Cast: Dorothy Malone

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Lauren Bacall · John Ridgely · Martha Vickers

Synopsis The Big Sleep (1946) follows the tale of private investigator Philip Marlowe, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart, who is enlisted by General Sternwood, played by Charles Waldron, to handle a blackmailer. The General has two daughters: Vivian, portrayed by Lauren Bacall,...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Joel McCrea · Virginia Mayo · Dorothy Malone · Henry Hull

Synopsis Colorado Territory (1949) follows the tale of notorious outlaw Wes McQueen, who is freed from prison to participate in a final, high-stakes railroad heist. McQueen is initially reluctant to work with his new accomplices, with the exception of a captivating...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Rock Hudson · Lauren Bacall · Robert Stack · Dorothy Malone

Synopsis Written on the Wind (1956) follows the tumultuous lives of the Hadley family and their associates. In October 1955, dedicated geologist Mitch Wayne, employed by the Hadley Oil Company, crosses paths with executive secretary Lucy Moore in New York. Mitch...

Direction Douglas Sirk

Cast Rock Hudson · Robert Stack · Dorothy Malone · Jack Carson

Synopsis The Tarnished Angels (1957) follows the narrative of an unusual bond between a quirky reporter and a thrill-seeking aviator who performs daring aerial stunts. The film delves into their shared adventures and the complexities of their relationship, set against the...

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Fred MacMurray · Phil Carey · Kim Novak · Dorothy Malone

Synopsis Pushover (1954) follows the aftermath of a bank robbery that nets $210,000. The story takes a dramatic turn when Lona McLane, the alluring girlfriend of one of the robbers, becomes entangled with Paul Sheridan. Their passionate affair intensifies when Lona...

Direction Robert Aldrich

Cast Rock Hudson · Kirk Douglas · Dorothy Malone · Carol Lynley

Synopsis The Last Sunset (1961) follows Brendan O'Malley as he reaches the Mexican residence of his former lover, Belle Breckenridge, only to discover she is now wed to a man struggling with alcoholism and preparing for a cattle drive to Texas....

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Richard Widmark · Henry Fonda · Anthony Quinn · Dorothy Malone

Synopsis Warlock (1959) presents a tale of two contrasting figures: a ruthless and self-serving Henry Fonda and a principled, peace-loving Richard Widmark. Fonda portrays a frontier marshal, reminiscent of Wyatt Earp, who agrees to safeguard the small town of Warlock from...

Direction Joseph Pevney

Cast James Cagney · Dorothy Malone · Jane Greer · Jim Backus

Synopsis Man of a Thousand Faces (1957) presents a loosely based biography of the renowned actor Lon Chaney. The narrative delves into Chaney's upbringing with deaf parents, offering a unique perspective on the challenges of being different. As he transitions into...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Ida Lupino · Steve Cochran · Howard Duff · Dean Jagger

Synopsis Private Hell 36 (1954) follows the tale of two Los Angeles police officers who find themselves in a complex web of deceit and danger. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they become entangled with a captivating nightclub performer who...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Glenn Ford · Broderick Crawford · Millard Mitchell · Dorothy Malone

Synopsis Convicted (1950) follows the story of Joe Hufford, who finds himself in a tumultuous situation after a nightclub altercation leads to a fatality in self-defense. Sentenced to prison for manslaughter, Joe's fate is a source of regret for district attorney...

Direction David Lowell Rich · Arthur Hiller · Tom Gries · George Sherman

Cast Martin Milner · George Maharis · Glenn Corbett · Elizabeth MacRae

Synopsis Route 66 (TV Series) (1960) follows the adventures of two young men as they traverse the United States in a Corvette sports car. The series aired weekly on CBS from 1960 to 1964. Martin Milner portrayed Tod Stiles, while George...

Direction Richard L. Bare

Cast Virginia Mayo · Zachary Scott · Dorothy Malone · Tom D'Andrea

Synopsis Flaxy Martin (1949) follows the tale of a cunning and manipulative performer, Flaxy Martin, who entangles a naive lawyer, Walter Colby, in a dangerous web involving notorious gangster Hap Richie. When a young woman is murdered and the evidence implicates...

Direction Harold D. Schuster

Cast Barry Sullivan · Dorothy Malone · Charles McGraw · Don Haggerty

Synopsis Loophole (1954) follows the journey of Mike Donovan, a dedicated bank teller portrayed by Sullivan, who finds himself in a dire situation when he fails to account for a $49,000 discrepancy in his cash drawer. Accused of theft, Donovan is...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Van Heflin · Aldo Ray · Mona Freeman · Nancy Olson

Synopsis Battle Cry (1955) is a thrilling World War II drama that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with its relentless action. The film chronicles the valiant deeds of a Marine Corps unit, from their rigorous basic training to...

Direction Andrew L. Stone

Cast Robert Stack · Dorothy Malone · George Sanders · Edmond O'Brien

Synopsis The Last Voyage (1960) follows the dramatic tale of the S. S. Claridon, a vessel nearing the end of its service life after 38 years. As it embarks on its final five voyages, disaster strikes when an explosion rocks the...

Direction Earl McEvoy

Cast Evelyn Keyes · Charles Korvin · William Bishop · Dorothy Malone

Synopsis The Killer That Stalked New York (1950) follows Sheila Bennett as she unwittingly transports a deadly smallpox virus into New York City while smuggling diamonds from Cuba. The medical community struggles to swiftly identify the mysterious illness, allowing the virus...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Cary Grant · Alexis Smith · Monty Woolley · Mary Martin

Synopsis Night and Day (1946) is a musical biopic directed by Michael Curtiz, featuring Cary Grant in the lead role. The film is a vibrant tribute to the life of Cole Porter, filled with his iconic songs. However, it takes significant...

Direction Frank Tashlin

Cast Dean Martin · Jerry Lewis · Shirley MacLaine · Dorothy Malone

Synopsis Artists and Models (1955) follows the story of Eugene and Rick, two aspiring artists who share a living space. Rick's frustration grows as Eugene becomes increasingly fixated on pulp fiction comic books, leading to frequent nightmares. However, Rick soon realizes...

Direction Art Napoleon

Cast Dorothy Malone · Errol Flynn · Ray Danton · Neva Patterson

Synopsis Too Much, Too Soon (1958) follows the story of Diana Barrymore, the daughter of legendary actor John Barrymore. After a decade of separation, Diana is reunited with her father and finds herself drawn into his tumultuous and self-destructive way of...

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Doris Day · Frank Sinatra · Gig Young · Ethel Barrymore

Synopsis Young at Heart (1954) follows the story of Alex, a charismatic and handsome man who becomes entangled in the lives of the musical Tuttle family. Each of the three daughters finds themselves drawn to him, but it is Laurie who...