Cast: Jean Arthur

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Jean Arthur · Lionel Barrymore · Edward Arnold

Synopsis You Can't Take it With You (1938) follows the story of Alice Sycamore, a typist who is deeply in love with her employer, Tony Kirby. Tony is the vice-president of a formidable corporation owned by his ambitious father, Anthony P....

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Jean Arthur · Claude Rains · Edward Arnold

Synopsis Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) follows the journey of Jefferson Smith, a youthful and optimistic leader of the Boy Rangers, who is unexpectedly appointed to the U.S. Senate by a governor seeking to fill a vacancy. Upon arriving in...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Gary Cooper · Jean Arthur · George Bancroft · Lionel Stander

Synopsis Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) follows the journey of a naive and optimistic man from a humble town who travels to the bustling city of New York to claim a substantial inheritance of twenty million dollars. Upon his arrival,...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Cary Grant · Jean Arthur · Rita Hayworth · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis Only Angels Have Wings (1939) follows the story of Bonnie Lee, who finds herself in a small South American airport while awaiting her boat. The airport is a hub for daring pilots who navigate treacherous and often fog-shrouded mountain passes...

Direction George Stevens

Cast Alan Ladd · Jean Arthur · Van Heflin · Brandon De Wilde

Synopsis Shane (1953) is a timeless Western film directed by George Stevens, based on the novel by Jack Schaefer. The story unfolds in the rugged landscapes of Wyoming's Grand Tetons, where a mysterious drifter, Shane, played by Alan Ladd, arrives at...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Jean Arthur · Marlene Dietrich · John Lund · Millard Mitchell

Synopsis A Foreign Affair (1948) follows a congressional delegation's journey to post-war Berlin to scrutinize the conduct of American soldiers. Congresswoman Phoebe Frost is shocked by the prevalent signs of human weakness and hears whispers about a nightclub singer, Erika, who...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Jean Arthur · Edward Arnold · Ray Milland · Luis Alberni

Direction George Stevens

Cast Cary Grant · Jean Arthur · Ronald Colman · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis The Talk of the Town (1942) follows the story of Leopold Dilg, an accused arsonist who escapes from jail and seeks refuge in the home of his old friend and sweetheart, Nora. Nora, who is renting a farmhouse to Supreme...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Charles Boyer · Jean Arthur · Leo Carrillo · Colin Clive

Synopsis History is Made at Night (1937) follows the story of Irene Vail, a woman navigating life post-divorce. She finds herself captivated by a charismatic Parisian, but her possessive former spouse stops at nothing to win her back. This classic film...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Jean Arthur · Robert Cummings · Charles Coburn · Edmund Gwenn

Synopsis The Devil And Miss Jones (1941) follows the story of a wealthy businessman, John P. Merrick, who is surprised to discover a mocking image of himself featured in the New York Times, orchestrated by union activists at Neeley's Department Store,...

Direction Volker Schlöndorff · Gisela Grischow

Cast Billy Wilder · Jean Arthur · Humphrey Bogart · James Cagney

Synopsis Billy Wilder Speaks (2006) presents a compelling collection of conversations where the renowned filmmaker, Billy Wilder, delves into his personal journey and cinematic legacy. The documentary features interviews conducted by Volker Schlondorff over a span of two weeks in 1988,...

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 George Stevens

Cast Jean Arthur · Joel McCrea · Charles Coburn · Richard Gaines

Synopsis The More the Merrier (1943) unfolds during World War II, amidst a critical housing shortage, particularly in Washington, D.C. Connie Milligan, who rents an apartment, decides to sublet half of her space, anticipating a female tenant. However, she ends up...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Gary Cooper · Jean Arthur · James Ellison · Charles Bickford

Synopsis The Plainsman (1936) unfolds in the aftermath of the North American Civil War, where repeating rifle manufacturers seek profit by supplying weapons to Native American tribes, using John Lattimer as their intermediary to sell to the Cheyenne. During a stagecoach...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Herbert Marshall · Jean Arthur · Leo Carrillo · Lionel Stander

Synopsis If You Could Only Cook (1935) follows the story of James Buchanan, a wealthy automobile tycoon who finds himself in a loveless engagement and facing a board of directors who dismiss his ideas. While contemplating his troubles on a park...

Direction Wesley Ruggles

Cast Jean Arthur · Fred MacMurray · Melvyn Douglas · Harry Davenport

Synopsis Too Many Husbands (1940) follows the story of Vicky, who has remarried after her husband Bill Cardew was presumed dead after a year. Her new spouse is Henry Lowndes, Bill's former friend and business associate. The plot thickens when Bill...

Direction Stephen Roberts

Cast William Powell · Jean Arthur · James Gleason · Eric Blore

Synopsis The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936) follows the intriguing dynamic between Dr. 'Brad' Bradford and his former spouse, Paula, a mystery writer. Their divorce was prompted by Brad's aversion to being entangled in Paula's murder mysteries. However, their paths cross again when...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Jean Arthur · Joel McCrea · Reginald Owen · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis Adventure in Manhattan (1936) follows the story of a confident and somewhat arrogant journalist, portrayed by Joel McCrea, who believes he has all the answers. His world is turned upside down when he crosses paths with Jean Arthur, an actress...

Direction Wesley Ruggles

Cast Jean Arthur · William Holden · Warren William · Porter Hall

Synopsis Arizona (1940) follows the journey of Phoebe Titus, a resilient and independent pioneer woman known for her bold demeanor. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Peter Muncie, a man heading towards California. As their paths cross,...

Direction Malcolm St. Clair · Frank Tuttle

Cast William Powell · Louise Brooks · Jean Arthur · James Hall