Cast: Hugh Herbert

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Ole Olsen · Chic Johnson · Martha Raye · Hugh Herbert

Synopsis Hellzapoppin' (1941) follows the chaotic journey of Ole and Chick as they embark on a film project that quickly spirals into absurdity. The director, dissatisfied with their initial efforts, introduces them to a young writer who presents them with an...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

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

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 Howard Hawks

Cast Danny Kaye · Virginia Mayo · Steve Cochran · Hugh Herbert

Direction Julien Duvivier · Victor Fleming · Josef von Sternberg

Cast Fernand Gravey · Luise Rainer · Miliza Korjus · Hugh Herbert

Synopsis The Great Waltz (1938) unfolds the tale of a man caught in a romantic triangle, set against the enchanting backdrop of 1840s Vienna and accompanied by the timeless melodies of Johann Strauss. This captivating film is a delightful confection, blending...

Direction William Dieterle · Max Reinhardt

Cast Ian Hunter · Verree Teasdale · Hobart Cavanaugh · Dick Powell

Synopsis A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935) follows the intertwined lives of mortals and fairies in a whimsical tale set in Athens. Theseus, the Duke of Athens, is preparing to wed Hippolyta, the Queen of the Amazons. Meanwhile, Demetrius is betrothed to...

Direction Albert S. Rogell

Cast Basil Rathbone · Hugh Herbert · Broderick Crawford · Bela Lugosi

Synopsis The Black Cat (1941) follows a group of avaricious relatives who assemble to anticipate the demise of Henrietta Winslow. The narrative is filled with suspenseful elements such as murder, thunderous claps, eerie cat howls, gunshots, nighttime screams, and concealed passageways,...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast William Powell · Bette Davis · Frank McHugh · Hugh Herbert

Synopsis Fashions of 1934 (1934) follows the escapades of Sherwood Nash, a cunning con artist who specializes in illicitly obtaining and selling Parisian fashion designs at bargain prices. His accomplice, Lynn, feigns interest in a dress to gain access to the...

Direction Busby Berkeley

Cast Dick Powell · Adolphe Menjou · Gloria Stuart · Alice Brady

Synopsis Gold Diggers of 1935 (1935) unfolds in a lavish hotel setting where stage director Nicoleff orchestrates a theatrical production to secure funds for his mounting debts. Mrs. Prentiss, the show's financial backer, has grand plans to unite her daughter Ann...

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast Edna May Oliver · Hugh Herbert · Dorothy Lee · Russell Gleason

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Olivia de Havilland · Rosalind Russell · Patric Knowles

Synopsis Four's a Crowd (1938) follows the ambitious Robert, who is determined to secure a major account that has thus far evaded him. His public relations firm specializes in transforming wealthy miscreants into public darlings. Jean, in need of a savior...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Bette Davis · Donald Woods · Margaret Lindsay · Lyle Talbot

Synopsis Fog Over Frisco (1934) follows the story of Arlene, a young woman entangled with criminal elements. Her sister, a high-society lady, dismisses Arlene's involvement as mere excitement, while their stepfather worries it might be something more sinister. The narrative unfolds...

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast Richard Dix · Mary Astor · Robert Armstrong · Dorothy Jordan

Direction King Vidor · George Stevens · Leslie Fenton

Cast James Stewart · Henry Fonda · Burgess Meredith · Charles D. Brown

Synopsis On Our Merry Way (1948) is a unique three-part anthology film that revolves around the central question posed by journalist Oliver Pease (Burgess Meredith): "Has a child ever changed your life?" The first segment introduces us to Henry Fonda and...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Loretta Young · David Niven · Hugh Herbert · Billie Burke

Synopsis Eternally Yours (1939) follows the journey of Anita, portrayed by Loretta Young, who initially appears to have a promising future. She is set to marry Don Barnes, a wealthy man who promises a life of stability and comfort. However, her...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Ronald Colman · Marlene Dietrich · James Craig · Edward Arnold

Synopsis Kismet (1944) follows the adventures of a cunning beggar named Hafiz, who resides on the outskirts of Baghdad's royal court. His ambitious plans involve securing a royal marriage for his daughter and capturing the affection of the queen herself, leading...

Direction Edward F. Cline

Cast Jack Oakie · W.C. Fields · Andy Clyde · Lyda Roberti

Synopsis Million Dollar Legs (1932) follows the story of a tiny, financially struggling nation that is convinced to participate in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics to boost its economy. This film is a delightful blend of absurdity and satire, offering a...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Bert Wheeler · Robert Woolsey · Marjorie White · Phyllis Barry

Synopsis Diplomaniacs (1933) follows the comedic misadventures of barbers Willy Nilly and Hercules Glub, who find themselves in a pickle when they open a barbershop on an Indian reservation with no customers. Their fortunes take an unexpected turn when a white...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Bette Davis · Lewis Stone · Pat O'Brien · Glenda Farrell

Synopsis Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) follows the story of Butch Saunders, a police officer reassigned to the Missing Persons division due to his aggressive tactics in other areas of law enforcement. Initially dismissive of his new role, Saunders views it...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Joan Blondell · May Robson · Edward Everett Horton