Cast: Ruth Nelson

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Dorothy McGuire · James Dunn · Joan Blondell · Peggy Ann Garner

Synopsis A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) is a poignant cinematic adaptation of Betty Smith's beloved novel, delving into the struggles of an Irish family residing in a tenement in early 20th-century Brooklyn. The film beautifully captures the resilience and spirit...

Direction Penny Marshall

Cast Robert De Niro · Robin Williams · Julie Kavner · Ruth Nelson

Synopsis Awakenings (1990) follows the journey of Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a trailblazing neurologist portrayed by Robin Williams, who decides to administer a medication typically used for Parkinson's Disease to his patients afflicted with encephalitis. His first subject, a man in a...

Direction Robert Altman

Cast Sissy Spacek · Shelley Duvall · Janice Rule · Ruth Nelson

Synopsis 3 Women (1977) unfolds in a desolate, sparsely populated California resort town, where Pinky Rose (Sissy Spacek), a naive and impressionable young woman from the South, starts her new job as a nursing home attendant. Pinky quickly finds inspiration in...

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Joan Crawford · Oscar Levant · John Garfield · Joan Chandler

Synopsis Humoresque (1946) follows the story of Helen Wright, a troubled socialite who becomes infatuated with Paul Boray, a driven young violinist. Paul reciprocates her affection but remains committed to his musical aspirations. Helen supports Paul's career, propelling him to fame,...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Marsha Hunt · Alexander Knox · Henry Travers · Erik Rolf

Synopsis None Shall Escape (1944) unfolds through a series of flashbacks, revealing the life and actions of a high-ranking Nazi officer as he faces trial for war crimes. The narrative delves into his past, exposing the atrocities he committed and the...

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Spencer Tracy · Katharine Hepburn · Robert Walker · Melvyn Douglas

Synopsis The Sea of Grass (1947) follows the tumultuous journey of a couple, portrayed by Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, as they navigate the challenges of life on America's frontier. The story unfolds in a vast, open landscape, often referred to...

Direction Henry King

Cast Alexander Knox · Ruth Nelson · Charles Coburn · Geraldine Fitzgerald

Synopsis Wilson (1944) follows the political journey of Woodrow Wilson, starting with his choice to step down from his role at Princeton to pursue the governorship of New Jersey. The film then traces his rise to the presidency of the United...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Charles Boyer · Charles Laughton · Louis Calhern

Synopsis Arch of Triumph (1948) unfolds in the chilly winter of 1938, as Paris is inundated with refugees fleeing the Nazi regime, who navigate the city's dark alleys under the cover of night to avoid capture. Among them is Dr. Ravic,...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Dorothy McGuire · Guy Madison · Robert Mitchum · Bill Williams

Synopsis Till the End of Time (1946) follows the post-war struggles of three veterans as they navigate the challenges of returning to civilian life. Perry grapples with the devastating loss of mobility in his legs, while William faces mounting financial difficulties...

Direction Robert Benton

Cast Art Carney · Lily Tomlin · Bill Macy · Eugene Roche

Synopsis The Late Show (1977) follows the story of Ira Wells, a financially struggling and aging private detective who is in poor health and largely inactive in his profession. Ira is a solitary figure who prefers solitude over social interactions. One...

Direction Alfred L. Werker

Cast Vincent Price · Lynn Bari · Frank Latimore · Annabel Shaw

Synopsis Shock (1946) follows the harrowing journey of a woman grappling with severe psychological trauma. After witnessing a brutal murder, she is involuntarily admitted to an exclusive mental health facility by the very individual she saw commit the crime. The film...

Direction Walter Lang

Cast Betty Grable · Dan Dailey · Mona Freeman · Connie Marshall

Synopsis Mother Wore Tights (1947) follows the journey of Myrtle McKinley, a young woman from the class of 1900 who travels to San Francisco with dreams of attending business school. However, her path takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself...

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Anne Baxter · William Eythe · Michael O'Shea · Vincent Price

Direction Walter Lang

Cast John Payne · Maureen O'Hara · William Bendix · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis Sentimental Journey (1946) follows the story of an actress who forms a deep bond with Hitty, a young orphan with a vivid imagination. The actress, Julie, learns that she is gravely ill and has limited time left. To ensure her...

Direction John Korty

Cast Jane Seymour · Gerald McRaney · Millie Perkins · Ruth Nelson

Synopsis The Haunting Passion (TV) (1983) follows Dan, a former football star whose career ended abruptly when his contract was not renewed due to his advancing age. Alongside his wife Julie, he seeks a fresh start by relocating to a picturesque...

Direction Herbert Wise

Cast Danny Kaye · John Rubinstein · Carl Reiner · Kim Hunter

Synopsis Skokie (TV) (1981) delves into the tense atmosphere of a predominantly Jewish town as it faces an impending march by contemporary Nazi sympathizers. Local authorities advise the community to disregard the provocative demonstration, asserting that legal constraints limit their ability...

Direction John Korty

Cast Michael Learned · John Houseman · Ramon Bieri · James Cromwell

Synopsis A Christmas Without Snow (TV) (1980) follows the journey of a recently divorced woman who relocates from Omaha to San Francisco in search of a fresh start. She temporarily leaves her young son in the care of his grandmother while...