Cast: Lionel Belmore

Direction Buster Keaton · Edward F. Cline

Cast Buster Keaton · Wallace Beery · Margaret Leahy · Joe Roberts

Synopsis Three Ages (1923) is a silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton, which cleverly mimics the structure of D.W. Griffith's epic "Intolerance." Keaton showcases his versatility as a performer, blending humor and drama to satirize the consequences of...

Direction Frank Lloyd

Cast Jackie Coogan · James A. Marcus · Aggie Herring · Nelson McDowell

Synopsis Oliver Twist (1922) follows the life of Oliver, a young orphan born to a destitute woman who passes away during childbirth. Raised in a harsh workhouse environment, Oliver is later sent to work for a callous undertaker. His fortunes take...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Maurice Chevalier · Jeanette MacDonald · Lupino Lane · Lillian Roth

Synopsis The Love Parade (1929) follows the escapades of Count Alfred, who, after a series of scandalous affairs, is summoned back to his homeland of Sylvania by the ambassador. His loyal manservant, Jacques, insists on accompanying him. Alfred, now sporting a...

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Jack Buchanan · Jeanette MacDonald · Claud Allister · ZaSu Pitts

Synopsis Montecarlo (1930) follows the story of Countess Vera, who is on the brink of marrying the dull Prince Otto. However, she abruptly cancels the wedding and sets off for Monte Carlo. Upon entering the casino, she attracts the attention of...

Direction King Vidor

Cast John Gilbert · Eleanor Boardman · Roy D'Arcy · Lionel Belmore

Synopsis Bardelys the Magnificent (1926) unfolds a thrilling tale set in the swashbuckling era, centering around the charismatic and handsome courtier, Bardelys. Known for his ability to captivate any woman he desires, Bardelys is not shy about his conquests, often boasting...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Bessie Love · Johnnie Walker · Ernest Hilliard · Lionel Belmore

Synopsis The Matinee Idol (1928) follows the story of a renowned Broadway actor celebrated for his performances in blackface. Seeking a change of pace, he secretly joins a local amateur theater group. There, he finds himself captivated by the leading lady,...

Direction Rowland V. Lee

Cast Basil Rathbone · Boris Karloff · Bela Lugosi · Lionel Atwill

Synopsis Son of Frankenstein (1939) follows Wolf Frankenstein, the offspring of the renowned Henry Frankenstein, as he journeys back to his ancestral home with his wife to inherit his father's estate. Upon arrival, the couple encounters a chilly reception from the...

Direction Rowland V. Lee

Cast Basil Rathbone · Boris Karloff · Barbara O'Neil · Ian Hunter

Synopsis Tower of London (1939) is set in the tumultuous 15th century, where Richard, Duke of Gloucester, with the assistance of his henchman Mord, systematically removes obstacles to his ascension to the throne, currently held by his brother, King Edward IV...

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 Frank R. Strayer

Cast Lionel Atwill · Fay Wray · Melvyn Douglas · Maude Eburne

Synopsis The Vampire Bat (1933) unfolds in a quaint European village where a series of mysterious deaths have left residents in a state of panic. Victims are found with their blood completely drained and peculiar puncture marks on their throats. The...

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Tim McCoy · Joan Crawford · Edward Connelly · Roy D'Arcy

Direction Scott Sidney

Cast Julian Eltinge · Ann Pennington · Lionel Belmore · David James

Synopsis Madame Behave (1925) is a comedic tale of deception and disguise, inspired by Jean Arlette's "Madame Lucy." The story revolves around Jack Mitchell, who takes on the guise of the enigmatic "Madame Brown" to assist a friend in a critical...

Direction Paul Bern · Victor Schertzinger

Cast Mabel Normand · Hugh Thompson · Russ Powell · Raymond Hatton

Direction George B. Seitz

Cast Frankie Darro · Poodles Hanneford · Joe E. Brown · Helene Costello

Synopsis The Circus Kid (1928) follows the journey of a young runaway (Frankie Darro) who escapes from a strict orphanage, driven by a dream to become part of the vibrant and exciting world of the circus.

Direction Rowland V. Lee

Cast Lilian Harvey · Gene Raymond · Leslie Banks · Georgia Caine

Synopsis I Am Suzanne! (1933) follows the story of Tony Malatini, a puppeteer at Paris' Theatre des Marionettes, who finds his audience dwindling to just seven people. Intrigued by the success of a rival theater, Tony visits and becomes captivated by...

Direction William Cowen

Cast Dickie Moore · Irving Pichel · William Boyd · Doris Lloyd

Synopsis Oliver Twist (1933) follows the harrowing journey of a young orphan named Oliver, set against the grim backdrop of 1830s London. After enduring harsh treatment in a workhouse, Oliver's life takes a dark turn when he is lured into the...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Miriam Cooper · Ralph Graves · Lionel Belmore · Eugenie Besserer

Synopsis Kindred of the Dust (1922) follows Nan, who, upon learning her husband's bigamy, returns to her Puget Sound, Washington, logging community with her young child, seeking refuge with her father. Initially shunned by the townsfolk, Nan finds solace when Donald...

Direction Malcolm St. Clair

Cast Betty Compson · Ian Keith · Mary Duncan · Jeannette Loff

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast H.B. Warner · Anna Q. Nilsson · Mickey McBan · Carmel Myers

Synopsis Sorrell and Son (1927) follows the life of Stephen Sorrell, a distinguished war veteran who dedicates himself to raising his son, Kit, after his wife abandons them when Kit is an infant. Sorrell's life takes a downturn when he misses...

Direction Victor Schertzinger

Cast Alec B. Francis · John Roche · Janet Gaynor · Richard Walling