Screenplay: John Bright

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast James Cagney · Jean Harlow · Edward Woods · Joan Blondell

Synopsis The Public Enemy (1931) follows the trajectory of a youthful criminal who ascends through the hierarchy of Chicago's criminal underworld. As he gains power and influence, an unintentional killing of a gangster sets the stage for a violent and brutal...

Direction Alfredo B. Crevenna · Emilio Fernández

Cast Pedro Armendáriz · Ariadne Welter · Carlos López Moctezuma · Luis Aceves Castañeda

Synopsis La rebelión de los colgados (1954) follows a band of semi-slave laborers who rise up against the horrendous work conditions in a logging camp nestled deep within the Mexican jungle.

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast James Cagney · Joan Blondell · Louis Calhern · Noel Francis

Synopsis Blonde Crazy (1931) unfolds in a bustling midwestern hotel, where the cunning bellhop Bert Harris is deeply involved in various schemes. He secures a position for the alluring Ann Roberts, but she initially resists his advances. Bert, however, soon ropes...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch · Norman Taurog · Norman Z. McLeod · William A. Seiter

Cast Gary Cooper · Charles Laughton · George Raft · Jack Oakie

Synopsis If I Had a Million (1932) is a lively and star-studded comedy film that centers around a wealthy steel magnate (Richard Bennett) who, upon learning of his impending death, decides to distribute his fortune by randomly selecting eight individuals from...

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast Edward G. Robinson · James Cagney · Margaret Livingston · Ralf Harolde

Synopsis Smart Money (1931) follows the journey of Nick Venizelos, a Greek immigrant working as a barber, who possesses an unusual talent for poker and gambling. His friends collectively support him in a high-stakes game, but Nick's attraction to blondes is...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Virginia Davis · Joan Blondell · Anne Shirley · Ann Dvorak

Synopsis Three on a Match (1932) follows the divergent journeys of three former schoolmates as they navigate adulthood. Vivian ties the knot with a prosperous attorney and enjoys a blissful life with their charming son. Conversely, Mary faces adversity, spending time...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast James Cagney · Joan Blondell · Ann Dvorak · Eric Linden

Synopsis The Crowd Roars (1932) follows the story of renowned motor-racing champion Joe Greer, portrayed by James Cagney, who comes back to his hometown to participate in a local racing event. Upon his return, he finds out that his younger sibling...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Pat O'Brien · Humphrey Bogart · Ann Sheridan · Barton MacLane

Synopsis San Quentin (1937) follows the story of a former Army officer, Jameson, who secures a position as a prison guard at the notorious San Quentin. His life becomes complicated when Joe, the sibling of his new romantic interest, May, is...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast James Cagney · Loretta Young · George E. Stone · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis Taxi! (1932) follows the story of independent cab drivers who find themselves in a battle against a powerful monopoly. As tensions rise and intimidation tactics escalate, the drivers unite under the leadership of the fiery Matt Nolan. Nolan is resolute...

Direction John Rawlins

Cast Basil Rathbone · Nigel Bruce · Evelyn Ankers · Reginald Denny

Synopsis Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942) unfolds in England as World War II commences. Enigmatic radio transmissions, seemingly originating from Nazi Germany, are intercepted over the BBC. These broadcasts ominously foreshadow acts of terror in England, leaving authorities...

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 William A. Seiter

Cast George Raft · Pat O'Brien · Janet Blair · Broderick Crawford

Synopsis Broadway (1942) follows the story of George Raft, a talented dancer at the Paradise Club, who confides his aspirations to his dance partner, Billie Moore. Billie, however, is also the target of Steve Crandall, a powerful criminal involved in bootlegging...

Direction William K. Howard

Cast Wallace Ford · William Harrigan · Stuart Erwin · Jimmy Lydon

Synopsis Back Door to Heaven (1939) follows the journey of a young boy from the slums who begins his life of crime by stealing minor items to gain acceptance from his peers. His actions lead him to a reform school, and...

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Edward Arnold · Francine Larrimore · Gail Patrick · George Bancroft

Synopsis John Meade's Woman (1937) follows the story of "Teddy" Connor, a young woman who, after losing her parents, departs from her uncle's farm in the Midwest to start anew in Chicago. There, she crosses paths with John Meade, a wealthy...

Direction Herbert Kline

Cast George Brent · Lynn Bari · Russ Tamblyn · Tommy Cook

Synopsis The Kid from Cleveland (1949) follows the journey of Johnny Barrows, a passionate teenage baseball enthusiast who manages to infiltrate the stadium of the Cleveland Indians during their 1948 World Series match. Pretending to be an orphan, Johnny forms a...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Paul Kelly · Arline Judge · Mona Barrie · Gregory Ratoff

Synopsis Here Comes Trouble (1936) follows the story of Donovan, who inadvertently finds himself in a web of intrigue when Evelyn Howard presents him with a seemingly ordinary cigarette lighter. Unbeknownst to him, the lighter contains stolen jewels, entangling him in...

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Alan Baxter · Virginia Gilmore · Richard Kollmar · Loring Smith

Synopsis Close-Up (1948) revolves around a man whose life takes an unexpected turn when his photograph is inadvertently captured. Driven by an intense desire to secure the negative, he embarks on a relentless pursuit to obtain it, setting the stage for...

Direction James P. Hogan

Cast Paul Kelly · Marsha Hunt · Kent Taylor · Robert Cummings

Synopsis The Accusing Finger (1936) follows the story of a lawyer who finds himself in a dire situation after his own actions come back to haunt him. Initially, he is the one who sends an innocent man to prison for a...

Direction Robert Rossen

Cast Mel Ferrer · Miroslava · Anthony Quinn · Eugene Iglesias