Cast: William Boyd

Direction Rouben Mamoulian

Cast Gary Cooper · Sylvia Sidney · Paul Lukas · Wynne Gibson

Synopsis City Streets (1931) follows the story of Nan, the stepdaughter of a notorious racketeer, who is deeply in love with The Kid, a humble shooting gallery operator. Despite Nan's persistent encouragement, The Kid remains steadfast in his refusal to enter...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast H.B. Warner · Dorothy Cumming · Ernest Torrence · Jacqueline Logan

Synopsis The King of Kings (1927) marks the inception of Cecil B. DeMille's enduring fascination with biblical narratives, a theme he would revisit throughout his illustrious career. This silent film masterfully blends DeMille's signature visual grandeur and historical accuracy with a...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Gloria Swanson · Thomas Meighan · Bebe Daniels · Theodore Kosloff

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast William Boyd · Mary Astor · Louis Wolheim · Ian Keith

Synopsis Two Arabian Knights (1927) follows the escapades of two American soldiers, W. Dangerfield Phelps and his disdained sergeant, Peter McGaffney, who are seized by the Germans during a heated altercation in a trench on the Western Front. United in captivity,...

Direction Howard Higgin

Cast William Boyd · Clark Gable · Helen Twelvetrees · William Farnum

Synopsis The Painted Desert (1931) follows the tale of two Western partners, Jess and Cash, who stumble upon an abandoned emigrant camp with a baby boy. Their disagreement over who should take responsibility for the child leads to a long-standing feud....

Direction George Fitzmaurice

Cast Rod La Rocque · Barbara Stanwyck · William Boyd · Betty Bronson

Synopsis The Locked Door (1929) follows Ann, who finds herself in a precarious situation while on a ship with her boss's son, Frank. Beyond the 12-mile limit, where liquor is permitted, Frank makes inappropriate advances towards her. As Ann resists, the...

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast William Boyd · Andy Clyde · George Reeves · Dustine Farnum

Synopsis Bar 20 (1943) follows the thrilling tale of Hoppy, California, and Lin as they embark on a daring pursuit. After stagecoach robbers steal the funds Hoppy intended to use for purchasing cattle, the trio sets out on a mission to...

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast William Boyd · George 'Gabby' Hayes · Russell Hayden · Evelyn Venable

Synopsis The Frontiersmen (1938) follows the adventures of Hoppy, who lends a helping hand to schoolteacher June Lake in managing her schoolhouse, which is frequented by the young members of the St. Brendan Boys Choir. The narrative takes a thrilling turn...

Direction Rupert Julian

Cast William Boyd · Elinor Fair · Frank Coghlan Jr. · John Miljan

Direction Howard Bretherton

Cast William Boyd · James Ellison · George 'Gabby' Hayes · Sidney Blackmer

Direction Ralph Ince

Cast William Boyd · Dorothy Wilson · William Gargan · Bob Rose

Synopsis Lucky Devils (1933) follows a troupe of daredevil stuntmen in Hollywood who proudly refer to themselves as the "Lucky Devils." Their motto, "A stuntman makes a bad husband and a husband makes a bad stuntman," is put to the test...

Direction Benjamin Stoloff

Cast Gene Raymond · Nancy Carroll · Jack Benny · Sydney Howard

Synopsis Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round (1934) follows the intricate web of suspects aboard an ocean liner after the murder of notorious underworld figure Lee Lother. The list of potential culprits is extensive. Anya Roysen, Lother's jealous mistress and a married woman, harbored resentment...

Direction Howard Bretherton

Cast William Boyd · James Ellison · Jean Rouverol · George 'Gabby' Hayes

Direction Howard Bretherton

Cast William Boyd · Andy Clyde · Brad King · Duncan Renaldo

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast William Boyd · Russell Hayden · George 'Gabby' Hayes · Ruth Rogers

Synopsis Silver on the Sage (1939) follows the adventures of Hoppy, who assumes the guise of an Eastern gambler to infiltrate and thwart a group of brothers involved in a cattle-rustling operation. By going undercover, Hoppy aims to expose the criminal...

Direction Albert S. Rogell

Cast William Boyd · Robert Armstrong · James Gleason · Ginger Rogers

Synopsis Suicide Fleet (1931) follows the thrilling journey of three American sailors who engage in a perilous mission during World War I. They are tasked with navigating a decoy ship through treacherous waters infested with German U-boats. Amidst the high-stakes naval...

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast William Boyd · Andy Clyde · Rand Brooks · Fritz Leiber

Direction William Cowen

Cast Dickie Moore · Irving Pichel · William Boyd · Doris Lloyd

Synopsis Oliver Twist (1933) follows the harrowing journey of a young orphan named Oliver, set against the grim backdrop of 1830s London. After enduring harsh treatment in a workhouse, Oliver's life takes a dark turn when he is lured into the...

Direction Edward Sloman

Cast William Boyd · Lilyan Tashman · Irving Pichel · Regis Toomey

Synopsis Murder by the Clock (1931) follows the peculiar circumstances surrounding the demise of a wealthy woman, who, due to her fear of being buried alive, is interred with a loud horn in her crypt. As her heirs eagerly await the...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Lupe Velez · Paul Cavanagh · William Boyd · Alphonse Ethier

Synopsis The Storm (1930) follows the tale of Burr and Dave, inseparable companions who have consistently supported each other through numerous challenges. Their bond is severely tested when a woman named Manette becomes stranded with them in their isolated cabin during...