Direction: Garson Kanin

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Irene Dunne · Cary Grant · Randolph Scott · Gail Patrick

Synopsis My Favorite Wife (1940) follows the story of Ellen Arden, who returns home seven years after her presumed death in a shipwreck. Upon her arrival, she discovers that her husband, Nick, has remarried to Bianca. Nick, overjoyed but conflicted, struggles...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Ginger Rogers · David Niven · Charles Coburn · Frank Albertson

Synopsis Bachelor Mother (1939) follows the story of Polly Parrish, an employee at a bustling department store, who finds herself in a whirlwind of misunderstandings. When a baby is left at the store, Polly is mistakenly identified as the child's mother....

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast John Barrymore · Peter Holden · Virginia Weidler · Katharine Alexander

Synopsis The Great Man Votes (1939) unfolds in 1923, centering around Gregory Vance, a widowed father of two who has transitioned from a life of academia to one dominated by alcohol. He ekes out a living as a night watchman, with...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Lucille Ball · James Ellison · Lee Bowman · Granville Bates

Synopsis Next Time I Marry (1938) follows the story of Nancy Crocker Fleming, a wealthy heiress who is bound by her late father's will to marry a "plain American" to secure her inheritance. Fearing that a foreign suitor might deceive her,...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Ginger Rogers · George Murphy · Alan Marshal · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Tom Dick and Harry (1941) follows the romantic entanglements of Ginger Rogers, who works as a telephone operator. She finds herself courted by three very different suitors: George Murphy, a practical and grounded man; Alan Marshal, a wealthy and sophisticated...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Carole Lombard · Charles Laughton · William Gargan · Harry Carey

Synopsis They Knew What They Wanted (1940) follows the story of Tony (Charles Laughton), a prosperous but uneducated middle-aged grape farmer who, in an attempt to find love, sends a photograph of his attractive young foreman, Joe (William Gargan), to a...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Anne Shirley · Edward Ellis · Lee Bowman · William Henry

Synopsis A Man to Remember (1938) unfolds on a poignant day as a devoted physician from a close-knit community is honored by his neighbors and patients during his funeral. The narrative delves into the impactful life of a man who dedicated...

Direction Garson Kanin · Carol Reed

Synopsis The True Glory (1945) presents a comprehensive documentary narrative of the Allied forces' invasion of Europe during World War II, meticulously crafted from footage captured by nearly 1,400 cameramen. The film commences with the meticulous planning and rigorous training of...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast David Janssen · Rosemary Forsyth · Robert Drivas · Brenda Vaccaro

Synopsis Where It's At (1969) is a comedic exploration of the generational divide, focusing on the unconventional bond between a father and son. The story revolves around a father who manages a bustling Las Vegas hotel-casino and his son, a college...

Direction Garson Kanin · Jean Renoir

Cast Claude Dauphin · Burgess Meredith · Philip Bourneuf

Synopsis Salute to France (1944) follows the journey of three soldiers from different nations—an American, a British, and a Frenchman—who collaborate to foster unity and cooperation among their respective military forces during the tumultuous period of World War II. Their mission...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Dick Van Dyke · Angie Dickinson · Rosemary Forsyth · Zohra Lampert

Synopsis Some Kind of a Nut (1969) is a comedic satire that explores the themes of conformity and societal expectations. The film stars Dick Van Dyke as a dedicated bank teller in Manhattan who finds himself in an unexpected predicament. After...