. Ince

Cast Mary Pickford · King Baggot · Owen Moore · William E. Shay

Synopsis Sweet Memories (S) (1911) follows the reflective journey of an elderly woman as she delves into the cherished moments of her past. Her thoughts are particularly drawn to her late husband and the joyful experiences they shared. While the nostalgia...

Direction S. Sylvan Simon

Cast Lana Turner · Richard Carlson · Ann Rutherford · Artie Shaw

Synopsis Dancing Co-Ed (1939) follows the story of a film producer, Freddy Tobius, who faces an unexpected challenge when his wife reveals her pregnancy just as they are about to start filming a new production. In a desperate search for a...

Direction Harold Young

Cast Dorothy Adams · King Baggot · Wally Cassell · Ralph Dunn

Synopsis Phantoms, Inc. (S) (1945) presents a cautionary tale within the Crime Does Not Pay series, focusing on the manipulative tactics of con artists who exploit emotions and vulnerabilities. The narrative revolves around a grieving mother whose son is missing in...

Direction Harold S. Bucquet

Cast Edwin Maxwell · George Lynn · Murray Alper · Mel Ruick

Synopsis Torture Money (S) (1937) follows law enforcement officers as they pursue a deceitful scheme involving orchestrated vehicle collisions. The criminals behind this operation deliberately cause accidents to claim insurance payouts, leading to a tense and thrilling investigation.

Direction Henry MacRae

Cast King Baggot · William Bailey · Marie Weirman · Ned Reardon

Direction Harold S. Bucquet

Cast J. Carrol Naish · King Baggot · William Bailey · Barbara Bedford

Synopsis It May Happen to You (S) (1937) is a gripping installment from MGM's renowned "Crime Does Not Pay" Series. The narrative revolves around a worker at a meat packing company who is manipulated by a group of criminals. These mobsters...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Dolores del Rio · Leo Carrillo · Norman Foster · Stanley Fields

Synopsis Girl of the Rio (1932) introduces the captivating Dolores del Rio as a talented cabaret performer working for the cunning gambler, Leo Carrillo, who harbors romantic intentions towards her. When del Rio develops feelings for Norman Foster, Carrillo's jealousy leads...

Direction Roy Rowland

Cast Robert Benchley · King Baggot · Sidney Bracey · Betty Ross Clarke

Synopsis A Night at the Movies (S) (1937) follows a couple who find their evening out to be far from delightful. The film captures the mundane and somewhat disappointing experience of a man and his wife as they attend a movie...

Direction Otis Turner

Cast King Baggot · Violet Horner · William Robert Daly · William E. Shay

Synopsis A Cave Man Wooing (S) (1912) follows the story of George, a young man who is not particularly athletic, as he develops feelings for Clarice, a vibrant and athletic young woman. George faces stiff competition from a muscular and confident...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Mickey Rooney · Edmund Gwenn · Ian Hunter · Freddie Bartholomew

Synopsis A Yank at Eton (1942) follows the story of a confident young man (Rooney) who is abruptly transferred from his American school to England. There, he is enrolled in the prestigious Eton College, a move he initially resists.