Cast: Kathleen Howard

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Gary Cooper · Barbara Stanwyck · Oskar Homolka · Henry Travers

Synopsis Ball of Fire (1941) follows a group of eight dedicated scholars in their ninth year of a 12-year endeavor to compile an encyclopedia. Among them is the youngest member, Bertram Potts, an expert in language and grammar. When Potts realizes...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Fredric March · Evelyn Venable · Guy Standing · Katharine Alexander

Synopsis Death Takes a Holiday (1934) follows the story of Death, who, feeling weary and curious about humanity's fear of him, decides to experience life from a different perspective. Assuming the guise of the charming Prince Sirki, he becomes a guest...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Rosalind Russell · Fred MacMurray · Macdonald Carey · Constance Moore

Synopsis Take a Letter, Darling (1942) follows the story of Tom Verney, a talented but financially challenged artist portrayed by Fred MacMurray. In a twist of fate, Tom secures a position as a secretary for the formidable advertising executive, A. M....

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Greer Garson · Walter Pidgeon · Felix Bressart · Marsha Hunt

Synopsis Blossoms in the Dust (1941) follows the journey of Edna, who ties the knot with Texan Sam Gladney, a wheat mill operator. Their joy is short-lived as they lose their young son. Edna stumbles upon the harsh realities faced by...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Joan Fontaine · Robert Ryan · Zachary Scott · Joan Leslie

Synopsis Born to Be Bad (1950) follows the cunning Christabel Caine, portrayed by Joan Fontaine, who expertly deceives those around her with a charming facade, including her cousin Donna Foster, played by Joan Leslie, and Donna's affluent fiancé, Curtis Carey, played...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Deanna Durbin · Robert Stack · Eugene Pallette · Helen Parrish

Synopsis First Love (1939) presents a fresh take on the classic Cinderella tale. After completing her education at a boarding school, orphaned Connie Harding is taken in by her affluent aunt and uncle. Connie's arrival is met with disdain, particularly from...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Jeanne Crain · Cornel Wilde · Linda Darnell · William Eythe

Synopsis Centennial Summer (1946) unfolds in the vibrant city of Philadelphia during the year 1876, where two sisters, portrayed by Jeanne Crain and Linda Darnell, find themselves in a romantic rivalry. The object of their affection is a charming Frenchman, played...

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast W.C. Fields · Kathleen Howard · Jean Rouverol · Julian Madison

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast Joan Bennett · Claudette Colbert · Bing Crosby · Carole Lombard

Synopsis The Fashion Side of Hollywood (S) (1935) presents a curated collection of lighting and costume trials from a variety of films, with a particular emphasis on Josef von Sternberg's renowned work, "The Devil Is a Woman" (1935). This documentary offers...

Direction Fred Guiol

Cast ZaSu Pitts · Slim Summerville · Kathleen Howard · Brenda Forbes

Synopsis Miss Polly (1941) unfolds in a small town where strict moral codes have created an environment so oppressive that it has been two years since the last marriage. The story revolves around a group of young people who are struggling...

Direction James Whale

Cast Diana Wynyard · Colin Clive · Frank Lawton · Stella Patrick Campbell

Synopsis One More River (1934) follows the journey of a young woman who decides to escape her abusive spouse and embarks on a voyage where she encounters a new man. The narrative unfolds as she navigates the complexities of her newfound...

Direction William Castle

Cast Richard Dix · Barton MacLane · Nina Vale · Regis Toomey

Synopsis Mysterious Intruder (1946) follows a private investigator who is enlisted by the proprietor of a music shop to locate a young woman from his past. Intrigued by the substantial sum offered for her whereabouts, the detective delves deeper and uncovers...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Ruby Keeler · Ozzie Nelson · Harriet Hilliard · Gordon Oliver

Synopsis Sweetheart of the Campus (1941) follows the story of Ozzie Norton and his lively band, which includes the talented Betty Blake from Brooklyn. They are gearing up for the grand opening of the College Club, a vibrant nightclub situated near...

Direction George Waggner

Cast Charles Coburn · Robert Paige · Ginny Simms · Alan Curtis

Synopsis Shady Lady (1945) follows the journey of a skilled gambler who finds himself behind bars after being caught in a cheating scandal. After serving his time, he is released on parole and seeks a new beginning. He travels to Chicago...

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 Michael Curtiz

Cast Kay Francis · Claude Rains · Ian Hunter · Alison Skipworth

Synopsis Stolen Holiday (1937) follows the journey of Nicole Picot, a Parisian model who is chosen by Stefan Orloff to assist in a deception aimed at impressing a wealthy investor. Nicole is tasked with wearing a luxurious gown and dining with...

Direction Erle C. Kenton

Cast W.C. Fields · Joan Marsh · Buster Crabbe · Adrienne Ames

Synopsis You're Telling Me! (1934) follows the misadventures of a socially inept and hard-drinking inventor who inadvertently ruins his daughter's prospects of marrying into a wealthy family. His clumsy attempts to navigate social situations and business deals lead him to squander...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Van Johnson · June Allyson · Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins · Hume Cronyn

Synopsis The Bride Goes Wild (1948) follows the story of McGrath, a publisher of children's books, where "Uncle Bump" is a top-selling series. However, the creator behind Uncle Bump, Greg, struggles with alcoholism and has yet to begin his next book....

Direction Clyde Bruckman

Cast W.C. Fields · Mary Brian · Kathleen Howard · Grady Sutton

Synopsis Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935) follows the story of a dedicated but downtrodden man named Ambrose Wolfinger. His life takes a dramatic turn when he decides to skip work to attend a wrestling match, leading to a series of...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Hugh Herbert · Florence Rice · Richard Carlson · Ernest Truex