Cast: Nancy Olson

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast William Holden · Gloria Swanson · Erich von Stroheim · Nancy Olson

Synopsis Sunset Boulevard (1950) follows a struggling screenwriter (William Holden) who seeks shelter in the grand mansion of a former silent film icon (Gloria Swanson) to evade creditors. As he becomes entangled in her world, he uncovers the dark and unstable...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Jennifer Jones · Joseph Cotten · Ethel Barrymore · Lillian Gish

Synopsis Portrait of Jennie (1948) follows the story of Eben Adams, a talented yet impoverished painter in 1930s New York City, who has been unable to find the muse for his art. His fortunes begin to change when he encounters a...

Direction Mel Stuart

Cast I.A.L. Diamond · William Friedkin · Jack Lemmon · Shirley MacLaine

Synopsis Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy (TV) (1998) offers a comprehensive one-hour exploration of the life and career of the legendary filmmaker Billy Wilder. This documentary delves into the remarkable journey of Wilder, highlighting his iconic contributions to cinema with films...

Direction Jorge Ortiz de Landázuri Yzarduy

Cast Shirley MacLaine · John Landis · Fernando Trueba · Blake Edwards

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast William Holden · Nancy Olson · Barry Fitzgerald · Lyle Bettger

Synopsis Union Station (1950) follows the gripping tale of a vigilant woman who notices a suspicious individual carrying a firearm on a train. Her quick thinking and subsequent report to the railroad authorities set off a chain of events that culminates...

Direction Arthur Hiller

Cast Michael Ontkean · Kate Jackson · Harry Hamlin · Wendy Hiller

Synopsis Making Love (1982) follows the life of a prosperous young physician in Los Angeles and his equally accomplished television producer wife, whose seemingly perfect life takes a dramatic turn when he unexpectedly grapples with his long-suppressed attraction to other men....

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Van Heflin · Aldo Ray · Mona Freeman · Nancy Olson

Synopsis Battle Cry (1955) is a thrilling World War II drama that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with its relentless action. The film chronicles the valiant deeds of a Marine Corps unit, from their rigorous basic training to...

Direction David Swift

Cast Hayley Mills · Jane Wyman · Richard Egan · Karl Malden

Synopsis Pollyanna (1960) follows the journey of a spirited young girl who arrives in a small town plagued by disputes and tension, and is initially overwhelmed by her stern aunt. Throughout her stay, she uses her unwavering optimism to inspire and...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Jane Wyman · Sterling Hayden · Nancy Olson · Steve Forrest

Synopsis So Big (1953) follows the journey of Selina, who, after the passing of her father and the dissipation of his wealth, secures a position as a schoolteacher in the Dutch settlement of New Holland. She resides with the Pool family...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Fred MacMurray · Nancy Olson · Keenan Wynn · Tommy Kirk

Synopsis The AbsentMinded Professor (1961) follows the story of a brilliant yet forgetful college professor, Ned Brainard, portrayed by Fred MacMurray. Brainard's latest creation is a groundbreaking substance with anti-gravity properties, which catches the eye of a dishonest businessman eager to...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast William Holden · Nancy Olson · Frank Lovejoy · Gene Evans

Synopsis Force of Arms (1951) unfolds during the harsh winter of 1943, as the German forces impede the American progress in Italy's mountainous terrain. The relentless back-and-forth battles take a heavy toll on Joe Peterson's platoon. During a brief respite in...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Randolph Scott · Jane Wyatt · J. Carrol Naish · Victor Jory

Synopsis Canadian Pacific (1949) follows the story of Tom Andrews (Randolph Scott), who, after discovering a crucial route through the Canadian Rockies for the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, decides to step down from his role to marry his beloved,...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Fred MacMurray · Nancy Olson · Keenan Wynn · Tommy Kirk

Synopsis Son of Flubber (1963) follows the continued adventures of Professor Ned Brainard, whose groundbreaking discovery of flubber has yet to yield the financial rewards he anticipated. The Pentagon has classified his invention as top secret, and the IRS has imposed...

Direction Jack Smight

Cast Charlton Heston · Karen Black · George Kennedy · Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Will Rogers Jr. · Nancy Olson · Lon Chaney Jr. · Anthony Caruso

Synopsis The Boy from Oklahoma (1954) follows the journey of Tom Brewster, a skilled roper but an unskilled marksman, as he arrives in a new town and sends off his lawyer's exam. When his ineptitude with firearms is revealed, the town's...

Direction Leah Markus · Jennifer Miller · Edward Parone · Leo Penn

Cast Lloyd Bridges · Dack Rambo · Mimi Rogers · Morgan Fairchild

Synopsis Paper Dolls (TV Series) (1984) unfolds in the bustling heart of Manhattan, offering a sharp and humorous glimpse into the fiercely competitive realms of modeling and cosmetics. The narrative revolves around Racine, a sharp-tongued modeling executive who wields significant influence...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast John Wayne · Nancy Olson · James Arness · Alan Napier

Synopsis Big Jim McLain (1952) follows the story of two dedicated investigators, Jim McLain and Mal Baxter, who are tasked by the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee to infiltrate and dismantle a network of Communist Party agitators operating in the picturesque...

Direction Richard Haydn

Cast Bing Crosby · Nancy Olson · Charles Coburn · Ruth Hussey

Synopsis Mr. Music (1950) follows the story of Paul Merrick, a renowned composer of popular musicals, who enjoys a leisurely lifestyle filled with sunbathing and golf. His carefree days come to an abrupt end when financial troubles force him to seek...

Direction Don Taylor

Cast Nancy Olson · Ralph Meeker · Dave Willock · Barbara Lord

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: Total Loss (TV) (1959) follows the story of Jan Manning, who is grappling with severe financial difficulties. She operates a dress shop, but her sales are on a decline, and she lacks her late husband's expertise in...

Direction John Farrow

Cast William Holden · Nancy Olson · William Bendix · Don Taylor

Synopsis Submarine Command (1951) follows the journey of naval officer Ken White, who, during World War II, is compelled to abruptly submerge his submarine, resulting in the tragic loss of his captain and another crew member. The aftermath sees White, now...