Screenplay: Walter Reisch

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Greta Garbo · Melvyn Douglas · Bela Lugosi · Ina Claire

Synopsis Ninotchka (1939) follows the journey of a rigid and disciplined Communist Party envoy dispatched to the City of Lights to finalize the sale of the Grand Duchess Swana's precious gems on behalf of the Soviet government. As she immerses herself...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Charles Boyer · Ingrid Bergman · Joseph Cotten · Dame May Whitty

Synopsis Gaslight (1944) follows the story of Gregory Anton (Charles Boyer), a charming and manipulative man who weds the naive Paula Alquist (Ingrid Bergman). They move into Paula's long-deserted family home, where her aunt was murdered years ago. Following a brief...

Direction Henry Hathaway

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Joseph Cotten · Jean Peters · Denis O'Dea

Synopsis Niagara (1953) follows the story of George and Rose Loomis, a newlywed couple enjoying their honeymoon at a motel near the majestic Niagara Falls. However, their idyllic trip takes a dark turn when Rose, dissatisfied with her marriage, conspires with...

Direction Willi Forst

Cast Paula Wessely · Anton Walbrook · Peter Petersen · Walter Janssen

Synopsis Masquerade in Vienna (1934) is set in Vienna, 1905, and revolves around the renowned painter Heidenick, who, following a lively carnival celebration, sketches his girlfriend Anita Helfer in a state of undress, obscuring her face. The next day, the provocative...

Direction Richard Fleischer

Cast Ray Milland · Farley Granger · Joan Collins · Glenda Farrell

Synopsis The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing (1955) presents the life story of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw through a comprehensive biopic lens, courtesy of 20th Century Fox. With Evelyn Nesbit Thaw herself acting as a technical advisor, the film portrays the...

Direction Otto Preminger

Cast Jeanne Crain · Madeleine Carroll · George Sanders · Richard Greene

Synopsis The Fan (1949) revolves around the seemingly ideal marriage of Lord Windermere and his young wife, Margaret. Their blissful union is jeopardized when Lord Windermere begins spending his afternoons with Mrs. Erlynne, a notorious adventuress navigating London's elite circles. The...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Pat Boone · James Mason · Diane Baker · Arlene Dahl

Synopsis Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) follows the daring adventure of Professor Lindenbrook and his courageous team as they embark on a perilous voyage to the heart of the Earth. Their journey begins with a descent into a...

Direction Alexander Korda

Cast Vivien Leigh · Laurence Olivier · Alan Mowbray · Sara Allgood

Synopsis That Hamilton Woman (1941) follows the story of Sir William Hamilton, a seasoned diplomat serving as the British ambassador to Naples. His life takes an unexpected turn when his young wife, Emma, arrives with her mother. Emma, though not initially...

Direction Julien Duvivier · Victor Fleming · Josef von Sternberg

Cast Fernand Gravey · Luise Rainer · Miliza Korjus · Hugh Herbert

Synopsis The Great Waltz (1938) unfolds the tale of a man caught in a romantic triangle, set against the enchanting backdrop of 1840s Vienna and accompanied by the timeless melodies of Johann Strauss. This captivating film is a delightful confection, blending...

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Clifton Webb · Barbara Stanwyck · Robert Wagner · Audrey Dalton

Synopsis Titanic (1953) follows the story of Julia Sturges, a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage and feeling out of place among the British elite. She decides to embark on a journey to America with her two children aboard the ill-fated...

Direction George Cukor

Cast Jeanne Crain · Scott Brady · Thelma Ritter · Zero Mostel

Synopsis The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951) follows the story of a marriage broker, Mae Swasey, who, with a touch of cynicism, orchestrates the romantic lives of her less-than-successful clients. Her world takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths...

Direction Alexander Hall · Vincente Minnelli

Cast William Powell · Hedy Lamarr · James Craig · Fay Bainter

Synopsis The Heavenly Body (1944) follows the story of a dedicated astronomer, Powell, who becomes so engrossed in his groundbreaking research that he neglects his marital responsibilities. His wife, Hedy, feeling the strain of their relationship, turns to a local astrologer...

Direction Géza von Bolváry

Cast Willi Forst · Fay Wall · Paul Otto · Oscar Karlweis

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Willi Forst · Liane Haid · Hedwig Bleibtreu · Ingeborg Grahn

Synopsis The Prince from Arcadien (1932) follows the story of a deposed king and his son, who have been removed from their royal positions due to public demand. The son, now a prince, embraces his newfound freedom, which allows him to...

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Hans Albers · Sybille Schmitz · Paul Hartmann · Peter Lorre

Synopsis F.P.1 Doesn't Answer (1932) follows the ambitious endeavor of the Lennartz Company, inspired by renowned aviator Ellissen, to bring to life a groundbreaking project conceived by his companion Droste. This project involves the creation of a colossal floating platform, F.P.1,...

Direction Henry Levin

Cast Clifton Webb · Dorothy McGuire · Charles Coburn · Jill St. John

Synopsis The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959) is set in the early 1900s in Pennsylvania, where the titular character, Mr. Pennypacker, maintains a complex and secretive lifestyle. He juggles two separate company offices, one in Harrisburg and the other in Philadelphia, along...

Direction Karl Hartl

Cast Conrad Veidt · Jill Esmond · Leslie Fenton · George Merritt

Synopsis F. P. 1 Doesn't Answer (1933) centers around a colossal floating structure constructed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, designed to function as a maritime airport. The platform's existence is jeopardized by the sinister activities of international saboteurs, who...

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast William Powell · Luise Rainer · Frank Morgan · Virginia Bruce

Synopsis Escapade (1935) unfolds in the vibrant city of Vienna during the 1900s, where a renowned surgeon (Morgan) finds himself yearning for the affection of his wife (Bruce). Similarly, his brother, a talented concert conductor (Owen), is captivated by a charming...

Direction Hans Otto

Cast Robert Valberg · Eugen Neufeld · Harry Norbert · Albert Kersten

Direction Richard L. Breen

Cast Robert Wagner · Joan Collins · Edmond O'Brien · Ken Scott

Synopsis Stopover Tokyo (1957) follows the journey of a U.S. intelligence operative who is dispatched to the bustling city of Tokyo with a critical mission: to infiltrate and dismantle a clandestine Communist spy network operating within the shadows of the metropolis....