Cast: Gloria Holden

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 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 Douglas Sirk

Cast Piper Laurie · Rock Hudson · Charles Coburn · Gigi Perreau

Synopsis Has Anybody Seen My Gal (1952) follows the story of affluent Samuel Fulton, an aging man without a family of his own. He resolves to bequeath his fortune to the descendants of his first love, who had spurned his marriage...

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Clark Gable · Myrna Loy · Spencer Tracy · Lionel Barrymore

Synopsis Test Pilot (1938) follows the thrilling life of Jim, a daring aviator who pushes the boundaries of flight as a test pilot. His devoted wife, Ann, and loyal friend, Gunner, strive to keep him grounded and away from the temptations...

Direction Sidney Sheldon

Cast Cary Grant · Deborah Kerr · Walter Pidgeon · Betta St. John

Synopsis Dream Wife (1953) follows the story of Clemson Reade, a wealthy businessman eager to settle down, and Effie, a U.S. diplomat who seems more focused on her career than romance. Clemson's desire for a more traditional partner leads him to...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Clark Gable · Jean Harlow · Myrna Loy · May Robson

Synopsis Wife vs. Secretary (1936) revolves around a mix-up that leads to a misunderstanding. The spouse of a publishing executive becomes convinced that her husband's bond with his charming secretary goes beyond their professional duties. This misinterpretation sets the stage for...

Direction Gregory Ratoff

Cast Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Ruth Warrick · Akim Tamiroff · J. Carrol Naish

Synopsis The Corsican Brothers (1941) follows the extraordinary journey of Siamese twins, portrayed by Douglas Fairbanks Jr., who are forcibly separated by a skilled physician after their parents' tragic demise at the hands of Vendetta, embodied by Akim Tamiroff in his...

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Rosalind Russell · Melvyn Douglas · Binnie Barnes · Allyn Joslyn

Synopsis This Thing Called Love (1940) follows the story of a couple who decide to tie the knot, but with a unique condition set by the wife. She insists on a three-month period of celibacy to ensure their compatibility. The husband,...

Direction Lambert Hillyer

Cast Otto Kruger · Gloria Holden · Marguerite Churchill · Edward Van Sloan

Synopsis Dracula's Daughter (1936) follows the story of a Hungarian countess named Marya Zaleska, who desperately seeks the assistance of a renowned psychiatrist. Her goal is to liberate herself from a sinister and enigmatic force that has taken control of her...

Direction Blake Edwards

Cast Debbie Reynolds · Curd Jürgens · John Saxon · Alexis Smith

Synopsis This Happy Feeling (1958) unfolds on a tempestuous evening when a young woman seeks refuge from her unwanted advances by her boss and asks a fellow party guest to escort her to the train station. When her savior proposes a...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Margo · Tom Neal · J. Carrol Naish · Robert Ryan

Synopsis Behind the Rising Sun (1943) follows the journey of Taro Seki, a Cornell-educated individual who returns to his homeland of Japan as the nation's war faction ascends to power. Taro's aspirations to collaborate with American engineer O'Hara and his growing...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Lloyd Nolan · Donna Reed · William Lundigan · Anne Ayars

Synopsis Apache Trail (1942) follows a band of settlers who find themselves in a desperate struggle for their lives as they face an impending Apache attack. United by circumstance, these individuals must put aside their differences and work together to defend...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Anne Shirley · Nan Grey · Ralph Bellamy · Dorothy Moore

Synopsis Girls' School (1938) centers on affluent high school students who are enrolled in a prestigious boarding institution to acquire refined manners. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when one of the students creates a stir by spending the night away...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Shirley Temple · William Gargan · Guy Kibbee · Dickie Moore

Synopsis Miss Annie Rooney (1942) follows the tale of a young woman from humble beginnings who finds herself captivated by a wealthy young man. When he extends an invitation to his lavish birthday celebration, she faces a dilemma: she lacks an...

Direction Arch Oboler

Cast Claude Rains · Bob Stebbins · Barbara Bate · Paul Hilton

Synopsis Strange Holiday (1945) follows the journey of John Stevenson, a businessman who, after a relaxing camping trip in the mountains, finds himself in a world turned upside down. Upon his return, he is shocked to find that the entire United...

Direction Roy Rowland

Cast Mickey Rooney · Brian Donlevy · Ann Blyth · James Dunn

Direction D. Ross Lederman

Cast Lucile Fairbanks · Douglas Kennedy · Paul Cavanagh · Richard Ainley

Synopsis Passage from Hong Kong (1941) follows the tale of a crime novelist who weaves an intricate story to captivate the attention of his beloved. In his narrative, he claims to have been entangled in a murder case, adding a thrilling...

Direction A. Edward Sutherland

Cast Pat O'Brien · George Murphy · Carole Landis · Lenore Aubert

Synopsis Having Wonderful Crime (1945) follows the entangling tale of a legal professional and a pair of newlyweds who find themselves inadvertently embroiled in a fabricated mystery while vacationing at a picturesque retreat. The film weaves a narrative of confusion and...

Direction Richard Schickel

Cast Anthony Perkins · Bud Abbott · Julie Adams · Richard Arlen

Direction Jack Bernhard

Cast Don Castle · Audrey Long · Peggy Knudsen · Samuel S. Hinds

Synopsis Perilous Waters (1948) follows the intense story of Dana Ferris, a man on a mission to eradicate gambling. His relentless campaign has made him a prime target for the Mob, who have enlisted Willie Hunter (Don Castle) to carry out...