Cast: Ray Collins

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Orson Welles · Joseph Cotten · Everett Sloane · George Coulouris

Synopsis Citizen Kane (1941) follows the trajectory of a newspaper magnate whose immense wealth and influence lead to his eventual seclusion in a grand, fortress-like estate. The enigmatic final word he speaks before his demise, "Rosebud," sparks a compelling mystery. A...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Dana Andrews · Fredric March · Myrna Loy · Harold Russell

Synopsis The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) follows the journey of three World War II veterans as they return home to a changed America. Fred Derry, a former sailor, struggles to find his place in a society that initially celebrates...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Charlton Heston · Janet Leigh · Orson Welles · Marlene Dietrich

Synopsis Touch of Evil (1958) begins with a mysterious figure setting a timer on a bomb and placing it in the trunk of an elegant car. The countdown starts as a wealthy businessman and his less affluent companion drive away. Their...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Montgomery Clift · Ralph Richardson · Miriam Hopkins

Synopsis The Heiress (1949) follows the life of Catherine Sloper, a reserved and introverted young woman residing with her father, Dr. Austin Sloper, in the bustling city of New York during the year 1849. Catherine's mother, remembered as a radiant and...

Direction Orson Welles

Cast Tim Holt · Joseph Cotten · Dolores Costello · Agnes Moorehead

Synopsis The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) follows the tale of Eugene Morgan, a charming yet somewhat reckless young man who is deeply in love with Isabel Amberson, the daughter of a wealthy and influential family. However, Isabel chooses to marry the reliable...

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Gene Tierney · Cornel Wilde · Jeanne Crain · Vincent Price

Synopsis Leave Her to Heaven (1945) tells the tale of Ellen Berent (Gene Tierney), a woman who becomes infatuated with author Richard Harland (Cornell Wilde), who bears a striking resemblance to her deceased father. Ellen's love for Richard is intense and...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Gary Cooper · Patricia Neal · Raymond Massey · Kent Smith

Synopsis The Fountainhead (1949) follows the story of Howard Roark, a principled architect portrayed by Gary Cooper. Roark's unwavering commitment to his artistic vision leads him to reject projects that compromise his aesthetic principles, opting instead to work as a laborer...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Fredric March · Arthur Kennedy · Martha Scott

Synopsis The Desperate Hours (1955) follows the intense drama that unfolds when escaped convicts Glenn Griffin, his brother Hal, and their accomplice Sam Kobish seek refuge in a seemingly ordinary suburban home in Indianapolis. The house belongs to the Hilliard family,...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Spencer Tracy · Signe Hasso · Hume Cronyn · Jessica Tandy

Synopsis The Seventh Cross (1944) unfolds in the grim landscape of Nazi Germany during 1936, where seven prisoners manage to break free from a concentration camp. The camp's commander, in a chilling display of power, erects seven crosses, each destined for...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Ronald Colman · Signe Hasso · Edmond O'Brien · Shelley Winters

Synopsis A Double Life (1947) follows the story of a renowned middle-aged Broadway actor, Anthony "Tony" John, who is deeply devoted to his craft but struggles with loneliness and unresolved feelings for his ex-wife, Brita. The film delves into Tony's psychological...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Clark Gable · Lana Turner · Anne Baxter · John Hodiak

Synopsis Homecoming (1948) follows the journey of Dr. Lee Johnson, a man whose decision to join the Army medical corps during World War II is more about societal expectations than genuine patriotism. On his first day, he encounters 'Snapshot,' a spirited...

Direction Charles Walters

Cast Judy Garland · Gene Kelly · Eddie Bracken · Gloria DeHaven

Synopsis Summer Stock (1950) follows the story of a struggling farmer in a rural community who faces an unexpected challenge when her property is taken over by a group of actors. The actors were invited by her carefree sister, leading to...

Direction Irving Reis

Cast Cary Grant · Myrna Loy · Shirley Temple · Rudy Vallee

Synopsis The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) follows the story of a young girl named Susan Turner, who is infatuated with a charming and carefree artist, Richard Nugent. In a daring move, Susan sneaks into Richard's apartment to pose for him,...

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Robert Mitchum · Lizabeth Scott · Robert Ryan · William Talman

Synopsis The Racket (1951) delves into the tense dynamics of a city under siege by a powerful national crime syndicate that has allied with local crime lord Nick Scanlon. The syndicate's sophisticated methods clash with Nick's brutal, old-school tactics, creating a...

Direction Erle Stanley Gardner · Arthur Marks · Jesse Hibbs · William D. Russell

Cast Raymond Burr · William Hopper · Barbara Hale · William Talman

Synopsis Perry Mason (TV Series) (1957) is a classic legal drama that aired from 1957 to 1966, spanning 9 seasons and 271 episodes. The show centers around the brilliant defense attorney Perry Mason, portrayed by Raymond Burr. Mason is known for...

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Gary Cooper · Ann Sheridan · Ray Collins · Edmund Lowe

Synopsis Good Sam (1948) follows the story of Sam Clayton, a man known for his benevolence and willingness to lend a hand to those in need. His generosity, however, often leads him to financial strain, making it difficult for him to...

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Judy Holliday · Paul Douglas · Fred Clark · John Williams

Synopsis The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956) follows the story of Edward McKeever (Paul Douglas), the CEO of International Projects, who steps down to assist the military in passing legislation through Congress. This decision leaves the company in the hands of a...

Direction Jules Bricken

Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Dorothy Stickney · Carmen Mathews · Ray Collins

Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Conversation Over a Corpse (TV) (1956) follows the story of Cissie Enright, who is less than enthusiastic about the plan to eliminate the real estate agent. However, her sister, Joanna, is adamant that this drastic measure is...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Glenn Ford · William Holden · Ellen Drew · Ray Collins

Synopsis The Man from Colorado (1949) follows the journey of two comrades who reunite after being released from military service following the Civil War. One of the men, however, bears the heavy burden of profound psychological trauma from his wartime experiences....

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Mickey Rooney · Frank Morgan · James Craig · Marsha Hunt

Synopsis The Human Comedy (1943) follows the story of the Macauley family in the small town of Ithaca, as seen through the eyes of recently deceased patriarch Matthew. The eldest son, Marcus, has left for military service in World War II,...