Cast: Warren William

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Warren William · May Robson · Guy Kibbee · Glenda Farrell

Synopsis Lady for a Day (1933) follows the tale of a kind-hearted criminal mastermind who rallies his entire crew of tough guys to assist in the metamorphosis of an aging, somewhat disreputable apple seller into an impeccable lady of high society....

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Claudette Colbert · Warren William · Rochelle Hudson · Ned Sparks

Synopsis Imitation of Life (1934) follows the story of Bea Pullman, a widow struggling to support herself and her daughter Jessie. Their fortunes change when Delilah Johnson, a kind-hearted woman, agrees to work as Bea's housekeeper in exchange for accommodation for...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Warren William · Loretta Young · Wallace Ford · Alice White

Synopsis Employees' Entrance (1933) follows the story of Kurt Anderson, a ruthless and domineering manager of a financially struggling New York department store. He is known for his callous treatment of employees, including dismissing a long-time worker without hesitation, and his...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Warren William · Joan Blondell · Aline MacMahon · Ruby Keeler

Synopsis Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) follows Barney Hopkins as he faces a setback when the set and costumes for his new Broadway show are seized due to unpaid debts. With the Great Depression in full swing, the prospects for chorus...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Claudette Colbert · Warren William · Henry Wilcoxon · Joseph Schildkraut

Synopsis Cleopatra (1934) presents a historical drama set in 48 BC, where Cleopatra, the ruler of Egypt, confronts internal rebellion within her kingdom. She sees the arrival of Julius Caesar as an opportunity to strengthen her reign under Roman influence. Cleopatra's...

Cast John Landis · Jonathan Kuntz · Rudy Behlmer · Jerry Beck

Synopsis Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood (TV) (2008) delves into the influential factors that molded the era of Pre-Code Hollywood and led to the stringent implementation of the Hays Code in 1934. This documentary explores the...

Direction James Whale

Cast Louis Hayward · Joan Bennett · Warren William · Joseph Schildkraut

Synopsis The Man in the Iron Mask (1939) follows the tale of D'Artagnan and his musketeer comrades, who are privy to the secret of a hidden twin brother. Fouquet, a powerful figure, leverages his influence to maintain silence about this secret....

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Virginia Davis · Joan Blondell · Anne Shirley · Ann Dvorak

Synopsis Three on a Match (1932) follows the divergent journeys of three former schoolmates as they navigate adulthood. Vivian ties the knot with a prosperous attorney and enjoys a blissful life with their charming son. Conversely, Mary faces adversity, spending time...

Direction George Waggner

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Claude Rains · Warren William · Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis The Wolf Man (1941) follows Larry Talbot, who journeys back to his family's estate in Wales after the passing of his sibling. Accompanied by a local woman, Jenny Williams, Larry encounters a gypsy camp where a terrifying event unfolds. Bela,...

Direction Edgar G. Ulmer

Cast Jimmy Lydon · Warren William · Sally Eilers · Regis Toomey

Synopsis Strange Illusion (1945) follows the story of a well-mannered American teenager, Jimmy Lydon, who is haunted by disturbing dreams where his late father cautions him about his mother's new partner. To uncover the truth, Jimmy pretends to be insane to...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Kay Francis · Warren William · George Brent · Helen Lowell

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Warren William · Glenda Farrell · Grant Mitchell

Synopsis The Secret Bride (1934) follows the story of Ruth Vincent, the daughter of a state governor, and Robert Sheldon, the state attorney general, who find themselves in a complex political web. Before they can publicly announce their wedding plans, the...

Direction Wesley Ruggles

Cast Jean Arthur · William Holden · Warren William · Porter Hall

Synopsis Arizona (1940) follows the journey of Phoebe Titus, a resilient and independent pioneer woman known for her bold demeanor. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Peter Muncie, a man heading towards California. As their paths cross,...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Bette Davis · Warren William · Alison Skipworth · Arthur Treacher

Synopsis Satan Met a Lady (1936) follows the story of a private investigator, Sam Spade, who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger when he is hired by a mysterious woman to find a valuable artifact. The film is...

Direction James Whale

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

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Mae West · Warren William · Randolph Scott · Alice Brady

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast Warren William · Bette Davis · Guy Kibbee · Vivienne Osborne

Synopsis The Dark Horse (1932) follows Zachary Hicks, a candidate with slim odds of securing the governorship, who is unexpectedly nominated at the Progressive party's convention. Kay, a key figure, proposes that the party leaders employ Hal Blake, a man she...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Warren William · Margaret Lindsay · Donald Woods · Claire Dodd

Synopsis The Case of the Curious Bride (1935) follows the intricate tale of Rhoda Montaine, who discovers that her presumed deceased first husband, Gregory Moxley, is actually alive. This revelation complicates her current marriage to Carl, the son of affluent C....

Direction William Clemens

Cast Warren William · Claire Dodd · Wini Shaw · Bill Elliott

Synopsis The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936) follows the newlywed adventures of Perry and Della, who are married by Perry's old friend, Judge Mary. Their honeymoon plans are abruptly interrupted when Perry is hired by a mysterious woman wielding a...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Jeanette MacDonald · Allan Jones · Warren William · Billy Gilbert

Synopsis The Firefly (1937) follows the tale of Nina Maria Azara, a captivating and enchanting singing spy for Spain during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Her assignment involves charming French Officers to uncover Napoleon's plans against Spain. She is dispatched to Bayonne,...