Cast: Ann Sothern

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Kirk Douglas · Ann Sothern · Linda Darnell · Paul Douglas

Synopsis A Letter to Three Wives (1949) follows the story of three married women who are on a boat trip together. They receive a letter from a mutual acquaintance, Addie Ross, who reveals that she has left town with one of...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Anne Baxter · Richard Conte · Ann Sothern · Raymond Burr

Synopsis The Blue Gardenia (1953) follows the story of a telephone operator, played by Anne Baxter, who finds herself in a whirlwind of confusion and fear after a night of heavy drinking with a notorious artist, portrayed by Raymond Burr. After...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Henry Fonda · Cliff Robertson · Edie Adams · Margaret Leighton

Synopsis The Best Man (1964) centers around two prominent political figures, intellectual William Russell and pragmatic Joe Cantwell, who are vying for their party's nomination, a position that is almost guaranteed to lead to the presidency. Cantwell is willing to employ...

Direction Gene Kelly

Cast Fred Astaire · Gene Kelly · Judy Garland · Mickey Rooney

Synopsis That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) showcases a delightful compilation of unforgettable scenes curated by Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. This sequel to the original "That's Entertainment" goes beyond the typical musical numbers, delving into a rich tapestry of comedy and...

Direction Walter Grauman

Cast Olivia de Havilland · James Caan · Jennifer Billingsley · Jeff Corey

Direction Lindsay Anderson

Cast Bette Davis · Lillian Gish · Vincent Price · Ann Sothern

Synopsis The Whales of August (1987) follows the lives of two elderly widowed sisters, Libby and Sarah, who spend their summers in a seaside home in Maine. The narrative unfolds as the sisters grapple with the changes in their environment and...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Humphrey Bogart · Ann Sothern · Donald Crisp

Synopsis Brother Orchid (1940) follows the story of a weary gangster, Little John Sarto, portrayed by Edward G. Robinson, who seeks a more refined life after growing tired of his criminal ways. His journey takes him across Europe, but upon his...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Ann Sothern · Jack Haley · Mary Boland · Edward Everett Horton

Synopsis Danger-Love at Work (1937) follows the tale of a young attorney who faces a significant hurdle in his professional endeavors. The Pembertons, a family with a valuable piece of land, are reluctant to finalize a sale contract. The young lawyer's...

Direction Curtis Harrington

Cast Ann Sothern · John Savage · Ruth Roman · Luana Anders

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Judy Garland · Mickey Rooney · June Allyson · Gene Kelly

Synopsis Words and Music (1948) follows a fictionalized account of the lives and careers of legendary songwriters Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. The narrative is filled with characters who speak in overly formal and somewhat awkward dialogue, simplifying the complexities of...

Direction Douglas Shearer

Cast Clark Gable · Hedy Lamarr · Spencer Tracy · Norma Shearer

Synopsis The Miracle of Sound (S) (1940) offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes exploration of the sound engineering process in filmmaking, guided by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer. The documentary showcases the intricate techniques used to create the audio for talking pictures, utilizing...

Direction Jonathan Demme

Cast Cloris Leachman · Stuart Whitman · Ann Sothern · Jim Backus

Synopsis Crazy Mama (1975) is a vibrant and nostalgic journey directed by Jonathan Demme, capturing the essence of 1950s America with its themes of opportunity, rock 'n' roll, and the open road. The film chronicles the adventures of three generations of...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Fredric March · Joan Bennett · Ralph Bellamy · Ann Sothern

Synopsis Trade Winds (1938) follows the tale of Kay Kerrigan, who, after committing a crime, alters her appearance by changing her hair color and adopts a new persona to escape the country via a maritime voyage. Unbeknownst to her, she is...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Kathryn Grayson · Gene Kelly · Mary Astor · John Boles

Synopsis Thousands Cheer (1943) follows the story of Eddie Marsh, a skilled acrobat who has enlisted in the army. His journey begins with a budding romance with Kathryn Jones, the charming daughter of his commanding officer. Their relationship faces several obstacles,...

Direction William Girdler

Cast Tony Curtis · Susan Strasberg · Michael Ansara · Stella Stevens

Synopsis The Manitou (1978) follows Karen Tandy as she is admitted to a San Francisco hospital with a peculiar tumor on her back. Medical professionals are baffled when they discover that the tumor appears to be a living entity, seemingly a...

Direction Robert Clouse

Cast Joe Don Baker · Elizabeth Ashley · Ann Sothern · Jim Kelly

Synopsis Golden Needles (1974) follows a thrilling narrative where multiple groups clash to obtain a seemingly ordinary statue. The true value lies not in the statue itself, but in the "golden needles" concealed within. These needles possess remarkable and singular abilities....

Direction Curtis Hanson

Cast Charles Lane · Ann Sothern · Chris Petersen · Pat Petersen

Synopsis The Little Dragons (1979) follows a group of skilled karate practitioners as they embark on a daring mission to save a young girl who has been abducted by a sinister mother and her two deranged sons. The story unfolds with...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Ann Sothern · John Carroll · Rita Johnson · Shepperd Strudwick

Synopsis Congo Maisie (1940) follows the journey of a glamorous performer, Maisie Ravier, who finds herself marooned in a remote African settlement. She seeks sanctuary with Michael Shane, a charismatic yet tough local physician. As Maisie settles in, she becomes an...

Direction Harry Beaumont

Cast Ann Sothern · George Murphy · Hillary Brooke · Stephen McNally

Synopsis Up Goes Maisie (1946) follows the journey of Maisie, a fresh college graduate who finds herself entangled in both professional and romantic pursuits with Joe Morton. Joe has recently made a groundbreaking invention: a revolutionary helicopter. As Maisie navigates her...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Don Ameche · Ann Sothern · Slim Summerville · Jane Darwell

Synopsis Fifty Roads to Town (1937) follows the tale of a man who seeks refuge in a rural area to evade involvement in his friends' divorce proceedings. His plans are complicated when a young woman, whom he mistakenly believes to be...