Cast: Lon Chaney Jr.

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Gary Cooper · Grace Kelly · Thomas Mitchell · Lloyd Bridges

Synopsis High Noon (1952) follows the tense 84 minutes leading up to a climactic confrontation at noon. The story revolves around Sheriff Will Kane (Gary Cooper), who must face a vengeful outlaw he previously imprisoned, along with the outlaw's ruthless gang....

Direction Kevin Brownlow

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Orson Welles · Tod Browning

Synopsis Lon Chaney: A Thousand Faces (TV) (2000) delves into the life and career of the legendary silent film actor and makeup artist, Lon Chaney. Known for his extraordinary ability to transform into a multitude of characters, Chaney's work in horror...

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 Stanley Kramer

Cast Tony Curtis · Sidney Poitier · Theodore Bikel · Charles McGraw

Synopsis The Defiant Ones (1958) presents a unique twist on the classic tale of Huck Finn and Jim, as a white prisoner (Tony Curtis) and a black prisoner (Sidney Poitier) find themselves shackled together during a daring escape from their pursuers....

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Joel McCrea · Akim Tamiroff · Robert Preston

Synopsis Union Pacific (1939) presents Cecil B. DeMille's take on the challenges and obstacles encountered during the construction of the iconic transcontinental railroad. Jeff Butler is tasked with ensuring the timely completion and arrival of the Union Pacific at its destination...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Burgess Meredith · Betty Field · Lon Chaney Jr. · Charles Bickford

Synopsis Of Mice and Men (1939) follows the journey of George Milton and Lennie Small, two itinerant laborers navigating the harsh realities of the 1930s Great Depression. Lennie, who possesses a mental disability, relies heavily on George for guidance and protection....

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Robert Mitchum · Gloria Grahame · Frank Sinatra

Synopsis Not As a Stranger (1955) follows the journey of Lucas Marsh, a dedicated medical intern with a singular focus on becoming an exceptional physician. He forms a relationship with Kristina, a kind-hearted woman, not driven by love but by her...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Gary Cooper · Phyllis Thaxter · David Brian · Paul Kelly

Synopsis Springfield Rifle (1952) follows the journey of Major Lex Kearney, who, despite being formally discharged from the military for alleged cowardice during combat, has secretly taken on a covert mission. His true objective is to thwart the raids targeting crucial...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast James Cagney · Barbara Hale · Anne Francis · Warner Anderson

Synopsis A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) follows the journey of a captivating salesman from the swamps who discovers his political prowess. The narrative explores whether his rise to power signifies the emergence of a dangerous demagogue.

Direction Howard W. Koch

Cast Broderick Crawford · Ralph Meeker · Reed Hadley · William Talman

Synopsis Big House U.S.A (1955) follows the story of Danny Lambert, a young boy who escapes from a camp in south-central Colorado, triggering a large-scale search by his affluent father, Robertson Lambert. Danny is discovered by Jerry Barker, who instead of...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Gregory Peck · Barbara Payton · Ward Bond · Gig Young

Synopsis Only the Valiant (1951) follows the story of Capt. Richard Lance, portrayed by Gregory Peck, who is wrongfully blamed by his troops and his romantic interest for the demise of the cherished Lt. Holloway during an Indian massacre. Holloway, played...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Gary Cooper · Madeleine Carroll · Paulette Goddard · Preston Foster

Synopsis North West Mounted Police (1940) unfolds in the year 1885, where three disparate frontiersmen—teacher Riel, whiskey trader Corbeau, and trapper Duroc—stir up rebellion in the heart of Canada. The only force standing between them and chaos is the local Mounties....

Direction Roger Corman

Cast Vincent Price · Debra Paget · Frank Maxwell · Lon Chaney Jr.

Synopsis The Haunted Palace (1963) unfolds in the quaint New England town of Arkham, where the townsfolk uncover a sinister plot by Joseph Curwen. He has abducted a local girl with the intent to perform abominable rituals, aiming to merge humans...

Direction George Waggner

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Claude Rains · Warren William · Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis The Wolf Man (1941) follows Larry Talbot, who journeys back to his family's estate in Wales after the passing of his sibling. Accompanied by a local woman, Jenny Williams, Larry encounters a gypsy camp where a terrifying event unfolds. Bela,...

Direction Jack Hill

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Carol Ohmart · Quinn K. Redeker · Beverly Washburn

Synopsis Spider Baby or, The Maddest Story Ever Told (1968) unfolds in a crumbling rural estate, where the final remnants of the troubled, inbred Merrye family reside. Afflicted by a peculiar ailment, the family members experience mental deterioration starting around the...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Kirk Douglas · Walter Matthau · Elsa Martinelli · Diana Douglas

Synopsis The Indian Fighter (1955) follows the journey of a seasoned trail guide who finds himself in a race against time to deliver two deceitful traders to the authorities. His mission is crucial to safeguard his wagon train from impending danger...

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Bela Lugosi · Lon Chaney Jr.

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) follows the comedic misadventures of freight handlers Wilbur Grey (Lou Costello) and Chick Young (Bud Abbott) as their ordinary lives take a terrifying turn. When the remains of Frankenstein's monster and Dracula are shipped...

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Jack Palance · Shelley Winters · Lori Nelson · Lee Marvin

Synopsis I Died a Thousand Times (1955) follows the story of a recently released convict who assembles a crew to pull off a daring diamond robbery. As the plan unfolds, he becomes entangled in a romantic relationship with one of the...

Direction Reginald Le Borg

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Patricia Morison · J. Carrol Naish · David Bruce

Synopsis Calling Dr. Death (1943) follows the story of a neurologist, Dr. Steele, who finds himself in a state of amnesia, unable to recall the events of the past few days. He is informed that his wife has been savagely murdered,...

Direction Nathan Juran

Cast Boris Karloff · Lon Chaney Jr. · Richard Greene · Stephen McNally

Synopsis The Black Castle (1952) follows the journey of a determined individual who sets out to uncover the mystery behind the vanishing of two of his companions. These friends had been invited as guests to the ominous estate of a chilling...