Cinematography: Hal Mohr

Direction Erich von Stroheim

Cast Erich von Stroheim · Fay Wray · Matthew Betz · George Fawcett

Synopsis The Wedding March (1928) follows the tale of a destitute nobleman who finds himself captivated by the daughter of an innkeeper. However, societal pressures and financial constraints compel him to enter into a marriage of convenience with a wealthy woman....

Direction Samuel Fuller

Cast Cliff Robertson · Dolores Dorn · Beatrice Kay · Paul Dubov

Synopsis Underworld U.S.A. (1961) follows the journey of Tolly Devlin, who at the tender age of 14, witnesses the brutal murder of his father at the hands of four ruthless criminals. Fast forward two decades, and those same criminals have ascended...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Olivia de Havilland · Lionel Atwill · Basil Rathbone

Synopsis Captain Blood (1935) follows the thrilling adventures of Peter Blood, an Irish physician who is unjustly convicted and transported to the Caribbean as a slave. In his new surroundings, he finds himself in a world of danger and intrigue. Blood's...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Marlene Dietrich · Arthur Kennedy · Mel Ferrer · Gloria Henry

Synopsis Rancho Notorious (1952) is a gripping western tale inspired by Silvia Richards' story "Gunsight Whitman." The narrative follows Vern Haskell, a kind-hearted rancher whose life is shattered when his fiancée is tragically killed during a robbery. Driven by a burning...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Fredric March · Dan Duryea · Edmond O'Brien · Ann Blyth

Synopsis Another Part of the Forest (1948) delves into the origins of the cunning Hubbard family, set in the antebellum South. The narrative unfolds as it explores the formative years of the Hubbard family, revealing the roots of their ruthless ambition...

Direction George Marshall

Cast Marlene Dietrich · James Stewart · Irene Hervey · Mischa Auer

Synopsis Destry Rides Again (1939) unfolds in the lawless town of Bottleneck, where the ruthless boss, Kent, orchestrates the murder of Sheriff Keogh after he probes into a fixed poker game that grants Kent control over local cattlemen. The mayor, secretly...

Direction Henry King

Cast Janet Gaynor · Will Rogers · Lew Ayres · Sally Eilers

Synopsis State Fair (1933) is a classic film that brings to life the story of the Frake family as they embark on a journey to the Iowa State Fair in the late 1920s. The narrative is adapted from Strong's 1932 novel...

Direction Pál Fejös

Cast Conrad Veidt · Mary Philbin · Leslie Fenton · Fred MacKaye

Synopsis The Last Performance (1927) follows the tale of a seasoned magician who finds himself deeply infatuated with his charming and youthful assistant. However, his affections are unrequited, as she harbors feelings for the magician's young apprentice. Unfortunately, the assistant's romantic...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Eli Wallach · Robert Keith · Richard Jaeckel · Mary LaRoche

Synopsis The Lineup (1958) follows a sinister international drug-smuggling operation that targets innocent American travelers in Asia. The scheme involves concealing heroin on unsuspecting tourists to bypass customs checks. Two ruthless assassins, portrayed by Eli Wallach and Robert Keith, along with...

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Mary Pickford · Roy Stewart · Mary Louise Miller · Gustav von Seyffertitz

Synopsis Sparrows (1926) follows the harrowing journey of Molly, the oldest child in a secluded baby farm nestled within a desolate swamp. When the heartless owner of the farm makes a chilling decision to eliminate one of the children, Molly takes...

Direction Martin Gabel

Cast Robert Cummings · Susan Hayward · Agnes Moorehead · Joan Lorring

Synopsis The Lost Moment (1947) follows a New York publisher who travels to Venice in search of the elusive love letters penned by an early-19th-century poet, Jeffrey Ashton, who vanished under mysterious circumstances. Adopting a pseudonym, Lewis Venable, he secures lodging...

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 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 Raoul Walsh

Cast Edmund Lowe · Victor McLaglen · Florence Rice · Marjorie Rambeau

Synopsis Under Pressure (1935) follows the intense rivalry between two groups of "sandhogs," workers on a challenging underwater tunnel project. The story revolves around two crew members who not only compete for the affection of the same woman but also vie...

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · Vera Miles · Ward Bond · James Gleason

Synopsis Rookie of the Year (TV) (1955) follows the story of a sports journalist from a small town who, while covering the World Series, spots a promising young baseball player. The journalist is struck by the uncanny resemblance and skill of...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Martha Scott · William Gargan · Edmund Gwenn · Sterling Holloway

Synopsis Cheers for Miss Bishop (1941) is a heartwarming and sentimental tale centered around a dedicated educator in a small midwestern community. The film beautifully captures the essence of a teacher's life-long commitment to her students and the profound impact she...

Direction Laslo Benedek

Cast Marlon Brando · Mary Murphy · Robert Keith · Lee Marvin

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Fredric March · Edmond O'Brien · Florence Eldridge · Geraldine Brooks

Synopsis An Act of Murder (1948) follows the story of a stern and unyielding judge who grapples with a profound moral dilemma. His wife's terminal cancer diagnosis leads him to consider the unthinkable: mercy killing. As he wrestles with his principles...

Direction Herman Shumlin

Cast Bette Davis · Paul Lukas · Geraldine Fitzgerald · Lucile Watson

Synopsis Watch on the Rhine (1943) follows the story of Sara and Kurt Muller, who, along with their three children, are making their way back to Sara's family home in Washington DC after spending nearly two decades in Europe. The family's...

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Nelson Eddy · Susanna Foster · Claude Rains · Edgar Barrier

Synopsis Phantom Of The Opera (1943) follows the tale of Claudin, a pit violinist who is deeply in love with the rising operatic soprano Christine Dubois. Claudin's love is unrequited, as Christine is also pursued by baritone Anatole and police inspector...