Cast: Eve Arden

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast James Stewart · Lee Remick · Ben Gazzara · Arthur O'Connell

Synopsis Anatomy of a Murder (1959) follows the intricate legal battle surrounding Army Lieutenant Frederick Manion (Ben Gazzara), who stands accused of killing Barney Quill, a man he believed had sexually assaulted his wife, Laura Manion (Lee Remick). Manion's defense is...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Joan Crawford · Jack Carson · Ann Blyth · Zachary Scott

Synopsis Mildred Pierce (1945) follows the journey of a resilient woman (Joan Crawford) who, after being abandoned by her husband, takes on the role of a waitress to support her family. Through her determination and hard work, she builds a thriving...

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Ginger Rogers · Adolphe Menjou · Andrea Leeds

Synopsis Stage Door (1937) follows Terry Randall, a wealthy young woman from high society, as she ventures into the competitive world of Broadway theater, determined to make it on her own merits without relying on her family's influence. She moves into...

Direction Randal Kleiser

Cast John Travolta · Olivia Newton-John · Stockard Channing · Jeff Conaway

Synopsis Grease (1978) is a vibrant adaptation of the beloved musical, capturing the essence of high school romance and the iconic coolness of the 1950s. The story revolves around Danny (John Travolta) and Sandy (Olivia Newton-John), who enjoy a passionate summer...

Direction Edward Buzzell

Cast The Marx Brothers · Groucho Marx · Harpo Marx · Chico Marx

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Marlene Dietrich · George Raft · Alan Hale

Synopsis Manpower (1941) follows the story of Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall, who are part of a road crew for a power company. When Hank is injured in an unexpected accident, he is unexpectedly promoted to the position of foreman. One...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Ann Sheridan · Lew Ayres · Zachary Scott · Eve Arden

Synopsis The Unfaithful (1947) follows the story of Chris Hunter, who fatally shoots an intruder and insists to her spouse and legal counsel that it was a matter of self-preservation. As the narrative unfolds, it is disclosed that the deceased was...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Merle Oberon · Melvyn Douglas · Burgess Meredith · Alan Mowbray

Synopsis That Uncertain Feeling (1941) follows Larry Baker (Melvyn Douglas), a man content with his professional life and marriage, unaware that his wife, Jill (Merle Oberon), is deeply unhappy and craving more attention. In an attempt to provoke a reaction from...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Dane Clark · Alexis Smith · Zachary Scott · Eve Arden

Synopsis Whiplash (1948) follows the story of Michael Gordon, a talented painter residing near San Francisco, as he navigates his artistic journey and personal struggles. The narrative unfolds during a pivotal boxing match for the middleweight championship, where Michael's thoughts drift...

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Danny Kaye · Virginia Mayo · Vera-Ellen · Steve Cochran

Direction Charles Vidor

Cast Rita Hayworth · Gene Kelly · Phil Silvers · Lee Bowman

Synopsis Cover Girl (1944) follows the journey of Rusty Parker, a talented and ambitious dancer at Danny McGuire's Night Club in Brooklyn, who dreams of becoming a Broadway sensation. To kickstart her career, she participates in a contest to become a...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Joan Crawford · Clark Gable · Franchot Tone · Fred Astaire

Synopsis Dancing Lady (1933) follows the journey of Janie, a passionate dancer who performs wherever she can, including a burlesque house. Her life takes a turn when Tod Newton, a wealthy playboy, spots her and secures her a role in a...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · George Brent · Warner Anderson · Lucile Watson

Synopsis My Reputation (1946) centers around a widow who finds herself at the center of local chatter after she starts a romantic relationship with a military officer. The situation becomes complicated when the rumors reach her own children, causing a rift...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast James Stewart · Judy Garland · Hedy Lamarr · Lana Turner

Synopsis Ziegfeld Girl (1941) follows the journey of three distinct women whose lives are transformed by the glamorous world of Broadway after being discovered by the legendary Flo Ziegfeld. Susan, a talented singer, faces the heart-wrenching decision to leave her aging...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Robert Walker · Ava Gardner · Dick Haymes · Eve Arden

Synopsis One Touch of Venus (1948) follows the tale of a window dresser who finds himself inexplicably drawn to a mannequin in his department store display. One fateful evening, he impulsively kisses the mannequin, and to his astonishment, she comes to...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Clark Gable · Hedy Lamarr · Oskar Homolka · Felix Bressart

Synopsis Comrade X (1940) follows the story of McKinley B. "Mac" Thompson, an American journalist stationed in Moscow. Under the guise of "Comrade X," he covertly sends out unfiltered news reports. His secret is uncovered by Vanya, a hotel attendant, who,...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Cary Grant · Alexis Smith · Monty Woolley · Mary Martin

Synopsis Night and Day (1946) is a musical biopic directed by Michael Curtiz, featuring Cary Grant in the lead role. The film is a vibrant tribute to the life of Cole Porter, filled with his iconic songs. However, it takes significant...

Direction Mark Cullingham

Cast Jennifer Beals · Matthew Broderick · John Achorn · Jane Alden

Synopsis Cinderella (Faerie Tale Theatre Series) (TV) (1985) presents a delightful adaptation of the beloved fairytale, where a kind-hearted young woman named Cinderella, portrayed by Jennifer Beals, finds unexpected help from a magical fairy godmother. When an invitation to the Royal...

Direction Delbert Mann

Cast Robert Preston · Dorothy McGuire · Eve Arden · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) is set in Oklahoma during the 1920s and follows the story of Rubin Flood, a traveling salesman who faces financial ruin when his company goes under. This economic hardship exacerbates the...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Pat O'Brien · Edward Arnold · Broderick Crawford · Ruth Terry

Synopsis Slightly Honorable (1939) follows the gripping tale of a legal professional who finds himself in a dire situation. Accused of the murder of a vibrant young woman, the lawyer must navigate a complex web of deceit and misdirection to prove...