Cinematography: Charles G. Clarke

Direction John Ford

Cast Margaret Mann · James Hall · Charles Morton · Ralph Bushman

Synopsis Four Sons (1928) is a poignant family epic that follows the lives of a Bavarian widow's four sons as they navigate the tumultuous events of World War I. While three of her sons enlist to fight for Germany, the fourth...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Randolph Scott · Nancy Kelly · Cesar Romero · Binnie Barnes

Synopsis Frontier Marshal (1939) follows the tale of Wyatt Earp as he takes on the role of marshal to bring peace to the lawless town of Tombstone. This highly romanticized account of the legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral features significant...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Maureen O'Hara · John Payne · Edmund Gwenn · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Miracle on 34th Street (1947) follows the journey of a young girl named Susan, who, at just six years old, has lost her belief in the magic of Santa Claus. Her mother had revealed the "secret" about Santa to her,...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Victor Mature · Richard Egan · Stephen McNally · Lee Marvin

Synopsis Violent Saturday (1955) follows a group of criminals who orchestrate a daring heist at a bank in a small Arizona mining community. As night falls, they successfully execute the robbery and flee, seizing a local resident as a hostage. Their...

Direction Henry King

Cast Jeanne Crain · Glenn Langan · Lynn Bari · Alan Young

Direction William K. Howard

Cast William Powell · Myrna Loy · Una Merkel · Rosalind Russell

Synopsis Evelyn Prentice (1934) follows the story of a prominent New York attorney's wife, Evelyn, who, despite her privileged life, feels overlooked and unfulfilled. Seeking excitement and attention, she becomes entangled with a manipulative and charming poet. This affair leads her...

Direction Nunnally Johnson

Cast Ginger Rogers · Van Heflin · Gene Tierney · George Raft

Synopsis Black Widow (1954) follows the gripping tale of a young aspiring actress (Peggy Ann Gardner) who meets a tragic end, leading investigators to cast a shadow of suspicion over her Broadway producer mentor (Van Heflin). The narrative delves into the...

Direction Archie Mayo · Fritz Lang

Cast Jean Gabin · Ida Lupino · Thomas Mitchell · Claude Rains

Synopsis Moontide (1942) follows the story of a longshoreman named Bobo who, after an alcohol-fueled night on the San Pablo waterfront, becomes anxious that he might have caused a man's death. In a state of uncertainty, he secures a job on...

Direction Nunnally Johnson

Cast Gregory Peck · Jennifer Jones · Fredric March · Marisa Pavan

Synopsis The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) follows the story of a dedicated advertising executive on Madison Avenue who grapples with the challenges of maintaining a harmonious balance between his professional ambitions and his family life. After returning from...

Direction Henry King

Cast Tyrone Power · Jean Peters · Cesar Romero · Lee J. Cobb

Synopsis Captain from Castile (1947) follows the journey of Pedro De Vargas, portrayed by Tyrone Power, a sixteenth-century Spanish nobleman who is compelled to leave his homeland after avenging his sister's murder. His path leads him to the New World, where...

Direction Cedric Gibbons · Jack Conway

Cast Johnny Weissmuller · Maureen O'Sullivan · Neil Hamilton · Paul Cavanagh

Synopsis Tarzan and His Mate (1934) follows the adventures of Tarzan and Jane as they face new challenges in the African jungle. The story begins with Harry Holt's return to Africa, leading a significant ivory expedition and accompanied by his friend...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Don Murray · Richard Egan · Lee Remick · Patricia Owens

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Bette Davis · Richard Todd · Joan Collins · Jay Robinson

Synopsis The Virgin Queen (1955) follows the tale of Sir Walter Raleigh as he secures an audience with Queen Elizabeth I and successfully persuades her to support his ambitious maritime endeavors. Raleigh's vision is to launch ships that will establish England's...

Direction Lewis Allen

Cast Frank Sinatra · Sterling Hayden · James Gleason · Nancy Gates

Synopsis Suddenly (1954) follows a trio of hired assassins who converge on a quiet California town, anticipating the president's yearly fishing excursion by train. Their mission is to eliminate the president. To achieve this, they secure a strategic residence atop a...

Direction Jack Conway · Howard Hawks · William A. Wellman

Cast Wallace Beery · Leo Carrillo · Fay Wray · Donald Cook

Synopsis Viva Villa! (1934) is an exhilarating action-drama that chronicles the life of a daring Mexican revolutionary. The film presents a dramatized account of Pancho Villa's journey, beginning with his decision to flee to the mountains after avenging his father's death...

Direction Robert B. Sinclair

Cast Tyrone Power · Gene Tierney · Reginald Gardiner · Arleen Whelan

Synopsis That Wonderful Urge (1948) follows the story of a tenacious investigative journalist who employs a clever deception to encounter Sara Fowler, a wealthy heiress to a grocery store empire, about whom he has been penning less-than-complimentary articles. As he delves...

Direction Tay Garnett

Cast Leslie Howard · Joan Blondell · Humphrey Bogart · Alan Mowbray

Synopsis Stand-In (1937) follows the journey of a shy and unassuming accountant, portrayed by Leslie Howard, who steps in to rescue a struggling Hollywood film studio. With the assistance of a charismatic and alluring stand-in actress, played by Joan Blondell, and...

Direction André De Toth

Cast Richard Widmark · Linda Darnell · Veronica Lake · John Russell

Direction Martin Ritt

Cast Yul Brynner · Joanne Woodward · Margaret Leighton · Stuart Whitman

Synopsis The Sound and the Fury (1959) is an adaptation of William Faulkner's novel that, while not entirely faithful, offers a glimpse into the complexities of a troubled Southern family. Yul Brynner portrays the eldest son of a once-respected family now...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Preston Foster · Lloyd Nolan · William Bendix · Richard Conte

Synopsis Guadalcanal Diary (1943) follows the intimate stories of individuals caught in the throes of World War II, as a war correspondent guides viewers through the meticulous preparations, the dramatic landing, and the early stages of the Guadalcanal campaign. The film...