Cast: Victor Sen Yung

Direction William Wyler

Cast Bette Davis · Herbert Marshall · James Stephenson · Frieda Inescort

Synopsis The Letter (1940) follows the story of a rubber plantation administrator's wife who fatally shoots a man and asserts that it was an act of self-defense. Her calm demeanor, elegance, and composure leave a strong impression on nearly everyone she...

Direction Norman Foster

Cast Ann Sheridan · Dennis O'Keefe · Robert Keith · John Qualen

Synopsis Woman on the Run (1950) follows Frank Johnson, the only person who saw a gangland killing, as he disappears to avoid potential revenge. Police Inspector Ferris pursues him, believing Frank is evading justice. Eleanor, Frank's spouse, thinks he's fleeing their...

Direction Archie Mayo · Fritz Lang

Cast Jean Gabin · Ida Lupino · Thomas Mitchell · Claude Rains

Synopsis Moontide (1942) follows the story of a longshoreman named Bobo who, after an alcohol-fueled night on the San Pablo waterfront, becomes anxious that he might have caused a man's death. In a state of uncertainty, he secures a job on...

Direction John Huston

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Mary Astor · Sydney Greenstreet · Charles Halton

Synopsis Across the Pacific (1942) follows the journey of a disgraced U.S. artillery officer, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, who faces a court-martial in 1941 and subsequently departs from his homeland. Seeking new opportunities, he receives a job offer in Central America,...

Direction Ed Spielman · Richard Lang · Jerry Thorpe · Marc Daniels

Cast David Carradine · Keye Luke · Radames Pera · Philip Ahn

Synopsis Kung Fu (TV Series) (1972) aired from 1972 to 1975, spanning 3 seasons and 63 episodes. The narrative revolves around Kwai Chang Caine, a man of tranquility navigating a tumultuous world. Raised in the Shaolin traditions by the blind, kind-hearted...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Gene Tierney · Lee J. Cobb · Agnes Moorehead

Synopsis The Left Hand of God (1955) follows a mysterious figure in clerical attire who presents himself as the anticipated Father O'Shea at a sparsely visited Catholic mission in 1947 China. Despite his apparent unease with his priestly responsibilities, his stern...

Direction Jerry Thorpe

Cast David Carradine · Barry Sullivan · Albert Salmi · Wayne Maunder

Synopsis Kung Fu (TV) (1972) follows the journey of a Shaolin monk who, after seeking retribution for his master's demise, escapes to the untamed American frontier. As he traverses the wild west, he uses his martial arts skills to assist those...

Direction Norman Foster

Cast Sidney Toler · Victor Sen Yung · Cesar Romero · Douglas Fowley

Synopsis Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939) follows the renowned detective as he investigates the apparent suicide of a novelist who is a close friend. The story unfolds during the international Exposition on San Francisco Bay's Treasure Island, where Charlie Chan...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Tony Curtis · Joanne Dru · Lyle Bettger · Marvin Miller

Synopsis Forbidden (1953) follows the tale of Eddie Darrow, who is employed by a Philadelphia crime lord, Barney Pendleton, to find Christine Lawrence, Eddie's former lover and the widow of Barney's ex-partner. Eddie's journey leads him to Macao, where he rescues...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Nancy Kwan · James Shigeta · Benson Fong · Jack Soo

Synopsis Flower Drum Song (1961) follows the journey of a young Chinese woman who, along with her father, secretly enters San Francisco with the intention of marrying her betrothed. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she encounters another man...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast John Wayne · Lauren Bacall · Paul Fix · Anita Ekberg

Synopsis Blood Alley (1955) follows the journey of a merchant marine captain who, after being saved from Chinese Communists by a group of villagers, finds himself coerced into a perilous mission. The villagers, desperate to escape their oppressive circumstances, convince the...

Direction John Farrow

Cast Loretta Young · Alan Ladd · William Bendix · Philip Ahn

Synopsis China (1943) follows the journey of American businessman Jones and his associate Johnny, who venture into China to peddle oil to the encroaching Japanese forces just prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Initially indifferent to the plight of the...

Direction David Dortort · William F. Claxton · Lewis Allen · Don McDougall

Cast Lorne Greene · Michael Landon · Dan Blocker · Pernell Roberts

Synopsis Bonanza (TV Series) (1959) is a classic Western television show that aired from 1959 to 1973, spanning 14 seasons and 430 episodes. Set in Nevada during the 1860s, the series follows the life of Ben Cartwright and his three sons—Adam,...

Direction Robert Day

Cast Robert Sacchi · Franco Nero · Michelle Phillips · Olivia Hussey

Synopsis The Man with Bogart's Face (1980) follows the story of an individual deeply infatuated with Humphrey Bogart, who undergoes extensive plastic surgery to mirror Bogart's appearance perfectly. Adopting the name Sam Marlowe, a blend of Bogart's iconic characters Sam Spade...

Direction Norman Foster

Cast Sidney Toler · Jean Rogers · Lionel Atwill · Mary Nash

Synopsis Charlie Chan in Panama (1940) follows the renowned detective, Inspector Chan, as he embarks on a mission to uncover a hidden threat among a diverse group of passengers. The story unfolds as Chan delves into the lives of these travelers,...

Direction Sam Newfield

Cast William Lundigan · Virginia Bruce · Jonathan Hale · Frank Ferguson

Synopsis State Department: File 649 (1949) follows the journey of Kenneth Seeley, a dedicated member of the U.S. State Department's Foreign Service Bureau, and Marge Weldon, a morale worker for the bureau. They are sent to a remote region in Mongolia,...

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Roland Winters · Warren Douglas · Mantan Moreland · Louise Currie

Synopsis The Chinese Ring (Charlie Chan in the Chinese Ring) (1947) begins with Princess Mei Ling arriving at the Chan residence, where she is greeted by the family's handyman, Birmingham Brown. She declines to reveal her identity but gives him a...

Direction Edward L. Cahn

Cast John Agar · Audrey Totter · Gregory Walcott · James Dobson

Direction Fred F. Sears

Cast Richard Denning · Nancy Gates · Richard Loo · Soo Yong

Synopsis Target Hong Kong (1953) follows a group of American mercenaries who intervene to disrupt a clandestine operation designed to take control of Hong Kong. The film delves into the high-stakes world of espionage and intrigue, as these soldiers-of-fortune navigate the...

Direction Terry O. Morse

Cast Sidney Toler · Mantan Moreland · Victor Sen Yung · Tanis Chandler

Synopsis Shadows Over Chinatown (1946) follows the journey of renowned Chinese detective Charlie Chan, portrayed by Sidney Toler, as he travels to San Francisco to tackle a complex murder case. Along the way, he encounters two individuals: Mrs. Conover, played by...