Cast: Veronica Lake

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Charles Boyer · Olivia de Havilland · Paulette Goddard · Victor Francen

Synopsis Hold Back the Dawn (1941) follows the story of Georges Iscovescu, a charming Romanian-French gigolo with aspirations to enter the United States. However, his journey is halted in Mexico due to the quota system. In a strategic move, he decides...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Joel McCrea · Veronica Lake · Robert Warwick · William Demarest

Synopsis Sullivan's Travels (1941) follows the journey of a prosperous and somewhat sheltered filmmaker, known for his lighthearted comedies, who yearns to create a meaningful film about the struggles of the impoverished. Despite the objections of his producers, he embarks on...

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Alan Ladd · Veronica Lake · Robert Preston · Laird Cregar

Synopsis This Gun for Hire (1942) follows the story of a professional assassin, Philip Raven, who, despite his tough exterior, has a soft spot for children and animals. Raven is hired to eliminate a blackmailer and is compensated with counterfeit currency...

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 René Clair

Cast Fredric March · Veronica Lake · Robert Benchley · Susan Hayward

Synopsis I Married a Witch (1942) begins in the year 1672, where a pair of witches, Jennifer and her father Daniel, meet their end at the hands of puritan Jonathan Wooley. Fast forward to 1942, and the duo resurfaces to wreak...

Direction George Marshall

Cast Alan Ladd · Veronica Lake · William Bendix · Howard Da Silva

Synopsis The Blue Dahlia (1946) follows the story of a sailor named Johnny who returns home from his naval duties to discover his wife, Helen, in a compromising situation with Eddie, the proprietor of the Blue Dahlia nightclub. Helen confesses that...

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Brian Donlevy · Veronica Lake · Alan Ladd · Bonita Granville

Synopsis The Glass Key (1942) is a gripping narrative of urban political corruption, adapted from Dashiel Hammett's novel. This 1942 film, a remake of the 1935 version, stars Alan Ladd as a dedicated lieutenant to a cunning political boss, played by...

Direction Leslie Fenton

Cast Alan Ladd · Veronica Lake · Douglas Dick · Wally Cassell

Synopsis Saigon (1948) follows Larry, a pilot who discovers that his close friend Mike has a limited time to live, despite medical interventions. To ensure Mike enjoys his remaining days, Larry accepts a lucrative flying job for a group of opportunists...

Direction Mark Sandrich

Cast Claudette Colbert · Paulette Goddard · Veronica Lake · George Reeves

Synopsis So Proudly We Hail! (1943) follows a contingent of U.S. Army nurses who embark from San Francisco in December 1941, initially bound for Hawaii. Their journey takes a dramatic turn with the attack on Pearl Harbor, redirecting them to Bataan...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Richard Widmark · Linda Darnell · Veronica Lake · John Russell

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner · Don Medford · Charles S. Dubin · Leonard Valenta

Cast Leslie Nielsen · Theo Goetz · Olive Deering · Bruce Cabot

Synopsis Tales of Tomorrow (TV Series) (1951) was a groundbreaking anthology series that aired from 1951 to 1953, showcasing a mix of timeless and contemporary science fiction narratives. Each episode presented a unique story, blending elements of classic and modern sci-fi...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Ray Milland · William Holden · Wayne Morris · Brian Donlevy

Synopsis I Wanted Wings (1941) chronicles the journey of three distinct individuals—an affluent playboy, a collegiate athlete, and a skilled auto mechanic—as they navigate the rigorous training regimen and personal challenges within the Army Air Corps. The narrative is enriched by...

Direction Martin Green

Cast George Carron · Melody Greer · Peter Kastner · Veronica Lake

Direction John Farrow

Cast Anne Shirley · James Ellison · Barbara Read · Pamela Blake

Synopsis Sorority House (1939) follows the journey of a young woman who starts to question her place within an elite sorority. As she navigates the complexities of fitting into the upper-class society, she grapples with self-doubt and the pressures of belonging....

Direction S. Sylvan Simon

Cast Lana Turner · Richard Carlson · Ann Rutherford · Artie Shaw

Synopsis Dancing Co-Ed (1939) follows the story of a film producer, Freddy Tobius, who faces an unexpected challenge when his wife reveals her pregnancy just as they are about to start filming a new production. In a desperate search for a...

Direction Busby Berkeley

Cast Eddie Cantor · Judith Anderson · Ralph Morgan · Rita Johnson

Synopsis Forty Little Mothers (1940) follows the journey of a recently unemployed professor who receives an opportunity from an old college friend to teach at a prestigious all-girls school. However, his new position is fraught with challenges. He discovers an abandoned...

Direction Kurt Neumann

Cast Virginia Dale · Joseph Allen · Jeanne Cagney · Peter Lind Hayes

Synopsis All Women Have Secrets (1939) follows the lives of three couples at a Midwestern university who, despite the warnings of their peers, choose to tie the knot rather than remain as impoverished sweethearts. Among them are Joe and Susie Tucker,...

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Veronica Lake · Zachary Scott · Arturo de Córdova · Irene Ajay

Synopsis Stronghold (1951) is set in the tumultuous landscape of 1850s Mexico, where a captivating narrative unfolds around a wealthy and attractive mine owner. The story takes a dramatic turn when this influential figure is abducted by a notorious bandit leader....

Direction Hal Walker

Cast Eddie Bracken · Veronica Lake · Diana Lynn · Cass Daley

Synopsis Out of This World (1945) follows the journey of Betty Miller, a determined bandleader, and her talented all-female orchestra as they strive for success. Their fortunes change when the charismatic crooner Herbie Fenton joins their act. However, complications ensue when...

Direction George Marshall

Cast Bing Crosby · Bob Hope · Fred MacMurray · Franchot Tone

Synopsis Star Spangled Rhythm (1942) follows the story of Pop Webster (Victor Moore), a retired silent film actor previously celebrated as "Bronco Billy," who now serves as the gatekeeper at Paramount Pictures. Pop has spun a tale for his Navy son...