Direction: H.C. Potter

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Ole Olsen · Chic Johnson · Martha Raye · Hugh Herbert

Synopsis Hellzapoppin' (1941) follows the chaotic journey of Ole and Chick as they embark on a film project that quickly spirals into absurdity. The director, dissatisfied with their initial efforts, introduces them to a young writer who presents them with an...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Cary Grant · Myrna Loy · Melvyn Douglas · Reginald Denny

Synopsis Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) follows the story of Jim Blandings, a middle-class advertising executive residing in a cramped Manhattan apartment with his wife Muriel and their two teenage daughters. Despite earning a comfortable salary, Jim feels constrained...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Loretta Young · Joseph Cotten · Ethel Barrymore · Charles Bickford

Synopsis The Farmer's Daughter (1947) follows the journey of Katrin 'Katie' Holstrom, a Swedish-American farmer's daughter who ventures from her rural home to pursue nursing in the bustling city. Unfortunately, her plans are derailed when a deceitful acquaintance steals her tuition...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Cary Grant · Laraine Day · Charles Bickford · Gladys Cooper

Synopsis Mr. Lucky (1943) follows the story of Joe Adams, who assumes the persona of a deceased gangster to dodge military conscription. Initially, Adams intends to exploit a war relief charity to launch his gambling enterprise. However, his plans take an...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Gary Cooper · Merle Oberon · Patsy Kelly · Walter Brennan

Synopsis The Cowboy and the Lady (1938) follows Mary Smith, a young woman constrained by her father's political ambitions, which prevent her from enjoying a normal social life. In a bid for freedom, she joins her maids on a night out...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Ruth Hussey · Gene Lockhart · Bobs Watson

Synopsis Blackmail (1939) follows the story of John Ingram, a highly skilled and successful oil-field firefighter who harbors a secret past. Unbeknownst to those around him, John is actually an escapee from a chain gang. His carefully constructed life is threatened...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Edna May Oliver · Lew Fields

Synopsis The Story Of Vernon And Irene Castle (1939) presents a cinematic adaptation of the lives of Vernon and Irene Castle, renowned for their captivating ballroom dancing performances in the era preceding World War I. The film delves into their rise...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Cathy O'Donnell · Greer Garson · John Hodiak · Leo Genn

Synopsis The Miniver Story (1950) follows the Miniver family as they navigate the challenges of post-World War II Britain. With the war's end, the family faces ongoing shortages and escalating internal conflicts, striving to maintain their unity amidst the turmoil.

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Joan Fontaine · James Stewart · Eddie Albert · Roland Young

Synopsis You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) follows the story of an uncertain heiress, Dee Dee Dillwood, who is pressured into marrying her sixth fiancé. However, she finds herself unable to confront the wedding night and escapes into the neighboring hotel room...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Margaret Sullavan · James Stewart · Walter Pidgeon · Hattie McDaniel

Synopsis The Shopworn Angel (1938) follows the journey of Bill Pettigrew, a young and inexperienced Texan soldier who is dispatched to New York City for fundamental military training during the tumultuous period of World War I. His life takes an unexpected...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast James Cagney · William Bendix · Wayne Morris · Broderick Crawford

Synopsis The Time of Your Life (1948) follows the story of Joe, a regular at Nick's Pacific Street Saloon, where he spends much of his days. Tom, who is grateful to Joe for once saving his life, frequently visits the saloon...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Fred Astaire · Paulette Goddard · Artie Shaw · Burgess Meredith

Synopsis Second Chorus (1940) follows the story of Danny and Hank, two talented trumpet players who find themselves in a state of shock when the renowned bandleader Artie Shaw hires Ellen, a highly skilled manager, away from their college band. The...

Direction Perce Pearce · James Algar · Clyde Geronimi · Jack Kinney

Cast Alexander de Seversky · Billy Mitchell · Art Baker

Synopsis Victory Through Air Power (1943) is an animated film that advocates for the effectiveness of strategic aerial bombardment during World War II. The documentary presents a compelling argument for the use of air power as a decisive factor in modern...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Merle Oberon · Brian Aherne · Karen Morley · Henry Stephenson

Synopsis Beloved Enemy (1936) follows the tumultuous events of the 1920s as Irish revolutionaries stage an insurrection against British rule in Ireland. Amidst the chaos, a prominent figure of the rebellion crosses paths with a captivating English noblewoman. Despite their vast...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Susan Hayward · Kirk Douglas · Paul Stewart · Jim Backus

Synopsis Top Secret Affair (1957) follows the story of a powerful publishing mogul who is alarmed by the impending appointment of a high-ranking military officer to a crucial atomic energy board. Resolved to tarnish his reputation before the appointment, she extends...

Direction George Marshall · H.C. Potter

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Jimmy Ritz · Harry Ritz · Al Ritz

Synopsis The Goldwyn Follies (1938) follows the story of a movie producer who selects an unassuming young woman to embody "Miss Humanity." Her role is to provide a fresh, everyday perspective on his films, offering a critical evaluation from the viewpoint...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Ann Sothern · John Carroll · Rita Johnson · Shepperd Strudwick

Synopsis Congo Maisie (1940) follows the journey of a glamorous performer, Maisie Ravier, who finds herself marooned in a remote African settlement. She seeks sanctuary with Michael Shane, a charismatic yet tough local physician. As Maisie settles in, she becomes an...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Barbara Hale · Bill Williams · Sam Levene · Lanny Rees

Synopsis A Likely Story (1947) follows the journey of a young soldier, recently returned from war, who is convinced he is on the brink of death due to shell shock. A compassionate young artist, determined to help him see the light,...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Gladys Swarthout · John Boles · John Barrymore · Claire Dodd

Synopsis Romance in the Dark (1938) follows the journey of Ilona Boros, portrayed by the talented Gladys Swarthout, who is a humble peasant girl with an extraordinary voice. Ilona finds herself entangled in the intense rivalry between opera tenor Tony Kovach,...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Betty Grable · Marge Champion · Gower Champion · Jack Lemmon

Synopsis Three for the Show (1955) is a musical comedy that puts a fresh spin on the 1940 film "Too Many Husbands." The story centers around Betty Grable, a renowned singer and dancer who finds herself a widow due to World...