Cast: Paul Kelly

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast James Cagney · Priscilla Lane · Humphrey Bogart · Gladys George

Synopsis The Roaring Twenties (1939) follows the post-WWI journeys of three former soldiers—Lloyd Hart (Jeffrey Lynn), Eddie Bartlett (James Cagney), and George Hally (Humphrey Bogart)—as they return to civilian life in the United States. Facing significant challenges in securing stable employment,...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Robert Mitchum · Robert Young · Robert Ryan · Gloria Grahame

Synopsis Crossfire (1947) is a notable black-and-white film noir that was among the first to tackle the subject of anti-Semitism. The narrative follows a fatigued Washington detective, portrayed by Robert Young, as he endeavors to unravel a perplexing murder case. The...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Farley Granger · Cathy O'Donnell · James Craig · Paul Kelly

Synopsis Side Street (1950) follows Joe Norson, a humble mailman with a loving, expectant wife, Ellen. In a fleeting moment of weakness, Joe takes $30,000 from a pair of merciless blackmailers, who have no qualms about committing murder. After a few...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Wendell Corey · Paul Kelly · Joan Tetzel

Synopsis The File on Thelma Jordon (1949) follows the story of Thelma Jordon, who unexpectedly appears at the office of Assistant District Attorney Cleve Marshall late one evening. Before Cleve can resist, he finds himself entangled in a forbidden relationship with...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast George Raft · Jane Bryan · William Holden · Humphrey Bogart

Synopsis Invisible Stripes (1939) follows the story of Cliff Taylor, portrayed by George Raft, an ex-convict striving to turn his life around. However, his past haunts him, making it challenging to secure and maintain employment. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Tim, played...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Gary Cooper · Laraine Day · Signe Hasso · Dennis O'Keefe

Synopsis The Story of Dr. Wassell (1944) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated physician, Dr. Wassell, who finds himself in the midst of the Japanese invasion of the East Indies during World War II. As the conflict intensifies, Dr. Wassell...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Gary Cooper · Phyllis Thaxter · David Brian · Paul Kelly

Synopsis Springfield Rifle (1952) follows the journey of Major Lex Kearney, who, despite being formally discharged from the military for alleged cowardice during combat, has secretly taken on a covert mission. His true objective is to thwart the raids targeting crucial...

Direction Dick Powell

Cast Stephen McNally · Alexis Smith · Jan Sterling · Keith Andes

Synopsis Split Second (1953) follows the notorious criminal Sam Hurley, dubbed the "Nation's No. 1 killer," who holds a deep disdain for heroes. After breaking out of prison with two accomplices, Hurley seizes a diverse group of captives and retreats to...

Direction Daniel Taradash

Cast Bette Davis · Brian Keith · Kim Hunter · Paul Kelly

Synopsis Storm Center (1956) follows the story of a dedicated librarian in a small town who faces severe backlash from local politicians. Her principled stance against censorship leads to her being falsely accused and labeled as a Communist when she declines...

Direction Mel Ferrer

Cast Claudette Colbert · Robert Ryan · Jane Cowl · Paul Kelly

Synopsis The Secret Fury (1950) unfolds during a wedding ceremony where Ellen and David are about to exchange vows. A mysterious individual interrupts the proceedings by revealing that Ellen is already married. Ellen vehemently denies this claim, but the stress of...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast James Stewart · Judy Garland · Hedy Lamarr · Lana Turner

Synopsis Ziegfeld Girl (1941) follows the journey of three distinct women whose lives are transformed by the glamorous world of Broadway after being discovered by the legendary Flo Ziegfeld. Susan, a talented singer, faces the heart-wrenching decision to leave her aging...

Direction Maxwell Shane

Cast Paul Kelly · DeForest Kelley · Ann Doran · Kay Scott

Synopsis Fear in the Night (1947) follows a man who awakens from a disturbing dream in which he murders a woman. Upon regaining consciousness, he is gripped by the chilling realization that his nightmare might not have been just a dream,...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Johnny Weissmuller · Maureen O'Sullivan · Johnny Sheffield · Virginia Grey

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast John Wayne · Claire Trevor · Laraine Day · Robert Stack

Synopsis The High and the Mighty (1954) follows the gripping tale of a group of passengers and crew aboard a perilous flight. The story unfolds as a veteran pilot, played by John Wayne, and his copilot, portrayed by Robert Stack, navigate...

Direction Nathan Juran

Cast Audie Murphy · Susan Cabot · Paul Kelly · Charles Drake

Direction Stephen Roberts

Cast William Powell · Ginger Rogers · Paul Kelly · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Star of Midnight (1935) follows the intriguing tale of a vanishing dancer from a bustling theater, setting the stage for a captivating mystery. The enigmatic disappearance prompts the involvement of the dashing William Powell and the elegant society beauty Ginger...

Direction Louis King

Cast Joel McCrea · Shelley Winters · Paul Kelly · Elsa Lanchester

Synopsis Frenchie (1950) follows the journey of a resilient woman who, after selling her prosperous enterprise in New Orleans, embarks on a westward trek. Her mission is to track down the individuals responsible for her father, Frank Dawson's, murder. With knowledge...

Direction David Butler

Cast Errol Flynn · Alexis Smith · Paul Kelly · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis San Antonio (1945) follows the story of a resilient dance hall performer who is entangled with the town's notorious criminal mastermind. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she develops feelings for a determined cowboy who is on a mission...

Direction David Miller

Cast John Wayne · John Carroll · Anna Lee · Paul Kelly

Synopsis Flying Tigers (1942) follows the story of Jim Gordon, who leads a squadron of the legendary American Volunteer Group, known as the Flying Tigers, as they battle against Japanese forces in China prior to the United States' involvement in World...

Direction Frank Lloyd

Cast Cary Grant · Martha Scott · Cedric Hardwicke · Alan Marshal

Synopsis The Howards of Virginia (1940) is a historical drama that, despite featuring Cary Grant in the lead role, struggled to find financial success at the box office, much like other Hollywood films centered around the Revolutionary War. The narrative unfolds...