Cast: Joyce Compton

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Cary Grant · Irene Dunne · Ralph Bellamy · Alexander D'Arcy

Synopsis The Awful Truth (1937) follows the whirlwind lives of Jerry and Lucy Warriner, a high-society couple in New York City who, despite their initial happiness, begin to question each other's loyalty. This leads them to decide on a divorce, with...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast James Cagney · Ann Sheridan · Anthony Quinn · Frank Craven

Synopsis City for Conquest (1940) follows the journey of Danny Kenny, a truck driver portrayed by James Cagney, who ventures into the world of boxing. Alongside his former sweetheart, Peggy, played by Ann Sheridan, Danny finds success in the ring. However,...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Marlene Dietrich · George Raft · Alan Hale

Synopsis Manpower (1941) follows the story of Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall, who are part of a road crew for a power company. When Hank is injured in an unexpected accident, he is unexpectedly promoted to the position of foreman. One...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Priscilla Lane · Betty Field · Richard Whorf · Lloyd Nolan

Synopsis Blues in the Night (1941) follows the journey of a group of musicians led by 'Jigger' Lane, who form a band featuring singer Ginger 'Character' Powell, her husband trumpeter Leo Powell, and musicians Nickie Haroyen and Peppi. The group is...

Direction Dorothy Arzner

Cast Clara Bow · Fredric March · Marceline Day · Shirley O'Hara

Synopsis The Wild Party (1929) follows a group of vivacious college women who prioritize social gatherings over their academic responsibilities. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Stella Ames, one of the party-loving students, finds herself in a precarious situation at...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Fredric March · Joan Bennett · Ralph Bellamy · Ann Sothern

Synopsis Trade Winds (1938) follows the tale of Kay Kerrigan, who, after committing a crime, alters her appearance by changing her hair color and adopts a new persona to escape the country via a maritime voyage. Unbeknownst to her, she is...

Direction Christy Cabanne

Cast Bela Lugosi · Molly Lamont · George Zucco · Nat Pendleton

Synopsis Scared to Death (1947) unfolds a chilling narrative as a deceased young woman, lying on a morgue slab, recounts her extraordinary and unsettling journey to her demise. The story weaves through a labyrinth of murder, featuring a hypnotist, a little...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Faye Emerson · Zachary Scott · Richard Erdman · Rosemary DeCamp

Synopsis Danger Signal (1945) follows the tale of a enigmatic painter, Ronnie Mason, who takes a deceased woman's wedding band and cash, leaving behind a forged suicide note. Her spouse, Thomas Turner, suspects his wife may have been involved with Mason....

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Loretta Young · Lew Cody · John Wayne · Joan Marsh

Synopsis Three Girls Lost (1931) follows the story of architect Gordon Wales, who encounters his neighbor, Joan Marsh, locked out of her apartment and takes the opportunity to engage in some playful banter. However, when Joan is tragically murdered, the evidence...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Loretta Young · John Boles · Dorothy Wilson · Muriel Kirkland

Synopsis The White Parade (1934) follows the journey of aspiring nurses at a rigorous hospital training school, symbolizing their hopeful and ambitious spirits. The narrative primarily revolves around June Arden, who navigates the demanding physical and mental challenges of her training...

Direction Archie Mayo · Michael Curtiz

Cast Al Jolson · Ruby Keeler · Glenda Farrell · Barton MacLane

Synopsis Go Into Your Dance (1935) follows the story of Al Howard, a once-celebrated Broadway star who has worn out his welcome with producers due to his frequent, unannounced trips to Mexico, leading to show closures and financial losses. When his...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Jack Benny · Joan Bennett · Mary Boland · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis Artists and Models Abroad (1938) follows the escapades of Buck Boswell and his all-female ensemble as they find themselves marooned in the City of Lights. Buck cleverly persuades the manager of the 'Hotel de Navarre' to provide lodging for his...

Direction George Blair

Cast Adele Mara · Mark Roberts · Lorna Gray · Robert Armstrong

Synopsis Exposed (1947) follows the tale of a stunning female private investigator who is enlisted by a prosperous entrepreneur to keep tabs on his stepson. The stepson, who is set to inherit the family's vast wealth, has been making significant withdrawals...

Direction Edward Sedgwick

Cast Patsy Kelly · Jack Haley · Rosina Lawrence · Mischa Auer

Synopsis Pick a Star (1937) follows the journey of a young woman from a rural background who ventures to Hollywood with dreams of becoming a famous actress. Her path to stardom is paved with the assistance of a savvy publicity expert...

Direction A. Edward Sutherland

Cast Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher · Stuart Erwin · Carole Lombard · Lilyan Tashman

Synopsis Up Pops the Devil (1931) follows the tumultuous journey of an advertising executive whose life takes a dramatic turn when he decides to pursue his dream of becoming a novelist. After leaving his stable job to focus on his literary...

Direction John Ford

Cast George O'Brien · Helen Chandler · William Janney · Stepin Fetchit

Direction Howard Christie

Cast Paul Lukas · Leila Hyams · Don Dillaway · Ruth Donnelly

Synopsis Sing Sinner Sing (1933) follows the tale of a talented vocalist who performs on a gambling vessel and is wedded to a rich and carefree gentleman. Tragedy strikes when her husband is discovered lifeless, and the finger of suspicion is...

Direction Erle C. Kenton

Cast Bobby Breen · Kent Taylor · Marla Shelton · Rudolph Anders

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast Sidney Toler · Mantan Moreland · Ben Carter · Benson Fong

Synopsis Dark Alibi (1946) follows the story of three individuals who are sentenced for a series of bank heists, primarily due to their fingerprints being discovered at the crime scenes. However, the renowned detective Charlie Chan is convinced of their innocence....

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Paul Lukas · Leila Hyams · Patricia Ellis · Phillip Reed

Synopsis Affairs of a Gentleman (1934) revolves around a mystery that unfolds when a renowned novelist meets a tragic end. The investigation into his murder leads detectives to scrutinize the various women who were not only his romantic partners but also...