Cast: Dave O'Brien

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction Jean Yarbrough

Cast Bela Lugosi · Suzanne Kaaren · Dave O'Brien · Guy Usher

Synopsis The Devil Bat (1940) follows the tale of Dr. Carruthers, a scientist who harbors deep resentment towards his former employers, Heath and Morton, for profiting from his invention. Seeking vengeance, he employs a sinister method: he enlarges bats using electricity...

Direction Wallace Fox

Cast Bela Lugosi · John Archer · Wanda McKay · Tom Neal

Synopsis Bowery at Midnight (1942) follows the story of a benevolent soup kitchen operator and criminology professor, Bela Lugosi, who conceals a sinister secret. Beneath his charitable facade, he leads a criminal gang responsible for a string of bold robberies and...

Direction Louis J. Gasnier

Cast Dorothy Short · Kenneth Craig · Lillian Miles · Dave O'Brien

Synopsis Tell Your Children (Reefer Madness) (1936) is a propaganda film that presents a cautionary tale, narrated by high school principal Dr. Carroll to concerned parents at a PTA gathering, about the dangers of marijuana. The narrative centers around Mae and...

Direction Samuel Diege

Cast Dorothy Page · Dave O'Brien · Vince Barnett · Dorothy Short

Synopsis The Singing Cowgirl (1938) follows the story of John Tolen, who is determined to seize Tom Harkins' ranch due to the discovery of gold on the property by his men. Tragically, Harkins is murdered, leading Dorothy Hendricks and Dick Williams...

Direction Sam Newfield

Cast James Dunn · Frances Gifford · George Douglas · Rita La Roy

Synopsis Hold That Woman! (1940) follows the thrilling journey of a diligent skip tracer who seizes a compact radio from an individual who has defaulted on payments. Unbeknownst to him, the radio conceals a cache of stolen diamonds, setting off a...

Direction Christy Cabanne

Cast Dave O'Brien · Kay Aldridge · Walter Catlett · Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams

Synopsis The Man Who Walked Alone (1945) follows the journey of Marion Scott, a World War II veteran who, after being honorably discharged, embarks on a hitchhiking trip to his late friend's hometown, intending to settle there. Along the way, he...

Direction Elmer Clifton

Cast Don Terry · Gwen Gaze · Walter Miller · Grant Withers

Synopsis The Secret of Treasure Island (1938) follows a diverse group of individuals as they embark on a thrilling quest to uncover a long-lost treasure buried on a mysterious island. The adventure unfolds in a series of gripping chapters, each revealing...

Direction Nick Grinde

Cast Mary Lawlor · Stanley Smith · Bessie Love · Cliff Edwards

Synopsis Good News (1930) follows the story of Tom Marlowe, a standout athlete on his college football team, who is also pursuing a blossoming romance with a fellow student, Connie Lane. Despite his prowess on the field, Marlowe struggles academically. A...

Direction Kurt Neumann

Cast Robert Arthur · Kathleen Nolan · Rhys Williams · Rhodes Reason

Synopsis The Desperados Are in Town (1956) follows the journey of Lonnie, a young man who toils on his family's farm in Double Rivers, Georgia, while harboring dreams of venturing west. After finally setting out, Lonnie lands in Texas, where his...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Wallace Ford · Marian Marsh · Sarah Padden · Gavin Gordon

Synopsis Murder by Invitation (1941) follows the story of a wealthy elderly woman whose relatives attempt to have her declared mentally unfit to seize her fortune. To demonstrate her composure, she extends an invitation to her estate for a weekend gathering,...

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Bobby Jordan · Leo Gorcey · Hal E. Chester · Frankie Burke

Synopsis Boys of the City (1940) follows a group of urban youth who are relocated to the countryside, only to find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and danger. The youngsters stumble upon a murder and a supposedly haunted residence,...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Bela Lugosi · Leo Gorcey · Bobby Jordan · Huntz Hall

Synopsis Spooks Run Wild (1941) follows a group of young boys who are sent to a mountain camp for a summer adventure. While stranded in a small rural town, they become captivated by local tales of a "monster killer" prowling the...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Charles Bickford · Irene Rich · June Carlson · Dave O'Brien

Synopsis Queen of the Yukon (1940) follows the story of Sadie, who operates a riverboat that serves as a vital transport for gold miners heading to their claims, offering them entertainment through gambling and drinking along the way. The Yukon Mining...

Direction Robert F. Hill

Cast Leon Ames · Dennis Moore · Joyce Bryant · Hal E. Chester

Synopsis East Side Kids (1940) follows the journey of a young man from the streets who matures into a law enforcement officer after understanding that a life of crime is not rewarding. His transformation begins when one of his childhood pals...

Direction Crane Wilbur

Cast Diane Sinclair · Donald Douglas · John Preston · Carlyle Moore Jr.

Synopsis Tomorrow's Children (1935) follows the harrowing journey of a young woman who dreams of starting a family with her beloved. However, her aspirations are cruelly thwarted when state health authorities, deeming her family "unfit," mandate her sterilization. The family's struggles...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Marjorie Main · Arthur Hunnicutt · Una Merkel · Ted de Corsia

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Bobby Jordan · Leo Gorcey · Clarence Muse · Dave O'Brien

Direction William Nigh

Cast Jean Parker · James Dunn · Martin Spellman · Selmer Jackson

Synopsis Son of the Navy (1940) follows the tale of a young boy who, after running away, assumes the identity of a Navy man's son. This deception leads to a series of unexpected events that significantly impact the lives of both...

Direction Harry S. Webb

Cast Bob Steele · Claire Rochelle · Ralph Hoopes · Jimmy Aubrey

Synopsis Riders of the Sage (1939) follows the tense situation where the Halsey brothers seize Jim Martin's son, Tom, to coerce him into selling his ranch. When Bob Burke embarks on a solo mission to rescue Tom, he unexpectedly gains assistance...