Cast: Karen Morley

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Paul Muni · Ann Dvorak · Karen Morley · Osgood Perkins

Synopsis Scarface (1932) follows the rise and fall of Tony Camonte, a former bodyguard who takes control of the criminal underworld after the mysterious disappearance of his boss, Big Louis Costillo. Despite being briefly detained, Tony is released due to lack...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Karen Morley · Tom Keene · Barbara Pepper · Addison Richards

Synopsis Our Daily Bread (1934) follows the journey of John and Mary Sims, urban residents severely impacted by the economic downturn of the Great Depression. Compelled by courage and desperation, they relocate to the countryside and, with the assistance of fellow...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Marie Dressler · John Barrymore · Wallace Beery · Jean Harlow

Synopsis Dinner at Eight (1933) centers around the meticulous preparations of Millicent Jordan for an elegant dinner party. Meanwhile, her husband, Oliver, grapples with deteriorating health and a looming threat to his shipping business, as mysterious forces attempt to acquire its...

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Glenn Ford · Janis Carter · Barry Sullivan · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis Framed (1947) follows the journey of Mike Lambert, a mining engineer who finds himself out of work and in a small town after a dramatic arrival. The brakes on the truck he's driving fail, causing a commotion. After encountering the...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Greer Garson · Laurence Olivier · Mary Boland · Edna May Oliver

Synopsis Pride and Prejudice (1940) follows the Bennet family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and their five daughters, as they navigate the complexities of love and societal expectations in early 19th-century England. Mrs. Bennet is particularly keen on securing advantageous...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast David Wayne · Howard Da Silva · Luther Adler · Martin Gabel

Direction Hugh Munro Neely

Cast Jane Fonda · Frances Dee · Kitty Carlisle · Molly Haskell

Synopsis Complicated Women (TV) (2003) delves into the cinematic landscape from the dawn of the talkies through the end of 1934, a period marked by the Hays Office's clampdown on perceived immorality in Hollywood films. Narrated by Jane Fonda, the documentary...

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast Walter Huston · Karen Morley · Franchot Tone · Arthur Byron

Synopsis Gabriel Over the White House (1933) follows the journey of President Judson Hammond, who initially adopts a passive leadership style after his inauguration, allowing local authorities to tackle the challenges of the Great Depression. However, following a remarkable recovery from...

Direction George Fitzmaurice

Cast Greta Garbo · Ramon Novarro · Lionel Barrymore · Lewis Stone

Synopsis Mata Hari (1931) unfolds in 1917, with the titular character operating as a German spy in the vibrant city of Paris. Having already ensnared the Russian general Shubin with her charms, Mata Hari now shifts her focus to Lieutenant Rosanov,...

Direction Jack Conway

Cast John Barrymore · Lionel Barrymore · Karen Morley · John Miljan

Synopsis Arsène Lupin (1932) follows the thrilling escapades of a suave and audacious thief who has been striking fear into the hearts of Paris's elite. This cunning criminal, known as Arsene Lupin, has even gone as far as to menace the...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Paul Muni · Karen Morley · William Gargan · Barton MacLane

Synopsis Black Fury (1935) follows the journey of a hardworking coal miner who, after immigrating to a new land, becomes entangled in a fierce struggle between the laborers and the powerful mine proprietors. The narrative unfolds as the miner navigates the...

Direction John Ford

Cast Wallace Beery · Ricardo Cortez · Karen Morley · Jean Hersholt

Synopsis Flesh (1932) follows the story of a cunning American swindler, Nicky, and his companion, Laura Nash, portrayed by Ricardo Cortez and Karen Morley, respectively, as they find themselves incarcerated in a German prison. Laura is eventually freed but faces the...

Direction Edgar Selwyn

Cast Helen Hayes · Lewis Stone · Neil Hamilton · Cliff Edwards

Synopsis The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) follows the tragic journey of Madelon, a young woman from the French countryside who becomes enamored with an artist named Larry. Their relationship takes a dramatic turn when Madelon discovers she is pregnant, leading...

Direction William Clemens

Cast Richard Dix · Karen Morley · John Kellogg · Jim Bannon

Synopsis The Thirteenth Hour (1947) follows Steve Reynolds, a truck-firm owner who finds himself entangled in a bitter rivalry with a competing company. Shortly after, he is attacked by a mysterious assailant wearing a mask, who steals his truck. The situation...

Direction Charles Brabin · Charles Vidor

Cast Boris Karloff · Lewis Stone · Karen Morley · Charles Starrett

Synopsis The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) follows Sir Lionel Barton as he guides a British expedition to the vast landscapes of Mongolia. Their mission is to uncover the legendary Golden Death Mask and Scimitar of Genghis Khan. The team is...

Direction David Butler

Cast Loretta Young · Richard Greene · Karen Morley · Walter Brennan

Synopsis Kentucky (1938) showcases the lush bluegrass landscapes of Kentucky in vibrant three-strip Technicolor, setting the stage for a sprawling drama centered around a racetrack. Sally Goodwin, portrayed by Loretta Young, develops feelings for Jack Dillon, played by Richard Greene. Their...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Merle Oberon · Brian Aherne · Karen Morley · Henry Stephenson

Synopsis Beloved Enemy (1936) follows the tumultuous events of the 1920s as Irish revolutionaries stage an insurrection against British rule in Ireland. Amidst the chaos, a prominent figure of the rebellion crosses paths with a captivating English noblewoman. Despite their vast...

Direction J. Walter Ruben

Cast Ricardo Cortez · Anita Louise · Karen Morley · Pauline Frederick

Synopsis The Phantom of Crestwood (1932) follows the cunning Jenny Wren as she manipulates banker Priam Andes into hosting a lavish dinner party at his seaside mansion, Crestwood. Her scheme involves inviting three specific men, each targeted for extortion to fund...

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Leslie Howard · Conchita Montenegro · C. Aubrey Smith · Karen Morley

Synopsis Never the Twain Shall Meet (1931) follows the story of Dan, an employee of the prestigious Pritchard and Pritchard firm based in San Francisco. Dan is deeply in love with Maisie, a woman affectionately dubbed "the icebox" by his journalist...