Direction: Herbert Brenon

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Lon Chaney · Bernard Siegel · Loretta Young · Cissy Fitzgerald

Synopsis Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) follows the intertwined journeys of a skilled clown and a self-centered count. Initially, they form an unlikely alliance, each offering support to the other's struggles. However, their bond takes an unexpected turn as they find themselves...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Betty Bronson · Mary Brian · Jack Murphy · Philipe de Lacy

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast King Baggot · Jane Gail · Matt Snyder · Howard Crampton

Synopsis Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1913) follows the tale of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a dedicated scientist who delves into the unknown, seeking to uncover and separate the dual nature of humanity. Through his groundbreaking experiments, he inadvertently unleashes a sinister...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Ralph Forbes · Loretta Young · Irene Rich · Lester Vail

Synopsis Beau ideal (1931) follows the tale of Otis Madison, who discovers that his beloved, Isobel Brandon, is in love with his close friend, John Geste. Otis, with a stiff upper lip, embarks on a journey to Morocco to inform John...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Chester Morris · Betty Compson · Alec B. Francis · Gustav von Seyffertitz

Synopsis The Case of Sergeant Grischa (1930) follows the journey of Grischa Paprotkin, a humble sergeant in the Russian Army who finds himself captured by the Germans during World War I and confined in a prisoner-of-war camp. Seizing an opportunity to...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Annette Kellerman · Hal De Forest · Marcelle Hontabat · William E. Shay

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Ronald Colman · Neil Hamilton · Ralph Forbes · Alice Joyce

Synopsis Beau Geste (1926) follows the journey of Michael "Beau" Geste, who departs from England under a cloud of shame and enlists in the notorious French Foreign Legion. In the harsh landscapes of North Africa, he encounters his two brothers. Together,...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast H.B. Warner · Anna Q. Nilsson · Mickey McBan · Carmel Myers

Synopsis Sorrell and Son (1927) follows the life of Stephen Sorrell, a distinguished war veteran who dedicates himself to raising his son, Kit, after his wife abandons them when Kit is an infant. Sorrell's life takes a downturn when he misses...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Aileen Marson · Billy Milton · Noah Beery · John Irwin

Synopsis Someone at the Door (1936) follows the story of a destitute sibling duo who return to their old family estate, a dilapidated countryside mansion. The brother, aiming to kickstart his journalism career, devises a scheme to stage his sister's murder....

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Norma Talmadge · Charles Richman · Lew Cody · David Proctor

Synopsis The Sign on the Door (1921) begins with Ann Hunniwell, who unwittingly finds herself in a compromising situation when she accompanies Frank Devereaux, her employer's son, to a dubious New York cafe. During a police raid, Ann is arrested and...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Bert Lytell · Hazel Dawn · Cornish Beck · Stephen Grattan

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Warner Baxter · Lois Wilson · Neil Hamilton · Georgia Hale

Synopsis The Great Gatsby (1926) follows Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest who moves to Long Island and becomes enthralled by the enigmatic and opulent life of his affluent neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Carraway is pulled into Gatsby's world, where...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Dolores del Rio · Leo Carrillo · Norman Foster · Stanley Fields

Synopsis Girl of the Rio (1932) introduces the captivating Dolores del Rio as a talented cabaret performer working for the cunning gambler, Leo Carrillo, who harbors romantic intentions towards her. When del Rio develops feelings for Norman Foster, Carrillo's jealousy leads...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Ernest Torrence · Anna Q. Nilsson · Louise Lagrange · Maurice de Canonge

Synopsis The Side Show of Life (1927) follows the journey of Andrew Lackaday, a British circus clown who was raised in France. During the war, he ascends to the position of brigadier general. Upon his return to civilian life, he attempts...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Pola Negri · Antonio Moreno · Wallace Beery · Kathlyn Williams

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Sebastian Shaw · Phyllis Brooks · Jack Hawkins · Basil Radford

Synopsis The Flying Squad (1940) follows the relentless pursuit of Inspector Bradley, a committed Scotland Yard officer, as he tracks down Mark McGill, the ruthless leader of a London-based smuggling gang. Bradley's efforts are complicated by Ann Perryman, a young woman...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Alice Joyce · Norman Trevor · Clara Bow · Conway Tearle

Synopsis Dancing Mothers (1926) follows the story of a young woman who embraces the carefree and rebellious lifestyle of a "flapper," much to the dismay of her parents and the broader community. This silent film delves into the generational clash and...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Ronald Colman · Lili Damita · Alfred Hickman · Theodore von Eltz

Synopsis The Rescue (1929) follows the thrilling escapades of Tom Lingard, a daring English adventurer who finds himself entangled in the lives of the locals on a remote South Seas island. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Otto Kruger · Mary Maguire · Walter Rilla · John Wood

Synopsis Black Eyes (1939) follows the tale of a humble waiter in Moscow, set against the backdrop of a time before the 1914 revolution. The story revolves around a father who goes to great lengths to deceive his daughter, making her...

Direction Herbert Brenon

Cast Kay Francis · Paul Cavanagh · Ricardo Cortez · Nance O'Neil

Synopsis Transgression (1931) follows the story of Elsie, who embarks on a vacation in Paris. During her time there, she becomes involved in an extramarital relationship. Meanwhile, her husband is away for a year, working in India.