Cinematography: John F. Seitz

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast William Holden · Gloria Swanson · Erich von Stroheim · Nancy Olson

Synopsis Sunset Boulevard (1950) follows a struggling screenwriter (William Holden) who seeks shelter in the grand mansion of a former silent film icon (Gloria Swanson) to evade creditors. As he becomes entangled in her world, he uncovers the dark and unstable...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Fred MacMurray · Barbara Stanwyck · Edward G. Robinson · Tom Powers

Synopsis Double Indemnity (1944) follows the tale of a seemingly innocent man, Mr. Dietrichson, who finds himself in a perilous situation after his cunning wife (Barbara Stanwyck) persuades him to take out a double indemnity insurance policy, facilitated by a charming...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Ray Milland · Jane Wyman · Phillip Terry · Howard Da Silva

Synopsis The Lost Weekend (1945) follows the harrowing journey of Don Birnam, portrayed by Ray Milland, a struggling writer grappling with chronic alcoholism and deep dissatisfaction with his life. His supportive brother, Wick, played by Phillip Terry, and his caring girlfriend,...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Joel McCrea · Veronica Lake · Robert Warwick · William Demarest

Synopsis Sullivan's Travels (1941) follows the journey of a prosperous and somewhat sheltered filmmaker, known for his lighthearted comedies, who yearns to create a meaningful film about the struggles of the impoverished. Despite the objections of his producers, he embarks on...

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Franchot Tone · Erich von Stroheim · Anne Baxter · Akim Tamiroff

Synopsis Five Graves to Cairo (1943) unfolds in June 1942, as the British Army hastily retreats from the advancing forces of Erwin Rommel. A lone survivor, Corporal John Bramble, is left behind on the Egyptian frontier and seeks sanctuary in a...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Eddie Bracken · Ella Raines · Raymond Walburn · William Demarest

Synopsis Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) follows the journey of Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith, portrayed by Eddie Bracken, who is honorably discharged from the Marines due to a severe hay fever condition. Feeling ashamed to return home, Truesmith is persuaded by...

Direction Preston Sturges

Cast Eddie Bracken · Betty Hutton · Diana Lynn · William Demarest

Synopsis The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944) is a classic comedy directed by Preston Sturges, centering around the life of Trudy Kockenlocker, portrayed by Betty Hutton. The story unfolds as Trudy, a lively and carefree young woman, awakens one morning to...

Direction John Farrow

Cast Ray Milland · Charles Laughton · Maureen O'Sullivan · George Macready

Synopsis The Big Clock (1948) follows the story of George Stroud, a dedicated editor at a crime magazine, whose vacation plans with his wife are once again disrupted when a stunning blonde is found murdered. His boss, Earl Janoth, tasks Stroud...

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Alan Ladd · Veronica Lake · Robert Preston · Laird Cregar

Synopsis This Gun for Hire (1942) follows the story of a professional assassin, Philip Raven, who, despite his tough exterior, has a soft spot for children and animals. Raven is hired to eliminate a blackmailer and is compensated with counterfeit currency...

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Reginald Owen · Gene Lockhart · Kathleen Lockhart · Terry Kilburn

Synopsis A Christmas Carol (1938) follows the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marley, on Christmas Eve. Marley, who was as stingy and cold-hearted in life as...

Direction Roy Rowland

Cast Robert Taylor · Janet Leigh · George Raft · Steve Forrest

Synopsis Rogue Cop (1954) follows the gripping tale of Detective Chris Kelvaney, whose life takes a dramatic turn when his brother, Eddie, a fellow officer, witnesses a murder and identifies the fleeing culprit. Chris becomes entangled in a web of corruption...

Direction Rex Ingram

Cast Alice Terry · Paul Wegener · Ivan Petrovich · Firmin Gémier

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Bing Crosby · Barry Fitzgerald · Rise Stevens · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Going My Way (1944) introduces a fresh-faced priest, Father O'Malley, who arrives at a parish led by the seasoned Father Fitzgibbon. Father O'Malley's youthful energy and modern approach initially clash with Father Fitzgibbon's traditional methods, creating a dynamic that evolves...

Direction John Farrow

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Gail Russell · John Lund · Virginia Bruce

Synopsis Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1948) follows the story of Jean Courtland, a wealthy heiress who tries to end her life, prompting her fiancé, Elliott Carson, to investigate her connection with John Triton. Through a series of flashbacks, the narrative...

Direction King Vidor

Cast Marion Davies · Orville Caldwell · Marie Dressler · Lawrence Gray

Direction Rex Ingram

Cast Pomeroy Cannon · Josef Swickard · Bridgetta Clark · Rudolph Valentino

Synopsis The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921) centers around Madariaga, a wealthy cattle baron from Argentina, who has two daughters. One daughter is married to a Frenchman, while the other is married to a German. Madariaga shows a clear preference...

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast William Powell · Myrna Loy · Virginia Grey · Otto Kruger

Synopsis Another Thin Man (1939) follows the dynamic duo, Nick and Nora Charles, as they navigate a world filled with eccentric criminals and personal milestones. The story kicks off with a lively birthday celebration for their infant son, Nick Jr., organized...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Ida Lupino · Stephen McNally · Howard Duff · Peggy Dow

Synopsis Woman in Hiding (1950) follows Deborah Chandler, whose life takes a dramatic turn after her father's mysterious death at the factory managed by Selden Clark, her spurned admirer. Despite initial reservations, Deborah eventually marries Clark. However, their honeymoon is disrupted...

Direction Leslie Fenton

Cast Alan Ladd · Veronica Lake · Douglas Dick · Wally Cassell

Synopsis Saigon (1948) follows Larry, a pilot who discovers that his close friend Mike has a limited time to live, despite medical interventions. To ensure Mike enjoys his remaining days, Larry accepts a lucrative flying job for a group of opportunists...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Alan Ladd · Shelley Winters · Jay Silverheels · Robert Douglas