Direction: Edward Ludwig

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Edward G. Robinson · James Stewart · Rose Stradner · Lionel Stander

Synopsis The Last Gangster (1937) follows the story of Joe Krozac, a notorious mob boss with an outsized ego and a reputation for ruthlessness in the criminal underworld. When his territory is threatened by the Kile Brothers, Joe's response is swift...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Jean Arthur · Joel McCrea · Reginald Owen · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis Adventure in Manhattan (1936) follows the story of a confident and somewhat arrogant journalist, portrayed by Joel McCrea, who believes he has all the answers. His world is turned upside down when he crosses paths with Jean Arthur, an actress...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast John Wayne · Gail Russell · Gig Young · Adele Mara

Synopsis Wake of the Red Witch (1948) follows the intense rivalry between Captain Ralls and Dutch shipping tycoon Mayrant Sidneye. Their conflict is fueled by a shared romantic interest in the enchanting Angelique Desaix, as well as a quest for a...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Thomas Mitchell · Edna Best · Freddie Bartholomew · Terry Kilburn

Synopsis Swiss Family Robinson (1940) follows the journey of a family embarking on a voyage to start anew, only to encounter a devastating shipwreck that leaves them stranded on an uninhabited island. United by their shared determination, the family works together...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Richard Denning · Mara Corday · Carlos Rivas · Mario Navarro

Synopsis The Black Scorpion (1957) follows the terrifying aftermath of volcanic eruptions that unleash colossal scorpions from beneath the earth's surface. These monstrous creatures wreak destruction across the rural landscape, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. As the threat...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Fernando Lamas · Rhonda Fleming · Brian Keith · Pascual García Peña Rana

Synopsis Jivaro (1954) unfolds in the isolated Brazilian outpost of Rio Galdez, where a mix of American and European misfits reside. Among them is Jerry Russell, a former engineer who has become fixated on the legendary treasure of the Jivaro headhunters....

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast John Payne · Jan Sterling · Coleen Gray · Lyle Bettger

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast John Wayne · Susan Hayward · Dennis O'Keefe · William Frawley

Synopsis The Fighting Seabees (1944) follows the story of civilian construction workers during World War II in the Pacific theater, who are tasked with building crucial military infrastructure. However, their work is fraught with danger, and they harbor doubts about the...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Deanna Durbin · Melvyn Douglas · Jackie Cooper · Irene Rich

Synopsis That Certain Age (1938) follows the story of Vincent Bullit, a charismatic journalist who has recently come back from reporting on the Spanish Civil War. His employer, influential newspaper owner Fullerton, has more international assignments lined up for him, starting...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Mickey Rooney · Thomas Mitchell · Mary Hatcher · Michael O'Shea

Synopsis The Big Wheel (1949) follows the journey of a determined young man, who is the offspring of a renowned race car driver. He grapples with the challenge of escaping his father's shadow and carving out his own path to triumph.

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Fernando Lamas · Arlene Dahl · Patricia Medina · Francis L. Sullivan

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Rory Calhoun · Rod Cameron · Ruta Lee · Rod Lauren

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast John Wayne · Nancy Olson · James Arness · Alan Napier

Synopsis Big Jim McLain (1952) follows the story of two dedicated investigators, Jim McLain and Mal Baxter, who are tasked by the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee to infiltrate and dismantle a network of Communist Party agitators operating in the picturesque...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Jeff Chandler · Evelyn Keyes · Philip Friend · Marvin Miller

Synopsis Smuggler's Island (1951) follows the story of Steve Kent, a former Navy man now residing in Macao, who is approached by the alluring Vivian Craig. She seeks his assistance and that of his boat to recover medicine from a plane...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Charles 'Buddy' Rogers · George Barbier · Barbara Kent · Grace Bradley

Synopsis Old Man Rhythm (1935) follows the story of a shrewd businessman who takes an unconventional approach to protect his son. By enrolling as a college freshman, he aims to infiltrate his son's social circle and expose a young woman he...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Marjorie Reynolds · Charles Ruggles · Fay Bainter · Helen Broderick

Synopsis Three Is a Family (1944) is a comedic film set in the 1940s that often relies on chaos and noise to generate laughs. The story revolves around Charlie Ruggles, a husband whose failed business ventures lead his wife, Fay Bainter,...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Brian Aherne · Kay Francis · Henry Stephenson · S.Z. Sakall

Synopsis The Man Who Lost Himself (1941) follows the intriguing tale of John Evans, who crosses paths with his doppelgänger, Malcolm Scott. In a twist of fate, Scott meets an untimely end in an accident, leaving Evans to be mistaken for...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Gail Patrick · Ricardo Cortez · Akim Tamiroff · Tom Brown

Synopsis Her Husband Lies (1937) follows the story of Cortez, a seasoned gambler aiming to turn his life around. His younger, clever brother Alec aspires to enter the gambling world, and Cortez reluctantly takes him under his wing to prevent him...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast Claude Rains · Joan Bennett · Lionel Atwill · Juanita Quigley

Synopsis The Man Who Reclaimed His Head (1934) follows the journey of a talented yet destitute writer who holds strong pacifist beliefs. He secures a position at a publishing house and pens powerful anti-war editorials. However, his world unravels when he...

Direction Larry Cohen · Larry Peerce · Harry Harris · Lee H. Katzin

Cast Chuck Connors · William Bryant · John Pickard · Chuck Hamilton

Synopsis Branded (TV Series) (1965) follows the journey of Jason McCord, a West Point graduate whose military career was abruptly halted in the 1880s. Accused of cowardice, McCord is dishonorably discharged and must now traverse the country to clear his name....