Direction: Phil Rosen

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Phil Rosen. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Dangerous Corner

1934 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

5.5

41 votes

5.5

41 votes

Paper Bullets

1941 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Joan Woodbury · Jack La Rue · Linda Ware · John Archer

Synopsis Paper Bullets (1941) follows the gripping tale of Joan Woodbury, who, driven by a desire for vengeance for her boyfriend, ends up behind bars due to a hit-and-run incident. Meanwhile, Alan Ladd portrays a cunning undercover journalist who assumes the...

5.3

25 votes

5.3

25 votes

Step by Step

1946 · Movie · 62 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Lawrence Tierney · Anne Jeffreys · Lowell Gilmore · Myrna Dell

Synopsis Step by Step (1946) follows the journey of Johnny, a former Marine, and Evelyn, a casual acquaintance, as they become entangled in a web of intrigue involving Nazi spies operating in California. Their unexpected involvement in this dangerous plot sets...

5.1

51 votes

5.1

51 votes

Phantom of Chinatown

1940 · Movie · 62 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Keye Luke · Grant Withers · Lotus Long · Charles Miller

Synopsis Phantom of Chinatown (1940) begins with a dramatic turn during a lecture by renowned explorer Dr. John Benton. As he presents his findings from the Mongolian Desert, he suddenly falls ill and passes away after taking a sip from his...

5.0

24 votes

5.0

24 votes

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Sidney Toler · Mantan Moreland · Arthur Loft · Gwen Kenyon

Synopsis Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944) follows the renowned detective as he is enlisted by the U.S. government to delve into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the demise of a brilliant inventor. The film unfolds as Charlie Chan navigates a...

4.8

28 votes

4.8

28 votes

The Strange Mr. Gregory

1945 · Movie · 63 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Edmund Lowe · Jean Rogers · Donald Douglas · Marjorie Hoshelle

Synopsis The Strange Mr. Gregory (1945) follows the tale of a renowned illusionist, Mr. Gregory, who encounters an amateur magician and his wife, Ellen Randall, backstage one evening. Captivated by Ellen's charm, Gregory devises a sinister scheme to ensnare her, employing...

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Double Alibi

1940 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Wayne Morris · Margaret Lindsay · William Gargan · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis Double Alibi (1940) follows a man who becomes the main suspect after his former spouse is discovered deceased. The plot thickens as he navigates the complexities of his past relationship and the ensuing investigation.

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The Secret of St. Ives

1949 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Richard Ney · Vanessa Brown · Henry Daniell · Edgar Barrier

Synopsis The Secret of St. Ives (1949) follows the tale of Anatole de Keroual, a Frenchman captured during the Napoleonic Wars and confined in the dungeons of Edinburgh Castle alongside six other prisoners. Floria Gilchrist, who is pursued by the fortress's...

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The Shadow Returns

1946 · Movie · 61 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen · William Beaudine

Cast Kane Richmond · Barbara Read · Tom Dugan · Joseph Crehan

Synopsis The Shadow Returns (1946) follows the enigmatic Lamont Cranston, also known as the Shadow, as he navigates a labyrinth of perplexing murders and vanishings. Individuals are inexplicably plummeting from balconies to their demise, while Cranston unravels a tangled web of...

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Forgotten Girls

1940 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Louise Platt · Donald Woods · Wynne Gibson · Robert Armstrong

Synopsis Forgotten Girls (1940) follows the harrowing journey of a young woman who is unjustly imprisoned for a crime she did not perpetrate. After her conviction, her stepmother's criminal associates orchestrate a daring escape, but this act of liberation only serves...

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Black Magic

1944 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Sidney Toler · Mantan Moreland · Frances Chan · Joseph Crehan

Synopsis Black Magic (1944) follows the story of Charlie Chan, who, upon deciding to return to Honolulu, no longer requires the assistance of Birmingham. Birmingham subsequently secures a position as a butler for William and Justine Bonner, a couple known for...

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Man with Two Lives

1942 · Movie · 65 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Edward Norris · Marlo Dwyer · Eleanor Lawson · Frederick Burton

Synopsis Man with Two Lives (1942) follows the chilling tale of a man who is miraculously revived from the brink of death, coinciding with the execution of a ruthless criminal in the electric chair. In a bizarre twist of fate, the...

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Take the Stand

1934 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Jack La Rue · Thelma Todd · Gail Patrick · Russell Hopton

Synopsis Take the Stand (1934) follows the gripping tale of a radio columnist who finds himself in grave danger after being targeted by a ruthless gang. The situation escalates dramatically when the columnist is tragically killed during a live broadcast. In...

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Beggars in Ermine

1934 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Lionel Atwill · Betty Furness · Henry B. Walthall · Jameson Thomas

Synopsis Beggars in Ermine (1934) follows the journey of John Dawson, who faces a sudden turn of fortune when a rival's sabotage leads to a crippling accident, causing him to lose control of his factory. Left penniless, Dawson embarks on a...

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This Woman

1924 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

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Ex-Champ

1939 · Movie · 64 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Victor McLaglen · Tom Brown · Nan Grey · William Frawley

Synopsis Ex-Champ (1939) follows the journey of a retired boxer who steps back into the ring of life to support his son. The story unfolds as the former champion grapples with his son's mounting gambling debts, leading him to take on...

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The mystery of Mary Roget

1942 · Movie · 61 min. · United States

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