Cast: Roland Winters

Direction Cy Endfield

Cast Dan Duryea · Herbert Marshall · Gale Storm · Howard Da Silva

Synopsis The Underworld Story (1950) follows Mike Reese, a tenacious and morally ambiguous journalist, who publishes an article that inadvertently results in a gang-related murder. Accused of having connections to notorious racketeer Carl Durham, Reese finds himself shunned by the city's...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast James Mason · Barbara Rush · Walter Matthau · Robert F. Simon

Synopsis Bigger than Life (1956) follows the journey of Ed Avery, portrayed by James Mason, a dedicated schoolteacher in a small town during the 1950s. Struggling with financial strain and a severe illness, Avery discovers a miraculous experimental medication that alleviates...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Glenn Ford · Broderick Crawford · Millard Mitchell · Dorothy Malone

Synopsis Convicted (1950) follows the story of Joe Hufford, who finds himself in a tumultuous situation after a nightclub altercation leads to a fatality in self-defense. Sentenced to prison for manslaughter, Joe's fate is a source of regret for district attorney...

Direction Robert Wise

Cast Jane Wyman · Sterling Hayden · Nancy Olson · Steve Forrest

Synopsis So Big (1953) follows the journey of Selina, who, after the passing of her father and the dissipation of his wealth, secures a position as a schoolteacher in the Dutch settlement of New Holland. She resides with the Pool family...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Alan Ladd · Wanda Hendrix · Francis Lederer · Joseph Calleia

Synopsis Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950) follows the gripping tale of Webb Carey, who ventures back to Orta, a town near Milan, with a mission to uncover the traitor responsible for the downfall of his World War II OSS team and the...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Mark Stevens · Edmond O'Brien · Gale Storm · Donald Buka

Synopsis Between Midnight and Dawn (1950) follows the nighttime adventures of Rocky and Dan, former soldiers turned patrol officers in a prowl car. Dan's jaded perspective sees all criminals as worthless, while Rocky leans towards a more compassionate approach. Both officers...

Direction Ted Tetzlaff

Cast George Raft · Ella Raines · Pat O'Brien · Bill Williams

Synopsis A Dangerous Profession (1949) follows the story of Vince Kane, a former policeman who now works as a bail bond broker alongside Joe Farley. Kane maintains strong connections with the police, including Detective Nick Ferrone. Ferrone arrests Claude Brackette, a...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Spencer Tracy · James Stewart · Sydney Greenstreet · Valentina Cortese

Synopsis Malaya (1949) follows the story of a resourceful journalist, Royer, who devises a daring scheme to secure rubber from the Japanese during wartime. He persuades government authorities to support his plan, which involves a risky operation to extract the valuable...

Direction Jay Sommers · Richard L. Bare · Ralph Levy · Bruce Bilson

Cast Eddie Albert · Eva Gabor · Tom Lester · Frank Cady

Synopsis Green Acres (TV Series) (1965) follows the comedic misadventures of a sophisticated New York City attorney and his socialite wife as they attempt to adapt to the peculiar rural lifestyle of Hooterville. The series is a delightful blend of humor...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast James Cagney · Virginia Mayo · Doris Day · Gordon MacRae

Synopsis The West Point Story (1950) follows Broadway director Bix Bixby, who, after facing financial troubles due to gambling, is convinced to travel to the prestigious West Point military academy alongside his charming assistant and occasional love interest, Eve. Their mission...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Clark Gable · Barbara Stanwyck · Adolphe Menjou · Will Geer

Synopsis To Please A Lady (1950) follows the story of Mike Brannan, a renowned yet arrogant driver of miniature race cars, known for his rebellious persona that audiences either love or despise. After being accused of causing a fatal crash during...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Susan Hayward · Kirk Douglas · Paul Stewart · Jim Backus

Synopsis Top Secret Affair (1957) follows the story of a powerful publishing mogul who is alarmed by the impending appointment of a high-ranking military officer to a crucial atomic energy board. Resolved to tarnish his reputation before the appointment, she extends...

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Boris Karloff · Lenore Aubert

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff (1949) follows the comedic misadventures of Freddie Phillips, a bellhop at the Lost Caverns Hotel, who finds himself wrongly accused of murder. Swami Talpur attempts to manipulate Freddie into confessing through hypnosis,...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Elvis Presley · Arthur O'Connell · Anne Helm · Joanna Moore

Synopsis Follow That Dream (1962) follows the Kwimper family as they encounter a series of challenges after their car runs out of fuel on a newly constructed Florida highway. An overzealous state supervisor attempts to evict them, but Pop Kwimper stands...

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast John Wayne · Janet Leigh · Jay C. Flippen · Richard Rober

Synopsis Jet Pilot (1957) follows a squadron of gleaming jets as they traverse the vast and stunning American skies, while a devoted woman eagerly awaits the return of her beloved hero. This film is a quintessential production from the renowned Howard...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Elvis Presley · Joan Blackman · Angela Lansbury · Roland Winters

Synopsis Blue Hawaii (1961) follows the story of Chad Gates, a young man who has recently returned from his military service and is thrilled to be back in the tropical paradise of Hawaii. Surrounded by his surfboard, close friends, and his...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Jason Robards · Myron McCormick · Tom Pedi · James Broderick

Synopsis The Iceman Cometh (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1960) follows the gripping narrative of a once-flamboyant gambler who undergoes a significant transformation. After abandoning his lavish lifestyle, he becomes resolute in his mission to assist those on the fringes of society—including drifters,...

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Roland Winters · Warren Douglas · Mantan Moreland · Louise Currie

Synopsis The Chinese Ring (Charlie Chan in the Chinese Ring) (1947) begins with Princess Mei Ling arriving at the Chan residence, where she is greeted by the family's handyman, Birmingham Brown. She declines to reveal her identity but gives him a...

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Wayne Morris · Lola Albright · Lloyd Corrigan · Alan Hale Jr.

Synopsis Sierra Passage (1950) follows the journey of a young man named Johnny York, who, after witnessing the brutal murder of his father, seeks refuge and training with a traveling variety troupe. As he hones his skills as a sharpshooter, Johnny's...

Direction Don Taylor

Cast Mickey Rooney · Buddy Hackett · Jackie Cooper · Joanie Sommers

Synopsis Everything's Ducky (1961) follows the escapades of a pair of sailors who covertly bring a chatty duck onto their vessel. The situation quickly becomes chaotic as unexpected issues arise.