Direction: Russell Mack

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Russell Mack. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Stolen Jools (S)

1931 · Movie · 20 min. · United States

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...

5.6

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5.6

32 votes

Once in a Lifetime

1932 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Russell Mack

Cast Jack Oakie · Sidney Fox · Aline MacMahon · Russell Hopton

Synopsis Once in a Lifetime (1932) presents a captivating narrative set within the dynamic environment of a Hollywood studio during the pivotal shift from silent films to the era of talkies. The film delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by...

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Lonely Wives

1931 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Russell Mack

Cast Edward Everett Horton · Esther Ralston · Laura La Plante · Patsy Ruth Miller

Synopsis Lonely Wives (1931) follows the tale of a man whose spouse has been absent, leading him to employ a doppelganger to deceive his mother-in-law while he engages in flirtations with an attractive woman. Chaos ensues when his wife unexpectedly returns...

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Hollywood Party

1934 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Richard Boleslawski · Allan Dwan · Edmund Goulding · Russell Mack

Cast Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Jimmy Durante · Jack Pearl

Synopsis Hollywood Party (1934) follows the comedic misadventures of Jimmy Durante, who portrays the jungle hero Schnarzan the Conqueror. As the public's enthusiasm for his films wanes due to the use of fake lions, Durante finds himself in a predicament. When...

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Scandal for Sale

1932 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Russell Mack

Cast Charles Bickford · Rose Hobart · Pat O'Brien · Berton Churchill

Synopsis Scandal for Sale (1932) follows the tale of a man who is offered a substantial sum of $25,000 to boost the circulation of a newspaper to an impressive one million. The narrative revolves around his strategic efforts to achieve this...

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Private Jones

1933 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction William Wyler · Russell Mack

Cast Lee Tracy · Gloria Stuart · Donald Cook · Emma Dunn

Synopsis Private Jones (1933) follows the story of young William “Bill” Jones, who attempts to evade military service after the United States joins World War I. Bill tries to convince the draft board that he is the only provider for his...

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The All-American

1932 · Movie · 79 min. · United States

Direction Russell Mack · George Stevens

Cast Richard Arlen · Andy Devine · Gloria Stuart · James Gleason

Synopsis The All-American (1932) follows the journey of a talented football player who ascends to fame and glory on the field, only to face a dramatic downfall as he struggles with the pressures and expectations that come with his success. The...

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