Cast: Dayton Lummis

Direction Alfred Hitchcock · Robert Stevens · Paul Henreid · Herschel Daugherty

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Harry Tyler · John Williams · Patricia Hitchcock

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) (1955) aired from 1955 to 1965, spanning 10 seasons and 363 episodes. Initially, each episode was 30 minutes long for the first seven seasons, but from the eighth season onward, episodes were extended to 60...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Richard Carlson · Lyle Bettger · Marcia Henderson

Synopsis All I Desire (1953) follows the story of Naomi Murdoch, who left her small-town life and family in 1900 to pursue a career on the stage. A decade later, her daughter Lily extends an invitation for Naomi to return to...

Direction James Neilson

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Robert Horton · Robert Middleton · Gail Kobe

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Crack of Doom (TV) (1956) follows the intense and high-stakes world of a real estate businessman who finds himself on the edge of financial and personal disaster. The story revolves around a high-stakes poker game with no...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Robert Horton · Meg Mundy · Mary Scott · Dayton Lummis

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Mr. Blanchard's Secret (TV) (1956) follows the tale of a creative mystery writer whose vivid imagination leads her to a puzzling situation. When she moves into a new neighborhood, her curiosity is piqued by her enigmatic next-door...

Direction Harold D. Schuster

Cast Barry Sullivan · Dorothy Malone · Charles McGraw · Don Haggerty

Synopsis Loophole (1954) follows the journey of Mike Donovan, a dedicated bank teller portrayed by Sullivan, who finds himself in a dire situation when he fails to account for a $49,000 discrepancy in his cash drawer. Accused of theft, Donovan is...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Barry Sullivan · Jocelyn Brando · Leo Gordon

Synopsis China Venture (1953) follows the perilous journey of an American patrol unit dispatched to the Japanese-occupied southern regions of China during World War II. Their critical mission is to liberate a captive held by Chinese guerrilla forces, navigating the treacherous...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Audrey Totter · Ted de Corsia · Horace McMahon

Synopsis Man in the Dark (1953) follows the story of a criminal who is sentenced and subjected to an experimental brain procedure aimed at eradicating his criminal tendencies. The surgery, however, results in the complete loss of his past memories, including...

Direction Nathan Juran

Cast Kerwin Mathews · Judi Meredith · Torin Thatcher · Walter Burke

Synopsis Jack the Giant Killer (1962) follows the nefarious Pendragon, who schemes to seize the throne of Cornwall by manipulating the king into abdication and marrying his enchanting daughter. Pendragon employs his wicked witches and formidable sorcery to achieve his goals....

Direction Charles F. Haas

Cast Jock Mahoney · Martha Hyer · Lyle Bettger · David Janssen

Synopsis Showdown at Abilene (1956) follows the story of Jim Trask, a former lawman who comes back to Abilene after serving in the Confederate army, only to discover that the townsfolk believed he had perished. His old ally, Dave Mosely, is...

Direction Jesse Hibbs

Cast Lex Barker · Mala Powers · Howard Duff · William Demarest

Synopsis The Yellow Mountain (1954) is a classic Western film that revolves around the complex dynamics of friendship, betrayal, and redemption. The story unfolds in Nevada, where Pete Menlo, a gold claim owner, is reunited with his old friend Andy Martin....

Direction Jesse Hibbs

Cast Anne Baxter · Jeff Chandler · Rory Calhoun · Ray Danton

Synopsis The spoilers (1955) unfolds an epic tale set against the rugged backdrop of the Yukon during the gold rush era. The narrative revolves around a group of prospectors who face the harsh realities of the wilderness and the challenges of...

Direction Byron Haskin

Cast Joel McCrea · Felicia Farr · Jeff Morrow · Wallace Ford

Synopsis The First Texan (1956) follows the journey of lawyer Sam Houston, who ventures to Texas to evade a scandal from his past. Initially, Houston aims to establish his legal practice, maintain a low profile, and steer clear of political entanglements....

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Leo Gorcey · Huntz Hall · Bernard Gorcey · Amanda Blake

Synopsis High Society (1955) follows the story of Sach, who is notified that he is the designated heir to a wealthy tycoon's estate. Upon attending the will reading, he uncovers that the true beneficiary is a young child, and that his...

Direction Edward L. Cahn

Cast Ron Foster · Luana Patten · Grant Richards · Johnny Seven

Synopsis The Music Box Kid (1960) follows the ascent of a youthful criminal in the bustling underworld of 1920s New York. He swiftly climbs the ranks of the mob and establishes his own lucrative murder-for-hire enterprise. However, his ambitions escalate when...

Direction Paul Landres · William F. Claxton · John Peyser · Bobby Gordon

Cast Michael Ansara · Dayton Lummis · Nora Marlowe · Gina Gillespie

Synopsis Law of the Plainsman (TV Series) (1959) follows the journey of Sam Buckhart, an Apache Indian who, after saving the life of a U.S. Cavalry officer during an ambush, was rewarded with an education funded by the officer's estate. Sam...

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Tab Hunter · Dawn Addams · Porter Hall · James Seay

Synopsis Return to Treasure Island (1954) follows the journey of Clive Stone, an American academic deeply engrossed in pirate legends, particularly the tales of Captain Flint from "Treasure Island." Stone believes that Flint's hidden treasure, rumored to be buried on the...

Direction Paul Wendkos

Cast Franchot Tone · Elizabeth Montgomery · James Drury · Henry Hull

Synopsis Bitter Heritage (TV) (1958) presents a compelling narrative centered around the offspring of America's notorious outlaw, Jesse James. The film follows Jesse James Jr. as he endeavors to reintegrate into the community where his infamous father once resided. Along the...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast George Brent · Mari Aldon · Dorothy Patrick · Bert Freed

Synopsis Tangier Incident (1953) follows the story of Steve Gordon, an undercover American operative who assumes the guise of a black market dealer. His mission takes him to Tangier, where he must thwart the schemes of three atomic scientists. These scientists...

Direction Don Medford · James Neilson · Robert Stevens · John Brahm

Cast Dennis O'Keefe · Clark Howat · Marian Seldes · Jack Klugman

Synopsis Suspicion (TV Series) (1957) was a captivating anthology television mystery drama that aired from 1957 to 1958. Spanning one season with 41 episodes, this series was helmed by the renowned film director Alfred Hitchcock as the executive producer. Each episode...

Direction James Neilson

Cast Lee Aaker · Paul E. Burns · Robert Burton · Kevin Corcoran

Synopsis Mooncussers (1962) follows the journey of a young boy who stumbles upon a clandestine group of pirates known as the Mooncussers. These cunning pirates employ a deceptive tactic, broadcasting false homing signals to ships navigating the sea at night. Their...