Screenplay: Stuart Palmer

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast Edna May Oliver · Robert Armstrong · James Gleason · Mae Clarke

Synopsis Penguin Pool Murder (1932) begins with the shocking discovery of Gerald Parker, a dishonest stockbroker, found lifeless in the penguin enclosure at a public aquarium. The initial focus of the investigation lands on his spouse and her companion, both of...

Direction Lloyd Corrigan

Cast Edna May Oliver · James Gleason · Lola Lane · George Meeker

Synopsis Murder on a Honeymoon (1935) follows the adventures of a schoolteacher and amateur detective, Miss Withers, who embarks on a vacation to Catalina Island. Upon arrival, she discovers a passenger who has mysteriously died. The local authorities are reluctant to...

Direction Stanley Logan

Cast George Sanders · Tom Conway · Jane Randolph · Don Barclay

Synopsis The Falcon's Brother (1942) follows the story of Gay Lawrence, an amateur sleuth recognized by the moniker The Falcon. Lawrence receives news that his sibling, Tom, has been allegedly killed on a vessel returning from South America. Despite his certainty...

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast Edna May Oliver · James Gleason · Bruce Cabot · Gertrude Michael

Synopsis Murder on the Blackboard (1934) unfolds in a school setting riddled with hidden transgressions. When the charming music instructor is discovered lifeless, Hildegarde Withers, a dedicated educator, enlists the help of her longtime acquaintance, Inspector Piper. Piper swiftly apprehends the...

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...

Direction John Rawlins

Cast Kent Taylor · Irene Hervey · Henry Stephenson · J. Edward Bromberg

Synopsis Halfway to Shanghai (1942) unfolds a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense as a fatal incident transpires aboard a train journeying towards Shanghai amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II. The narrative delves into the complexities and dangers that...

Direction James P. Hogan

Cast John Barrymore · John Howard · Louise Campbell · Reginald Denny

Synopsis Bulldog Drummond's Peril (1938) follows the daring Captain Drummond as he embarks on a mission to uncover the identity of a ruthless assassin responsible for a series of high-profile murders. The killings are all linked to a priceless diamond, and...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast William Henry · Louise Campbell · Richard Denning · Robert Paige

Synopsis Emergency Squad (1940) follows the story of Betty Bryant, a driven newspaper reporter who is deeply in love with Dan Barton, a dedicated member of a city's elite Emergency Squad. This specialized team is tasked with handling high-stakes emergencies such...

Direction Edward Dmytryk

Cast Tom Conway · Harriet Hilliard · Jane Randolph · Edgar Kennedy

Synopsis The Falcon Strikes Back (1943) follows the story of a detective who is falsely accused of a banker's murder and the subsequent theft of valuable war bonds. Fleeing into the mountains, he seeks refuge in a secluded, rustic lodge. While...

Direction Christy Cabanne

Cast Charley Grapewin · Mary Carlisle · Arthur Hohl · Wallace Ford

Synopsis One Frightened Night (1935) centers around an eccentric millionaire who, unable to find his sole granddaughter, opts to distribute his fortune among a select group of individuals who are less intimately connected to him. This group includes his niece and...

Direction James P. Hogan

Cast John Howard · Heather Angel · H.B. Warner · Reginald Denny

Synopsis Bulldog Drummond's Bride (1939) follows the recurring theme of thwarted nuptials for the titular character, as a daring bank heist in the heart of London disrupts his wedding plans once more. However, this time around, the culprits are apprehended, paving...

Direction George Sherman

Cast Damian O'Flynn · Helen Parrish · Dick Purcell · Jack La Rue

Synopsis X Marks the Spot (1942) is set in 1942, during World War II, when rubber is a highly prized resource. The story follows Eddie Delaney, a second lieutenant in the army who also works as a private investigator. When his...

Direction James P. Hogan

Cast John Howard · Heather Angel · H.B. Warner · Reginald Denny

Synopsis Arrest Bulldog Drummond (1938) follows the thrilling tale of a groundbreaking war machine that has the power to detonate any target at will, sending Scotland Yard and the intrepid Captain Drummond into a state of high alert. As the stakes...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast Edmund Lowe · Marguerite Chapman · John Litel · William Wright

Synopsis Murder in Times Square (1943) follows the story of Cory Williams, a talented actor and playwright, who finds himself in a nightclub when a Broadway vagrant named Longacre Lil approaches him for money. Cory not only refuses her request but...

Direction Lewis Seiler

Cast Wayne Morris · Brenda Marshall · Alexis Smith · Alan Hale

Synopsis The Smiling Ghost (1941) follows the story of Elinor Bentley Fairchild, a woman whose previous three fiancés have met untimely ends, either dying or being severely injured. Her concerned aunt takes drastic measures by hiring Lucky Downing to pose as...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Lynne Overman · Virginia Dale · Joseph Allen · Donald O´Connor

Synopsis Death of a Champion (1939) follows Oliver Quade, a charismatic salesman who travels to state fairs with dog shows to peddle encyclopedias. His extraordinary photographic memory makes him a standout in his field. The story revolves around a prized Great...

Direction Ben Holmes

Cast James Gleason · ZaSu Pitts · Owen Davis Jr. · Louise Latimer

Synopsis The Plot Thickens (1936) follows John Carter through a day filled with misfortunes. It begins with a heated argument with an enigmatic Frenchman. Later, Alice requests Carter to pick her up from the park after a dispute with Robert. Carter...

Direction Edward F. Cline

Cast James Gleason · ZaSu Pitts · Marjorie Lord · George Shelley

Synopsis Forty Naughty Girls (1937) follows the tale of Police Inspector Oscar Piper and his companion Hildegared Withers as they navigate a chaotic Broadway opening night in New York City. The evening takes a dark turn when the play's press agent...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Marjorie Main · James Whitmore · Ann Dvorak · Phyllis Kirk

Synopsis Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone (1950) presents a thrilling "murder-on-the-train" mystery where lawyer Malone is in pursuit of his paroled embezzler client, Kepplar, who has yet to settle Malone's fee. When Kepplar absconds on a train headed to Chicago, Malone,...

Direction Arthur Lubin

Cast John Hubbard · Wendy Barrie · Edgar Kennedy · Elizabeth Patterson