Cast: Wayne Morris

Direction Stanley Kubrick

Cast Kirk Douglas · George Macready · Adolphe Menjou · Ralph Meeker

Synopsis Paths of Glory (1957) follows Colonel Dax (Kirk Douglas), the leader of the depleted 701st Infantry Regiment of the French Army, entrenched along the Western Front during the stagnant phase of World War I in 1916. The Allies have been...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Bette Davis · Humphrey Bogart · Wayne Morris

Synopsis Kid Galahad (1937) follows the story of a boxing promoter named Nick Donati who takes a young bellhop under his wing, aiming to transform him into a champion boxer. However, complications arise when the young boxer, known as the "kid,"...

Direction Hubert Cornfield

Cast Gene Raymond · Jeanne Cooper · Wayne Morris · Elisha Cook Jr.

Synopsis Plunder Road (1957) follows a group of five men who execute a meticulously planned train heist on a stormy night, successfully stealing a nine-ton gold shipment valued at $10,000,000. The loot is divided into three hidden truckloads, and the team,...

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Ida Lupino · Dane Clark · Wayne Morris · Fay Bainter

Synopsis Deep Valley (1947) follows the story of Libby, a young woman who resides in a dilapidated shack with her indifferent parents, leading a life marked by poverty and lack of education. Her world takes a dramatic turn when a group...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast Gary Cooper · Jane Wyatt · Wayne Morris · Walter Brennan

Synopsis Task Force (1949) stands out among many action war films by concentrating on the creation of the aircraft carrier and its pivotal role in World War II. Gary Cooper portrays Jonathan L. Scott, a dedicated naval strategist. After gaining firsthand...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Ray Milland · William Holden · Wayne Morris · Brian Donlevy

Synopsis I Wanted Wings (1941) chronicles the journey of three distinct individuals—an affluent playboy, a collegiate athlete, and a skilled auto mechanic—as they navigate the rigorous training regimen and personal challenges within the Army Air Corps. The narrative is enriched by...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Randolph Scott · Wayne Morris · Joan Weldon · Joe Sawyer

Synopsis Riding Shotgun (1954) follows the tense journey of a stagecoach guard who attempts to alert a small town about an impending attack by a notorious group of criminals. Unfortunately, the townspeople, in their panic, misidentify him as a member of...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast James Cagney · William Bendix · Wayne Morris · Broderick Crawford

Synopsis The Time of Your Life (1948) follows the story of Joe, a regular at Nick's Pacific Street Saloon, where he spends much of his days. Tom, who is grateful to Joe for once saving his life, frequently visits the saloon...

Direction Newt Arnold

Cast Jean-Claude Van Damme · Donald Gibb · Bolo Yeung · Forest Whitaker

Synopsis Bloodsport (1988) introduces Jean-Claude Van Damme in his first leading role, as an American soldier stationed in Hong Kong who finds himself entangled in the Kumite, an illicit and brutal underground kickboxing tournament. The film follows Van Damme's character as...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Wayne Morris · Rosemary Lane · Humphrey Bogart · Dennis Morgan

Synopsis The Return of Doctor X (1939) follows the story of Walter Barnett, a tenacious New York newspaper reporter who faces unemployment after reporting the supposed death of actress Angela Merrova. When Angela unexpectedly appears alive and threatens legal action, Walter...

Direction Busby Berkeley

Cast Wayne Morris · Priscilla Lane · Humphrey Bogart · Hugh Herbert

Synopsis Men Are Such Fools (1938) follows the journey of Linda Lawrence, who ascends from a secretary to an account executive at an advertising firm. She finds love with former football star Jimmy Hall and they tie the knot. However, radio...

Direction Ralph Murphy

Cast Rod Cameron · Wayne Morris · Kay Buckley · Sally Eilers

Synopsis Stage to Tucson (1950) follows a band of criminals who disguise themselves as Confederate supporters, covertly directed by freight-line proprietor Jim Maroon, as they target stagecoaches, endangering Union communications. Grif Holbrook, a troubleshooter for the Butterfield Stage Line, and Union...

Direction George Blair

Cast Wayne Morris · Virginia Grey · George Tobias · Anthony Caruso

Synopsis Desert Pursuit (1952) follows the journey of Prospector Ford Smith, who, after striking gold in the mid to late 1800s, embarks on a perilous trek from Nevada to California with his valuable cargo. Along the way, he encounters Mary, a...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Wayne Morris · Margaret Lindsay · William Gargan · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis Double Alibi (1940) follows a man who becomes the main suspect after his former spouse is discovered deceased. The plot thickens as he navigates the complexities of his past relationship and the ensuing investigation.

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Pat O'Brien · Wayne Morris · Joan Blondell · May Robson

Synopsis The Kid from Kokomo (1939) follows the journey of a naive boxer named Morris, who refuses to step into the ring until he reunites with his mother, who left him as an infant. Meanwhile, O'Brien, a cunning manager, devises a...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Dennis Morgan · Jane Wyman · Wayne Morris · Arthur Kennedy

Synopsis Bad Men of Missouri (1941) follows the Younger siblings—Cole (Dennis Morgan), Bob (Wayne Morris), and Jim (Arthur Kennedy)—as they journey back to Missouri post-Civil War, driven by a desire to retaliate against William Merrick (Victor Jory), a corrupt banker who...

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Wayne Morris · Lola Albright · Lloyd Corrigan · Alan Hale Jr.

Synopsis Sierra Passage (1950) follows the journey of a young man named Johnny York, who, after witnessing the brutal murder of his father, seeks refuge and training with a traveling variety troupe. As he hones his skills as a sharpshooter, Johnny's...

Direction Delmer Daves

Cast David Niven · Jane Wyman · Victor Moore · Wayne Morris

Synopsis A Kiss in the Dark (1949) follows the story of Eric Phillips, a renowned concert pianist who is feeling the strain of his demanding career and fears that his talent is waning. His life takes an unexpected turn when he...

Direction Henry Cass

Cast Wayne Morris · Karin Booth · Anton Diffring · Bruce Seton

Synopsis The Crooked Sky (1957) follows the gripping tale of a tenacious American investigator who delves into the underworld of crime to expose a cunning gambler. The gambler is not just a high-stakes player but the mastermind behind a sophisticated banknote...

Direction Ford Beebe

Cast Johnny Sheffield · Wayne Morris · Nancy Hale · Paul Picerni

Synopsis Lord of the Jungle (1955) follows the journey of Mona Andrews, who travels to Laghaso Station in Africa to meet her uncle, Commissioner Andy Barnes. Simultaneously, three elephant hunters—Jeff Woode, Paul Gavin, and Kenny Balou—embark on a mission ordered by...