Cast: Donald Meek

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · Claire Trevor · Thomas Mitchell · Andy Devine

Synopsis Stagecoach (1939) follows a group of strangers who embark on a perilous journey from Tonto, New Mexico, to the distant settlement of Lordsburg. Among the passengers is Dallas (Claire Trevor), a woman shunned by her community due to her scandalous...

Direction John Ford

Cast Victor McLaglen · Heather Angel · Preston Foster · Margot Grahame

Synopsis The Informer (1935) follows the tumultuous journey of Gypo Nolan, portrayed by Victor McLaglen, a rough but kind-hearted Irishman who betrays his closest friend, Frankie McPhillip (Wallace Ford), a member of the Irish Republican Army. Driven by the promise of...

Direction Mark Sandrich

Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Edward Everett Horton · Helen Broderick

Synopsis Top Hat (1935) follows the story of a charismatic performer, Jerry Travers, who is employed by producer Horace Hardwick in the bustling city of London. One evening, Jerry enthusiastically showcases his latest dance routines in Horace's hotel suite, inadvertently disturbing...

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Alice Brady · Marjorie Weaver · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) presents John Ford's interpretation of the formative years of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting a fictionalized murder trial that captivated even the renowned Sergei Eisenstein. This biographical account offers a unique perspective on Lincoln's life before his political...

Direction Henry King

Cast Tyrone Power · Henry Fonda · Nancy Kelly · Randolph Scott

Synopsis Jesse James (1939) follows the story of two brothers, Frank and Jesse, who are driven to a life of crime after the railroads force their family off their land. The turning point comes when a ruthless railroad agent takes the...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Ruth Gordon · Otto Kruger · Donald Crisp

Synopsis Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) chronicles the journey of Dr. Paul Ehrlich, a German physician renowned for his groundbreaking work in medicine. The narrative delves into Ehrlich's fascination with synthetic dyes and his innovative idea that these dyes could be...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Maurice Chevalier · Jeanette MacDonald · Edward Everett Horton · Una Merkel

Synopsis The Merry Widow (1934) follows the story of Sonia, a fabulously wealthy widow from the small nation of Marshovia, where she holds significant financial influence. The country's economy relies heavily on her spending within its borders. When Sonia relocates to...

Direction John Ford

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Jean Arthur · Arthur Hohl · Arthur Byron

Synopsis The Whole Town's Talking (1935) follows the unassuming life of Arthur Ferguson Jones, a man who embodies routine and predictability. His world is turned upside down when he oversleeps, leading to his dismissal from work. In a bizarre twist, Jones...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Miriam Hopkins · Edward G. Robinson · Joel McCrea · Walter Brennan

Synopsis Barbary Coast (1935) is set in the tumultuous Gold Rush era of 1849. Mary Rutledge journeys from the East Coast, only to discover that her fiancé has passed away. To make ends meet, she secures a job at the roulette...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Henry Fonda · Gene Tierney · Jackie Cooper · Henry Hull

Synopsis The Return of Frank James (1940) follows the story of Frank James, who remains at large to exact vengeance on the Ford brothers for the killing of his sibling, Jesse.

Direction Edward Sedgwick

Cast Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Edgar Kennedy · Jacqueline White

Synopsis Air Raid Wardens (1943) follows the misadventures of two hapless individuals who, despite their ineptitude in business and their roles as air raid wardens, inadvertently uncover a sinister plot. Their clumsy attempts to perform their duties lead them to a...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Spencer Tracy · Katharine Hepburn · Richard Whorf · Margaret Wycherly

Synopsis Keeper of the Flame (1942) follows the story of a journalist, Steve O'Malley, who is tasked with penning a biography of a recently deceased national hero. The hero's untimely demise occurred when his vehicle veered off a bridge. The hero's...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Tommy Kelly · May Robson · Walter Brennan · Victor Jory

Synopsis The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) presents a heartwarming adaptation of Mark Twain's classic narrative, set in the picturesque landscapes of 1850s Missouri. This rendition stays largely true to the original story, with a few minor tweaks, notably portraying the...

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Spencer Tracy · Hedy Lamarr · John Garfield · Frank Morgan

Synopsis Tortilla Flat (1942) follows the story of Danny, who finds himself the owner of two houses. This attracts the attention of Pilon and his group of idle, destitute companions, who promptly move in. Among them is Pirate, who has been...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lionel Barrymore · Elizabeth Allan · Bela Lugosi · Lionel Atwill

Synopsis Mark of the Vampire (1935) unfolds in a village plagued by the supernatural, where Sir Karell Borotyn is seemingly slain by Count Mora, a vampire who is said to terrorize the locals. The count's next intended victim is Sir Karell's...

Direction Walter Lang

Cast Jeanne Crain · Dana Andrews · Dick Haymes · Vivian Blaine

Synopsis State Fair (1945) follows the Frake family, a close-knit farming clan, as they embark on a journey to the annual Iowa State Fair. The family's daughter, Margy, is initially unhappy with the trip, but her mood shifts when she meets...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast William Powell · Myrna Loy · Gloria DeHaven · Lucile Watson

Synopsis The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) follows the dynamic duo, Nick and Nora, as they travel to Nick's quaint hometown of Sycamore Springs for a relaxing visit with his parents. Nick's father, a respected local doctor, has always harbored some...

Direction Busby Berkeley

Cast Mickey Rooney · Judy Garland · Fay Bainter · Virginia Weidler

Synopsis Babes on Broadway (1941) follows the journey of Tommy Williams, who, after months of struggling to break into the Broadway scene, seizes the chance to produce a charity musical to benefit city orphans. Alongside his new love interest, Penny, and...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast James Stewart · Jane Wyman · Kent Smith · Ned Sparks

Synopsis Magic Town (1947) follows the story of Rip Smith, whose public opinion polling venture is on the brink of collapse. His fortunes take a dramatic turn when he stumbles upon the quaint town of Grandview, which mirrors the nation's demographics...

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Deanna Durbin · Franchot Tone · Charles Laughton · Helen Broderick