Cast: Joan Leslie

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Ida Lupino · Alan Curtis · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis High Sierra (1941) follows the story of Roy 'Mad Dog' Earle, who is sprung from prison by a former accomplice to assist in a planned heist. When the robbery goes awry and a fatal shooting occurs, Earle is compelled to...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Gary Cooper · Walter Brennan · George Tobias · Joan Leslie

Synopsis Sergeant York (1941) chronicles the remarkable journey of a young man from a humble Tennessee farming family who transforms from a devout pacifist to a celebrated hero of World War I. Set in the rugged Cumberland Mountains, the story unfolds...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast John Lund · Brian Donlevy · Audrey Totter · Joan Leslie

Synopsis Woman They Almost Lynched (1953) follows the intertwined lives of Kate Quantrill (Audrey Totter), the spouse of the notorious Confederate raider Quantrill (Brian Donlevy), and Sally Maris (Joan Leslie), the innocent sister of Kate's former flame, saloon owner Bitteroot Bill...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Ida Lupino · Joan Leslie · Dennis Morgan · Jack Carson

Synopsis The Hard Way (1943) follows the story of Helen Sherman, a woman driven by bitterness and ambition, who discovers a chance to break free from her monotonous small-town existence. She sets her sights on becoming a "stage mother" to her...

Direction Mark McLaughlin

Cast Obba Babatundé · Pat Boone · Barry Bostwick · Leslie Caron

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Jane Russell · Richard Egan · Joan Leslie · Agnes Moorehead

Synopsis The Revolt of Mamie Stover (1956) is a film set in the early 1940s, directed by Raoul Walsh. The story follows Jane Russell as Mamie, a San Francisco sex worker who is forced to leave her city as World War...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast James Cagney · Joan Leslie · Walter Huston · Rosemary DeCamp

Synopsis Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) presents a vibrant musical journey through the life of legendary entertainer George M. Cohan. The narrative begins with Cohan's humble origins as a child performer in his family's vaudeville act, tracing his ascent to stardom. The...

Direction Gene Feldman · Suzette Winter

Cast Charlton Heston · Joan Leslie · Patricia Neal · George C. Scott

Synopsis Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero (1998) delves into the life and career of the iconic actor, renowned for embodying the quintessential Western Hero. Born in Montana, Cooper's initial foray into films was marked by his exceptional horse-riding abilities,...

Direction Alfred L. Werker

Cast Louis Hayward · Joan Leslie · Virginia Field · Tom Conway

Synopsis Repeat Performance (1947) begins with Sheila taking her husband's life using a smoking gun. The circumstances and motives behind this act remain unclear. The audience is immediately thrust into a tense scenario where men are pounding on her door, forcing...

Direction Irving Rapper

Cast Robert Alda · Joan Leslie · Alexis Smith · Charles Coburn

Synopsis Rhapsody in Blue (1945) follows the life of renowned composer George Gershwin, who is propelled by an insatiable ambition to achieve greatness. However, his relentless pursuit of success takes a toll on his personal life, particularly his romantic entanglements. He...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Joan Fontaine · Robert Ryan · Zachary Scott · Joan Leslie

Synopsis Born to Be Bad (1950) follows the cunning Christabel Caine, portrayed by Joan Fontaine, who expertly deceives those around her with a charming facade, including her cousin Donna Foster, played by Joan Leslie, and Donna's affluent fiancé, Curtis Carey, played...

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Henry Fonda · Olivia de Havilland · Joan Leslie · Jack Carson

Synopsis The Male Animal (1942) follows the story of Midwestern University, where three educators have been dismissed due to suspicions of communist leanings. Trustee Ed Keller also targets the gentle English Professor Tommy Turner, who intends to present a provocative literary...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Fred Astaire · Joan Leslie · Robert Benchley · Robert Ryan

Synopsis The Sky's the Limit (1943) follows the story of a World War II hero, played by Fred Astaire, who finds himself in New York City during his time off. While there, he encounters and becomes smitten with a young and...

Direction Charles Marquis Warren

Cast Sterling Hayden · Joan Leslie · Ward Bond · James Arness

Synopsis Hellgate (1952) follows the journey of a man falsely accused of espionage for the Confederacy, leading to his imprisonment in the infamous Hellgate Prison. After a failed escape attempt, he is subjected to solitary confinement. However, his redemption comes when...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Randolph Scott · Joan Leslie · Ellen Drew · Alexander Knox

Synopsis Man in the Saddle (1951) follows the tumultuous journey of a rancher whose world is upended when he discovers his wife's romantic involvement with another individual. Driven by fury and betrayal, the rancher turns to aggressive actions, setting the stage...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Sylvia Sidney · Eddie Albert · Joan Leslie

Synopsis The Wagons Roll at Night (1941) follows the thrilling tale of a grocery clerk named Matt Varney who finds himself in the midst of a carnival adventure after capturing a runaway lion. Nick Coster, the carnival owner, impressed by Matt's...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast John Garfield · Joan Leslie · Dane Clark · Robert Hutton

Synopsis Hollywood Canteen (1944) follows the journey of two soldiers who, during their brief leave from active duty, spend three memorable nights at the iconic Hollywood Canteen. With the assistance of John Garfield, one of the soldiers, Slim, gets the chance...

Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Vera Ralston · Joan Leslie · Forrest Tucker · John Russell

Synopsis Jubilee Trail (1954) follows the journey of a rugged frontier trader and his New York-born wife as they embark on a perilous wagon train expedition to California. Tragedy strikes when the trader meets an untimely end during the journey, leaving...

Direction Ivan Goff · Ben Roberts · Allen Baron · Dennis Donnelly

Cast Farrah Fawcett · Jaclyn Smith · Kate Jackson · Cheryl Ladd

Synopsis Charlie's Angels (TV Series) (1976) aired from 1976 to 1981, spanning 5 seasons and 110 episodes. The story begins with Jill, Sabrina, and Kelly, three talented police officers who found their abilities underutilized in mundane tasks like answering phones and...

Direction Albert S. Rogell

Cast Joan Leslie · James Craig · Jack Oakie · Chill Wills

Synopsis Northwest Stampede (1948) follows the journey of rodeo champion Dan Bennett, who, after the passing of his father, returns to his family's ranch but initially takes on the role of a ranch hand. His newfound mission is to capture and...