Cast: Gail Patrick

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast William Powell · Carole Lombard · Gail Patrick · Alice Brady

Synopsis My Man Godfrey (1936) is a timeless cinematic gem directed by Gregory La Cava, masterfully blending satire, romance, and social critique in a Depression-era setting reminiscent of Frank Capra's works. The story revolves around the eccentric and wealthy Bullock family...

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Ginger Rogers · Adolphe Menjou · Andrea Leeds

Synopsis Stage Door (1937) follows Terry Randall, a wealthy young woman from high society, as she ventures into the competitive world of Broadway theater, determined to make it on her own merits without relying on her family's influence. She moves into...

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 Garson Kanin

Cast Irene Dunne · Cary Grant · Randolph Scott · Gail Patrick

Synopsis My Favorite Wife (1940) follows the story of Ellen Arden, who returns home seven years after her presumed death in a shipwreck. Upon her arrival, she discovers that her husband, Nick, has remarried to Bianca. Nick, overjoyed but conflicted, struggles...

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 Mitchell Leisen

Cast Fredric March · Evelyn Venable · Guy Standing · Katharine Alexander

Synopsis Death Takes a Holiday (1934) follows the story of Death, who, feeling weary and curious about humanity's fear of him, decides to experience life from a different perspective. Assuming the guise of the charming Prince Sirki, he becomes a guest...

Direction Jack Conway

Cast William Powell · Myrna Loy · Gail Patrick · Jack Carson

Synopsis Love Crazy (1941) follows the tumultuous journey of Steve and Susan Ireland as they navigate the challenges leading up to their fourth wedding anniversary. When Susan discovers Steve with his former flame, she jumps to the wrong conclusion, believing he...

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Dennis O'Keefe · Helen Walker · June Havoc · Eddie "Rochester" Anderson

Synopsis Brewster's Millions (1945) follows the story of Monty Brewster, a destitute former U.S. Army soldier who returns from World War II Europe to discover he has been bequeathed a substantial fortune of $8 million by a distant relative. However, there's...

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Loretta Young · Ray Milland · Reginald Gardiner · Gail Patrick

Synopsis The Doctor Takes a Wife (1940) follows the story of June Cameron, an author who has penned a best-selling book advocating for the independence of women. After a series of mix-ups, the media mistakenly reports that June is married to...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Jack Benny · Ida Lupino · Richard Arlen · Gail Patrick

Synopsis Artists & Models (1937) introduces Jack Benny in one of his early leading film roles, delivering a lively comedy filled with musical numbers. Benny portrays Mac Brewster, an advertising executive striving to retain his most significant client, a silver company...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Deanna Durbin · Herbert Marshall · Gail Patrick · Arthur Treacher

Synopsis Mad About Music (1938) centers around a creative young woman attending a prestigious girls' school in Switzerland. She captivates her peers with thrilling tales and forged letters from a supposedly adventurous father. When the school demands proof of his existence,...

Direction A. Edward Sutherland

Cast Charles Ruggles · Lionel Atwill · Gail Patrick · Randolph Scott

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Randolph Scott · Esther Ralston · Jack La Rue · Buster Crabbe

Synopsis To the Last Man (1933) unfolds in the tumultuous landscape of post-Civil War Kentucky, where the bitter Hayden-Colby feud reaches a boiling point. Jed Colby is sentenced to 15 years in prison for a murder, leaving the Hayden family to...

Direction James Whale

Cast Warren William · Gail Patrick · Constance Moore · William Lundigan

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast Joan Bennett · Claudette Colbert · Bing Crosby · Carole Lombard

Synopsis The Fashion Side of Hollywood (S) (1935) presents a curated collection of lighting and costume trials from a variety of films, with a particular emphasis on Josef von Sternberg's renowned work, "The Devil Is a Woman" (1935). This documentary offers...

Direction Wilhelm Thiele

Cast Francis Lederer · Gail Patrick · Ann Rutherford · Edward Ashley

Synopsis The Madonna's Secret (1946) follows the gripping tale of a woman who takes on a dangerous mission to avenge her sister's murder. After her sibling, a renowned model, is brutally killed, she decides to step into her shoes and pose...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Jack Oakie · George Burns · Gracie Allen · Lyda Roberti

Direction Norman Z. McLeod

Cast Mary Boland · Charles Ruggles · George Barbier · Gail Patrick

Synopsis Early to Bed (1936) follows the story of Chester Beatty and Tessie Weeks, a couple who have been engaged for half a decade and have been together for a total of twenty years. Chester is hesitant to marry Tessie due...

Direction George Nichols Jr.

Cast Richard Dix · Gail Patrick · Edward Ellis · Joan Fontaine

Synopsis Man of Conquest (1939) follows the life of Sam Houston, a pivotal figure in the Texas Revolution. The narrative delves into his journey as a hero, his significant contributions as a statesman, and his role as the inaugural president of...