Cast: Joe Devlin

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Eddie Bracken · Betty Hutton · Diana Lynn · William Demarest

Synopsis The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) is a classic comedy directed by Preston Sturges, centering around the life of Trudy Kockenlocker, portrayed by Betty Hutton. The story unfolds as Trudy, a lively and carefree young woman, awakens one morning to...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast James Cagney · Humphrey Bogart · Rosemary Lane · Donald Crisp

Synopsis The Oklahoma Kid (1939) follows the tale of notorious outlaw Jim Kincaid, portrayed by James Cagney, who intercepts a stagecoach robbery orchestrated by McCord's gang. The stagecoach was carrying funds intended to compensate Indians for their land. McCord, played by...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Kay Francis · James Stephenson · John Eldredge

Synopsis King of the Underworld (1939) follows the intertwined fates of married doctors Niles and Carol Nelson, who find themselves entangled in the criminal underworld after saving a member of notorious ganglord Gurney's crew. Gurney, seeing an opportunity, manipulates the couple,...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Lawrence Tierney · Barton MacLane · Marian Carr · Harry Shannon

Synopsis San Quentin (1946) presents a gripping tale set in the post-World War II era, focusing on the complexities of crime and redemption. The story revolves around Jim Rowland, a former convict portrayed by Lawrence Tierney, who has turned his life...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Tom Conway · Martha O'Driscoll · June Clayworth · Robert Armstrong

Synopsis Criminal Court (1946) follows the story of an ambitious lawyer who is gearing up to launch his campaign for District Attorney. His life takes a dramatic turn when he inadvertently causes the death of a notorious gangster who owns the...

Direction William Berke

Cast Russell Wade · Luana Walters · Edmund MacDonald · Robert Kent

Synopsis Shoot to Kill (1947) follows the gripping tale of a former criminal who is wrongfully accused by a dishonest district attorney. Joining forces with a tenacious investigative journalist, he embarks on a mission to collect irrefutable evidence that will exonerate...

Direction Gordon Douglas · Glenn Tryon

Cast Alan Mowbray · Robert Watson · George E. Stone · Joe Devlin

Direction John-Paul Davidson · Helen Williamson

Cast Stephen Fry · Brian Blessed · Johnson Chang · Robert McCrum

Synopsis Fry's Planet Word (2011) follows renowned linguist and comedian Stephen Fry as he embarks on a journey to explore the fascinating world of language. The documentary delves into the evolution of linguistic abilities and how our proficiency in the spoken...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast Sidney Toler · Mantan Moreland · Benson Fong · James Cardwell

Synopsis The Shanghai Cobra (1945) follows the renowned detective Charlie Chan as he investigates a series of murders where three bank employees are killed using cobra venom. The case takes a turn when Chan realizes the connection to a past case...

Direction Will Jason · William F. Claxton · Joel Malone · Charles F. Haas

Cast William Forman · Danni Sue Nolan · Dorothy Green · Arthur Franz

Synopsis The Whistler (TV Series) (1954) is a gripping crime anthology series that captivates viewers with its unpredictable twist endings. This show draws inspiration from the beloved radio drama and a collection of B-movies, offering a unique blend of suspense and...

Direction Howard Bretherton

Cast Frankie Darro · Mantan Moreland · Marjorie Reynolds · Milburn Stone

Direction Wallace Fox

Cast Joan Woodbury · Syd Saylor · Kane Richmond · Jack Ingram

Synopsis Brenda Starr, Reporter (TV Miniseries) (1945) follows the thrilling adventures of Brenda Starr, a tenacious journalist for the Daily Flash newspaper, and her photographer companion, Chuck Allen. Their assignment to report on a fire in an abandoned residence leads them...

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast John Nesbitt · Clem Bevans · Joe Devlin · Robert Dudley

Synopsis Yankee Doodle Goes to Town (S) (1939) is a concise dramatized exploration of American democracy, crafted just before the United States entered World War II. The short film addresses perceived dangers to democratic values, focusing on the influence of fascist...

Direction Kurt Neumann

Cast William Bendix · Grace Bradley · Joe Sawyer · Sheldon Leonard

Synopsis Taxi, Mister (1943) is set in the bustling streets of New York City in 1928, where taxi-cab owners Tim McGuerin and Eddie Corbett struggle to make ends meet with their single, rundown cab. Their dream is to expand their business,...

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Huntz Hall · Stanley Clements · David Gorcey · Eddie LeRoy

Synopsis Up in Smoke (1957) follows the story of a man named Sach who makes a desperate deal with the devil. In exchange for the ability to predict winning horses at the racetrack, Sach agrees to relinquish his soul. The film...

Direction Ford Beebe · John Rawlins

Cast Warren Hull · Keye Luke · Wade Boteler · Anne Nagel

Synopsis The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1940) follows the thrilling adventures of a prosperous newspaper magnate who adopts a secret identity to combat criminal activities in his urban environment. By donning a disguise, he transforms into the vigilante...

Direction B. Reeves Eason

Cast Tom Tyler · Jeannie Bates · Ernie Adams · John Bagni

Synopsis The Phantom (TV Miniseries) (1943) follows the adventurous journey of Professor Davidson and his niece Diana Palmer as they venture into the depths of Africa in pursuit of the elusive Lost City of Zoloz, believed to harbor a vast hidden...

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Don 'Red' Barry · Ruth Terry · Lynne Roberts · Alexander Granach

Synopsis My Buddy (1944) is a film that Republic Pictures released in mid-1944, aiming to address the social issues of the time, particularly the challenges faced by World War I veterans returning home. The story begins with Father Jim Donnelly presenting...

Direction Thomas Carr · Will Sheldon · Nate Watt · B. Reeves Eason

Cast Ralph Byrd · Joe Devlin · Lyle Talbot · William Woodson

Synopsis Dick Tracy (TV Series) (1950) was a live-action television show that aired on ABC from 1950 to 1951, with additional episodes produced for first-run syndication extending into 1952. The series was produced by P. K. Palmer, who also penned many...