Cast: James Dunn

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Dorothy McGuire · James Dunn · Joan Blondell · Peggy Ann Garner

Synopsis A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) is a poignant cinematic adaptation of Betty Smith's beloved novel, delving into the struggles of an Irish family residing in a tenement in early 20th-century Brooklyn. The film beautifully captures the resilience and spirit...

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Sally Eilers · James Dunn · Minna Gombell · Frank Darien

Synopsis Bad Girl (1931) follows the story of Dot Haley, portrayed by Sally Eilers, who is far from the title's implication. Dot enters into a loving marriage with Eddie, a radio store clerk played by James Dunn, and remains steadfast in...

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Richard Beymer · Diane Baker · Corinne Calvet · Fred Clark

Direction William Beaudine

Cast James Dunn · Joan Woodbury · Paul McVey · Vera Gordon

Synopsis The Living Ghost (1942) follows the story of a sharp-tongued former detective, Nick Trayne, who is enlisted to locate the missing wealthy individual, Walter Craig. Unexpectedly, Craig resurfaces, but he is in a severely impaired state, appearing almost like a...

Direction Sam Newfield

Cast James Dunn · Frances Gifford · George Douglas · Rita La Roy

Synopsis Hold That Woman! (1940) follows the thrilling journey of a diligent skip tracer who seizes a compact radio from an individual who has defaulted on payments. Unbeknownst to him, the radio conceals a cache of stolen diamonds, setting off a...

Direction George Marshall

Cast James Dunn · Alice Faye · Frank Mitchell · Jack Durant

Synopsis 365 Nights in Hollywood (1934) follows the story of Jimmie Dale, a film director who has seen better days. He secures employment at a dubious acting school to make ends meet. The school's proprietor has a scheme to deceive a...

Direction James Tinling

Cast James Dunn · Joan Bennett · Herbert Mundin · Sammy Cohn

Synopsis Arizona to Broadway (1933) follows the escapades of a group of con artists led by Smiley, who, along with his cohorts Kingfish, Morris, and Ambrose, find themselves in the small town of Larrup, Arizona. There, they convince Lynn Martin, a...

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast James Dunn · Peggy Shannon · Spencer Tracy · Walter Byron

Synopsis Society Girl (1932) follows the story of Johnny, a dedicated boxer preparing for a crucial championship bout. His focus is disrupted by Judy, a captivating woman who draws his attention away from his training. This distraction leads to a significant...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast James Dunn · Mona Freeman · William Marshall · June Duprez

Synopsis That Brennan Girl (1946) kicks off on Mother's Day, 1938, with 14-year-old Ziggy Brennan (Mona Freeman) purchasing a gardenia for her mother. Ziggy's joy fades upon discovering her mother, Natalie (June Duprez), inebriated with an unknown man. Natalie introduces Ziggy...

Direction Hamilton MacFadden

Cast James Dunn · Claire Trevor · Alan Edwards · Gertrude Michael

Synopsis Hold That Girl (1934) follows the story of a determined woman who disguises herself as a man to pursue her passion for football. In a world where women are not typically allowed to participate in such sports, she takes on...

Direction Hamilton MacFadden

Cast Warner Baxter · Madge Evans · James Dunn · John Boles

Synopsis Stand Up and Cheer! (1934) follows the story of a theatrical producer who is unexpectedly appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt to serve as the Secretary of Amusement. The goal is to lift the spirits of the American public, who are...

Direction Alex Segal · Lawrence Carra · Charles S. Dubin · Frank Telford

Cast Charles Dingle · Nina Foch · James Dunn · Wright King

Synopsis Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV Series) (1950) was a captivating dramatic anthology series that showcased a variety of plays adapted from Pulitzer Prize-winning literature. Each episode brought to life the compelling narratives from renowned stories, plays, and novels, offering viewers a...

Direction George White

Cast Alice Faye · James Dunn · Ned Sparks · Lyda Roberti

Synopsis George White's 1935 Scandals (1935) follows the journey of a Broadway producer, George White, who, while on vacation, stumbles upon an unauthorized use of his name in a small Georgia town. Intrigued and scandalized, he visits the local theater and...

Direction Roy Rowland

Cast Mickey Rooney · Brian Donlevy · Ann Blyth · James Dunn

Direction David Butler

Cast Jean Parker · James Dunn · Una Merkel · Stuart Erwin

Synopsis Have a Heart (1934) follows the story of Sally, a determined young woman who spends her days by the window, diligently working to raise funds for a crucial operation. Her dream is to return to her passion as a dance...

Direction Dudley Nichols

Cast Olivia de Havilland · Sonny Tufts · Anne Shirley · Jess Baker

Synopsis Government Girl (1943) is set in the bustling capital of Washington D.C. during World War II, where the government's operations are in full swing, albeit not always smoothly. The focus is on the urgent task of producing armaments, with various...

Direction John G. Blystone

Cast Janet Gaynor · Charles Farrell · James Dunn · Ginger Rogers

Synopsis Change of Heart (1934) follows the journey of Catherine and Mack, along with their tight-knit friends Chris and Madge, as they embark on a new chapter after completing their studies at a West Coast university. The quartet decides to venture...

Direction Felix E. Feist

Cast James Dunn · Dewey Martin · Gregg Sherwood · Kenny O'Morrison

Synopsis The Golden Gloves Story (1950) follows Joe Riley, a boxing referee who adheres to a strict moral code, much like the rules governing the prizefight ring. The narrative revolves around two amateur boxers, Nick Martel and Bob Gilmore, who are...

Direction William Castle

Cast Guy Madison · Diana Lynn · James Dunn · Michael Chekhov

Synopsis Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948) follows Eddie Tayloe, who inherits a substantial sum of $6,000 and a distinctive money belt from his grandfather. This windfall allows Eddie to quit his monotonous job at a newspaper in Texas and pursue his...

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Mickey Rooney · James Dunn · Roberta Sherwood · Gloria DeHaven

Synopsis Mr. Broadway (TV) (1957) is a captivating musical television special that delves into the formative years of the renowned playwright George M. Cohan. The narrative primarily centers around Cohan's vaudeville era, highlighting his early performances as a member of his...