Cast: Thomas Mitchell

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Donna Reed · Lionel Barrymore · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis It's a Wonderful Life (1946) follows the journey of a kind-hearted but somewhat faltering individual who contemplates ending his life due to a mistake that was not his fault. In a manner reminiscent of "A Christmas Carol," his gruff yet...

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 Leo McCarey

Cast Victor Moore · Beulah Bondi · Fay Bainter · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis Make Way For Tomorrow (1937) follows the heart-wrenching journey of a long-married elderly couple who face an unexpected crisis when they lose their family home to a bank. Their five grown children, while sympathetic to their plight, struggle to provide...

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · Claire Trevor · Thomas Mitchell · Andy Devine

Synopsis Stagecoach (1939) follows a group of strangers who embark on a perilous journey from Tonto, New Mexico, to the distant settlement of Lordsburg. Among the passengers is Dallas (Claire Trevor), a woman shunned by her community due to her scandalous...

Direction Victor Fleming · George Cukor · Sam Wood

Cast Vivien Leigh · Clark Gable · Olivia de Havilland · Leslie Howard

Synopsis Gone With the Wind (1939) unfolds the tale of Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), a privileged Southern lady who harbors a secret affection for Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard). When she discovers that Ashley is betrothed to Melanie Hamilton (Olivia de Havilland),...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Jean Arthur · Claude Rains · Edward Arnold

Synopsis Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) follows the journey of Jefferson Smith, a youthful and optimistic leader of the Boy Rangers, who is unexpectedly appointed to the U.S. Senate by a governor seeking to fill a vacancy. Upon arriving in...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Cary Grant · Jean Arthur · Rita Hayworth · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis Only Angels Have Wings (1939) follows the story of Bonnie Lee, who finds herself in a small South American airport while awaiting her boat. The airport is a hub for daring pilots who navigate treacherous and often fog-shrouded mountain passes...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Glenn Ford · Bette Davis · Peter Falk · Hope Lange

Synopsis Pocketful of Miracles (1961) centers around Apple Annie, a humble apple vendor and beggar who is a familiar sight in the bustling streets of downtown New York. Annie's life takes an unexpected turn when her daughter, Louise, becomes engaged to...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Ronald Colman · Jane Wyatt · John Howard · Edward Everett Horton

Synopsis Lost Horizon (1937) begins in 1935, as the pacifist British diplomat Robert Conway, destined to become Foreign Secretary, aids a group of ninety Westerners in fleeing the Chinese city of Baskul amidst a revolution. Conway, along with his brother George,...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Charles Laughton · Maureen O'Hara · Cedric Hardwicke · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) is a timeless adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel, standing out as one of the most celebrated film interpretations from Hollywood's golden era. This version, released in 1939, is often compared to the 1923...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Dana Andrews · Ida Lupino · George Sanders · Rhonda Fleming

Synopsis While the City Sleeps (1956) follows the tense atmosphere of New York City as a serial killer targets and murders beautiful women. The city's media landscape is shaken when the new proprietor of a prominent media conglomerate presents a high-stakes...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Lew Ayres · Thomas Mitchell · Richard Long

Synopsis The Dark Mirror (1946) follows the intriguing tale of a woman accused of killing her physician boyfriend, who has a twin sister. When both sisters claim to have alibis for the night of the murder, a psychiatrist is enlisted to...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Charles Boyer · Rita Hayworth · Thomas Mitchell · Ginger Rogers

Synopsis Tales of Manhattan (1942) follows the journey of a distinctive tailcoat as it changes hands among various individuals, each experiencing a transformative impact on their lives. The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected stories, showcasing how a single garment...

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Gregory Peck · Vincent Price · Thomas Mitchell · Rose Stradner

Synopsis The Keys of the Kingdom (1944) follows the journey of a dedicated young priest, Father Chisholm, who is dispatched to China with the mission of founding a Catholic parish in a region predominantly non-Christian. Unlike his childhood friend, who thrives...

Direction John Ford · Stuart Heisler

Cast Dorothy Lamour · Jon Hall · Mary Astor · C. Aubrey Smith

Synopsis The Hurricane (1937) unfolds in the era of grand sailing vessels and colonial governance in the South Pacific. The story centers around an innocent indigenous sailor serving as the first mate on a windjammer that traverses the islands. He finds...

Direction Henry King

Cast Tyrone Power · Maureen O'Hara · Laird Cregar · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis The Black Swan (1942) begins in 1674 when Sir Henry Morgan is appointed as the Governor of Jamaica and declares the end of the pirate era, urging his former captains to abandon their lawless ways and return to England. However,...

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · Thomas Mitchell · Ian Hunter · Ward Bond

Synopsis The Long Voyage Home (1940) follows the tumultuous journey of a merchant ship's crew as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during World War II. The narrative unfolds aboard the Glencairn, where the crew members grapple with a...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Errol Flynn · Ann Sheridan · Thomas Mitchell · Bruce Bennett

Synopsis Silver River (1948) follows the journey of Mike McComb, a man who is wrongfully dismissed from the cavalry and sets his sights on Nevada. Determined to never be taken advantage of again, he ascends to become one of the most...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward Arnold · Walter Huston · James Craig · Jane Darwell

Synopsis The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) follows the story of Jabez Stone, a hardworking but struggling farmer in New Hampshire, portrayed by James Craig. In a moment of desperation, Stone carelessly wishes for wealth and prosperity, unwittingly summoning the devilish...

Direction John Farrow

Cast Ray Milland · Audrey Totter · Thomas Mitchell · George Macready

Synopsis Alias Nick Beal (1949) follows the story of upright district attorney Joseph Foster, whose mission is to cleanse his city of criminal elements. To amplify his efforts, he aims to secure the governorship. One fateful day, he encounters a mysterious...