Cast: Esther Ralston

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Marie Prevost · Monte Blue · Florence Vidor

Synopsis The Marriage Circle (1924) centers around the tumultuous relationship between Professor Stock and his wife Mizzi, whose constant arguments set the stage for a complex web of misunderstandings and infidelities. Mizzi attempts to entice Dr. Franz Braun, the newlywed husband...

Direction Clarence Brown

Cast Joan Crawford · Gene Raymond · Franchot Tone · Edward Arnold

Synopsis Sadie McKee (1934) chronicles the eventful journey of its eponymous protagonist, who begins her life as the daughter of the cook for the affluent Alderson family. Michael Alderson, a lawyer, develops feelings for Sadie, but she elopes to New York...

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 Frank Lloyd · Josef von Sternberg

Cast Clara Bow · Esther Ralston · Gary Cooper · Einar Hanson

Synopsis Children of Divorce (1927) follows the tale of a young woman who employs cunning tactics to persuade her long-time sweetheart to marry her. The man, however, is deeply in love with another woman but hesitates to marry her due to...

Direction Walter Forde

Cast Conrad Veidt · Muriel Aked · Joan Barry · Donald Calthrop

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Randolph Scott · Esther Ralston · Jack La Rue · Buster Crabbe

Synopsis To the Last Man (1933) unfolds in the tumultuous landscape of post-Civil War Kentucky, where the bitter Hayden-Colby feud reaches a boiling point. Jed Colby is sentenced to 15 years in prison for a murder, leaving the Hayden family to...

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Jack Holt · Ernest Torrence · Esther Ralston · Louise Dresser

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast Burgess Meredith · Irene Hervey · Barry Fitzgerald · Raymond Walburn

Synopsis San Francisco Docks (1940) follows the story of a resilient barmaid who operates in the grimy, crime-ridden environment of the San Francisco docks. When her beloved is wrongfully accused of murder, she takes it upon herself to investigate the crime,...

Direction James Cruze

Cast Charles Farrell · Esther Ralston · Wallace Beery · George Bancroft

Synopsis Old Ironsides (1926) unfolds in the early 19th century, as the USS Constitution sets sail to combat piracy in the Mediterranean. Concurrently, a young man with a strong desire to embark on a maritime journey forms a bond with the...

Direction Howard Bretherton

Cast Conrad Nagel · Kay Linaker · Donald Cook · Esther Ralston

Direction Josef von Sternberg

Cast Esther Ralston · Gustav von Seyffertitz · James Hall · Emily Fitzroy

Synopsis The Case of Lena Smith (1929) unfolds in the late 19th century in Vienna, where a young, unsuspecting peasant girl from Hungary named Lena Smith becomes pregnant by a dishonorable cavalry officer. Lena takes up work as a servant in...

Direction Crane Wilbur

Cast Reginald Denny · Esther Ralston · Vince Barnett · Eleanor Hunt

Synopsis We're in the Legion Now (1936) follows the escapades of a pair of small-time criminals who, while attempting to evade their pursuers, decide to enlist in the French Foreign Legion. This classic film blends action, adventure, and a touch of...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast John Halliday · Marsha Hunt · Robert Cummings · C. Henry Gordon

Synopsis Hollywood Boulevard (1936) unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of Hollywood, offering a revealing glimpse into the scandalous world of gossip magazines of the time. The story revolves around John Blakeford, a once-famous actor whose career has seen better days. He...

Direction Dorothy Arzner

Cast Esther Ralston · Raymond Hatton · Einar Hanson · Edward Martindel

Synopsis Fashions for Women (1927) follows the story of Celeste de Givray, celebrated across Europe as Paris's most exquisite and stylish model. Her publicist, DuPont, devises a bold publicity stunt by arranging for Celeste to undergo cosmetic surgery, planning to reveal...

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast Richard Dix · Esther Ralston · Edmund Breese · Cora Williams

Synopsis Womanhandled (1925) follows the escapades of Bill Dana, a charismatic New York City playboy who finds himself surrounded by alluring flappers and seductive women in the bustling city. Tired of the constant attention, he opts to escape to his uncle's...

Direction Lois Weber

Cast Claire Windsor · J. Frank Glendon · George Hackathorne · Hallam Cooley

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Richard Dix · Esther Ralston · Edna May Oliver · Thomas Findley

Synopsis The Lucky Devil (1925) follows the journey of Randy Farman, a charismatic salesman who showcases camping gear in a bustling department store. His life takes an exhilarating turn when he secures a sleek racing car through a lucky raffle draw,...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Adrienne Ames · Craig Reynolds · Esther Ralston · George Meeker

Direction Russell Mack

Cast Edward Everett Horton · Esther Ralston · Laura La Plante · Patsy Ruth Miller

Synopsis Lonely Wives (1931) follows the tale of a man whose spouse has been absent, leading him to employ a doppelganger to deceive his mother-in-law while he engages in flirtations with an attractive woman. Chaos ensues when his wife unexpectedly returns...

Direction Walter Lang

Cast Alice Faye · Betty Grable · Jack Oakie · John Payne

Synopsis Tin Pan Alley (1940) follows the journey of two aspiring songwriters, Calhoun and Harrigan, set in the vibrant music scene of 1915. They join forces with the talented vocalists Katie and Lily Blane, and their collaboration leads to increased success...