Direction: William A. Wellman

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 William A. Wellman

Cast James Cagney · Jean Harlow · Edward Woods · Joan Blondell

Synopsis The Public Enemy (1931) follows the trajectory of a youthful criminal who ascends through the hierarchy of Chicago's criminal underworld. As he gains power and influence, an unintentional killing of a gangster sets the stage for a violent and brutal...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Gregory Peck · Anne Baxter · Richard Widmark · Robert Arthur

Synopsis Yellow Sky (1948) unfolds in the year 1867, as a notorious gang, headed by the cunning James “Stretch” Dawson, successfully pulls off a daring bank heist and escapes into the unforgiving desert. Desperate for water, the outlaws stumble upon an...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Gary Cooper · Ray Milland · Robert Preston · Brian Donlevy

Synopsis Beau Geste (1939) commences with a dramatic scene of a mounted column advancing towards Fort Zinderneuf in the desert of French Morocco. Colonel de Beaujolais's signal goes unanswered, and shots are fired at his feet. He notices that the troopers...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Clara Bow · Charles 'Buddy' Rogers · Richard Arlen · Gary Cooper

Synopsis Wings (1927) follows the journey of Jack Powell, a young man deeply enamored with automobiles in 1917. His neighbor, Mary Preston, harbors unrequited love for him, while Jack's affections lie with Sylvia Lewis, who is captivated by the wealthy David...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Walter Brennan · Brandon De Wilde · William Hopper · Phil Harris

Synopsis Good-bye, My Lady (1956) tells the heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship that blossoms in the untamed Georgia swamps. The story revolves around an elderly man and a young boy who form a deep bond over their shared affection for...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Richard Barthelmess · Aline MacMahon · Loretta Young · Gordon Westcott

Synopsis Heroes for Sale (1933) follows the journey of a war veteran, portrayed by Richard Barthelmess, who faces a series of challenges after his cowardly comrade, played by Gordon Westcott, takes credit for his acts of bravery. Struggling with a morphine...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Frankie Darro · Edwin Phillips · Rochelle Hudson · Dorothy Coonan Wellman

Synopsis Wild Boys of the Road (1933) follows the journey of two teenage boys who, during the harsh times of the Great Depression, decide to leave home to alleviate the financial burden on their families. They embark on a challenging journey,...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Grant Withers · Mary Astor · Regis Toomey · James Cagney

Synopsis Other Men's Women (1931) follows the tale of two railroad engineers, Bill and Jack, whose lives take a dramatic downturn when Bill develops feelings for his best friend's spouse. This romantic entanglement sets off a chain of events that leads...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Wallace Beery · Louise Brooks · Richard Arlen · Bob Perry

Synopsis Beggars of Life (1928) follows the gripping tale of a young woman who, after taking the life of her deceitful step-father, embarks on a perilous journey to evade justice. Accompanied by a youthful drifter, she adopts a boyish disguise to...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast James Whitmore · Nancy Reagan · Gary Gray · Lillian Bronson

Synopsis The Next Voice You Hear... (1950) follows Joe Smith, an ordinary American residing in a Los Angeles suburb and employed at an aircraft factory. One evening, while tuning into a radio broadcast, Joe is startled by an unexpected voice interrupting...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Robert Taylor · Denise Darcel · Hope Emerson · John McIntire

Synopsis Westward the Women (1951) follows Roy E. Whitman, who has successfully built a thriving ranching settlement in a California valley by 1851. The community, however, lacks female companionship, which is crucial for the men to establish lasting ties and build...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Fredric March · Janet Gaynor · Adolphe Menjou · May Robson

Synopsis A Star is Born (1937) follows the journey of Esther Blodgett, a young woman with big dreams of making it in the movie industry. Working as a waitress at a Hollywood soiree, she captures the attention of the renowned but...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Ruth Chatterton · Louis Calhern · Helen Jerome Eddy · Donald Cook

Synopsis Frisco Jenny (1932) follows the life of a woman who, after losing her family in the devastating 1906 earthquake and fire, takes on the role of managing a thriving establishment. To secure a better future for her son, she makes...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Loretta Young · Ricardo Cortez · Franchot Tone · Andy Devine

Synopsis Midnight Mary (1933) follows the gripping tale of a young woman who finds herself in a courtroom, accused of a grave crime. Through a series of flashbacks, the audience is taken on a journey through her tumultuous past, marked by...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Van Johnson · John Hodiak · Ricardo Montalban · George Murphy

Synopsis Battleground (1949) unfolds in December 1944, as the Nazis launch a desperate counteroffensive in the Ardennes Forest, marking their final significant push of World War II. This pivotal moment, known as the Battle of the Bulge, sees the US Army's...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Robert Mitchum · Teresa Wright · Diana Lynn · Tab Hunter

Synopsis Track of the Cat (1954) unfolds in a breathtaking mountain valley ranch near Aspen, where intricate and perilous family tensions escalate amidst the first winter snowstorm and the ominous presence of a colossal panther with almost legendary attributes, preying on...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Clark Gable · Ricardo Montalban · John Hodiak · Adolphe Menjou

Synopsis Across the Wide Missouri (1951) follows the adventures of Flint Mitchell, a seasoned beaver trapper navigating the untamed wilderness of Montana and Idaho during the 1830s. Alongside other trappers, Flint ventures into these uncharted territories, seeking valuable pelts. In a...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Ginger Rogers · Adolphe Menjou · George Montgomery · Lynne Overman

Synopsis Roxie Hart (1942) follows the story of a vivacious 1920s dance hall performer, Roxie, portrayed by Ginger Rogers, who finds herself in a web of deceit and ambition. When her husband, played by Eugene Palmer Chandler, commits a murder, Roxie...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Ben Lyon · Joan Blondell · Blanche Friderici

Synopsis Night Nurse (1931) follows the journey of Lora Hart, who secures a position as a trainee nurse in a hospital. After successfully completing her training, she takes on a role as a night nurse for two young children who appear...