Direction: William Dieterle

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Jennifer Jones · Joseph Cotten · Ethel Barrymore · Lillian Gish

Synopsis Portrait of Jennie (1948) follows the story of Eben Adams, a talented yet impoverished painter in 1930s New York City, who has been unable to find the muse for his art. His fortunes begin to change when he encounters a...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Charles Laughton · Maureen O'Hara · Cedric Hardwicke · Thomas Mitchell

Synopsis The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) is a timeless adaptation of Victor Hugo's renowned novel, standing out as one of the most celebrated film interpretations from Hollywood's golden era. This version, released in 1939, is often compared to the 1923...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Richard Barthelmess · David Manners · Johnny Mack Brown · Helen Chandler

Synopsis The Last Flight (1931) follows the lives of four aviators—Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis—who served as pilots during the tumultuous period of World War I. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Cary and Shep's aircraft is struck down by...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Ruth Gordon · Otto Kruger · Donald Crisp

Synopsis Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) chronicles the journey of Dr. Paul Ehrlich, a German physician renowned for his groundbreaking work in medicine. The narrative delves into Ehrlich's fascination with synthetic dyes and his innovative idea that these dyes could be...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Henry O'Neill · Joseph Schildkraut · Gale Sondergaard

Synopsis The Life of Emile Zola (1937) chronicles the life of the renowned French writer known for his investigative journalism and his pivotal role in exposing the injustices of the Dreyfus Affair. The narrative begins with the friendship between Paul Cezanne...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Jennifer Jones · Joseph Cotten · Ann Richards · Cecil Kellaway

Synopsis Love Letters (1945) follows the story of a British soldier during World War II who has been penning love letters on behalf of a comrade. As he continues to write, he begins to develop genuine feelings for the woman he...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Edna Best · Eddie Albert · Albert Basserman

Synopsis A Dispatch from Reuter's (1940) follows the journey of a visionary businessman who establishes a global news service, navigating challenges and triumphs to create an enduring legacy in the world of journalism.

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Burt Lancaster · Paul Henreid · Claude Rains · Peter Lorre

Synopsis Rope of Sand (1949) follows the story of Mike Davis, a hunting guide who, two years prior, accompanied a client onto restricted diamond company territory and discovered a valuable diamond deposit. Paul Vogel, the ruthless head of the company's police...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast William Holden · Edmond O'Brien · Alexis Smith · Tom Tully

Synopsis The Turning Point (1952) follows John Conroy, a determined district attorney on a mission to dismantle a powerful crime syndicate. The challenge intensifies as the mob's influence extends to numerous city officials, complicating Conroy's efforts. He receives support from Jerry...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Edward Arnold · Walter Huston · James Craig · Jane Darwell

Synopsis The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941) follows the story of Jabez Stone, a hardworking but struggling farmer in New Hampshire, portrayed by James Craig. In a moment of desperation, Stone carelessly wishes for wealth and prosperity, unwittingly summoning the devilish...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Josephine Hutchinson · Anita Louise · Donald Woods

Synopsis The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) follows the life of renowned chemist Louis Pasteur in the 1860s, as he tackles the pressing issue of childbirth fatalities in Paris, where 20,000 women were dying annually. Pasteur's groundbreaking germ theory and his...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Charlton Heston · Lizabeth Scott · Viveca Lindfors · Dean Jagger

Synopsis Dark City (1950) follows Danny Haley, a bookie whose operation is forced to close. Desperate for cash, Danny and his friends target Arthur Winant, a naive out-of-towner, luring him into a series of poker games where he ultimately loses $5000...

Direction William Dieterle · George Cukor

Cast Ginger Rogers · Joseph Cotten · Shirley Temple · Spring Byington

Synopsis I'll Be Seeing You (1944) follows the story of a woman, portrayed by Ginger Rogers, who is granted a temporary release from a state penitentiary during the holiday season. During her journey, she encounters a soldier, played by Joseph Cotton,...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Paul Muni · Bette Davis · Brian Aherne · Claude Rains

Synopsis Juarez (1939) follows the dramatic tale of Emperor Maximilian and his wife, Carlotta, as they journey to Mexico, only to encounter widespread public support for Benito Juárez and the cause of democracy. Maximilian's attempts to win over the Mexican people...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Joan Fontaine · Joseph Cotten · Françoise Rosay · Jessica Tandy

Synopsis September Affair (1950) follows the story of David Lawrence, a wealthy industrialist portrayed by Joseph Cotton, and Marianne Stuart, a talented pianist played by Joan Fontaine. Their paths cross during a journey, leading to a deep romantic connection. A peculiar...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Pat O'Brien · Sybil Jason · Humphrey Bogart · Ann Sheridan

Synopsis The Great O'Malley (1937) follows the story of a dedicated police officer, O'Malley, who apprehends John Phillips for a minor traffic infraction, inadvertently causing Phillips to lose a promising job opportunity. Phillips, burdened by the needs of his wife and...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast William Powell · Kay Francis · Helen Vinson · Hardie Albright

Synopsis Jewel Robbery (1932) unfolds in the elegant streets of Vienna, where a baroness becomes an unwitting participant in a daring heist at a prestigious jeweler's shop. Instead of being frightened by the audacious theft, she is captivated by the charisma...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Loretta Young · Robert Cummings · Wendell Corey · Sam Jaffe

Direction William Dieterle

Cast Elizabeth Taylor · Dana Andrews · Peter Finch · Abraham Sofaer

Synopsis Elephant Walk (1954) follows John Wiley as he brings his newlywed wife, Ruth, to a tea plantation in Ceylon, which is situated along a route frequently traversed by elephants. As Ruth settles into her new life, she uncovers the harsh...

Direction William Dieterle

Cast William Dieterle · Gunnar Tolnaes · Mary Johnson · Paul Henckels

Synopsis Sex in Chains (1928) follows the journey of a young man who is found guilty of manslaughter and subsequently imprisoned. Behind bars, he develops a deep bond with his fellow inmate. Upon his release, his wife grapples with the transformation...