Cast: Doris Lloyd

Direction William Wyler

Cast Bette Davis · Herbert Marshall · James Stephenson · Frieda Inescort

Synopsis The Letter (1940) follows the story of a rubber plantation administrator's wife who fatally shoots a man and asserts that it was an act of self-defense. Her calm demeanor, elegance, and composure leave a strong impression on nearly everyone she...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Mary Anderson · Roland Culver · Virginia Welles

Synopsis To Each His Own (1946) follows the journey of a woman who, due to societal pressures, is compelled to relinquish her newborn son to avoid public disgrace. Despite this heart-wrenching decision, she remains a constant, albeit distant, presence in her...

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Irene Dunne · John Boles · June Clyde · George Meeker

Synopsis Back Street (1932) follows the poignant tale of a woman deeply in love with a married man, a relationship that forces her to live in the shadows, always on the periphery of his life. Her unwavering devotion and love lead...

Direction Herschel Daugherty · John Brahm · Ida Lupino

Cast Boris Karloff · Richard Peel · Henry Daniell · David Frankham

Synopsis Thriller (TV Series) (1960) was an anthology series presented by Boris Karloff, initially focusing on everyday tales of crime and mystery. As the show progressed, it evolved into a platform for gothic horror narratives. Many of these stories were adapted...

Direction George Pal

Cast Rod Taylor · Alan Young · Yvette Mimieux · Sebastian Cabot

Synopsis The Time Machine (1960) follows the journey of a brilliant inventor who crafts a remarkable device capable of traversing time. Inspired by the classic novel by H.G. Wells, the film sees the scientist venturing far into the future, where he...

Direction James Whale

Cast Mae Clarke · Douglass Montgomery · Doris Lloyd · Frederick Kerr

Synopsis Waterloo Bridge (1931) tells the tale of a romantic entanglement set against the backdrop of World War I. A young American soldier, stationed in London, becomes deeply enamored with a beautiful dance-hall performer. Unbeknownst to him, she harbors a secret...

Direction John Sturges

Cast Ethel Barrymore · Maurice Evans · Angela Lansbury · Keenan Wynn

Synopsis Kind Lady (1951) follows the story of Mary Herries, an elderly woman with a deep appreciation for art and exquisite furniture. Despite her advancing age, she finds joy in the company of these valuable pieces. Her life takes an unexpected...

Direction Edmund Goulding

Cast Charles Boyer · Joan Fontaine · Brenda Marshall · Alexis Smith

Synopsis The Constant Nymph (1943) follows the story of a young girl, Tessa, who is deeply infatuated with the charming composer Lewis Dodd, a close family friend. Lewis, while fond of Tessa, does not reciprocate her romantic feelings. After Tessa's father...

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Johnny Weissmuller · Maureen O'Sullivan · Neil Hamilton · C. Aubrey Smith

Synopsis Tarzan, the Ape Man (1932) follows the journey of two intrepid explorers, James Parker and Harry Holt, as they embark on a perilous expedition to uncover the legendary elephants' graveyard. Unexpectedly, Parker's daughter, Jane, joins them against his wishes. The...

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Kim Novak · Jack Lemmon · Fred Astaire · Estelle Winwood

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Nina Foch · Dame May Whitty · George Macready · Roland Varno

Synopsis My Name Is Julia Ross (1945) follows the story of a young woman, Julia Ross (Nina Foch), who finds a job through a bustling employment agency to work for a wealthy widow, Mrs. Hughes (Dame May Whitty). Upon moving into...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Merle Oberon · George Sanders · Laird Cregar · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis The Lodger (1944) follows the story of Mrs. Bonting, who struggles to maintain her household's facade amidst financial difficulties. Her husband, Mr. Bonting, is reluctant to rent out rooms, but their situation improves when an eccentric young man, Mr. Slade,...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Lon Chaney · Owen Moore · Renée Adorée · Doris Lloyd

Synopsis The Blackbird (1926) follows the tale of two rival thieves, the notorious Blackbird and the suave West End Bertie, who both become infatuated with the same enchanting woman, a French nightclub entertainer known as Fifi. In their quest to win...

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Danny Kaye · Virginia Mayo · Boris Karloff · Fay Bainter

Synopsis The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) follows the story of Walter Mitty, a pulp-fiction writer with a vivid imagination and a protective mother. Mitty often escapes into his daydreams, envisioning himself as a daring hero on thrilling escapades. His...

Direction George Stevens

Cast Carole Lombard · Brian Aherne · Anne Shirley · Julien Mitchell

Synopsis Vigil in the Night (1940) follows the journey of Nurse Anne Lee, who is haunted by a tragic error involving her sister Lucy, also a nurse. This devastating event leads to Anne's dismissal from her job, prompting her to seek...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Tony Curtis · Janet Leigh · David Farrar · Barbara Rush

Synopsis The Black Shield of Falworth (1954) is set during the reign of King Henry IV, where a brave young man named Myles and his sister Meg are brought up as commoners, unaware of their true lineage. Their lives take a...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Mary Pickford · Leslie Howard · C. Aubrey Smith · Blanche Friderici

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast George Arliss · Joan Bennett · Florence Arliss · Anthony Bushell

Synopsis Disraeli (1929) follows the political intrigue and strategic maneuvers of Benjamin Disraeli, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, as he navigates a web of deception orchestrated by the Russians and domestic political machinations. His ultimate goal is to ensure the...

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Virginia Bruce · Conrad Nagel · Melvyn Douglas · Erin O'Brien-Moore

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Leslie Howard · Kay Francis · William Gargan · Phillip Reed

Synopsis British Agent (1934) follows the tale of a man from England who becomes enamored with a woman from Russia who is secretly working as a spy. The narrative unfolds as the Englishman navigates the complexities of his feelings and the...