Cast: Hal K. Dawson
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Hal K. Dawson. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 37
Libeled Lady
1936 · Movie · 98 min. · United States
Direction Jack Conway
Cast Jean Harlow · William Powell · Myrna Loy · Spencer Tracy
Synopsis Libeled Lady (1936) follows Warren Haggerty, the dedicated chief editor of the New York Evening Star, who continually postpones his wedding to Gladys due to the newspaper's ongoing challenges. When Connie Allenbury sues for $5 million, accusing the paper of...
7.0
468 votes
7.0
468 votes
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: You Got to Have Luck (TV)
1956 · Movie · 30 min. · United States
Direction Robert Stevens
Cast John Cassavetes · Marisa Pavan · Lamont Johnson · Ray Teal
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: You Got to Have Luck (TV) (1956) follows the intense drama that unfolds when a desperate escaped convict, Sam Cobbett, seeks refuge in a seemingly empty house. The home belongs to Mary Schaffner, a young housewife who...
6.6
99 votes
6.6
99 votes
The Captive City
1952 · Movie · 91 min. · United States
Direction Robert Wise
Cast John Forsythe · Joan Camden · Harold J. Kennedy · Martin Milner
Synopsis The Captive City (1952) follows the journey of a tenacious journalist working in a modest town who delves into the murky underworld of a local gambling ring. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a tangled web of organized crime that...
6.5
215 votes
6.5
215 votes
Guest Wife
1945 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Sam Wood
Cast Claudette Colbert · Don Ameche · Dick Foran · Charles Dingle
Synopsis Guest Wife (1945) follows the story of Christopher Price, a dedicated bank executive from a small town, who holds a deep admiration for his childhood friend, Joseph Jefferson Parker, a renowned war correspondent. However, Christopher's wife, Mary, grows weary of...
6.2
38 votes
6.2
38 votes
The Doctor Takes a Wife
1940 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Alexander Hall
Cast Loretta Young · Ray Milland · Reginald Gardiner · Gail Patrick
Synopsis The Doctor Takes a Wife (1940) follows the story of June Cameron, an author who has penned a best-selling book advocating for the independence of women. After a series of mix-ups, the media mistakenly reports that June is married to...
6.2
117 votes
6.2
117 votes
The Rat Race
1960 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction Robert Mulligan
Cast Tony Curtis · Debbie Reynolds · Jack Oakie · Don Rickles
Synopsis The Rat Race (1960) follows the journey of Peter, a hopeful musician who lands in New York City with his saxophone and big dreams of a successful career. His path crosses with Peggy, a dancer who is facing her own...
5.8
183 votes
5.8
183 votes
The Twilight Zone: Showdown with Rance McGrew (TV)
1962 · Movie · 25 min. · United States
Direction Christian Nyby
Cast Larry Blyden · Arch Johnson · Robert Cornthwaite · Robert Stevenson
Synopsis The Twilight Zone: Showdown with Rance McGrew (TV) (1962) follows the unexpected journey of a renowned Western TV series lead actor who inexplicably travels back in time to the authentic Wild West. In this surreal twist, he encounters the legendary...
5.6
58 votes
5.6
58 votes
The Yellow Mountain
1954 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Jesse Hibbs
Cast Lex Barker · Mala Powers · Howard Duff · William Demarest
Synopsis The Yellow Mountain (1954) is a classic Western film that revolves around the complex dynamics of friendship, betrayal, and redemption. The story unfolds in Nevada, where Pete Menlo, a gold claim owner, is reunited with his old friend Andy Martin....
5.5
58 votes
5.5
58 votes
Cattle Empire
1958 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
Direction Charles Marquis Warren
Cast Joel McCrea · Gloria Talbott · Don Haggerty · Phyllis Coates
Synopsis Cattle Empire (1958) follows the story of a trail boss who, after completing a five-year prison term for a destructive incident involving his men, is unexpectedly employed by the prominent figure of the very same town. His mission? To guide...
5.4
115 votes
5.4
115 votes
Superman and the Mole Men
1951 · Movie · 58 min. · United States
Direction Lee Sholem
Cast George Reeves · Jeff Corey · Phyllis Coates · Walter Reed
Synopsis Superman and the Mole Men (1951) follows the journey of Clark Kent, a humble reporter, and his colleague Lois Lane as they travel to the quaint town of Silsby for the grand opening of the world's deepest oil well. The...
4.7
104 votes
4.7
104 votes
What's Happening!! (TV Series)
1976 · Series · 24 min. · United States
Direction Mark Warren · Lee Bernhardi · Dick Harwood · Hal Alexander
Cast Ernest Thomas · Haywood Nelson · Danielle Spencer · Fred Berry
Synopsis What's Happening!! (TV Series) (1976) is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1976 to 1979, spanning three seasons and 65 episodes. The show follows the lives of three young African American friends as they navigate the complexities of adolescence in...
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Public Enemy's Wife
1936 · Movie · 69 min. · United States
Direction Nick Grinde
Cast Pat O'Brien · Margaret Lindsay · Robert Armstrong · Cesar Romero
Synopsis Public Enemy's Wife (1936) follows the story of a notorious gangster, Romero, who is incarcerated for life. His extreme jealousy towards his wife, played by Lindsay, drives her to become an unwitting tool for G-Man O'Brien. The film delves into...
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Just Around the Corner
1938 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Irving Cummings
Cast Shirley Temple · Joan Davis · Charles Farrell · Amanda Duff
Synopsis Just Around the Corner (1938) follows the challenges faced by young Penny Hale (Temple) and her architect father (Farrell) as they navigate a significant change in their lives. When circumstances compel the father to take on a position as a...
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Another Language
1933 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Edward H. Griffith
Cast Helen Hayes · Robert Montgomery · Louise Closser Hale · John Beal
Synopsis Another Language (1933) follows the romantic journey of Stella and Victor, who cross paths in Europe and swiftly fall in love, leading to a hasty marriage. Their blissful union takes a turn when they return to the United States to...
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You're the One
1941 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction Ralph Murphy
Cast Bonnie Baker · Orrin Tucker · Albert Dekker · Edward Everett Horton
Synopsis You're the One (1941) follows a whimsical tale where reality and fiction intertwine. The story revolves around Bonnie Baker, a talented singer portrayed by the real-life singer Bonnie Baker, who auditions for a position with Luke Laramie's orchestra. Luke, played...
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The Whistler (TV Series)
1954 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Will Jason · William F. Claxton · Joel Malone · Charles F. Haas
Cast William Forman · Danni Sue Nolan · Dorothy Green · Arthur Franz
Synopsis The Whistler (TV Series) (1954) is a gripping crime anthology series that captivates viewers with its unpredictable twist endings. This show draws inspiration from the beloved radio drama and a collection of B-movies, offering a unique blend of suspense and...
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Alfred Hitchcock presents: The End of Indian Summer (TV)
1957 · Movie · 24 min. · United States
Direction Robert Stevens
Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Steve Forrest · Gladys Cooper · James Gleason
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: The End of Indian Summer (TV) (1957) follows a curious insurance investigator and his spouse as they delve into the peculiar circumstances surrounding Mrs. Gillespie. This enigmatic woman has found herself a widow not once, but twice,...
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Angels with Broken Wings
1941 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Bernard Vorhaus
Cast Binnie Barnes · Gilbert Roland · Mary Lee · Billy Gilbert
Synopsis Angels with Broken Wings (1941) follows Charlotte Lord, a widow in her early forties who runs a prestigious fashion boutique in Manhattan. She is on the verge of marrying Guy Barton, a prosperous businessman. However, complications arise when it is...
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Danger Street
1947 · Movie · 68 min. · United States
Direction Lew Landers
Cast Jane Withers · Robert Lowery · Bill Edwards · Elaine Riley
Synopsis Danger Street (1947) follows the thrilling journey of Pat Marvin, a daring photographer and reporter for a magazine, who narrowly escapes after capturing incriminating images of an illicit gambling den. As the publisher opts to sell the magazine, the dedicated...
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Washington Melodrama
1941 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
Direction S. Sylvan Simon
Cast Frank Morgan · Ann Rutherford · Kent Taylor · Dan Dailey
Synopsis Washington Melodrama (1941) follows Calvin Claymore, a prosperous entrepreneur striving to push through legislation aimed at aiding the malnourished children of Europe as World War II begins. His path crosses with a dancer at a nightclub, and after accompanying her...
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