Cast: William Demarest

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 Preston Sturges

Cast Joel McCrea · Veronica Lake · Robert Warwick · William Demarest

Synopsis Sullivan's Travels (1941) follows the journey of a prosperous and somewhat sheltered filmmaker, known for his lighthearted comedies, who yearns to create a meaningful film about the struggles of the impoverished. Despite the objections of his producers, he embarks on...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Henry Fonda · Charles Coburn · Eugene Pallette

Synopsis The Lady Eve (1941) follows the tale of Jean Herrington, portrayed by Barbara Stanwyck, a cunning trickster on a transatlantic voyage who crosses paths with Charles Pike, played by Henry Fonda, a snake specialist returning from a year in the...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Jean Arthur · Edward Arnold · Ray Milland · Luis Alberni

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Claudette Colbert · Joel McCrea · Mary Astor · Rudy Vallee

Synopsis The Palm Beach Story (1942) follows the journey of Geraldine "Gerry" Jeffers (Claudette Colbert), a charming and resourceful woman who finds herself in a financial predicament. Despite her love for her husband, Tom Jeffers (Joel McCrea), Gerry is determined to...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Dick Powell · Ellen Drew · Raymond Walburn · Alexander Carr

Synopsis Christmas in July (1940) follows the story of a dedicated office worker who has a penchant for entering contests, dreaming of the day he might win big and sweep his beloved off her feet. His latest endeavor is the Maxford...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Eddie Bracken · Ella Raines · Raymond Walburn · William Demarest

Synopsis Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) follows the journey of Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith, portrayed by Eddie Bracken, who is honorably discharged from the Marines due to a severe hay fever condition. Feeling ashamed to return home, Truesmith is persuaded by...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Eddie Bracken · Betty Hutton · Diana Lynn · William Demarest

Synopsis The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) is a classic comedy directed by Preston Sturges, centering around the life of Trudy Kockenlocker, portrayed by Betty Hutton. The story unfolds as Trudy, a lively and carefree young woman, awakens one morning to...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Brian Donlevy · Muriel Angelus · Akim Tamiroff · Allyn Joslyn

Synopsis The Great McGinty (1940) chronicles the ascent and descent of Dan McGinty, a charismatic rogue who initially captivates a political machine by casting 37 votes in a single election. His remarkable journey culminates in a humble role as a bartender...

Direction John Sturges

Cast William Holden · Eleanor Parker · John Forsythe · William Demarest

Synopsis Escape From Fort Bravo (1953) follows the story of a stern Union captain who is infamous for his unyielding approach to managing the prisoners at his fort. His reputation is built on his ability to recapture every convict who attempts...

Direction Sam Wood

Cast Jean Arthur · Robert Cummings · Charles Coburn · Edmund Gwenn

Synopsis The Devil And Miss Jones (1941) follows the story of a wealthy businessman, John P. Merrick, who is surprised to discover a mocking image of himself featured in the New York Times, orchestrated by union activists at Neeley's Department Store,...

Direction Stanley Kramer

Cast Spencer Tracy · Milton Berle · Sid Caesar · Jonathan Winters

Synopsis It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963) follows the chaotic journey of Smiler Grogan, who, after serving a lengthy prison term, races to a California park to retrieve a hidden $350,000 stash from a heist 15 years prior. His...

Direction John Farrow

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Gail Russell · John Lund · Virginia Bruce

Synopsis Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1948) follows the story of Jean Courtland, a wealthy heiress who tries to end her life, prompting her fiancé, Elliott Carson, to investigate her connection with John Triton. Through a series of flashbacks, the narrative...

Direction Richard L. Bare

Cast Joan Blondell · William Demarest · Sterling Holloway · Sandra Gould

Synopsis The Twilight Zone: What's in the Box (TV) (1964) follows the story of Joe Britt, a man known for his infidelities. After a peculiar repairman fixes his television set, Joe begins to witness his own misdeeds playing out on the...

Direction Tim Whelan

Cast Spencer Tracy · Virginia Bruce · Lionel Atwill · Harvey Stephens

Synopsis The Murder Man (1935) follows Steve Grey, a tenacious reporter for the Daily Star, who consistently outpaces his competitors in breaking news. When Henry Mander is suspected of murdering his dubious business associate, Grey's investigative prowess puts him ahead of...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Conrad Veidt · Kaaren Verne · Jane Darwell

Synopsis All Through the Night (1941) follows the story of Broadway gambler Gloves Donahue, who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue after the murder of his favorite cheesecake baker. His investigation leads him to nightclub singer Leda Hamilton, who is...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Joel McCrea · Betty Field · Harry Carey · William Demarest

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Luise Rainer · Spencer Tracy · Charley Grapewin · Janet Beecher

Direction John Ford

Cast Dan Dailey · Corinne Calvet · Colleen Towsend · William Demarest

Synopsis When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) follows the journey of a young man named Willie who eagerly enlists in the military, dreaming of heroic deeds. However, his aspirations are initially thwarted when he is stationed in his own hometown, tasked...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Spencer Tracy · Robert Wagner · Claire Trevor · William Demarest

Synopsis The Mountain (1956) follows the story of Chris, who, upon a plane crash on a mountaintop, sees an opportunity to loot the wreckage. His older brother, Zachary, who has retired from his mountain guide work, joins the expedition to ensure...