Screenplay: Robert Thoeren

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Jack Lemmon · Tony Curtis · George Raft

Synopsis Some Like It Hot (1959) follows the escapades of two musicians, played by Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis, who find themselves in a tight spot after accidentally witnessing a mob hit. To evade the wrath of the mafia, they disguise...

Direction Joseph Losey

Cast Van Heflin · Evelyn Keyes · John Maxwell · Katherine Warren

Synopsis The Prowler (1951) follows the story of Webb Garwood, a disillusioned police officer who is convinced that luck is the key to success. When he is called to investigate a prowler report at the residence of Susan Gilvray, he finds...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Joan Fontaine · Joseph Cotten · Françoise Rosay · Jessica Tandy

Synopsis September Affair (1950) follows the story of David Lawrence, a wealthy industrialist portrayed by Joseph Cotton, and Marianne Stuart, a talented pianist played by Joan Fontaine. Their paths cross during a journey, leading to a deep romantic connection. A peculiar...

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Robert Montgomery · Ingrid Bergman · George Sanders · Lucile Watson

Synopsis Rage in Heaven (1941) follows the tale of two close friends, Ward and Phillip, who both develop feelings for Phillip's mother's charming young secretary, Stella. Stella ultimately chooses Phillip as her partner, but their marriage is soon tested as Phillip's...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Fred MacMurray · Ava Gardner · Roland Culver · Richard Haydn

Synopsis Singapore (1947) follows the journey of Matt Gordon, who, post-war, ventures back to the bustling city to recover a hidden treasure of smuggled pearls. Upon his arrival, he finds himself reflecting on his past, particularly his pre-war engagement to a...

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 Tay Garnett

Cast Greer Garson · Walter Pidgeon · Peter Lawford · Frances Rafferty

Synopsis Mrs. Parkington (1944) presents a sweeping family epic where the titular character, Mrs. Parkington, shares her life journey. The narrative begins with her humble origins as a hotel maid in the untamed Nevada frontier, where she captures the heart of...

Direction Jean Delannoy

Cast Michèle Morgan · Jean Gabin · Walter Chiari · Daniel Gélin

Synopsis La minute de vérité (1952) follows the tumultuous events that unfold on the tenth wedding anniversary of Dr. Rene Richard and his wife, actress Madeleine Richard. The evening takes a dramatic turn when Dr. Richard inadvertently uncovers his wife's infidelity...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Alan Ladd · Wanda Hendrix · Francis Lederer · Joseph Calleia

Synopsis Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950) follows the gripping tale of Webb Carey, who ventures back to Orta, a town near Milan, with a mission to uncover the traitor responsible for the downfall of his World War II OSS team and the...

Direction Paul Martin

Cast Ewald Balser · Johanna von Koczian · Ivan Desny · Claus Biederstaedt

Direction Fritz Kortner

Cast Luise Ullrich · Ewald Balser · Franz Stoss · Hans Thimig

Synopsis Sarajevo (1955) delves into the pivotal events surrounding the fatal shooting of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in the year 1914. The narrative unfolds the intricate web of political tensions and personal dramas that culminated in this historic moment, offering...

Direction Viktor Tourjansky

Cast Harry Baur · Simone Simon · Jean-Pierre Aumont · Jeanne Brindeau

Direction Irving Pichel

Cast Merle Oberon · George Brent · Charles Korvin · Paul Lukas

Synopsis Temptation (1946) unfolds through a series of flashbacks, introducing Ruby, a captivating late-Victorian divorcee with a questionable history. She strategically marries Nigel, a wealthy Egyptologist, who settles her in his opulent Cairo residence while he pursues his archaeological endeavors. Ruby,...

Direction Kurt Hoffmann

Cast Horst Buchholz · Liselotte Pulver · Ingrid Andree · Susi Nicoletti

Direction Arthur Maria Rabenalt · José Antonio Nieves Conde

Cast Lilli Palmer · Willy Birgel · Carlos Thompson · Robet Lindner

Synopsis Between Time and Eternity (1956) follows the poignant journey of a woman grappling with a terminal illness. During a respite in the picturesque landscapes of Mallorca, she encounters a fisherman who becomes the love of her life. This heartfelt narrative...

Direction Arthur Pierson

Cast Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Helena Carter · Richard Greene · Patricia Medina

Synopsis The Fighting O'Flynn (1949) follows the thrilling adventures of a daring Irish hero who finds himself at odds with French operatives amidst the tumultuous backdrop of the Napoleonic era. With his characteristic bravery and wit, he navigates through perilous encounters...

Direction Kurt Hoffmann

Cast Dieter Borsche · Inge Egger · Grethe Weiser · Georg Thomalla

Direction Julio Bracho

Cast María Félix · Julio Daneri · Armando Calvo · Gloria Lynch

Direction Gregory Ratoff

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Peggy Cummins · Richard Greene · Nora Swinburne

Synopsis My Daughter Joy (1950) follows the story of a wealthy businessman who indulges his young daughter excessively. However, his marital life is far from ideal, as his bond with his wife is strained and lacking in affection.

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Isa Miranda · Ray Milland · Reginald Owen · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Hotel Imperial (1939) unfolds in a small frontier town near the border of Russia and Austria, where the shifting tides of World War I bring alternating occupation by Russian and Austrian forces. The town's residents adapt to these changes with...