Cast: Madeleine Carroll

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Robert Donat · Madeleine Carroll · Lucie Mannheim · Godfrey Tearle

Synopsis The 39 Steps (1935) follows the thrilling escapades of a man who is wrongfully accused of murdering a secret agent. As he flees across the picturesque landscapes of Scotland, he finds himself shackled to a charming and enigmatic blonde woman...

Direction John Cromwell

Cast Ronald Colman · Madeleine Carroll · C. Aubrey Smith · Raymond Massey

Synopsis The Prisoner of Zenda (1937) presents a thrilling tale based on Anthony Hope's classic adventure novel. A humble Englishman is compelled to impersonate his royal cousin, who has been abducted, to secure the throne of a small European nation. As...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Jeanne Crain · Madeleine Carroll · George Sanders · Richard Greene

Synopsis The Fan (1949) revolves around the seemingly ideal marriage of Lord Windermere and his young wife, Margaret. Their blissful union is jeopardized when Lord Windermere begins spending his afternoons with Mrs. Erlynne, a notorious adventuress navigating London's elite circles. The...

Direction John Ford

Cast Madeleine Carroll · Franchot Tone · Reginald Denny · Sig Ruman

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast John Gielgud · Peter Lorre · Madeleine Carroll · Robert Young

Synopsis Secret Agent (1936) follows the journey of three British operatives tasked with eliminating a shadowy German intelligence operative amidst the turmoil of World War I. As the mission unfolds, two of the agents grapple with the moral implications of their...

Direction Henry King

Cast Freddie Bartholomew · Madeleine Carroll · Guy Standing · Tyrone Power

Synopsis Lloyd's of London (1936) follows the tale of Blake, a man deeply in love with an aristocratic woman, whose husband leaves him gravely injured. Through his enduring friendship with Lord Nelson, Blake becomes an integral part of the expansion of...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Gary Cooper · Madeleine Carroll · Paulette Goddard · Preston Foster

Synopsis North West Mounted Police (1940) unfolds in the year 1885, where three disparate frontiersmen—teacher Riel, whiskey trader Corbeau, and trapper Duroc—stir up rebellion in the heart of Canada. The only force standing between them and chaos is the local Mounties....

Direction Laurent Bouzereau

Cast Ken Follett · Norman Lloyd · Alfred Hitchcock · Heywood Gould

Synopsis A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers (TV Series) (2009) delves into the multifaceted world of thrillers, examining various sub-genres and the cinematic techniques directors employ to create heart-pounding experiences for viewers. This documentary series showcases insights...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Gary Cooper · Madeleine Carroll · William Frawley · Dudley Digges

Synopsis The General Died at Dawn (1936) is set against the backdrop of a tumultuous China, where an American soldier of fortune, O'Hara, is tasked with a dangerous assignment: securing weapons for a province under siege by the ruthless warlord General...

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Franklin Dyall · Madeleine Carroll · John Stuart · Ellaline Terriss

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Madeleine Carroll · Henry Fonda · Leo Carrillo · John Halliday

Synopsis Blockade (1938) is a dramatic film that delves into the complexities of the Spanish Civil War, a period marked by the United States' official neutrality. This film, produced by Walter Wanger, stands out as one of the few Hollywood productions...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Fred MacMurray · Madeleine Carroll · Patricia Morison · Billie Burke

Synopsis One Night in Lisbon (1941) follows the story of Texan pilot Dwight Houston, who, during the tense period before America's involvement in World War II, is tasked with delivering bombers from California to England. During a London air raid, Dwight...

Direction Miles Mander

Cast Miles Mander · Madeleine Carroll · John Loder · Ella Atherton

Synopsis The First Born (1928) tells the tale of a stunning young lady who enters into matrimony with a man of considerable fortune. However, her new husband proves to be a deceitful and unfaithful partner, constantly subjecting her to mistreatment and...

Direction Norman Felton · John Newland · Perry Lafferty · Vincent J. Donehue

Cast Luther Adler · Brian Aherne · Eddie Albert · Robert Alda

Synopsis Robert Montgomery Presents (TV Series) (1950) was a groundbreaking dramatic television series broadcast by NBC from January 30, 1950, to June 24, 1957. Throughout its seven-year tenure, the live broadcast was supported by various sponsors, leading to frequent title changes...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Fred MacMurray · Madeleine Carroll · Charles 'Buddy' Rogers · Rita Johnson

Synopsis Don't Trust Your Husband (1948) follows the story of Vincent Doane, who finds himself in a delicate situation as he attempts to secure an advertising deal with his wealthy former fiancée. His ex is more focused on rekindling their romance...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Madeleine Carroll · Sterling Hayden · Flora Robson · Leo G. Carroll

Synopsis Bahama Passage (1941) follows the story of Carol, a young woman with a past, and her father as they journey to a tropical island in the Bahamas. Their mission is to assume control of the island's management, which is owned...

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Madeleine Carroll · Francis Lederer · Mischa Auer · Grace Bradley

Synopsis It's All Yours (1937) follows the story of Jimmy Barnes, who returns from Europe to be mentored by his wealthy uncle, Edward J. Barnes. Over five years, Jimmy's lavish adventures as a lawyer become legendary in San Francisco. Linda Gray,...

Direction Anatole Litvak

Cast Madeleine Carroll · Ivor Novello · Laddie Cliff · Kay Hammond

Synopsis Sleeping Car (1933) follows the tale of a charming French sleeping-car attendant who has a knack for captivating women. His life takes an unexpected turn when he forms a bond with a rich widow, leading to a hasty marriage. Unbeknownst...

Direction Victor Saville

Cast Brian Aherne · Madeleine Carroll · George Merritt · C.M. Hallard

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Madeleine Carroll · George Brent · Arthur Treacher · Alan Baxter

Synopsis The Case Against Mrs. Ames (1936) follows the gripping tale of a charming socialite who, after being found not guilty of her husband's murder, faces a new battle. Her formidable mother-in-law initiates a legal fight to gain custody of her...