Cast: Joseph Mell

Direction Irving Lerner

Cast Vince Edwards · Phillip Pine · Herschel Bernardi · Caprice Toriel

Synopsis Murder by Contract (1958) follows the story of Claude, a skilled and self-assured assassin who is recruited by a powerful criminal organization to eliminate a problematic witness. However, the seemingly straightforward assignment takes an unexpected turn, presenting Claude with challenges...

Direction Montgomery Pittman

Cast Warren Stevens · Richard Devon · Joan Marshall · Ben Wright

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Dead Man's Shoes (TV) (1962) follows the story of a destitute individual who, upon finding a pair of shoes belonging to a deceased gangster, inadvertently assumes the identity and life of the criminal. This eerie twist of...

Direction Irving Lerner

Cast Vince Edwards · Lyle Talbot · John Archer · Steven Ritch

Synopsis City of Fear (1959) follows the tense journey of an escaped criminal who makes his way to Los Angeles with a dangerous secret. He has acquired a lethal substance called "Cobalt-60," a radioactive powder with the potential to devastate the...

Direction Jerry Hopper

Cast Sterling Hayden · Gloria Grahame · Gene Barry · Marcia Henderson

Synopsis Naked Alibi (1954) follows the story of Al Willis, a man who, after being interrogated by police while intoxicated, lashes out at his interrogators. This altercation leads to a brutal beating and a vow of revenge from Willis. The following...

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Richard Derr · Barbara Rush · Peter Hansen · Larry Keating

Synopsis When Worlds Collide (1951) presents a gripping narrative where a celestial body, known as Bellus, is hurtling towards our planet. As the impending doom becomes evident, a group of scientists and engineers embark on a desperate mission to build a...

Direction David Miller

Cast Susan Hayward · John Gavin · Vera Miles · Charles Drake

Synopsis Back Street (1961) follows the story of Rae Smith, an aspiring fashion designer who crosses paths with the charming Marine, Paul Saxon, during his journey home from World War II. Despite an immediate connection, Paul departs without Rae, who later...

Direction George Axelrod

Cast Roddy McDowall · Tuesday Weld · Lola Albright · Martin West

Synopsis Lord Love a Duck (1966) follows the journey of Barbara Ann Greene, a high school senior with big aspirations. She dreams of becoming popular, securing a job, finding a suitable partner, and perhaps even becoming a movie star. However, Barbara...

Direction Gene Fowler Jr.

Cast Michael Landon · Whit Bissell · Tony Marshall · Dawn Richard

Synopsis I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957) follows the story of a troubled youth who turns to hypnotherapy for assistance. However, his malevolent physician manipulates him, conducting regression experiments that result in the teenager's transformation into a ferocious werewolf.

Direction Leslie H. Martinson

Cast Leigh Snowden · Richard Hartunian · Wright King · Joey Forman

Synopsis Hot Rod Rumble (1957) follows the story of Richard Hartunian, a passionate hot rod enthusiast, who abruptly leaves after a heated argument with his girlfriend, Leigh Snowden. Tragically, Leigh is involved in a severe car accident shortly after, resulting in...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast George Brent · Mari Aldon · Dorothy Patrick · Bert Freed

Synopsis Tangier Incident (1953) follows the story of Steve Gordon, an undercover American operative who assumes the guise of a black market dealer. His mission takes him to Tangier, where he must thwart the schemes of three atomic scientists. These scientists...

Direction Hank Searls · Walter Grauman · Joseph Pevney · Allen H. Miner

Cast Leslie Nielsen · John Beradino · John Clarke · Greg Roman

Synopsis The New Breed (TV Series) (1961) was an American crime drama series that aired on the ABC network from 1961 to 1962, featuring a total of thirty-six episodes. The show starred Leslie Nielsen, who was 35 years old at the...

Direction Robert Florey · Alvin Ganzer · Don McDougall · Robert Ellis Miller

Cast Jack Lemmon · David Niven · Robert Ryan · Charles Boyer

Synopsis Alcoa Theatre (TV Series) (1957) underwent a significant transformation when it shifted from Sunday evenings to Monday nights. This change brought about not only a new name but also a revised format. Unlike its predecessor, which featured entirely different casts...

Direction Fred F. Sears

Cast John Ireland · Richard Denning · Suzanne Dalbert · Robert Foulk

Synopsis The 49th Man (The Forty-Ninth Man) (1953) follows the gripping tale of John Williams, a skilled agent tasked by U.S. Security Investigation Division chief Paul Reagan to infiltrate and dismantle a clandestine operation smuggling atomic bomb components into the United...

Direction Bruce D. Clark

Cast Zalman King · Charlotte Rampling · Joseph Mell · Dimitra Arliss

Synopsis The Ski Bum (1971) follows the comedic misadventures of a dedicated ski instructor who finds himself in a whirlwind of chaos as he attempts to teach a group of extraordinarily peculiar individuals the art of skiing. Amidst the snowy slopes,...

Direction Seymour Friedman

Cast Denise Darcel · Patric Knowles · Paul Cavanagh · George Keymas

Synopsis Flame of Calcutta (1953) follows the thrilling escapades of a young woman as she endeavors to oust an imposter from the royal seat of power in 18th Century India. The narrative is filled with intrigue, adventure, and the protagonist's relentless...

Direction Alexander Singer · Richard Benedict · Gene Levitt · Michael Ritchie

Cast Darren McGavin · Bill Quinn · James Edwards · Paul Hahn

Synopsis The Outsider (TV Series) (1968) follows the journey of David Ross, a solitary and orphaned former convict navigating a world that shuns him. To address his financial struggles and assist others, he operates as a private investigator in the bustling...

Direction Ezra Stone

Cast Julie Newmar · Robert Cummings · Jack Mullaney · Doris Dowling

Synopsis My Living Doll (TV Series) (1964) centers around the captivating Rhoda, a strikingly alluring young woman residing with the charismatic and somewhat womanizing Air Force psychologist, Bob McDonald. The twist? Rhoda, whose true identity is AAF709, is actually an advanced...

Direction László Benedek

Cast Richard Widmark · Mae Clarke · Shailar Coby · Tommy Ivo

Synopsis Boy with a Knife (S) (1955) follows the journey of a youngster who has strayed from the right path. Along the way, he encounters a reliable mentor and a supportive group of friends who help steer him back towards a...

Direction Paul Wendkos

Cast Andy Griffith · Ida Lupino · Michael Brandon · James A. Watson Jr.

Synopsis The Strangers in 7A (TV) (1972) follows the harrowing tale of a building superintendent and his wife who find themselves trapped in their own apartment. Their captors are a menacing trio: a cruel and calculating would-be bank robber and his...

Direction Fred Zinnemann

Cast Lee Aaker · Neville Brand · Adam Williams · Helen Brown