Cast: Arleen Whelan

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Alice Brady · Marjorie Weaver · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) presents John Ford's interpretation of the formative years of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting a fictionalized murder trial that captivated even the renowned Sergei Eisenstein. This biographical account offers a unique perspective on Lincoln's life before his political...

Direction John Ford

Cast Charles Winninger · Arleen Whelan · John Russell · Stepin Fetchit

Synopsis The Sun Shines Bright (1953) is a remake by John Ford of his 1934 film "Judge Priest," based on three stories by Irvin S. Cobb. The film centers around the benevolent Kentucky judge William Priest, portrayed by Charles Winninger, as...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Joel McCrea · Veronica Lake · Don DeFore · Donald Crisp

Synopsis Ramrod (1947) centers around a tense conflict between cattle and sheep ranchers that leads to the tragic loss of Connie Dickason's fiancé. However, she inherits his ranch and decides to manage it independently, defying the powerful Frank Ivey, who controls...

Direction Robert B. Sinclair

Cast Tyrone Power · Gene Tierney · Reginald Gardiner · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis That Wonderful Urge (1948) follows the story of a tenacious investigative journalist who employs a clever deception to encounter Sara Fowler, a wealthy heiress to a grocery store empire, about whom he has been penning less-than-complimentary articles. As he delves...

Direction George S. Kaufman

Cast William Powell · Ella Raines · Peter Lind Hayes · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) follows the chaotic journey of a Southern senator who is known for his verbose and dishonest nature. This politician, seen by some as a potential presidential candidate, sends shockwaves through his party when his revealing...

Direction Lewis R. Foster

Cast John Payne · Dennis O'Keefe · Arleen Whelan · Frank Faylen

Synopsis Passage West (1951) unfolds in the year 1863, as six prisoners, including the notorious convicted murderer Pete Black, make a daring escape from a harsh rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake. Seizing control of a modest wagon train guided by preacher...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Sterling Hayden · Forrest Tucker · Arleen Whelan · Barbara Rush

Synopsis Flaming Feather (1952) unfolds in the tumultuous Arizona Territory of the 1870s, where a shadowy figure known as the Sidewinder, the elusive leader of renegade Ute Indians, strikes fear into the hearts of the locals. When the Sidewinder's actions lead...

Direction Joseph Kane

Cast Rod Cameron · Arleen Whelan · Forrest Tucker · Katy Jurado

Synopsis San Antone (1953) follows the journey of a cowboy, a former Union soldier, who embarks on a perilous cattle drive into Mexico following the Civil War. The country is under French occupation, and the cowboy must navigate the complex political...

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Rosalind Russell · Paul Douglas · Marie Wilson · William Ching

Synopsis Never Wave at a WAC (1953) follows the journey of a recently divorced socialite who enlists in the Army, driven by the desire to spend more time with her Colonel boyfriend. However, her new military life presents numerous challenges. Complicating...

Direction Alfred L. Werker · Otto Preminger

Cast Warner Baxter · Freddie Bartholomew · Arleen Whelan · C. Aubrey Smith

Synopsis Kidnapped (1938) is a cinematic adaptation set in the late 18th century, where the protagonist, David Balfour, finds himself betrayed by his malevolent uncle. The uncle orchestrates a scheme to have David seized and sent aboard a ship, where he...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Jack Benny · Kay Francis · James Ellison · Anne Baxter

Synopsis Charley's Aunt (1941) is a comedic tale set in 1890, where two Oxford students devise a clever plan to help their mischievous friend. They convince him to impersonate an aunt from Brazil, a ploy that leads to a series of...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Shirley Temple · Jack Oakie · Charlotte Greenwood · George Montgomery

Synopsis Young People (1940) follows the story of Joe Ballantine (Jack Oakie) and his wife Kit (Charlotte Greenwood), who, convinced that a change of scenery would benefit their adopted daughter Wendy (Shirley Temple), decide to leave their vaudeville career behind and...

Direction Eugene Forde

Cast Lynn Bari · Lloyd Nolan · Arleen Whelan · George Montgomery

Direction Albert C. Gannaway

Cast Jim Davis · Arleen Whelan · Carl Smith · Harry Lauter

Synopsis The Badge of Marshal Brennan (1957) follows the journey of Jim Davis, a fugitive seeking refuge from his pursuers. During his flight, he encounters a deceased individual adorned with a marshal's badge. Davis buries the body and assumes the identity...

Direction Jean Yarbrough

Cast James Craig · Lynn Bari · John Smith · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis The Women of Pitcairn Island (1956) is set eighteen years after the Bounty mutineers settled on Pitcairn Island. With the last mutineer's recent passing, the island is inhabited only by their widows and descendants, notably Thursday October Christian, Fletcher Christian's...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Jack Oakie · Jack Haley · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis Thanks for Everything (1938) follows a group of promoters who orchestrate a radio contest with the aim of identifying the quintessential American individual. Their plan is to leverage this person to endorse a variety of products, including food, clothing, and...

Direction Albert C. Gannaway

Cast Jim Davis · Arleen Whelan · Faron Young · Marty Robbins Enterprises

Synopsis Raiders of Old California (1957) follows the journey of a handful of U.S. Cavalrymen who, after being released from duty following the Mexican-American War, choose to remain in California. Under the leadership of Angus McKane, portrayed by Jim Davis, the...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Paulette Goddard · Fred MacMurray · Macdonald Carey · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis Suddenly, It's Spring (1947) follows Captain Mary Morley (Paulette Goddard), a WAC officer specializing in marital relations, affectionately dubbed "Captain Lonelyhearts," as she returns from her overseas duties, accompanying a group of G.I. war brides. Her journey home is fraught...

Direction Harold Young

Cast Arleen Whelan · Gordon Oliver · Charley Grapewin · Lucien Littlefield

Synopsis Sabotage (1939) follows the story of Tommy Grayson, who finds himself behind bars after being accused of causing chaos at a nearby manufacturing facility. His loved ones, including his fiancée, swiftly come to his defense. However, the local community and...

Direction Harry Lachman

Cast Sidney Toler · Arleen Whelan · Richard Derr · Douglass Dumbrille

Synopsis Castle in the Desert (1942) follows the renowned detective Charlie Chan as he delves into a perplexing case of suspected poisonings at an enigmatic estate nestled in the heart of the Mojave Desert. The film unfolds as Chan meticulously unravels...