Cast: Fay Helm

Direction Edmund Goulding

Cast Bette Davis · George Brent · Humphrey Bogart · Geraldine Fitzgerald

Synopsis Dark Victory (1939) follows the story of Judith Traherne, a vibrant and wealthy 23-year-old sportswoman portrayed by Bette Davis. Judith begins to experience severe headaches and double vision, prompting her family doctor, Dr. Parsons (Henry Travers), to recommend a consultation...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Franchot Tone · Ella Raines · Alan Curtis · Aurora Miranda

Synopsis Phantom Lady (1944) is a gripping noir thriller that revolves around a man wrongfully accused of his wife's murder. Unable to locate the mysterious woman he spent the evening with, he is sent to prison. His loyal secretary then embarks...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Laraine Day · Brian Aherne · Robert Mitchum · Gene Raymond

Synopsis The Locket (1946) unfolds a gripping narrative as a groom-to-be is confronted with a convoluted story on the eve of his wedding. This tale portrays his charming bride in a sinister and unstable light, casting a shadow over their impending...

Direction Dudley Nichols

Cast Rosalind Russell · Dean Jagger · Alexander Knox · Beulah Bondi

Synopsis Sister Kenny (1946) chronicles the inspiring journey of Elizabeth Kenny, a dedicated nurse working in the rugged Australian outback. After observing numerous polio patients, she embarked on a mission to develop a novel treatment for the debilitating disease. Her unconventional...

Direction George Waggner

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Claude Rains · Warren William · Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis The Wolf Man (1941) follows Larry Talbot, who journeys back to his family's estate in Wales after the passing of his sibling. Accompanied by a local woman, Jenny Williams, Larry encounters a gypsy camp where a terrifying event unfolds. Bela,...

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Barbara O'Neil · John Beal · Wendy Barrie

Synopsis I Am the Law (1938) follows the story of a dedicated law professor, John Lindsay, who takes it upon himself to eradicate the pervasive corruption and dishonesty plaguing his community when local authorities prove ineffective. As the criminal underworld begins...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Simone Simon · John Emery · Kurt Kreuger · Alan Napier

Synopsis Guy de Maupassant's Mademoiselle Fifi (1944) unfolds in the midst of the Franco-Prussian War, where a young French laundress finds herself in a coach with several of her socially superior companions. The dynamics shift dramatically when a Prussian officer commandeers...

Direction Reginald Le Borg

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Patricia Morison · J. Carrol Naish · David Bruce

Synopsis Calling Dr. Death (1943) follows the story of a neurologist, Dr. Steele, who finds himself in a state of amnesia, unable to recall the events of the past few days. He is informed that his wife has been savagely murdered,...

Direction Frank Ryan

Cast Deanna Durbin · Joseph Cotten · Charles Winninger · Ludwig Stössel

Synopsis Hers to Hold (1943) follows the journey of Deanna Durbin as she portrays Penelope Craig, the wide-eyed daughter of affluent parents, Judson and Dorothy Craig, played by Charles Winninger and Nella Walker, respectively. Penelope, now a grown woman, finds herself...

Direction Ford Beebe

Cast Bela Lugosi · Lionel Atwill · Leif Erickson · Irene Hervey

Synopsis Night Monster (1942) follows Dr. Lynn Harper, a psychologist, as she is summoned to the eerie Ingston Mansion to evaluate the mental state of Margaret Ingston, the daughter of the estate's patriarch, Kurt Ingston. Despite Margaret's claims of sanity, her...

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Tom Conway · Rita Corday · Edward Brophy · Sharyn Moffett

Synopsis The Falcon in San Francisco (1945) follows private detective Tom Lawrence, also known as The Falcon, and his loyal sidekick 'Goldie' Locke as they embark on a vacation that quickly turns into a complex mystery. While on their break, they...

Direction S. Sylvan Simon

Cast Peter Lawford · Donald Crisp · June Lockhart · Nigel Bruce

Synopsis Son of Lassie (1945) follows the thrilling adventures of a brave collie named Laddie, portrayed by the talented dog actor "Pal." Serving as a sequel to the beloved film "Lassie Come Home," this movie features Peter Lawford and June Lockhart...

Direction John Rawlins

Cast Kent Taylor · Irene Hervey · Henry Stephenson · J. Edward Bromberg

Synopsis Halfway to Shanghai (1942) unfolds a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense as a fatal incident transpires aboard a train journeying towards Shanghai amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II. The narrative delves into the complexities and dangers that...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Ann Sheridan · Dennis Morgan · Jack Carson · George Tobias

Synopsis Wings for the Eagle (1942) unfolds in a bustling aircraft factory during World War II, where the marriage of Roma and Brad Maple starts to face challenges. The couple's issues intensify when Brad's pal, Corky, shows up at their home....

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast James Dunn · Mona Freeman · William Marshall · June Duprez

Synopsis That Brennan Girl (1946) kicks off on Mother's Day, 1938, with 14-year-old Ziggy Brennan (Mona Freeman) purchasing a gardenia for her mother. Ziggy's joy fades upon discovering her mother, Natalie (June Duprez), inebriated with an unknown man. Natalie introduces Ziggy...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Ellen Drew · Robert Paige · Judith Barrett · John Miljan

Synopsis Women Without Names (1940) follows the story of construction engineer Fred MacNeil, who encounters waitress Joyce King at a diner and invites her to his home. Unbeknownst to Joyce, she is being followed by two detectives searching for her former...

Direction Errol Taggart

Cast Margaret Lindsay · Dean Jagger · J. Carrol Naish · Nat Pendleton

Synopsis Song of the City (1937) follows the journey of a carefree man from San Francisco who finds himself in a life-altering situation after tumbling overboard and being saved by a group of Italian fishermen. As he becomes entangled in the...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast Bob Burns · Susan Hayward · Joseph Allen · Elizabeth Patterson

Synopsis Our Leading Citizen (1939) follows the story of Lem Schofield, a dedicated lawyer in a city that has transitioned from a small town to an industrial metropolis. Schofield's principles are deeply rooted in the examples set by Abraham Lincoln, and...

Direction Frank R. Strayer

Cast Penny Singleton · Arthur Lake · Larry Simms · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Blondie (1938) kicks off the beloved series with a charming tale of Dagwood Bumstead, who finds himself unexpectedly unemployed just as he and his wife, Blondie, are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary. This heartwarming comedy, the first of 28 films...

Direction Frank R. Strayer

Cast Penny Singleton · Arthur Lake · Larry Simms · Daisy

Synopsis Blondie on a Budget (1940) follows the comedic misadventures of Dagwood and Blondie as they navigate their financial aspirations. Dagwood sets his sights on joining an exclusive trout club, while Blondie dreams of owning a luxurious fur coat. Tensions rise...