Cast: Robert Benchley

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Joel McCrea · Laraine Day · Herbert Marshall · George Sanders

Synopsis Foreign Correspondent (1940) follows the journey of Johnny Jones, a rebellious city reporter who is dispatched to London to work as a foreign correspondent. In the UK, he meets with Van Meer, the head of a peace initiative supported by...

Direction Gene Kelly

Cast Fred Astaire · Gene Kelly · Judy Garland · Mickey Rooney

Synopsis That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) showcases a delightful compilation of unforgettable scenes curated by Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. This sequel to the original "That's Entertainment" goes beyond the typical musical numbers, delving into a rich tapestry of comedy and...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Ginger Rogers · Ray Milland · Rita Johnson · Robert Benchley

Synopsis The Major and the Minor (1942) follows the story of a resourceful woman who, in an effort to cut costs, disguises herself as a minor to secure a discounted train ticket. Her clever plan takes an unexpected turn when she...

Direction Robert Youngson

Cast Clark Gable · Greta Garbo · Jean Harlow · Cary Grant

Synopsis The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) presents a delightful montage of iconic moments from beloved MGM comedy films, spanning from the silent era through to 1948's "A Southern Yankee." This entertaining documentary features highlights from renowned comedies such as "The...

Direction René Clair

Cast Fredric March · Veronica Lake · Robert Benchley · Susan Hayward

Synopsis I Married a Witch (1942) begins in the year 1672, where a pair of witches, Jennifer and her father Daniel, meet their end at the hands of puritan Jonathan Wooley. Fast forward to 1942, and the duo resurfaces to wreak...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Rosalind Russell · Fred MacMurray · Macdonald Carey · Constance Moore

Synopsis Take a Letter, Darling (1942) follows the story of Tom Verney, a talented but financially challenged artist portrayed by Fred MacMurray. In a twist of fate, Tom secures a position as a secretary for the formidable advertising executive, A. M....

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Robert Taylor · Eleanor Powell · George Murphy · Judy Garland

Synopsis Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937) follows the journey of an aspiring singer and dancer (Eleanor Powell) who ventures to the bustling streets of New York City with dreams of becoming a Broadway sensation. Along her path, she crosses paths with...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Joan Crawford · Clark Gable · Franchot Tone · Fred Astaire

Synopsis Dancing Lady (1933) follows the journey of Janie, a passionate dancer who performs wherever she can, including a burlesque house. Her life takes a turn when Tod Newton, a wealthy playboy, spots her and secures her a role in a...

Direction Julien Duvivier

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Charles Boyer · Barbara Stanwyck · Betty Field

Synopsis Flesh and Fantasy (1943) presents a trio of intriguing tales that delve into the realm of the supernatural. The first narrative revolves around a woman, often overlooked due to her appearance, who dons a stunning mask for a single evening...

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Fred Astaire · Rita Hayworth · John Hubbard · Robert Benchley

Synopsis You'll Never Get Rich (1941) follows the story of impresario Martin Cortland, who finds himself in a pickle when his wife uncovers a revealing diamond bracelet. To clear his name and prove his innocence, Martin devises a plan that inadvertently...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Clark Gable · Jean Harlow · Wallace Beery · Lewis Stone

Synopsis China Seas (1935) follows a thrilling tale of excitement, humor, and romance set against the backdrop of the vast ocean. The story revolves around a daring captain, played by Clark Gable, who navigates a steamer through the treacherous waters of...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Deanna Durbin · Franchot Tone · Walter Brennan · Robert Stack

Direction Alfred L. Werker · Hamilton Luske · Jack Cutting · Ub Iwerks

Cast Robert Benchley · Frances Gifford · Buddy Pepper · Nana Bryant

Synopsis The Reluctant Dragon (1941) follows the comedic journey of humorist Robert Benchley as he ventures into the Disney Studios to pitch the idea of animating the tale of a dragon who would rather write poetry than fight knights. While navigating...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Fred Astaire · Joan Leslie · Robert Benchley · Robert Ryan

Synopsis The Sky's the Limit (1943) follows the story of a World War II hero, played by Fred Astaire, who finds himself in New York City during his time off. While there, he encounters and becomes smitten with a young and...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Ginger Rogers · Lana Turner · Walter Pidgeon · Van Johnson

Synopsis Week-End at the Waldorf (1945) unfolds a whirlwind of events during a weekend at the iconic Waldorf-Astoria in New York. A renowned movie star crosses paths with a jaded war correspondent, initially mistaking him for a jewel thief. Meanwhile, a...

Direction Nick Grinde

Cast Robert Benchley

Synopsis How to Sleep (S) (1935) presents a lecturer seated at a desk who guarantees an enlightening film about the art of sleeping. This documentary serves as a follow-up to the earlier film "How to stay awake," which famously lulled its...

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast William Holden · Eddie Bracken · Robert Benchley · Susan Hayward

Synopsis Young and Willing (1943) follows a group of ambitious but penniless actors who pool their resources to share an apartment and support each other financially. Norman Reese (William Holden), the group's leader, enforces a strict no-romance policy until they achieve...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Claudette Colbert · Fred MacMurray · Gil Lamb · Cecil Kellaway

Direction Basil Wrangell

Cast Robert Benchley · May Beatty · Barbara Bedford · John Butler

Synopsis That Inferior Feeling (S) (1940) explores the life of Joe Doakes as he delivers a lecture focused on men who frequently grapple with an inferiority complex, which often exacerbates their perceived inadequacies. This sense of inferiority can manifest in various...

Direction George Sidney

Cast Reginald Denny · Groucho Marx · Margot Grahame · Dick Foran