Cinematography: Russell Metty

Direction Lewis R. Foster

Cast William Bendix · Arthur Kennedy · Luther Adler · William Talman

Synopsis Crashout (1955) follows the perilous expedition of escapees from a prison break as they embark on a grueling quest to recover a hidden stash of valuables.

Direction Hy Averback

Cast Peter Falk · Ross Martin · Don Ameche · Kim Hunter

Synopsis Columbo: Suitable for Framing (TV) (1971) follows the intricate case of art critic Dale Kingston, who orchestrates the murder of his uncle to inherit a priceless collection of paintings. Despite Lieutenant Columbo's keen instincts, the evidence initially directs suspicion towards...

Direction Don Siegel

Cast Richard Widmark · Henry Fonda · Inger Stevens · Harry Guardino

Synopsis Madigan (1968) follows the gritty narrative of New York detective Dan Madigan, portrayed by Richard Widmark, in a prequel to Don Siegel's iconic film DIRTY HARRY. Madigan and his partner, Rocco Bonaro (Harry Guardino), find themselves in a tense situation...

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 William A. Wellman

Cast Robert Mitchum · Burgess Meredith · Freddie Steele · Wally Cassell

Synopsis Story of G.I. Joe (1945) follows the journey of war correspondent Ernie Pyle as he embeds with Company C, 18th Infantry, chronicling their battles across North Africa during World War II. Pyle develops a deep understanding of the soldiers' lives,...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Robert Preston · Stephen McNally · Edith Barrett

Synopsis The Lady Gambles (1949) follows the tale of Joan Boothe, who finds herself in the vibrant city of Las Vegas with her husband, a journalist named David. While David is deeply engrossed in his reporting duties, Joan decides to explore...

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Peter Falk · Jack Cassidy · Rosemary Forsyth · Martin Milner

Synopsis Columbo: Murder by the Book (TV) (1971) follows the story of Ken Franklin, a wealthy socialite residing in an opulent coastal mansion, a reward for his successful career in crafting crime and mystery novels. However, his fictional tales take a...

Direction David Lowell Rich

Cast Lana Turner · John Forsythe · Ricardo Montalban · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Madame X (1966) centers around a woman married to a prosperous socialite who faces a tragic turn of events when a man she had been romantically involved with dies accidentally. To shield her husband and their infant child from scandal,...

Direction Zoltan Korda

Cast Charles Boyer · Ann Blyth · Jessica Tandy · Cedric Hardwicke

Synopsis A Woman's Vengeance (1948) follows the tale of Henry Maurier, a country squire who exhibits remarkable patience with his wife Emily, a woman plagued by neurotic tendencies and chronic illness. The dynamics of their household are disrupted when Emily's brother...

Direction Henry King

Cast Rock Hudson · Jean Simmons · Dorothy McGuire · Claude Rains

Direction Norman Lloyd

Cast Peter Falk · Susan Clark · Jessie Royce Landis · Richard Anderson

Synopsis Columbo: Lady in Waiting (TV) (1971) follows the story of a seemingly timid heiress who orchestrates the murder of her brother, cleverly staging the crime to appear as if she mistook him for an intruder. Lieutenant Columbo, with his keen...

Direction Robert Montgomery

Cast Robert Montgomery · Wanda Hendrix · Andrea King · Thomas Gomez

Synopsis Ride the Pink Horse (1947) unfolds in the bustling bordertown of San Pablo, where the annual 'Mexican Fiesta' is about to commence. The story begins with the arrival of Gagin, a tough, enigmatic, and taciturn individual. His purpose is to...

Direction Jack Smight

Cast Peter Falk · Eddie Albert · Kate Reid · Suzanne Pleshette

Synopsis Columbo: Dead Weight (TV) (1971) follows the story of a decorated war hero who fatally shoots his business partner. The only person who witnesses this crime is a young woman who is going through a divorce and is easily influenced....

Direction David Miller

Cast Doris Day · Rex Harrison · John Gavin · Myrna Loy

Synopsis Midnight Lace (1960) follows Kit Preston, who, along with her husband Anthony, has been unable to enjoy a proper honeymoon due to Anthony's demanding business. Kit's life takes a chilling turn when she hears an unsettling voice in the fog...

Direction Dorothy Arzner

Cast Maureen O'Hara · Louis Hayward · Lucille Ball · Virginia Field

Direction Rudolph Maté

Cast Jane Wyman · Van Johnson · Peggie Castle · Fred Clark

Synopsis Miracle in the Rain (1956) unfolds a whimsical, O. Henry-inspired narrative set against the backdrop of New York City during World War II. The story revolves around a timid, isolated woman and a charming soldier hailing from Tennessee who cross...

Direction Michael Gordon

Cast Lana Turner · Anthony Quinn · Richard Basehart · Sandra Dee

Synopsis Portrait in Black (1960) centers around Lana Turner and Anthony Quinn, who are involved in a passionate affair. The two conspire to eliminate Lana's abusive yet affluent spouse, portrayed by Lloyd Nolan. With Quinn serving as the victim's doctor, the...

Direction George Roy Hill

Cast Julie Andrews · James Fox · Mary Tyler Moore · Carol Channing

Synopsis Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) is set in 1922 New York City, where Millie Dillmount and Miss Dorothy Brown reside at the Priscilla Hotel for Single Young Ladies, managed by Mrs. Meers. Miss Dorothy, a naive and old-fashioned girl from a...

Direction Norman Foster

Cast Joan Fontaine · Burt Lancaster · Robert Newton · Lewis L. Russell

Synopsis Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (1948) follows the tumultuous journey of Bill Saunders, a troubled former soldier who finds himself in a deadly altercation in a London pub during the post-war era. After fatally striking a man during a...

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Ingrid Bergman · Charles Boyer · Charles Laughton · Louis Calhern

Synopsis Arch of Triumph (1948) unfolds in the chilly winter of 1938, as Paris is inundated with refugees fleeing the Nazi regime, who navigate the city's dark alleys under the cover of night to avoid capture. Among them is Dr. Ravic,...