Cast: Henry O'Neill

Direction William Wyler

Cast Bette Davis · Henry Fonda · George Brent · Margaret Lindsay

Synopsis Jezebel (1938) unfolds in the vibrant yet tumultuous backdrop of pre-Civil War New Orleans in the 1850s. The narrative revolves around Julie Marsden, a captivating and independent Southern belle who embarks on a journey of personal redemption. Julie, known for...

Direction John Ford

Cast Charles Winninger · Arleen Whelan · John Russell · Stepin Fetchit

Synopsis The Sun Shines Bright (1953) is a remake by John Ford of his 1934 film "Judge Priest," based on three stories by Irvin S. Cobb. The film centers around the benevolent Kentucky judge William Priest, portrayed by Charles Winninger, as...

Direction Max Ophüls

Cast James Mason · Joan Bennett · Geraldine Brooks · Henry O'Neill

Synopsis The Reckless Moment (1949) follows the harrowing tale of Lucia Harper, who, upon finding the lifeless body of her daughter Bea's paramour, impulsively conceals it, fearing Bea is the culprit. Enter Martin Donnelly, a cunning blackmailer sent by his accomplice...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · John Lund · Jane Cowl · Phyllis Thaxter

Synopsis No Man of Her Own (1950) follows the story of Helen Ferguson, portrayed by Barbara Stanwyck, a young woman who finds herself in a delicate situation. Pregnant and alone, she adopts a new persona to escape her troubled past. However,...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Ruth Gordon · Otto Kruger · Donald Crisp

Synopsis Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) chronicles the journey of Dr. Paul Ehrlich, a German physician renowned for his groundbreaking work in medicine. The narrative delves into Ehrlich's fascination with synthetic dyes and his innovative idea that these dyes could be...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast Broderick Crawford · Donna Reed · John Derek · Rosemary DeCamp

Synopsis Scandal Sheet (1952) follows the story of a determined newspaper editor who inherits a struggling New York daily and transforms it into a sensation-seeking tabloid through a series of attention-grabbing publicity stunts. The editor's past catches up with him when...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Henry O'Neill · Joseph Schildkraut · Gale Sondergaard

Synopsis The Life of Emile Zola (1937) chronicles the life of the renowned French writer known for his investigative journalism and his pivotal role in exposing the injustices of the Dreyfus Affair. The narrative begins with the friendship between Paul Cezanne...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Robert Taylor · Lana Turner · Edward Arnold · Van Heflin

Synopsis Johnny Eager (1941) follows the story of a cunning criminal, Johnny Eager, who deceives his parole officer by claiming he has abandoned his criminal activities and is now working as a taxi driver. In reality, he is deeply involved in...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Errol Flynn · Olivia de Havilland · Ann Sheridan · Bruce Cabot

Synopsis Dodge City (1939) follows the journey of a dedicated Texas cattle agent, portrayed by Errol Flynn, who becomes an eyewitness to the harsh and unruly environment of Dodge City. Compelled by his experiences, he accepts the challenging role of sheriff...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Bette Davis · Humphrey Bogart · Lola Lane · Isabel Jewell

Synopsis Marked Woman (1937) unfolds in the gritty underbelly of Manhattan, focusing on a brave woman who defies one of the city's most influential crime lords. The narrative revolves around a group of "hostesses" who, while not explicitly labeled, are implied...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast George Raft · Jane Bryan · William Holden · Humphrey Bogart

Synopsis Invisible Stripes (1939) follows the story of Cliff Taylor, portrayed by George Raft, an ex-convict striving to turn his life around. However, his past haunts him, making it challenging to secure and maintain employment. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Tim, played...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Josephine Hutchinson · Anita Louise · Donald Woods

Synopsis The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) follows the life of renowned chemist Louis Pasteur in the 1860s, as he tackles the pressing issue of childbirth fatalities in Paris, where 20,000 women were dying annually. Pasteur's groundbreaking germ theory and his...

Direction John Sturges

Cast Spencer Tracy · Pat O'Brien · Diana Lynn · John Hodiak

Synopsis The People Against O'Hara (1951) follows the story of James Curtayne, portrayed by Spencer Tracy, who has stepped away from his legal career but is compelled to return to the courtroom to defend John O'Hara, played by James Arness, who...

Direction John Farrow

Cast Ray Milland · Audrey Totter · Thomas Mitchell · George Macready

Synopsis Alias Nick Beal (1949) follows the story of upright district attorney Joseph Foster, whose mission is to cleanse his city of criminal elements. To amplify his efforts, he aims to secure the governorship. One fateful day, he encounters a mysterious...

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast William Powell · Myrna Loy · Barry Nelson · Donna Reed

Synopsis Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) follows the dynamic duo, Nick and Nora Charles, as their leisurely day at the racetrack takes a grim turn when a jockey is discovered fatally shot in the locker room. Lieutenant Abrams, a friend...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Bette Davis · Brian Aherne · Claude Rains

Synopsis Juarez (1939) follows the dramatic tale of Emperor Maximilian and his wife, Carlotta, as they journey to Mexico, only to encounter widespread public support for Benito Juárez and the cause of democracy. Maximilian's attempts to win over the Mexican people...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast James Cagney · Mae Clarke · Margaret Lindsay · Leslie Fenton

Synopsis Lady Killer (1933) follows the journey of a former movie theater usher who, after being dismissed from his job, turns to a life of crime and discovers an unexpected talent for illicit activities. As law enforcement closes in, he flees...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Pat O'Brien · Sybil Jason · Humphrey Bogart · Ann Sheridan

Synopsis The Great O'Malley (1937) follows the story of a dedicated police officer, O'Malley, who apprehends John Phillips for a minor traffic infraction, inadvertently causing Phillips to lose a promising job opportunity. Phillips, burdened by the needs of his wife and...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast John Garfield · Ann Sheridan · Pat O'Brien · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Castle on the Hudson (1940) follows the story of notorious gangster Tommy Gordon, who faces a prison sentence at Sing Sing with little concern, believing his political connections will secure his swift release. However, as his time behind bars extends,...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Francis Lederer · George Sanders · Paul Lukas

Synopsis Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) follows the gripping tale of Ed Renard, a dedicated G-Man tasked with dismantling a vast and dangerous Nazi espionage network operating within the United States. As Renard delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers...