Cast: Gwen Kenyon

Direction Wallace Fox

Cast Bela Lugosi · Luana Walters · Tristram Coffin · Minerva Urecal

Synopsis The Corpse Vanishes (1942) follows the chilling tale of a mad scientist who, with the assistance of an elderly witch and her two sons—a malevolent dwarf and a dim-witted brute—commits a series of heinous crimes. The scientist targets innocent brides,...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Sidney Toler · Mantan Moreland · Arthur Loft · Gwen Kenyon

Synopsis Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944) follows the renowned detective as he is enlisted by the U.S. government to delve into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the demise of a brilliant inventor. The film unfolds as Charlie Chan navigates a...

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast James V. Kern · Judy Canova · Ben Blue · Eleanore Whitney

Synopsis Thrill of a Lifetime (1937) follows the story of "Howdy" Nelson, a man who firmly believes that genuine love is a myth and that romantic connections can be artificially created between any eligible individuals. His conviction is so strong that...

Direction Jean Yarbrough

Cast ZaSu Pitts · Roger Pryor · Warren Hymer · Douglas Fowley

Synopsis So's Your Aunt Emma! (1942) follows the comedic misadventures of an eccentric elderly woman who inadvertently becomes entangled in the world of boxing and organized crime. Mistakenly identified as the infamous "Ma Parker," a notorious murderer, she finds herself in...

Direction Jean Yarbrough

Cast Frank Albertson · Joan Woodbury · Dick Elliott · Byron Foulger

Synopsis Man from Headquarters (1942) follows the story of Larry Doyle, a journalist who finds himself in a whirlwind of events after playing a crucial role in the apprehension of the notorious Pardoni gang. Initially celebrated for his contributions, Larry is...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Duncan Renaldo · Martin Garralaga · Gwen Kenyon · Pedro de Cordoba

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast Bob Hope · Shirley Ross · Charles Butterworth · Otto Kruger

Synopsis Thanks for the Memory (1938) follows the story of a jobless writer, portrayed by Bob Hope, who finds himself in a unique domestic situation. While his wife pursues her career, he takes on the role of a stay-at-home spouse. The...

Direction S. Sylvan Simon

Cast Lana Turner · Richard Carlson · Ann Rutherford · Artie Shaw

Synopsis Dancing Co-Ed (1939) follows the story of a film producer, Freddy Tobius, who faces an unexpected challenge when his wife reveals her pregnancy just as they are about to start filming a new production. In a desperate search for a...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Nan Grey · Alan Baxter · Mary Anderson · Tom Neal

Synopsis Under Age (1941) follows a group of young women who, after leaving a reformatory, become entangled with a criminal organization. These girls are employed as "hostesses" in various mob-run establishments, where they are tasked with luring male patrons into spending...

Direction James Tinling

Cast Frank Graham · Edgar Kennedy · Gale Storm · Richard Cromwell

Synopsis Cosmo Jones in the Crime Smasher (1943) follows the thrilling escapades of an enthusiastic amateur sleuth and a humble custodian as they join forces to unravel the mystery of a missing heiress. Their investigation takes them through a labyrinth of...

Direction William Berke

Cast Chester Morris · Nancy Kelly · William Henry · Gwen Kenyon

Synopsis Tornado (1943) follows the story of Pete Ramsey, a dedicated coal miner portrayed by Morris, who finds himself captivated by and eventually marries the cunning showgirl, Victory Kane, played by Kelly. Victory's ambition drives her to push Pete to vie...