Cast: John Carradine

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Jane Darwell · John Carradine · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis The Grapes of Wrath (1940) follows the story of Tom Joad, portrayed by Henry Fonda, who, upon his release from prison, finds his family evicted from their Oklahoma farm. In pursuit of a brighter future, Tom, his mother (Jane Darwell),...

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · James Stewart · Vera Miles · Lee Marvin

Synopsis The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) follows the story of Congressman Ransom Stoddard (James Stewart), who journeys back to the small town of Shinbone with his wife Hallie (Vera Miles) to pay respects to an old acquaintance, Tom Doniphon...

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Spencer Tracy · Freddie Bartholomew · Lionel Barrymore · Melvyn Douglas

Synopsis Captains Courageous (1937) follows the journey of Harvey Cheyne (Freddie Bartholomew), a privileged and indulged 12-year-old who finds himself in a life-altering situation after tumbling overboard during a transatlantic voyage. When he awakens on a Gloucester fishing vessel, the captain...

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · Claire Trevor · Thomas Mitchell · Andy Devine

Synopsis Stagecoach (1939) follows a group of strangers who embark on a perilous journey from Tonto, New Mexico, to the distant settlement of Lordsburg. Among the passengers is Dallas (Claire Trevor), a woman shunned by her community due to her scandalous...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Joan Crawford · Sterling Hayden · Scott Brady · Mercedes McCambridge

Synopsis Johnny Guitar (1954) follows the story of Vienna, a resilient woman who has established a saloon on the outskirts of a town, with aspirations to create her own community once the railroad arrives. However, the local residents are determined to...

Direction John Ford

Cast Spencer Tracy · Jeffrey Hunter · Dianne Foster · Basil Rathbone

Synopsis The Last Hurrah (1958) follows the journey of a seasoned politician, Frank Skeffington, as he attempts to secure one final term in office amidst the evolving political landscape of the 1950s. With the rise of television influencing political campaigns, Skeffington...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Charlton Heston · Yul Brynner · Anne Baxter · Edward G. Robinson

Synopsis The Ten Commandments (1956) begins with the desperate plight of Hebrew males in Egypt, where Pharaoh Rameses I decrees their execution. To save her newborn son, a Hebrew mother places him in a basket and sets him afloat on the...

Direction John Ford

Cast Richard Widmark · Carroll Baker · Karl Malden · Sal Mineo

Synopsis Cheyenne Autumn (1964) follows the journey of a group of Cheyenne Indians who, driven by desperation, escape their miserable conditions on an Oklahoma reservation to embark on a quest to reclaim their ancestral lands near the Yellowstone River in Wyoming....

Direction James Whale

Cast Claude Rains · Gloria Stuart · William Harrigan · Henry Travers

Synopsis The Invisible Man (1933) presents a chilling tale directed by James Whale, known for his work on "Frankenstein." The narrative unfolds in a quaint English village, where a peculiar man, his face concealed by bandages and wearing dark glasses, stirs...

Direction Henry King

Cast Tyrone Power · Henry Fonda · Nancy Kelly · Randolph Scott

Synopsis Jesse James (1939) follows the story of two brothers, Frank and Jesse, who are driven to a life of crime after the railroads force their family off their land. The turning point comes when a ruthless railroad agent takes the...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Randolph Scott · Nancy Kelly · Cesar Romero · Binnie Barnes

Synopsis Frontier Marshal (1939) follows the tale of Wyatt Earp as he takes on the role of marshal to bring peace to the lawless town of Tombstone. This highly romanticized account of the legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral features significant...

Direction Jean Renoir

Cast Dana Andrews · Walter Brennan · Anne Baxter · Walter Huston

Synopsis Swamp Water (1941) follows the journey of the impulsive Dana Andrews, who ventures into the treacherous Okefenokee swamp in search of his missing canine companion. Despite his father's stern warning that he will be disowned if he does not return...

Direction Douglas Heyes · Allen Reisner

Cast Richard Jordan · Perry King · Patty Duke · Henry Fonda

Synopsis Captains and the Kings (TV Miniseries) (1976) chronicles the inspiring journey of Joseph Armagh, an impoverished Irish immigrant who arrived in the United States during the mid-19th century. Through a combination of perseverance, emotional trials, and relentless hard work, Armagh...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Dana Andrews · Alice Faye · Linda Darnell · Charles Bickford

Synopsis Fallen Angel (1945) follows the story of Eric Stanton (Dana Andrews), who, after being ejected from a bus for lack of fare, starts visiting a diner named "Pop's Eats," where he becomes captivated by the enchanting waitress, Stella. When Stella...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Walter Pidgeon · Joan Bennett · George Sanders · Roddy McDowall

Synopsis Man Hunt (1941) follows the thrilling journey of British big-game hunter Thorndike, who finds himself in a perilous situation while on holiday in Bavaria. During his stay, he inadvertently crosses paths with Adolf Hitler and has the opportunity to take...

Direction Richard Boleslawski

Cast Fredric March · Charles Laughton · Cedric Hardwicke · Rochelle Hudson

Synopsis Les misérables (1935) follows the tale of Jean Valjean, a French individual known for his strong moral compass and formidable strength. His life takes a tragic turn when he is sentenced for the theft of a single loaf of bread,...

Direction John Ford

Cast Warner Baxter · Gloria Stuart · Joyce Kay · Claude Gillingwater

Synopsis The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) follows the tale of Dr. Samuel Mudd, a physician who finds himself unjustly incarcerated following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Mudd's life takes a dramatic turn when he innocently treats the...

Direction Rod Serling · Jeannot Szwarc · Jeff Corey · Gene R. Kearney

Cast Rod Serling · John Astin · Geraldine Page · Vincent Price

Synopsis Night Gallery (TV Series) (1969) presented a unique blend of horror and fantasy, with Rod Serling serving as the host and narrator. Set in an art gallery, Serling introduced each episode by unveiling paintings created by artist Tom Wright, which...

Direction Henry King

Cast Loretta Young · Don Ameche · Kent Taylor · Pauline Frederick

Direction Albert Lewin

Cast George Sanders · Angela Lansbury · Ann Dvorak · John Carradine

Synopsis The Private Affairs of Bel Ami (1947) follows the story of ambitious writer Georges Duroy, portrayed by George Sanders, who is known for his ruthless pursuit of social status and wealth. His journey begins with Rachel, a woman from the...