Cast: Morgan Conway

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Humphrey Bogart · Ann Sothern · Donald Crisp

Synopsis Brother Orchid (1940) follows the story of a weary gangster, Little John Sarto, portrayed by Edward G. Robinson, who seeks a more refined life after growing tired of his criminal ways. His journey takes him across Europe, but upon his...

Direction Tim Whelan

Cast Randolph Scott · George 'Gabby' Hayes · Ann Richards · Ray Collins

Synopsis Badman's Territory (1946) follows the James Gang as they flee to Quinto, a lawless region not governed by American law, after a shootout with a posse. This frontier town is a haven for outlaws, and the gang's arrival is soon...

Direction Jack B. Hively

Cast George Sanders · Wendy Barrie · Jonathan Hale · Paul Guilfoyle

Synopsis The Saint Takes Over (1940) follows the adventures of Simon Templar, who assumes the role of a contemporary Robin Hood to exonerate his friend, Henry Fernack, who has been falsely accused by criminal masterminds. Along the way, they encounter a...

Direction James Whale

Cast Madge Evans · John Boles · Bruce Cabot · Marion Martin

Synopsis Sinners in Paradise (1938) follows a group of passengers on a seaplane journey to China, each with their own secrets and agendas. Among them are a nurse seeking refuge from a loveless marriage, a mother hoping to reunite with her...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Pat O'Brien · Wayne Morris · Joan Blondell · May Robson

Synopsis The Kid from Kokomo (1939) follows the journey of a naive boxer named Morris, who refuses to step into the ring until he reunites with his mother, who left him as an infant. Meanwhile, O'Brien, a cunning manager, devises a...

Direction James P. Hogan

Cast William Gargan · Margaret Lindsay · John Litel · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen (1942) follows the renowned detective Ellery Queen as he embarks on a mission to locate a vanished individual. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he becomes entangled in a complex web of murder...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast William Henry · Judith Barrett · William Collier Sr. · Richard Denning

Synopsis Television Spy (1939) follows the tale of a brilliant scientist who creates an innovative television device known as the Iconoscope. When word of this groundbreaking invention reaches foreign agents, they become determined to acquire it by any means necessary, leading...

Direction Leslie Goodwins

Cast Allan Lane · Frances Mercer · Clara Blandick · Inez Courtney

Synopsis Crime Ring (1938) follows the story of Joe Ryan, a tenacious newspaper reporter, and Thomas Redwine, a determined District Attorney, who form an unlikely alliance. Joe is granted exclusive access to jailed actress Judy Allen, but in return, he must...

Direction S. Sylvan Simon

Cast Sally Eilers · Paul Kelly · Larry J. Blake · Maurice Murphy

Synopsis The Nurse from Brooklyn (1938) follows the gripping tale of a nurse whose life takes a dramatic turn when her younger sibling becomes entangled in a violent confrontation between a notorious criminal gang and law enforcement. Tragically, her brother is...

Direction Noel M. Smith

Cast Jane Wyman · Dick Foran · Gloria Dickson · Max 'Slapsie Maxie' Rosenbloom

Synopsis Private Detective (1939) follows the story of a seasoned investigator, "Jinx" Wilsnow, who is deeply involved in a high-stakes case. The plot revolves around a recently divorced woman who stands accused of murdering her former spouse. As Wilsnow delves deeper...

Direction Leslie Goodwins

Cast Kent Taylor · Linda Hayes · Lilian Bond · Morgan Conway

Synopsis Sued for Libel (1939) follows the chaotic events surrounding the trial of Albert Pomeroy, who is accused of murdering Edward Webster. The case gains public attention when Webster's widow, Muriel, vehemently asserts Pomeroy's innocence. Meanwhile, at the NYEB radio station,...

Direction Jack B. Hively

Cast Lee Tracy · Barbara Read · Patric Knowles · Allan Lane

Synopsis The Spellbinder (1939) follows the story of Jed Marlowe, a cunning and unethical criminal lawyer known for his ability to manipulate the legal system. Marlowe excels at defending clients he knows are guilty, using loopholes and bribery to secure their...

Direction James P. Hogan

Cast John Howard · Gail Patrick · William Frawley · Jane Darwell

Synopsis Grand Jury Secrets (1939) follows the gripping tale of a tenacious newspaper reporter who inadvertently becomes entangled with a group of dubious stock promoters. The story unfolds as the reporter eavesdrops on a confidential jury room discussion, leading him down...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Spencer Tracy · Jack Oakie · Constance Cummings · Morgan Conway

Synopsis Looking for trouble (1934) follows the adventures of Joe and Casey, who are tasked with troubleshooting for the phone company. Their mission takes a dramatic turn when they attempt to expose Ethel's boss, Dan, as a fraudulent individual. However, their...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Morgan Conway · Anne Jeffreys · Lyle Latell · Rita Corday

Synopsis Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946) follows a thrilling narrative where valuable diamonds are pilfered, and before the thief can sell them, he is fatally strangled by the notorious ex-con, Cueball. Seizing the opportunity, Cueball takes the gems and embarks on...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast Bonita Granville · Rita Corday · Morgan Conway · Donald Douglas

Synopsis The Truth About Murder (1946) follows Christine, a dedicated lawyer who collaborates closely with District Attorney Lester Ashton. After leaving her position, she joins forces with Lester's friend Bill, who runs a small eatery. Bill's life is spiraling due to...

Direction William Berke

Cast Chester Morris · Nancy Kelly · William Henry · Gwen Kenyon

Synopsis Tornado (1943) follows the story of Pete Ramsey, a dedicated coal miner portrayed by Morris, who finds himself captivated by and eventually marries the cunning showgirl, Victory Kane, played by Kelly. Victory's ambition drives her to push Pete to vie...

Direction William McGann · Michael Curtiz

Cast John Garfield · Rosemary Lane · Dick Purcell · Victor Jory

Synopsis Blackwell's Island (1939) unfolds a dramatic narrative set in a fictionalized account of the notorious New York prison, Blackwell's Island, during 1934. The story revolves around Tim Haydon, a tenacious reporter who infiltrates the prison to dismantle a criminal syndicate...

Direction James Flood

Cast Pat O'Brien · Joan Blondell · Bobby Jordan · Alan Baxter

Synopsis Off the Record (1939) follows the story of two intrepid newspaper reporters, portrayed by Joan Blondell and Pat O'Brien, who find themselves in a moral dilemma. Their investigative journalism leads to the unintended consequence of sending a young boy, Jordan,...

Direction William Berke

Cast Morgan Conway · Anne Jeffreys · Mike Mazurki · Jane Greer

Synopsis Dick Tracy (1945) follows the intrepid detective as he confronts a wave of savage killings, where victims from diverse social and economic strata are mercilessly mutilated. With a multitude of suspects and a cryptic hint that the death toll will...