Cast: John Loder

Direction John Ford

Cast Walter Pidgeon · Maureen O'Hara · Roddy McDowall · Donald Crisp

Synopsis How Green Was My Valley (1941) unfolds as a poignant tale of a Welsh valley's transformation from an untouched Eden to a coal-mining hub at the dawn of the 20th century. The narrative is recounted through the lens of Huw...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Errol Flynn · Alexis Smith · Jack Carson · Alan Hale

Synopsis Gentleman Jim (1942) unfolds in the vibrant yet challenging world of 1880s San Francisco, where boxing is deemed illegal and socially unacceptable. The esteemed members of the Olympic Club, driven by a desire to elevate the sport, decide to transform...

Direction Irving Rapper

Cast Bette Davis · Paul Henreid · Claude Rains · Gladys Cooper

Synopsis Now, Voyager (1942) follows the journey of Charlotte Vale, a woman trapped under the oppressive control of her domineering mother in Boston. Her life takes a turn when Dr. Jaquith encourages her to visit his sanitarium, where she undergoes a...

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Charles Laughton · Binnie Barnes · Robert Donat · Elsa Lanchester

Synopsis The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) delves into the tumultuous reign of King Henry VIII, focusing on his relationships with the final five of his six wives. Primarily set within the confines of the royal castle, the narrative commences...

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Sylvia Sidney · Oskar Homolka · Desmond Tester · John Loder

Synopsis Sabotage (1936) follows the story of a London cinema proprietor, portrayed by Oskar Homolka, who leads a clandestine life as a paid saboteur. His wife, Sylvia Sidney, remains oblivious to her husband's illicit activities, but her curiosity piques the attention...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Bette Davis · Miriam Hopkins · Gig Young · John Loder

Synopsis Old Acquaintance (1943) is a captivating film that reunites Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins, who previously starred together in "The Old Maid." This adaptation of John Van Druten's play kicks off with Davis, a moderately renowned author, revisiting her hometown...

Direction David Miller

Cast Joan Crawford · Rossano Brazzi · Heather Sears · Lee Patterson

Synopsis The Story of Esther Costello (1957) follows the journey of an 18-year-old girl named Esther, who has been living with deafness and blindness since a tragic accident that took her mother's life. Margaret Landi, a wealthy woman from Esther's Irish...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Claude Rains · Michèle Morgan · Philip Dorn

Synopsis Passage to Marseille (1944) unfolds as French bomber crews ready themselves for an air raid from an English base, setting the stage for the gripping tale of Matrac, a French journalist who stood against the Munich Pact. Accused of murder...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Paul Robeson · Cedric Hardwicke · John Loder · Roland Young

Synopsis King Solomon's Mines (1937) is an exhilarating African adventure that follows a group of intrepid explorers as they venture deep into the jungle in search of the legendary and immensely valuable diamond mine known as King Solomon's Mines. The expedition...

Direction Max Nosseck

Cast John Loder · June Duprez · Michael St. Angel · Miles Mander

Synopsis The Brighton Strangler (1945) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II, where a highly acclaimed London stage production features a chilling portrayal of a murderer who fatally strangles his victims. The lead actor, deeply engrossed in his role,...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Boris Karloff · Anna Lee · John Loder · Frank Cellier

Synopsis The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936) follows the story of Dr. Laurience, a once-esteemed scientist who delves into the mysteries of the mind and soul. When his peers in the scientific community dismiss his findings, he faces the threat...

Direction John Ford

Cast George O'Brien · Marion Lessing · Mona Maris · Walter C. Kelly

Synopsis Seas Beneath (1931) unfolds during the closing stages of World War I, as a U.S. "Mystery Ship" embarks on a covert mission to the coast of Spain, towing a submarine. The ship's objective is to locate and neutralize a particularly...

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Hedy Lamarr · Dennis O'Keefe · John Loder · William Lundigan

Synopsis Dishonored Lady (1947) follows the story of Madeleine Damien, a fashion editor at a prestigious Manhattan magazine who leads a double life. By day, she is a dedicated professional, but by night, she is a vibrant socialite. The demands of...

Direction Henrik Galeen

Cast Brigitte Helm · Paul Wegener · Ivan Petrovich · Wolfgang Zilzer

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Roland Young · George Grossmith · John Loder · Wendy Barrie

Synopsis Wedding Rehearsal (1932) follows a cunning nobleman who devises an intricate plan to evade his own impending nuptials. His strategy involves orchestrating marriages for the eligible women on his family's list, hoping to divert attention away from his own marital...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast John Loder · Audrey Long · Edgar Barrier · Russell Wade

Synopsis A Game of Death (1945) presents a thrilling narrative inspired by Richard Connell's renowned short story, "The Most Dangerous Game." The film centers around a deranged individual who engages in the chilling pursuit of human targets within the confines of...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast William Bendix · Susan Hayward · John Loder · Dorothy Comingore

Synopsis The Hairy Ape (1944) follows the story of Hank Smith, a robust and rugged stoker working on a cargo ship. His world is turned upside down when Mildred Douglas, a refined and privileged young woman, visits the ship's engine room...

Direction John Francis Dillon

Cast Billie Dove · Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Helen Ware · Tully Marshall

Synopsis One Night at Susie's (1930) follows the story of a woman who runs a boarding house, finding herself in the role of a caretaker for the diverse group of gangsters and criminals who reside there. When her adopted son chooses...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Fred MacMurray · Madeleine Carroll · Patricia Morison · Billie Burke

Synopsis One Night in Lisbon (1941) follows the story of Texan pilot Dwight Houston, who, during the tense period before America's involvement in World War II, is tasked with delivering bombers from California to England. During a London air raid, Dwight...

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast George Arliss · Margaret Lockwood · John Loder · Roy Emerton

Synopsis Doctor Syn (1937) follows the tale of a small coastal village in Kent, Dymchurch, where the arrival of customs officials reveals a complex smuggling operation masterminded by the village's respected clergyman, Dr. Syn. Unbeknownst to most, Dr. Syn harbors a...