Direction: Lowell Sherman

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Adolphe Menjou · Mary Duncan

Synopsis Morning Glory (1933) follows the journey of Eva Lovelace, an aspiring actress eager to make it big in the competitive world of New York theater. Known for her boundless optimism and dramatic flair, Eva's striking appearance catches the eye of...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Loretta Young · Cary Grant · Marion Burns · Jackie Kelk

Synopsis Born To Be Bad (1934) follows the story of Cary Grant, a prosperous dairy farmer who becomes entangled in the manipulative plans of Loretta Young, a cunning single mother. After Young is deemed an unfit parent, Grant and his wife...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Mae West · Cary Grant · Owen Moore · Gilbert Roland

Synopsis She Done Him Wrong (1933) follows the story of a charismatic and popular nightclub performer and owner, Lady Lou, who has a vast array of male admirers. Among them is a dangerous criminal who has recently escaped from prison and...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Lowell Sherman · Marian Nixon · Hugh Trevor · William Janney

Synopsis The Pay-Off (1930) follows a young engaged couple who fall victim to a brutal mugging, losing their last remaining dollars. The thug responsible for the crime is part of a larger criminal organization, and when the gang's leader learns of...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Lowell Sherman · Mae Murray · Karen Morley · Edward Martindel

Synopsis High Stakes (1931) follows the story of Richard "Dick" Lennon, a wealthy rubber tycoon and recent widower, who finds himself in the spotlight after marrying the much younger and somewhat frivolous Dolly Jordan. Dick's decision to wed Dolly is met...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Constance Cummings · Russ Columbo · Paul Kelly · Blossom Seeley

Synopsis Broadway Thru a Keyhole (1933) follows the story of notorious racketeer Frank Rocci, who becomes infatuated with Joan Whelan, a talented dancer performing at the renowned Broadway nightclub owned by Texas Guinan. Using his connections, Frank secures a leading role...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Lowell Sherman · Peggy Shannon · Lila Lee · Berton Churchill

Synopsis False Faces (1932) follows the story of Dr. Silas Brenton, who is dismissed from his role at a prominent hospital due to ethical misconduct. Relocating to Chicago, he establishes himself as an unqualified plastic surgeon and a charmer of women....

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Lowell Sherman · Irene Dunne · Mae Murray · Ivan Lebadeff

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Edna May Oliver · Jill Esmond · Roscoe Ates · Ken Murray

Synopsis Ladies of the Jury (1932) follows the story of high-society figure Mrs. Crane, portrayed by Edna May Oliver, who finds herself chosen as a juror in a high-profile court case. The defendant, Yvette Gordon, played by Jill Esmond, is a...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Joan Blondell · Madge Evans · Ina Claire · David Manners

Synopsis The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932) follows the lives of three ambitious women who are each involved with wealthy men who provide them with lavish lifestyles. These women, each embodying distinct personality traits—ranging from empathetic and caring to...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Lowell Sherman · Mary Astor · Anthony Bushell · Hugh Trevor

Synopsis The Royal Bed (1931) follows the tumultuous reign of a beleaguered monarch in a tiny European kingdom. The king faces a multitude of challenges, including a tyrannical queen, a rebellious daughter intent on running away with her lover, a brewing...