Cast: Joan Blondell

Direction John Cassavetes

Cast Gena Rowlands · Ben Gazzara · John Cassavetes · Joan Blondell

Synopsis Opening Night (1977) follows the story of a renowned actress, Myrtle Gordon, whose life takes a dramatic turn after a tragic incident. A young admirer is fatally injured while attempting to meet her favorite star, Myrtle, following a theatrical performance....

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast James Cagney · Jean Harlow · Edward Woods · Joan Blondell

Synopsis The Public Enemy (1931) follows the trajectory of a youthful criminal who ascends through the hierarchy of Chicago's criminal underworld. As he gains power and influence, an unintentional killing of a gangster sets the stage for a violent and brutal...

Direction Edmund Goulding

Cast Tyrone Power · Joan Blondell · Coleen Gray · Helen Walker

Synopsis Nightmare Alley (1947) is a lesser-known cinematic gem celebrated by enthusiasts of the eerie and unsettling. This film is remarkably forward-thinking, set in the grimy, surreal world of itinerant carnivals where a diverse cast of peculiar individuals coexist. In a...

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Dorothy McGuire · James Dunn · Joan Blondell · Peggy Ann Garner

Synopsis A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) is a poignant cinematic adaptation of Betty Smith's beloved novel, delving into the struggles of an Irish family residing in a tenement in early 20th-century Brooklyn. The film beautifully captures the resilience and spirit...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Grant Withers · Mary Astor · Regis Toomey · James Cagney

Synopsis Other Men's Women (1931) follows the tale of two railroad engineers, Bill and Jack, whose lives take a dramatic downturn when Bill develops feelings for his best friend's spouse. This romantic entanglement sets off a chain of events that leads...

Direction Norman Jewison

Cast Steve McQueen · Edward G. Robinson · Karl Malden · Tuesday Weld

Synopsis The Cincinnati Kid (1965) follows the journey of a young and ambitious card player, known as the Cincinnati Kid, who seeks to prove his mettle by challenging a seasoned and respected player for the title of "The Man." The story...

Direction Randal Kleiser

Cast John Travolta · Olivia Newton-John · Stockard Channing · Jeff Conaway

Synopsis Grease (1978) is a vibrant adaptation of the beloved musical, capturing the essence of high school romance and the iconic coolness of the 1950s. The story revolves around Danny (John Travolta) and Sandy (Olivia Newton-John), who enjoy a passionate summer...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Warren William · Joan Blondell · Aline MacMahon · Ruby Keeler

Synopsis Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) follows Barney Hopkins as he faces a setback when the set and costumes for his new Broadway show are seized due to unpaid debts. With the Great Depression in full swing, the prospects for chorus...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast James Cagney · Joan Blondell · Louis Calhern · Noel Francis

Synopsis Blonde Crazy (1931) unfolds in a bustling midwestern hotel, where the cunning bellhop Bert Harris is deeply involved in various schemes. He secures a position for the alluring Ann Roberts, but she initially resists his advances. Bert, however, soon ropes...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast James Cagney · Joan Blondell · Ruby Keeler · Dick Powell

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Ben Lyon · Joan Blondell · Blanche Friderici

Synopsis Night Nurse (1931) follows the journey of Lora Hart, who secures a position as a trainee nurse in a hospital. After successfully completing her training, she takes on a role as a night nurse for two young children who appear...

Direction William Keighley

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Joan Blondell · Barton MacLane · Humphrey Bogart

Synopsis Bullets or Ballots (1936) follows the story of a former police officer, played by Edward G. Robinson, who is dismissed from his job after assaulting his superior. Seeking a new path, he is recruited by the city's notorious crime boss,...

Direction Walter Lang

Cast Spencer Tracy · Katharine Hepburn · Gig Young · Joan Blondell

Synopsis Desk Set (1957) follows the intriguing story of a TV network's research department, where an enigmatic figure, engineer Richard Sumner, is secretly tasked with modernizing the office through computerization. The department head, the ever-knowledgeable Bunny Watson, is initially suspicious of...

Direction Ray Enright · Busby Berkeley

Cast Joan Blondell · Dick Powell · Ruby Keeler · ZaSu Pitts

Synopsis Dames (1934) follows the story of wealthy Ezra Ounce, who embarks on a mission to clean up what he deems as unsavory forms of entertainment, including Broadway productions. He enlists his relatives to join his crusade, aiming to uplift moral...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Virginia Davis · Joan Blondell · Anne Shirley · Ann Dvorak

Synopsis Three on a Match (1932) follows the divergent journeys of three former schoolmates as they navigate adulthood. Vivian ties the knot with a prosperous attorney and enjoys a blissful life with their charming son. Conversely, Mary faces adversity, spending time...

Direction Richard L. Bare

Cast Joan Blondell · William Demarest · Sterling Holloway · Sandra Gould

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: What's in the Box (TV) (1964) follows the story of Joe Britt, a man known for his infidelities. After a peculiar repairman fixes his television set, Joe begins to witness his own misdeeds playing out on the...

Direction Frank Tashlin

Cast Jayne Mansfield · Tony Randall · Betsy Drake · Joan Blondell

Synopsis Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957) presents a comedic take on the 1950s television landscape, focusing on an advertising executive who is determined to secure a famous movie star's endorsement for his agency's latest lipstick. The protagonist, Rock Hunter, faces...

Direction Hugo Haas

Cast Eleanor Parker · Richard Boone · Joan Blondell · Hugo Haas

Synopsis Lizzie (1957) follows the story of Elizabeth, a woman plagued by persistent headaches and insomnia. Mysterious, menacing letters addressed to her, signed by someone named Lizzie, begin to arrive, leaving Elizabeth bewildered as she has no acquaintance by that name....

Direction Franco Zeffirelli

Cast Jon Voight · Faye Dunaway · Rick Schroder · Jack Warden

Synopsis The Champ (1979) follows the poignant tale of a former boxing champion, Billy Flynn, as he struggles to provide for his son while relentlessly pursuing a comeback that remains perpetually out of reach. The narrative delves into the emotional journey...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast James Cagney · Joan Blondell · Ann Dvorak · Eric Linden

Synopsis The Crowd Roars (1932) follows the story of renowned motor-racing champion Joe Greer, portrayed by James Cagney, who comes back to his hometown to participate in a local racing event. Upon his return, he finds out that his younger sibling...