Cast: Lewis Stone

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Clark Gable · Alexis Smith · Wendell Corey · Audrey Totter

Synopsis Any Number Can Play (1949) follows the story of Charlie King, portrayed by Clark Gable, who manages a casino with a unique approach. In an industry notorious for its dishonesty, Charlie stands out by ensuring his casino operates fairly and...

Direction Edgar Selwyn

Cast Helen Hayes · Lewis Stone · Neil Hamilton · Cliff Edwards

Synopsis The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) follows the tragic journey of Madelon, a young woman from the French countryside who becomes enamored with an artist named Larry. Their relationship takes a dramatic turn when Madelon discovers she is pregnant, leading...

Direction Charles Brabin · Charles Vidor

Cast Boris Karloff · Lewis Stone · Karen Morley · Charles Starrett

Synopsis The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) follows Sir Lionel Barton as he guides a British expedition to the vast landscapes of Mongolia. Their mission is to uncover the legendary Golden Death Mask and Scimitar of Genghis Khan. The team is...

Direction William A. Wellman · Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Janet Gaynor · Robert Taylor · Binnie Barnes · Andy Devine

Synopsis Small Town Girl (1936) follows the story of Kay, a young woman residing in a quiet, rural community who finds her life monotonous and unexciting. Her world takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Bob Dakin, a wealthy and attractive...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Greta Garbo · Lewis Stone · Gavin Gordon · Elliott Nugent

Synopsis Romance (1930) follows the tale of young Harry, who is deeply in love and wishes to marry an actress, a decision that does not sit well with his family. Harry believes that Bishop Armstrong is unaware of the intricacies of...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Paul Douglas · Janet Leigh · Keenan Wynn · Donna Corcoran

Synopsis Angels in the Outfield (1951) follows the story of a tenacious young female journalist who attributes the Pittsburgh Pirates' losing streak to their harsh and abusive manager. As she delves deeper into his life for her article, the manager starts...

Direction Clarence Brown · Don Hartman · John Sturges · Richard Thorpe

Cast Ethel Barrymore · Keefe Brasselle · Gary Cooper · Nancy Reagan

Synopsis It's a Big Country (1951) presents a narrative divided into eight distinct episodes, each exploring various aspects of the American ethos. The film delves into themes such as racial and religious acceptance, the perils of self-absorption, and the pitfalls of...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Bette Davis · Lewis Stone · Pat O'Brien · Glenda Farrell

Synopsis Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) follows the story of Butch Saunders, a police officer reassigned to the Missing Persons division due to his aggressive tactics in other areas of law enforcement. Initially dismissive of his new role, Saunders views it...

Direction Willis Goldbeck

Cast Mickey Rooney · Lewis Stone · Sara Haden · Bonita Granville

Synopsis Love Laughs at Andy Hardy (1946) follows the journey of Andy Hardy, a young man eager to return to his hometown and pursue his sweetheart, Kay Wilson. After meeting Kay in college and serving in the military, Andy is now...

Direction George B. Seitz

Cast Dame May Whitty · Madge Evans · Lewis Stone · Elissa Landi

Synopsis The Thirteenth Chair (1937) follows Inspector Marney from Scotland Yard as he journeys to Calcutta to solve the murder of Leonard Lee, a man widely disliked in the region. John Wales, who was Lee's closest friend, becomes a prime suspect....

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Dick Powell · Ruby Keeler · Lewis Stone · Ross Alexander

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Joan Crawford · Robert Montgomery · Nils Asther · Lewis Stone

Synopsis Letty Lynton (1932) follows the tale of a prosperous socialite who, upon her return to New York from South America, finds herself entangled in a complex web of romance and intrigue. After leaving behind her former lover, Emile Renault, she...

Direction John Griffith Wray

Cast Lewis Stone · Florence Vidor · Lloyd Hughes · Kathleen Kirkham

Synopsis Beau Revel (1921) delves into the exploits of a charming but reckless playboy, helmed by director John Griffith Wray and featuring notable actors Lewis Stone and Lloyd Hughes. Silent film enthusiasts will appreciate the presence of Florence Vidor, a prominent...

Direction S. Sylvan Simon

Cast Robert Young · Maureen O'Sullivan · Lewis Stone · William Gargan

Synopsis Sporting Blood (1940) centers around a heated rivalry between Myles Vanders and the stern stable owner, Davis Lockwood. Seeking retribution, Myles sets his sights on Lockwood's daughter, Linda, and successfully woos and marries her. However, as the pivotal race approaches,...

Direction Harry Beaumont

Cast Helen Twelvetrees · Robert Young · Lewis Stone · Jean Hersholt

Synopsis Unashamed (1932) follows the story of Dick, a devoted brother who will go to great lengths to safeguard his sister Jean, much like their father. However, Jean's affection for the unscrupulous Harry Swift, who is after her inheritance, complicates matters....

Direction Edward L. Cahn

Cast Lewis Stone · Franklin D. Roosevelt · Adolf Hitler · Frank Reicher

Synopsis Plan for Destruction (S) (1943) explores the ambitions of Nazi Germany for global supremacy by delving into the aftermath and resentment stemming from their defeat in World War I. The documentary emphasizes the geopolitical theories of Professor Karl Haushofer and...

Direction David Bradley

Cast George Murphy · Nancy Reagan · Billy Gray · Lewis Stone

Synopsis Talk About a Stranger (1952) unfolds in a small California town where a young boy's beloved dog meets an untimely end, seemingly from poisoning. The boy, whose father owns a modest orange orchard, quickly points fingers at a new, enigmatic...

Direction George B. Seitz

Cast Mickey Rooney · Lewis Stone · Fay Holden · Cecilia Parker

Synopsis Love Finds Andy Hardy (1938) follows the romantic entanglements of Andy Hardy as he navigates the complexities of love and friendship during the holiday season. Andy's plans to escort his girlfriend Polly to the country club Christmas party are disrupted...

Direction J. Walter Ruben

Cast Lionel Barrymore · Jean Arthur · Chester Morris · Joseph Calleia

Synopsis Public Hero #1 (1935) follows the thrilling journey of a federal agent who assumes a false identity to penetrate a notorious criminal organization. By aiding the gang's chief in a daring prison break, the agent aims to earn the leader's...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Loretta Young · Franchot Tone · Lewis Stone · Roland Young

Synopsis The Unguarded Hour (1936) follows the tense narrative of a woman who is determined to protect her husband, a dedicated prosecutor, from a sinister blackmailer. The blackmailer possesses compromising letters that the prosecutor had written to a former lover, and...