Cast: Donald Cook

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 Alfred E. Green

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · George Brent · Donald Cook · Alphonse Ethier

Synopsis Baby Face (1933) follows the journey of Lily Powers, a young woman who finds herself navigating a world far beyond the confines of her father's rundown speakeasy in a small industrial town. After her father's passing, Lily seizes the opportunity...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Louis Calhern · Helen Jerome Eddy · Donald Cook

Synopsis Frisco Jenny (1932) follows the life of a woman who, after losing her family in the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire, takes on the role of managing a thriving establishment. To secure a better future for her son, she makes...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Dorothy Mackaill · Donald Cook · Ralf Harolde · John Wray

Synopsis Safe in Hell (1931) follows the story of a woman who, after taking the life of a former lover in New Orleans, seeks refuge on a distant Caribbean island. The island's ruthless police chief becomes infatuated with her, oblivious to...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Richard Dix · Ann Harding · Edna May Oliver · Guy Kibbee

Direction James Whale

Cast Irene Dunne · Allan Jones · Charles Winninger · Helen Morgan

Synopsis Show Boat (1936) is a cinematic adaptation of the 1926 Edna Ferber novel and the 1927 Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein musical, directed by James Whale, known for his work in horror films like "Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man." Set in the...

Direction James Whale

Cast Nancy Carroll · Frank Morgan · Paul Lukas · Gloria Stuart

Synopsis The Kiss Before the Mirror (1933) centers around a renowned physician who takes the life of his unfaithful spouse. The doctor's closest ally, a lawyer, steps in to defend him in court. However, the attorney grapples with his own marital...

Direction Jack Conway · Howard Hawks · William A. Wellman

Cast Wallace Beery · Leo Carrillo · Fay Wray · Donald Cook

Synopsis Viva Villa! (1934) is an exhilarating action-drama that chronicles the life of a daring Mexican revolutionary. The film presents a dramatized account of Pancho Villa's journey, beginning with his decision to flee to the mountains after avenging his father's death...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast John Barrymore · Marian Marsh · Charles Butterworth · Donald Cook

Synopsis The Mad Genius (1931) follows the story of a disabled puppeteer who saves a mistreated young boy and nurtures his talent, transforming him into a remarkable ballet dancer. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the dancer, now grown, develops...

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast Edna May Oliver · Robert Armstrong · James Gleason · Mae Clarke

Synopsis Penguin Pool Murder (1932) begins with the shocking discovery of Gerald Parker, a dishonest stockbroker, found lifeless in the penguin enclosure at a public aquarium. The initial focus of the investigation lands on his spouse and her companion, both of...

Direction David Miller

Cast Ann Blyth · Farley Granger · Joan Evans · Jane Wyatt

Synopsis Our Very Own (1950) follows the journey of Gail, who uncovers a life-altering secret during a tense dispute with her sibling, Joan. Upon learning she is adopted, Gail embarks on a quest to find her biological mother and uncover her...

Direction Dudley Murphy

Cast Ramon Novarro · Evelyn Laye · Charles Butterworth · Una Merkel

Synopsis The Night Is Young (1935) follows the story of a young Austrian Archduke, Paul “Gustl” Gustave, who is betrothed to Princess Matilda through an arranged marriage. However, his uncle, the emperor, permits Gustl to pursue a seemingly romantic relationship with...

Direction Marion Gering

Cast Sylvia Sidney · Donald Cook · Mary Astor · Edward Arnold

Direction Howard Bretherton

Cast Conrad Nagel · Kay Linaker · Donald Cook · Esther Ralston

Direction David Burton

Cast Carole Lombard · Gene Raymond · Donald Cook · Monroe Owsley

Synopsis Brief Moment (1933) follows the story of a wealthy, carefree young man from high society who ties the knot with a sophisticated nightclub performer. To his surprise, his new wife starts to have a profound and unanticipated impact on his...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Paul Muni · Aline MacMahon · Mary Astor · Donald Cook

Synopsis The World Changes (1933) follows the journey of a driven farmer who ventures into the meat packing industry, achieving remarkable financial triumphs over several decades. However, despite his professional accomplishments, he grapples with personal dissatisfaction and unfulfilled dreams.

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast Jack Holt · Jean Arthur · Donald Cook · Allen Jenkins

Synopsis Whirlpool (1934) follows the life of Buck Rankin, a carnival owner who ties the knot with a local woman named Helen. Buck's plans to turn over a new leaf are derailed when a fight leads to a manslaughter conviction and...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Jack Holt · Fay Wray · Donald Cook · Noah Beery

Synopsis The Woman I Stole (1933) follows the tale of a man (Jack Holt) who forms a romantic connection with his closest friend's wife (Fay Wray). As their relationship deepens, it appears that the man is strategically maneuvering to undermine his...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Maria Montez · Jack Oakie · Susanna Foster · Turhan Bey

Synopsis Bowery to Broadway (1944) follows the journey of two vaudeville performers from the Bowery district who achieve success by producing shows on Broadway. However, their partnership is tested when one of them abruptly leaves to collaborate with an enchanting woman,...

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast Donald Cook · Genevieve Tobin · Hardie Albright · Edward Ellis

Synopsis The 9th Guest (1934) follows a group of eight unsuspecting individuals who receive an invitation to spend an evening in a luxurious penthouse apartment. Following a lavish dinner, a chilling announcement is made over the radio: they must outsmart the...