Cast: Mary Beth Hughes

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Henry Fonda · Dana Andrews · Mary Beth Hughes · Anthony Quinn

Synopsis The Ox-Bow Incident (1942) is set in Nevada during 1885, where two weary cowboys, Gil (Henry Fonda) and Art (Harry Morgan), enter Darby’s Saloon and Hotel seeking refreshment. Upon their arrival, they discover that Mr. Kinkaid, a local man, has...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Kirk Douglas · Lauren Bacall · Doris Day · Mary Beth Hughes

Synopsis Young Man with a Horn (1950) follows the life of Rick Martin, a young orphan who, after dropping out of school, discovers his passion and talent for music. Guided by the experienced black jazz musician Art Hazzard, Rick evolves into...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Norma Shearer · Joan Crawford · Rosalind Russell · Mary Boland

Synopsis The Women (1939) follows the intertwined lives of several women in high society, beginning with the revelation that wealthy Mary Haines' husband is involved with shopgirl Crystal Allen. Sylvia Fowler and Edith Potter, after learning this from a manicurist, orchestrate...

Direction Anthony Mann

Cast Erich von Stroheim · Mary Beth Hughes · Dan Duryea · Steve Barclay

Synopsis The Great Flamarion (1945) follows the story of a skilled sharpshooter named Flamarion, who captivates audiences with his daring performances. His show includes the enchanting Connie and her husband, Al. As Flamarion and Connie's bond deepens, they find themselves drawn...

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 William Keighley

Cast Ray Milland · Gene Tierney · Fay Bainter · Howard St. John

Synopsis Close to My Heart (1951) follows the story of a dedicated journalist whose life takes an unexpected turn when his wife becomes determined to adopt a child who has been left alone. The film delves into the emotional journey of...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast George Montgomery · Ann Rutherford · Glenn Miller · Lynn Bari

Synopsis Orchestra Wives (1942) follows the story of Connie Ward, who finds herself in a state of bliss when Gene Morrison's band arrives in her town. She is captivated by the charismatic trumpeter Bill Abbott. After tying the knot, Connie embarks...

Direction Eugene Forde

Cast Lloyd Nolan · Mary Beth Hughes · Sheila Ryan · William Demarest

Synopsis Dressed to Kill (1941) follows the gripping tale of Detective Michael Shayne and his companion Joanne, who find themselves abruptly drawn into a web of intrigue. Their evening takes an unexpected turn when gunshots ring out from a nearby theater,...

Direction Nathan Juran

Cast Richard Conte · Joan Bennett · Wanda Hendrix · Reed Hadley

Synopsis Highway Dragnet (1954) follows the journey of Mrs. Cummings, a freelance magazine photographer who is also a recent widow after her husband's suicide, and her model, Susan. They are on a mission to capture images of resorts in California and...

Direction Eugene Forde

Cast Lloyd Nolan · Lynn Bari · Mary Beth Hughes · Louis Jean Heydt

Synopsis Sleepers West (1941) follows the adventures of Mike Shayne, a detective tasked with navigating a web of deception as he accompanies a crucial witness on a train journey to a significant trial in San Francisco. Throughout the trip, Shayne must...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast Charles Russell · Mary Beth Hughes · Dale Belding · Billy House

Synopsis Inner Sanctum (1948) follows a man who inadvertently causes the death of his fiancée while disembarking from a train. As the train departs, he leaves her body on the rear platform, unaware that a playful, freckle-faced boy witnesses the incident...

Direction Lewis R. Foster

Cast John Payne · Dennis O'Keefe · Arleen Whelan · Frank Faylen

Synopsis Passage West (1951) unfolds in the year 1863, as six prisoners, including the notorious convicted murderer Pete Black, make a daring escape from a harsh rock-quarry prison in Salt Lake. Seizing control of a modest wagon train guided by preacher...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Cesar Romero · Alice Faye · Jack Oakie · John Payne

Synopsis The Great American Broadcast (1941) follows the journey of two ambitious men who venture into the world of radio broadcasting in the aftermath of World War I. Initially facing setbacks and failures, the wife of one of the men takes...

Direction Seymour Friedman

Cast Warner Baxter · Mary Beth Hughes · Mike Mazurki · Peggy Converse

Synopsis The Devil's Henchman (1949) follows the story of Jesse Arno, an insurance investigator who goes undercover as a sailor to track down a group of thieves operating on the waterfront, with Tip Banning suspected as their leader. Arno is privy...

Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Don Ameche · Eugenie Leontovich · Mary Beth Hughes · Alan Curtis

Synopsis Four Sons (1940) is a compelling drama set against the backdrop of World War II, focusing on the divergent paths taken by the four sons of a Czech-German family during the German invasion of Czechoslovakia. The eldest son, played by...

Direction Leslie Goodwins · Oscar Rudolph · Harold Daniels

Cast Robert Cummings · John Litel · Julie Bishop · Arthur Q. Bryan

Synopsis My Hero (TV Series) (1952) aired from 1952 to 1953, spanning one season with 33 episodes. The show follows the misadventures of a kind-hearted but clumsy real-estate agent who frequently finds himself in hot water with his supervisor. His loyal...

Direction Jean Yarbrough

Cast Eddie Quillan · Mary Beth Hughes · Leon Errol · Anne Rooney

Synopsis Follow the Band (1943) tells the story of a farmer who embarks on a journey to the bustling city of New York with a dream to become a successful singer. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and triumphs, ultimately...

Direction Sam Newfield

Cast Mary Beth Hughes · Robert Lowell · John Miljan · Vivienne Osborne

Synopsis I Accuse My Parents (1944) follows the journey of Jimmy Wilson, a young man who, neglected by his alcoholic parents, finds himself drawn into a life of crime. His path takes a turn when he falls for a lounge singer,...

Direction Lewis R. Foster

Cast John Payne · Gail Russell · Sterling Hayden · George 'Gabby' Hayes

Synopsis El Paso (1949) follows the journey of Clay Fletcher, a former Confederate officer who is dispatched by his father, Judge Fletcher, to El Paso, Texas. His mission is to secure the signature of Susan Jeffers' father, Judge Jeffers, on a...

Direction William Berke

Cast Richard Denning · Sheila Ryan · Mary Beth Hughes · Buster Crabbe

Synopsis Caged Fury (1948) centers around a deranged lion tamer who exploits his command over powerful big cats to carry out a series of chilling murders. The film delves into the dark psyche of the tamer, revealing his sinister motives and...