Direction: William McGann

Direction William McGann · John G. Adolfi · Victor Heerman · Harold S. Bucquet

Cast Buster Keaton · Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Wallace Beery

Synopsis The Stolen Jools (S) (1931) is a star-studded promotional short film designed to generate funds for the National Variety Artists tuberculosis sanitarium, created in collaboration with a cigarette company. The narrative revolves around the investigation of a reported jewelry heist...

Direction William McGann

Cast John Wayne · Binnie Barnes · Albert Dekker · Helen Parrish

Synopsis In Old California (1942) follows the journey of Tom Craig, a pharmacist from Boston who relocates to Sacramento. Upon his arrival, he encounters Britt Dawson, a powerful local political figure who imposes protection fees on the residents. Dawson's schemes lead...

Direction William McGann

Cast Jean Hersholt · Dorothy Lovett · Edgar Kennedy · Rod La Rocque

Synopsis Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940) follows the story of a dedicated physician, Dr. Paul Christian, who is committed to improving the health and well-being of his community. When he is appointed as the new medical director of a small...

Direction Ford Beebe · William McGann

Cast Robert Paige · Anne Gwynne · Noah Beery Jr. · Diana Barrymore

Synopsis Frontier Badmen (1943) follows a band of cowboys who, after completing a grueling cattle drive to Abilene, encounter a troubling situation. The market for cattle is manipulated, with prices deliberately kept low, which threatens to significantly reduce the value of...

Direction William McGann

Cast Brenda Marshall · Arthur Kennedy · William Lundigan · Olympe Bradna

Synopsis Highway West (1941) follows the gripping tale of a woman who unearths a shocking secret about her seemingly upstanding husband. As she delves deeper into his past, she uncovers his hidden life as a notorious gangster, leading to a series...

Direction William McGann

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Beverly Roberts · Linda Perry · Carlyle Moore Jr.

Synopsis Two Against the World (1936) follows the story of Edith Carstairs, who is on the brink of marrying Malcolm Sims Jr., the son of a prominent industrialist. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when a sensational radio station resurrects...

Direction William McGann

Cast John Litel · Ann Sheridan · Mary Maguire · Gordon Oliver

Synopsis Alcatraz Island (1937) follows the gripping tale of a man who, after being wrongfully imprisoned, is further entangled in a web of deceit when he is falsely accused of killing a fellow inmate. Trapped within the notorious prison walls, he...

Direction William McGann

Cast William Lundigan · Nan Wynn · Ricardo Cortez · Regis Toomey

Synopsis A Shot in the Dark (1941) follows the story of a seasoned homicide detective, Bill Ryder, who finds himself paired with a witty and outspoken journalist, Peter Kennedy. Together, they must navigate the complexities of a double murder case, combining...

Direction William McGann

Cast Barton MacLane · Mary Astor · John Eldredge · Dorothy Peterson

Synopsis Man of Iron (1935) follows the journey of a dedicated foreman who ascends to the position of vice president. However, his new role leads him to spend more time tinkering with innovative gadgets for his personal residence rather than focusing...

Direction William McGann · Alan Crosland

Cast Ricardo Cortez · June Travis · Craig Reynolds · Jane Bryan

Direction William McGann

Cast Richard Dix · Leo Carrillo · Preston Foster · Frances Gifford

Synopsis American Empire (1942) chronicles the journey of three former Civil War soldiers who venture to Texas with a shared dream of establishing a thriving cattle enterprise. Initially, their partnership seems promising, but the first of the trio decides to leave...

Direction William McGann

Cast Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Loretta Young · Henry Kolker · Claud Allister

Synopsis I Like Your Nerve (1931) follows the story of a daring young man who sets out on a mission to disrupt the engagement between a woman and her much older fiancé. Through a series of clever maneuvers and romantic gestures,...

Direction William McGann

Cast Mary Boland · Frank McHugh · Hugh Herbert · Carol Hughes

Synopsis Marry the Girl (1937) unfolds in the bustling offices of a prominent newspaper syndicate, where John B. Radway, a quirky figure, holds the reins, while his sister Ollie Radway, the family's intellectual powerhouse, keeps things running smoothly. David "Party" Partridge,...

Direction William McGann

Cast Jane Bryan · Ronald Reagan · Anthony Averill · Sheila Bromley

Synopsis Girls on Probation (1938) follows the story of Connie, a young woman who finds herself in a series of unfortunate events after being persuaded by her friend Hilda to attend a party. Hilda lends Connie a dress that she had...

Direction William McGann · Michael Curtiz

Cast John Garfield · Rosemary Lane · Dick Purcell · Victor Jory

Synopsis Blackwell's Island (1939) unfolds a dramatic narrative set in a fictionalized account of the notorious New York prison, Blackwell's Island, during 1934. The story revolves around Tim Haydon, a tenacious reporter who infiltrates the prison to dismantle a criminal syndicate...

Direction William McGann

Cast Richard Dix · Kent Taylor · Edgar Buchanan · Frances Gifford

Synopsis Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die (1942) follows the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp as he arrives in the notorious frontier town of Tombstone. Earp's mission is to restore order and justice to the lawless community, which is plagued by...

Direction William McGann

Cast Hugh Herbert · Allen Jenkins · Marcia Ralston · John Eldredge

Synopsis Sh! The Octopus (1937) follows the harrowing tale of detectives Kelly and Dempsey, who find themselves confined in an isolated lighthouse with a diverse group of strangers. As they grapple with the eerie surroundings, they are relentlessly pursued by a...