Cast: Frank M. Thomas

Direction Henry King

Cast Henry Fonda · Dorothy Lamour · Linda Darnell · Guy Kibbee

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Albert Dekker · Susan Hayward · Frances Farmer · Harry Carey

Synopsis Among the Living (1941) follows the tale of Paul Raden (Albert Dekker), the mentally unstable son of Maxim Raden, the despised proprietor of the Radentown mills. Paul is confined in a straitjacket within a hidden chamber of the family estate,...

Direction Alfred Santell

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Herbert Marshall · Glenda Farrell · Eric Blore

Synopsis Breakfast for Two (1937) follows the story of Texas socialite Valentine Ransome, who embarks on a mission to transform the carefree playboy Jonathan Blair and disrupt his impending marriage to actress Carol Wallace. Blair, who has recently inherited a substantial...

Direction Stephen Roberts

Cast William Powell · Jean Arthur · James Gleason · Eric Blore

Synopsis The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936) follows the intriguing dynamic between Dr. 'Brad' Bradford and his former spouse, Paula, a mystery writer. Their divorce was prompted by Brad's aversion to being entangled in Paula's murder mysteries. However, their paths cross again when...

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 Frank Burns · Edgar C. Kahn · Peter Maxwell

Cast Lloyd Nolan · William Gargan · Walter Kinsella · Nicholas Saunders

Synopsis Martin Kane, Private Eye (TV Series) (1949) is one of the earliest television series from the dawn of TV history, chronicling the investigations of the titular private detective. Each episode, lasting half an hour, was broadcast live, meaning the performances...

Direction Richard Thorpe

Cast Lloyd Nolan · Donna Reed · William Lundigan · Anne Ayars

Synopsis Apache Trail (1942) follows a band of settlers who find themselves in a desperate struggle for their lives as they face an impending Apache attack. United by circumstance, these individuals must put aside their differences and work together to defend...

Direction Christy Cabanne · Edward Killy

Cast Lee Tracy · Margot Grahame · Eduardo Ciannelli · Erik Rhodes

Synopsis Criminal Lawyer (1937) follows the story of Barry Brandon, a criminal lawyer who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and corruption. He visits Denny Larkin's nightclub with Betty Walker, a wealthy and spoiled socialite. When the police raid...

Direction Edward Killy

Cast Lee Tracy · Gloria Stuart · Ann Preston · John McGuire

Synopsis Federal Offense (1936) follows the journey of postal detectives Tom and Doris as they track down a mail heist that originated on the East Coast and leads them to the bustling city of Los Angeles. The investigation hinges on a...

Direction Garson Kanin

Cast Anne Shirley · Edward Ellis · Lee Bowman · William Henry

Synopsis A Man to Remember (1938) unfolds on a poignant day as a devoted physician from a close-knit community is honored by his neighbors and patients during his funeral. The narrative delves into the impactful life of a man who dedicated...

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast Jane Withers · Gene Autry · Marjorie Weaver · Frank M. Thomas

Direction Nick Grinde

Cast Otto Kruger · Ona Munson · Edward Norris · John Dilson

Synopsis Scandal Sheet (1939) follows the gripping tale of a newspaper magnate who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger. The proprietor is targeted by a cunning blackmailer who threatens to expose his secret—an illegitimate son who works...

Direction James P. Hogan

Cast William Gargan · Margaret Lindsay · Phyllis Brooks · Dick Purcell

Synopsis No Place for a Lady (1943) follows the story of a private investigator, Gargan, who stumbles upon a complex web of intrigue. His journey begins with the discovery of a wealthy widow's murder and leads him to the unexpected task...

Direction Edward Sedgwick

Cast Dennis O'Keefe · Cecilia Parker · Nat Pendleton · Harry Carey

Synopsis Burn 'Em Up O'Connor (1939) follows the thrilling journey of Jerry O'Connor, a passionate racing car aficionado, and his not-so-bright mechanic, Buddy Buttle. Their big break comes when they are invited to join the team of Pinky Delano, a renowned...

Direction Richard Rosson

Cast Lee Tracy · Diana Gibson · Phillip Huston · Paul Guilfoyle

Synopsis Behind the Headlines (1937) follows the story of Eddie Haines, a tenacious radio journalist working for Station KBC. His knack for breaking news stories often leaves his rivals at the New York Star, where his former girlfriend Mary Bradley works,...

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 Christy Cabanne

Cast Preston Foster · Jean Muir · Van Heflin · Virginia Weidler

Synopsis The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1937) unfolds in a California mining settlement, where a string of murders has left the community on edge. Four individuals are accused of the crimes and are forced to leave the camp. As they seek...

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 Lew Landers

Cast Richard Dix · Whitney Bourne · Eduardo Ciannelli · Frances Mercer

Synopsis Blind Alibi (1938) follows the story of Paul Dove, a Paris-based artist who encounters Julia Fraser, an art buyer and critic with a strong personality. Their interaction is initially tense, but they part ways amicably after Julia shows interest in...

Direction Christy Cabanne

Cast Preston Foster · Joan Fontaine · Herbert Mundin · William Brisbane