Cast: Roscoe Karns

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Cary Grant · Rosalind Russell · Ralph Bellamy · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis His Girl Friday (1940) follows the story of Hildy Johnson, who has recently separated from her ex-husband, Walter Burns, and stops by his office to share the news of her upcoming marriage to another man. Walter, determined to prevent this...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Clark Gable · Claudette Colbert · Walter Connolly · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis It Happened One Night (1934) follows the escapades of Ellie Andrews, a wealthy heiress who finds herself on the run after marrying against her father's wishes. Fleeing high society, she embarks on a cross-country bus journey, only to encounter Peter...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Rock Hudson · Paula Prentiss · Maria Perschy · John McGiver

Synopsis Man's Favorite Sport? (1964) follows the story of Roger Willoughby, a renowned authority on the art of sports fishing. He has penned numerous books on the topic and is highly regarded by his patrons at the sporting goods department of...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast George Raft · Ann Sheridan · Ida Lupino · Humphrey Bogart

Synopsis They Drive by Night (1940) follows the journey of Paul and Joe Fabrini, two brothers who operate a trucking company in California, specializing in transporting fruit from rural farms to bustling markets in Los Angeles. The brothers face significant challenges,...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Wallace Beery · Louise Brooks · Richard Arlen · Bob Perry

Synopsis Beggars of Life (1928) follows the gripping tale of a young woman who, after taking the life of her deceitful step-father, embarks on a perilous journey to evade justice. Accompanied by a youthful drifter, she adopts a boyish disguise to...

Direction George Stevens

Cast Spencer Tracy · Katharine Hepburn · Fay Bainter · Reginald Owen

Synopsis Woman of the Year (1942) follows the story of Tess and Sam, colleagues at a newspaper who initially clash due to their differing personalities. Over time, they develop feelings for each other and tie the knot. However, Tess's demanding career...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Marsha Hunt · William Lundigan · Charles Winninger · Gail Patrick

Synopsis The Inside Story (1948) follows the journey of a collection agent who ventures into a quaint small town, carrying a substantial sum of $1000 intended for a local farmer. While awaiting the farmer's arrival, the agent securely places the money...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast John Barrymore · Carole Lombard · Walter Connolly · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis Twentieth Century (1934) follows the story of Oscar Jaffe, a flamboyant Broadway director portrayed by John Barrymore, who, despite his larger-than-life personality, manages to achieve success through his relentless ambition and natural talent. When his protégé, Lily Garland, played by...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Bette Davis · Miriam Hopkins · Gig Young · John Loder

Synopsis Old Acquaintance (1943) is a captivating film that reunites Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins, who previously starred together in "The Old Maid." This adaptation of John Van Druten's play kicks off with Davis, a moderately renowned author, revisiting her hometown...

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 Fritz Lang

Cast Sylvia Sidney · George Raft · Robert Cummings · Barton MacLane

Synopsis You and Me (1938) follows the story of a benevolent department-store proprietor who offers employment to former criminals, aiming to provide them with a fresh start. However, one of the newly hired ex-convicts devises a scheme to plunder the store,...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast George Raft · Constance Cummings · Wynne Gibson · Mae West

Direction Howard Hawks · Richard Rosson

Cast Joan Crawford · Gary Cooper · Robert Young · Franchot Tone

Synopsis Today We Live (1933) follows the story of a couple who are cohabiting without the bonds of matrimony, a fact they cautiously reveal to her sibling. As children, they had pledged to wed once they reached adulthood, but their impatience...

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Charlotte Henry · Leon Errol · Louise Fazenda · Ford Sterling

Synopsis Alice in Wonderland (1933) follows the imaginative journey of a young girl named Alice who, on a dull winter day, finds herself in a peculiar dream world. This dream takes her to a bizarre and surreal realm where she encounters...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Richard Barthelmess · Joe Morrison · Gertrude Michael · Helen Mack

Synopsis Four Hours to Kill! (1935) follows the story of a seasoned detective who finds himself with a brief window of time before he must hand over a dangerous fugitive. With "four hours to kill," he decides to pass the time...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Don Ameche · Catherine McLeod · Roscoe Karns · John Ridgely

Synopsis That's My Man (1947) follows the journey of a humble young man who finally realizes his lifelong ambition of owning and racing a horse at the track. As his fortunes begin to rise and success starts to shine upon him,...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Bette Davis · George Brent · Roscoe Karns · Wini Shaw

Synopsis Front Page Woman (1935) follows the intense rivalry between ambitious reporter Curt Devlin and his love interest, sob sister Ellen Garfield. Curt, despite his affection for Ellen, dismisses her journalistic abilities, attributing her successes to mere luck. When Ellen uncovers...

Direction Stephen Roberts

Cast Gary Cooper · Fay Wray · Frances Fuller · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis One Sunday Afternoon (1933) follows the tale of two friends, Hugo and Biff, whose bond is tested when they both fall for the same woman, Virginia. Biff becomes infatuated with Virginia, but she is not interested in a relationship with...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Jack Holt · Ralph Graves · Fay Wray · Hobart Bosworth

Synopsis Dirigible (1931) follows the journey of a French adventurer who seeks the assistance of the United States Navy for a daring expedition to the South Pole. The narrative unfolds with a rivalry between the airship crew and the fixed-wing aviators,...

Direction James Flood

Cast Myrna Loy · Cary Grant · Roscoe Karns · Hobart Cavanaugh

Synopsis Wings in the Dark (1935) follows the story of Ken Gordon, an innovative aeronautical engineer, and his loyal mechanic Mac, who are dedicated to creating technology that allows pilots to navigate safely through harsh weather conditions without visual cues. Their...