Cast: Ward Bond

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Jane Darwell · John Carradine · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis The Grapes of Wrath (1940) follows the story of Tom Joad, portrayed by Henry Fonda, who, upon his release from prison, finds his family evicted from their Oklahoma farm. In pursuit of a brighter future, Tom, his mother (Jane Darwell),...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Donna Reed · Lionel Barrymore · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis It's a Wonderful Life (1946) follows the journey of a kind-hearted but somewhat faltering individual who contemplates ending his life due to a mistake that was not his fault. In a manner reminiscent of "A Christmas Carol," his gruff yet...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Sylvia Sidney · Spencer Tracy · Walter Abel · Bruce Cabot

Synopsis Fury (1936) chronicles the tale of a blameless individual, portrayed by Spencer Tracy, who narrowly evades a vengeful crowd. In a twist of fate, he meticulously stages his own demise at the hands of the mob to exact retribution.

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Jean Arthur · Lionel Barrymore · Edward Arnold

Synopsis You Can't Take it With You (1938) follows the story of Alice Sycamore, a typist who is deeply in love with her employer, Tony Kirby. Tony is the vice-president of a formidable corporation owned by his ambitious father, Anthony P....

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · Maureen O'Hara · Barry Fitzgerald · Ward Bond

Synopsis The Quiet Man (1952) follows the story of Sean Thornton, portrayed by John Wayne, a former American boxing champion seeking solace from his past by venturing back to Innisfree, the tranquil Irish village where he was born. Thornton buys his...

Direction John Ford

Cast John Wayne · Natalie Wood · Jeffrey Hunter · Ward Bond

Synopsis The Searchers (1956) follows the journey of Ethan Edwards (John Wayne), a tough Civil War veteran who comes back to his brother Aaron's (Walter Coy) Texas residence in 1868. When Rev. Samuel Johnson Clayton (Ward Bond) organizes a group to...

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Linda Darnell · Victor Mature · Walter Brennan

Synopsis My Darling Clementine (1946) follows Wyatt Earp (Henry Fonda), who, after tiding up Dodge City, ventures to the outskirts of Tombstone with his siblings Morgan (Ward Bond), Virgil (Tim Holt), and James (Don Garner), aiming to trade their cattle and...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast John Wayne · Dean Martin · Ricky Nelson · Angie Dickinson

Synopsis Rio Bravo (1959) follows the story of a steadfast sheriff, portrayed by John Wayne, who apprehends a dangerous criminal in a small frontier town. The sheriff's challenge intensifies when the outlaw's powerful sibling attempts to secure his release before the...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Cary Grant · Charles Ruggles · May Robson

Synopsis Bringing Up Baby (1938) follows the story of David Huxley, a paleontologist who is deeply engrossed in his work and needs to complete the reconstruction of a dinosaur skeleton for a crucial museum exhibit. This project is pivotal for securing...

Direction John Huston

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Mary Astor · Gladys George · Peter Lorre

Synopsis The Maltese Falcon (1941) follows the story of a seasoned private investigator, Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart), who finds himself entangled in a complex web of deceit and danger as he pursues a mysterious and valuable statuette. The quest begins when...

Direction Victor Fleming · George Cukor · Sam Wood

Cast Vivien Leigh · Clark Gable · Olivia de Havilland · Leslie Howard

Synopsis Gone With the Wind (1939) unfolds the tale of Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), a privileged Southern lady who harbors a secret affection for Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard). When she discovers that Ashley is betrothed to Melanie Hamilton (Olivia de Havilland),...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Clark Gable · Claudette Colbert · Walter Connolly · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis It Happened One Night (1934) follows the escapades of Ellie Andrews, a wealthy heiress who finds herself on the run after marrying against her father's wishes. Fleeing high society, she embarks on a cross-country bus journey, only to encounter Peter...

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Joan Crawford · Sterling Hayden · Scott Brady · Mercedes McCambridge

Synopsis Johnny Guitar (1954) follows the story of Vienna, a resilient woman who has established a saloon on the outskirts of a town, with aspirations to create her own community once the railroad arrives. However, the local residents are determined to...

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · John Wayne · Shirley Temple · Pedro Armendáriz

Synopsis Fort Apache (1948) delves into the complex narrative of a military outpost in the American frontier, where the newly appointed commander, Owen Thursday, arrives with a burning ambition to secure the glory he believes he deserves. Thursday's overconfidence and rigid...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Errol Flynn · Alexis Smith · Jack Carson · Alan Hale

Synopsis Gentleman Jim (1942) unfolds in the vibrant yet challenging world of 1880s San Francisco, where boxing is deemed illegal and socially unacceptable. The esteemed members of the Olympic Club, driven by a desire to elevate the sport, decide to transform...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Sylvia Sidney · Henry Fonda · Barton MacLane · Jean Dixon

Synopsis You Only Live Once (1937) follows the tumultuous journey of Henry Fonda and Sylvia Sidney, two iconic figures of the Great Depression era, as they navigate the harsh realities of life. Fonda portrays an ex-convict struggling to find his footing...

Direction John Ford

Cast Henry Fonda · Alice Brady · Marjorie Weaver · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) presents John Ford's interpretation of the formative years of Abraham Lincoln, highlighting a fictionalized murder trial that captivated even the renowned Sergei Eisenstein. This biographical account offers a unique perspective on Lincoln's life before his political...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Brian Donlevy · Glenda Farrell · Norman Foster · Helen Wood

Synopsis High Tension (1936) follows the story of Steve Reardon, a tough and combative cable layer who finds himself in a complicated romantic situation. Steve is in a relationship with Edith, but he is reluctant to commit to marriage. However, he...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Gary Cooper · Walter Brennan · George Tobias · Joan Leslie

Synopsis Sergeant York (1941) chronicles the remarkable journey of a young man from a humble Tennessee farming family who transforms from a devout pacifist to a celebrated hero of World War I. Set in the rugged Cumberland Mountains, the story unfolds...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Margaret Sullavan · James Stewart · Robert Young · Frank Morgan

Synopsis The Mortal Storm (1940) unfolds in the picturesque south German Alps of 1933, where University professor Victor Roth enjoys a peaceful life with his family and friends. However, the tranquility is abruptly disrupted with the rise of Adolf Hitler's regime....