Cast: Karl Dane

Direction King Vidor

Cast John Gilbert · Renée Adorée · Hobart Bosworth · Claire McDowell

Synopsis The Big Parade (1925) chronicles the journey of three distinct individuals—Bull, Slim, and Jim (portrayed by Gilbert)—as they navigate the tumultuous events of World War I. Jim, a privileged young man who has never known the hardships of manual labor,...

Direction Victor Sjöström

Cast Lillian Gish · Lars Hanson · Henry B. Walthall · Karl Dane

Synopsis The Scarlet Letter (1926) is set in the stern atmosphere of Puritan Boston, where a seamstress named Hester Prynne faces severe consequences for her actions on the Sabbath. Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, a compassionate minister, shows her kindness, leading to a...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Lillian Gish · John Gilbert · Renée Adorée · Roy D'Arcy

Synopsis La bohème (1926) is set in Paris during the year 1830, where a group of struggling artists and writers face the imminent challenge of paying their rent. Through various means, including selling artwork and even a monkey collecting donations, they...

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction George W. Hill

Cast Chester Morris · Wallace Beery · Lewis Stone · Robert Montgomery

Synopsis The Big House (1930) follows the story of Kent Marlowe, a young man who finds himself behind bars for manslaughter. Throughout his time in prison, Marlowe struggles to adapt to the unspoken rules and 'code of honor' that govern the...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Johnny Mack Brown · Wallace Beery · Kay Johnson · Karl Dane

Synopsis Billy the Kid (1930) presents a unique take on the classic outlaw tale. The narrative follows Billy, who finds himself in a dire situation after fatally shooting the henchmen of land baron William Donovan, who had murdered Billy's employer. Pursued...

Direction George Fitzmaurice

Cast Rudolph Valentino · Vilma Bánky · George Fawcett · Montagu Love

Synopsis The Son of the Sheik (1926) tells the tale of Ahmed, the offspring of Diana and Sheik Ahmed Ben Hassan, who becomes enamored with Yasmin, a performer who is part of her father's deceitful troupe. Among the group is Ghobah,...

Direction Malcolm St. Clair

Cast Joan Crawford · Johnny Mack Brown · Dorothy Sebastian · Ricardo Cortez

Synopsis Montana Moon (1930) follows the journey of affluent Joan Prescott as she travels back to Montana from an exciting escapade in New York. Deciding to return to the bustling city, she encounters charming cowboy Larry and the two quickly become...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Dolores del Rio · Ralph Forbes · Karl Dane · Harry Carey

Synopsis The Trail of '98 (1928) follows the journey of diverse individuals drawn to the Klondike gold rush of 1897, each seeking fortune in the untamed wilderness of Alaska. Among them are Joe and Jim, brothers from South Carolina; Lars, a...

Direction Harry Beaumont

Cast William Haines · Anita Page · Ernest Torrence · Karl Dane

Synopsis Speedway (1929) follows the story of Bill Whipple, a carefree mechanic working for MacDonald, who believes he is both the world's top driver and a charmer. MacDonald has been a father figure to Bill since taking him in. One fateful...

Direction Edward Sedgwick

Cast William Haines · Sally O'Neil · Harry Carey · Frank Coghlan Jr.

Direction Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle

Cast Marion Davies · Owen Moore · Louise Fazenda · George Siegmann

Synopsis The Red Mill (1927) follows the story of Tina, a barmaid at a local tavern, who is subjected to the harsh treatment of her temperamental boss, Willem. When Dennis, a traveler, arrives in town, Tina quickly develops feelings for him....

Direction Jack Conway

Cast William Haines · Lionel Barrymore · Leila Hyams · Karl Dane

Synopsis Alias Jimmy Valentine (1928) follows the story of a skilled safecracker who sets his sights on a small town's prominent bank. However, instead of executing his heist, he decides to settle down and takes up a job as a cashier....

Direction Fred Niblo

Cast Lillian Gish · Ralph Forbes · Ralph Emerson · Frank Currier

Synopsis The Enemy (1927) follows the harrowing journey of Carl (Ralph Forbes), a newlywed who is sent to the front lines of World War I. Carl faces immense hardships and suffering during his time at war. Meanwhile, back home, his wife...

Direction Colbert Clark · Albert Herman

Cast Bela Lugosi · Viva Tattersall · Malcolm McGregor · Henry B. Walthall

Synopsis The Whispering Shadow (TV Series) (1933) follows the chilling tale of a notorious criminal mastermind who orchestrates his nefarious deeds through a gang manipulated by television and radio waves. The story revolves around Jack Norton, whose life is forever changed...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Halbert Brown · Willard Dashiell · Louis Dean · Earl Schenck

Synopsis My Four Years in Germany (1918) chronicles the personal and professional journey of James Gerard, the American ambassador to Germany, through a blend of factual events and dramatic storytelling. The film delves into Gerard's unique perspective and the challenges he...

Direction Edward Sedgwick

Cast Buster Keaton · Anita Page · Trixie Friganza · Robert Montgomery

Synopsis Free and Easy (1930) unfolds in Gopher City, Kansas, where a local beauty pageant is held, and the winner, Elvira Plunkett, along with her mother, embarks on a journey to Hollywood. The Chamber of Commerce assigns Elvira an agent, Elmer...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast William Haines · Anita Page · Karl Dane · J.C. Nugent