Cast: Claud Allister

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Cary Grant · Irene Dunne · Ralph Bellamy · Alexander D'Arcy

Synopsis The Awful Truth (1937) follows the whirlwind lives of Jerry and Lucy Warriner, a high-society couple in New York City who, despite their initial happiness, begin to question each other's loyalty. This leads them to decide on a divorce, with...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Jack Buchanan · Jeanette MacDonald · Claud Allister · ZaSu Pitts

Synopsis Montecarlo (1930) follows the story of Countess Vera, who is on the brink of marrying the dull Prince Otto. However, she abruptly cancels the wedding and sets off for Monte Carlo. Upon entering the casino, she attracts the attention of...

Direction Sidney Franklin

Cast Fredric March · Merle Oberon · Herbert Marshall · Janet Beecher

Synopsis The Dark Angel (1935) follows the intertwined lives of Kitty Vane, Alan Trent, and Gerald Shannon, who have been close companions since their youth. Kitty has long anticipated marrying one of them, but it is not until the onset of...

Direction Alfred L. Werker · Hamilton Luske · Jack Cutting · Ub Iwerks

Cast Robert Benchley · Frances Gifford · Buddy Pepper · Nana Bryant

Synopsis The Reluctant Dragon (1941) follows the comedic journey of humorist Robert Benchley as he ventures into the Disney Studios to pitch the idea of animating the tale of a dragon who would rather write poetry than fight knights. While navigating...

Direction Edmund Goulding

Cast Douglas Fairbanks · Bebe Daniels · Edward Everett Horton · Claud Allister

Direction Lewis R. Foster

Cast Ronald Reagan · Rhonda Fleming · Nigel Bruce · Marvin Miller

Synopsis Hong Kong (1952) follows a group of actors who navigate through a narrative set against artificial, yet charmingly colored Chinese backdrops. The story, penned by Winston Miller, revolves around a war orphan and a precious statuette. If Miller's concept had...

Direction Gilbert Miller

Cast Leslie Howard · Cedric Hardwicke · Binnie Barnes · Nigel Playfair

Synopsis The Lady Is Willing (1934) unfolds in the picturesque setting of France, where a private investigator named Albert Latour is hired by a trio of men seeking retribution against an individual who caused their investment to collapse. Latour, recognizing the...

Direction Fred Niblo

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Margaret Bannerman · Claud Allister · Jane Baxter

Synopsis Two White Arms (1932) follows the story of a man trapped in a lackluster marriage who resorts to deceitful tactics to explore forbidden relationships. In a clever ploy, he feigns memory loss, allowing him to embark on clandestine affairs while...

Direction Fred Niblo · Maurice Elvey

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Claud Allister · Benita Hume · Kenneth Kove

Synopsis Diamond Cut Diamond (1932) unfolds during an elegant country house weekend gathering, where a cunning guest attempts to outwit a group of jewel thieves. The narrative revolves around the suspense and intrigue as the guest works to thwart the criminals'...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Don Ameche · Joan Bennett · Roddy McDowall · John Loder

Synopsis Confirm or Deny (1941) follows the story of a journalist named Mitch and a teletype operator named Jennifer. Jennifer's role is to ensure that Mitch does not transmit any sensitive information abroad. As the city of London endures the relentless...

Direction Robert Milton

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Clive Brook · Mary Nolan · William Powell

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Alice Faye · Don Ameche · Henry Fonda · Edward Arnold

Synopsis Lillian Russell (1940) chronicles the captivating journey of a renowned musical sensation, tracing her path from her initial discovery in 1890 by the esteemed bandleader Tony Pastor to her eventual retirement in 1912, when she chose to settle down with...

Direction Paul L. Stein

Cast Patricia Medina · Jimmy Hanley · Marie Lohr · Frederick Leister

Synopsis Kiss the Bride Goodbye (1945) follows the romantic entanglements of Joan, portrayed by Patricia Medina. Joan's mother has grand plans for her daughter, insisting that she should wed her arrogant and self-important boss. However, Joan's heart belongs to someone else—a...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Patricia Farr · William Bakewell · Duncan Renaldo · Lulu McConnell

Synopsis Lady Luck (1936) follows the story of Mamie Murphy, a New York manicurist with grand ambitions. She aspires to marry into wealth and consistently rejects the sincere proposals of David Haines, a dedicated reporter. Mamie's life takes an exciting turn...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Madeleine Carroll · Ivor Novello · Laddie Cliff · Kay Hammond

Synopsis Sleeping Car (1933) follows the tale of a charming French sleeping-car attendant who has a knack for captivating women. His life takes an unexpected turn when he forms a bond with a rich widow, leading to a hasty marriage. Unbeknownst...

Direction Thornton Freeland

Cast Beryl Mercer · Hilda Vaughn · Harry Stubbs · Joan Bennett

Synopsis Three Live Ghosts (1929) follows the journey of three former soldiers who, after the end of World War I, come back to their hometown of London. To their surprise, they discover that they have been erroneously declared deceased.

Direction Hal Roach

Cast Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · ZaSu Pitts · Thelma Todd

Synopsis On the Loose (S) (1931) follows a group of young women who, weary of the monotonous outings to Coney Island with local suitors, decide to spice things up. They cross paths with two charming Englishmen who propose an exciting alternative:...

Direction Louis J. Gasnier · Edwin H. Knopf

Cast Evelyn Brent · Clive Brook · Paul Lukas · Eugene Pallette

Synopsis Slightly Scarlet (1930) follows the story of Lucy Stavrin, a captivating woman who assumes the identity of a countess to mingle with the elite on the French Riviera. Her charade is discovered by Malatroff, a cunning jewel thief, who coerces...

Direction Kenneth Hawks

Cast Warner Baxter · Catherine Dale Owen · Hedda Hopper · Claud Allister

Synopsis Such Men Are Dangerous (1930) follows the tale of a prosperous and influential businessman who assumes a new identity to exact revenge on the woman who rejected him during their wedding night. Driven by a desire for retribution, he meticulously...

Direction Norman Lee

Cast John Lodge · Dorothy Mackaill · Victor Jory · Claud Allister

Synopsis Bulldog Drummond at Bay (1937) follows the thrilling escapades of the titular hero, Hugh "Bulldog" Drummond, as he faces off against a group of international spies. These cunning adversaries are determined to pilfer the blueprints for an ultra-secretive aircraft, putting...