Cast: George Irving

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Brian Donlevy · Walter Brennan · Anna Lee · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Hangmen Also Die! (1943) presents a fictionalized account of the daring assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, the high-ranking Nazi official and "protector" of Czechoslovakia during World War II. The narrative centers around the assassin, who must navigate the escalating Nazi manhunt...

Direction Dorothy Arzner

Cast Sylvia Sidney · Fredric March · Adrianne Allen · Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

Synopsis Merrily We Go to Hell (1932) follows the tumultuous journey of a struggling playwright, portrayed by Frederic March, who grapples with alcoholism. He enters into a marriage with an heiress, played by Sylvia Sidney, whose father, portrayed by George Irving,...

Direction Pál Fejös

Cast Conrad Veidt · Mary Philbin · Leslie Fenton · Fred MacKaye

Synopsis The Last Performance (1927) follows the tale of a seasoned magician who finds himself deeply infatuated with his charming and youthful assistant. However, his affections are unrequited, as she harbors feelings for the magician's young apprentice. Unfortunately, the assistant's romantic...

Direction Erle C. Kenton

Cast Charles Laughton · Bela Lugosi · Richard Arlen · Leila Hyams

Synopsis Island of Lost Souls (1932) follows the tale of a driven scientist who engages in unholy experiments in the realm of evolution. His relentless pursuit of knowledge leads him to create a new breed of beings, half-human and half-animal, on...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Joel McCrea · Brian Donlevy · K.T. Stevens

Synopsis The Great Man's Lady (1942) unfolds through the lens of a centenarian pioneer woman who shares her life journey through a series of vivid flashbacks. These recollections offer a deep dive into her experiences, providing a rich tapestry of her...

Direction John Ford

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

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Norma Shearer · Chester Morris · Conrad Nagel · Robert Montgomery

Synopsis The Divorcee (1930) follows the intertwined lives of Jerry and Ted, a vibrant young couple deeply embedded in New York's elite social scene. Jerry's choice to marry Ted leaves Paul heartbroken, leading him to a drunken accident that scars Dorothy's...

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast George Bancroft · Fay Wray · Richard Arlen · Tully Marshall

Synopsis Thunderbolt (1929) follows the tale of a notorious criminal, Thunderbolt, who is behind bars and awaiting his execution. The story takes a dramatic turn when Bob Morgan, an innocent man who has been wrongfully accused, is placed in the adjacent...

Direction Rowland V. Lee

Cast Edward Arnold · Cary Grant · Frances Farmer · Jack Oakie

Synopsis The Toast of New York (1937) commences just prior to the Civil War, depicting Fisk, Boyd, and Luke deceiving Southern residents into purchasing bars of soap that potentially contain a $10 gold piece. Upon being discovered, they flee across the...

Direction David Butler

Cast Shirley Temple · Guy Kibbee · Slim Summerville · Buddy Ebsen

Synopsis Captain January (1936) tells the heartwarming tale of a young girl named Star who finds herself living with a kind lighthouse keeper after her parents tragically perish in a shipwreck. The lighthouse keeper, affectionately known as Captain January, takes her...

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Loretta Young · Cary Grant · Marion Burns · Jackie Kelk

Synopsis Born To Be Bad (1934) follows the story of Cary Grant, a prosperous dairy farmer who becomes entangled in the manipulative plans of Loretta Young, a cunning single mother. After Young is deemed an unfit parent, Grant and his wife...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast John Beal · Joan Fontaine · Phillip Huston · Jane Walsh

Synopsis The Man Who Found Himself (1937) follows the journey of Jim Stanton, a dedicated surgeon who balances his medical career with his love for flying. His father disapproves of his aviation pursuits, and when a scandal erupts after a plane...

Direction Robert Siodmak

Cast Lon Chaney Jr. · Robert Paige · Louise Allbritton · Evelyn Ankers

Synopsis Son of Dracula (1943) follows the enigmatic Count Alucard as he journeys from the bustling streets of Budapest to the murky swamps of the Deep South. His destination is the opulent Dark Oaks plantation, home to the affluent Caldwell family....

Direction Louis King

Cast Warner Oland · Pat Paterson · Thomas Beck · Rita Hayworth

Synopsis Charlie Chan in Egypt (1935) follows the renowned detective as he delves into the mysterious theft of priceless artifacts from an archaeological dig site. During his investigation, Charlie uncovers a shocking revelation: the corpse of the expedition's chief is hidden...

Direction Sam Taylor

Cast Mary Pickford · Johnny Mack Brown · Matt Moore · John St. Polis

Synopsis Coquette (1929) follows the tale of a charming and flirtatious young woman from the South who finds herself in a delicate situation when one of her many suitors takes their relationship too far, leading to a compromising scenario.

Direction Edgar G. Ulmer

Cast Diane Sinclair · Lyman Williams · Harry Myers · Marceline Day

Synopsis Damaged Lives (1933) follows the tragic consequences of an illicit relationship between a young couple, who unwittingly contract a serious illness as a result of their indiscretion. The narrative delves into the emotional and physical turmoil they face, highlighting the...

Direction Simon Shore

Cast Dougray Scott · Jimi Mistry · Emilia Fox · Shaun Parkes

Synopsis Things to Do Before You're 30 (2004) follows the lives of six friends who have been playing on the same football team since 1983, when their coach, Don Robson (George Innes), founded Athletico Greenwich. Two decades later, the men face...

Direction Clarence G. Badger

Cast Ben Lyon · Ona Munson · Walter Pidgeon · Tom Dugan

Synopsis The Hot Heiress (1931) centers around a skilled riveter named Hap, who, despite his exceptional abilities, remains a day laborer. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Juliette, a woman from a wealthy background. Their encounter sparks an...

Direction Edwin Carewe

Cast John Boles · Lupe Velez · Nance O'Neil · William Keighley

Synopsis Resurrection (1931) follows the tale of Katusha, a young woman from the countryside who is enticed and subsequently deserted by Prince Nekludov. Years pass, and Nekludov unexpectedly encounters Katusha again, this time as a defendant in a criminal trial. He...

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast Wallace Beery · Tom Brown · Alan Curtis · Laraine Day

Synopsis Sergeant Madden (1939) follows the tumultuous journey of a young man who, despite being raised by a dedicated policeman, finds himself on the wrong side of the law. His descent into criminal activities creates a rift between him and his...