Cast: John Payne

Direction Edmund Goulding

Cast Tyrone Power · Gene Tierney · John Payne · Anne Baxter

Synopsis The Razor's Edge (1946) follows the journey of Larry Darrell, a wealthy Chicagoan who abruptly ends his engagement to Isabel and embarks on a global quest for spiritual enlightenment, ultimately finding his guru in India. Meanwhile, Isabel marries Gray and,...

Direction William Wyler

Cast Walter Huston · Ruth Chatterton · Mary Astor · David Niven

Synopsis Dodsworth (1936) follows the story of Sam Dodsworth (Walter Huston), who has recently sold his automobile company for a substantial profit. However, his professional success has taken a toll on his marriage to his devoted wife, Fran (Ruth Chatterton). Fran...

Direction Henry King

Cast Claudette Colbert · John Payne · Shepperd Strudwick · Ann E. Todd

Synopsis Remember the Day (1941) follows the narrative of Nora Trinell, an elderly schoolteacher portrayed by Claudette Colbert, who is eagerly anticipating a reunion with presidential hopeful Dewey Roberts, played by Shepperd Strudwick. As she waits, her mind drifts back to...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast John Payne · Evelyn Keyes · Brad Dexter · Frank Faylen

Synopsis 99 River Street (1953) follows the story of a former heavyweight champion, Ernie Driscoll, who now makes a living driving a taxi after losing his title. His wife, Pauline, is constantly critical of him, holding him responsible for their lack...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast John Payne · Lizabeth Scott · Dan Duryea · Dolores Moran

Synopsis Silver Lode (1954) unfolds in the rugged landscape of a western town, where Dan Ballard, a highly regarded resident, finds his wedding day abruptly disrupted. Four men, headed by Ned McCarthy, a former acquaintance now serving as a U.S. Marshal,...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Maureen O'Hara · John Payne · Edmund Gwenn · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Miracle on 34th Street (1947) follows the journey of a young girl named Susan, who, at just six years old, has lost her belief in the magic of Santa Claus. Her mother had revealed the "secret" about Santa to her,...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast John Payne · Preston Foster · Lee Van Cleef · Coleen Gray

Synopsis Kansas City Confidential (1952) is a gritty, low-budget film noir directed by Phil Karlson. The story kicks off with a daring armored-car heist in Kansas City, masterminded by the ruthless and corrupt former police officer, Timothy Foster. Foster's audacious plan...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast John Payne · Rhonda Fleming · Arlene Dahl · Kent Taylor

Synopsis Slightly Scarlet (1956) follows the story of Dorothy Lyons, a kleptomaniac who is released from prison and placed under the care of her sister, June, who works as a secretary for Frank Jansen, a political candidate with a reformist agenda....

Direction Harvey Hart

Cast Peter Falk · Janet Leigh · Maurice Evans · Sam Jaffe

Synopsis Columbo: Forgotten Lady (TV) (1975) follows the story of a former dance star, now a faded celebrity, who takes drastic measures to eliminate her husband. She meticulously stages his death to appear as a suicide, believing she has crafted an...

Direction Alfred L. Werker

Cast John Payne · Ruth Roman · J. Carrol Naish · Ben Cooper

Synopsis Rebel in Town (1956) follows the story of ex-Confederate Bedloe Mason and his four sons who enter a small Western settlement with plans to commit a robbery. During their arrival, Wes Mason, startled by a peculiar "click," swiftly turns and...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast John Payne · Ronald Reagan · Rhonda Fleming · Coleen Gray

Synopsis Tennessee's Partner (1955) follows the story of a rugged, womanizing high-stakes gambler, known only by his moniker, Tennessee. His relationship with Duchess, the proprietor of a discreetly veiled bordello, is fraught with tension, and he has no other allies. However,...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast John Payne · Sonny Tufts · Ellen Drew · Rhys Williams

Synopsis The Crooked Way (1949) follows the journey of a World War II veteran who, despite battling amnesia, is physically fit and eager to uncover his past. Upon his release from a veteran's hospital, he sets his sights on Los Angeles,...

Direction Byron Haskin

Cast John Payne · William Bishop · Gloria McGehee · Doe Avedon

Synopsis The Boss (1956) follows the journey of an ambitious politician who initially sets out to make a positive difference. However, as he climbs the ranks, he becomes increasingly enticed by the allure of authority and influence. The narrative delves into...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast John Payne · Mary Murphy · Francis L. Sullivan · Eduardo Noriega

Synopsis Hell's Island (1955) follows the journey of Mike Cormack, a man facing a series of misfortunes, who is employed to travel to a secluded Caribbean island to recover a stolen ruby. Upon his arrival, he encounters his former girlfriend, who...

Direction Claude Binyon

Cast Robert Montgomery · Susan Hayward · John Payne · Audrey Totter

Synopsis The Saxon Charm (1948) follows the story of Eric Busch, a renowned novelist who ventures into playwriting. His journey takes a dark turn when he crosses paths with Matt Saxon, a manipulative and exploitative theatrical producer. The toxic relationship with...

Direction H. Bruce Humberstone

Cast Sonja Henie · John Payne · Glenn Miller · Milton Berle

Synopsis Sun Valley Serenade (1941) follows the story of a musical ensemble led by Phil Corey as they arrive at a picturesque ski resort in Idaho. The pianist, Ted Scott, finds himself captivated by Karen Benson, a Norwegian refugee whom he...

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Betty Grable · John Payne · June Haver · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis The Dolly Sisters (1945) follows the journey of two young Hungarian sisters who, after arriving in New York in 1904 with their Uncle Latsie, quickly become enamored with cafe dancing. By 1912, the sisters are still performing, but financial struggles...

Direction Walter Lang

Cast Alice Faye · Carmen Miranda · John Payne · Cesar Romero

Synopsis Week-End in Havana (1941) follows the journey of Jay Williams, an employee of a shipping company, who is dispatched to Florida to address an issue with one of the company's cruise ships that has run aground near the shore. Jay...

Direction Jesse Hibbs

Cast John Payne · Mari Blanchard · Dan Duryea · Joyce Mackenzie

Direction André De Toth

Cast John Payne · Alexander Knox · Conrad Nagel · Natalie Norwick