Screenplay: Houston Branch

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Richard Arlen · Zita Johann · Leila Bennett

Synopsis Tiger Shark (1932) follows the life of Mike Mascarenhas, a Portuguese immigrant working as a tuna fisherman in San Diego. After enduring a harrowing shipwreck, Mike loses a hand to a shark. The next season, tragedy strikes again when one...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast Dorothy Mackaill · Donald Cook · Ralf Harolde · John Wray

Synopsis Safe in Hell (1931) follows the story of a woman who, after taking the life of a former lover in New Orleans, seeks refuge on a distant Caribbean island. The island's ruthless police chief becomes infatuated with her, oblivious to...

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast James Cagney · Mary Brian · Allen Jenkins · Ruth Donnelly

Synopsis Hard to Handle (1933) follows the exploits of Lefty Merrill, a minor con artist who has orchestrated a rigged dance marathon with a partner. He has arranged for his girlfriend to claim the prize money. However, when his accomplice vanishes...

Direction William Nigh

Cast Boris Karloff · Grant Withers · Maxine Jennings · Evelyn Brent

Synopsis Mr. Wong, Detective (1938) follows the story of a chemical manufacturer who is tragically murdered after enlisting the help of detective James Wong. Wong takes on the case and delves into the mystery, uncovering a web of intrigue that involves...

Direction Hugo Fregonese

Cast Joseph Cotten · Shelley Winters · Scott Brady · Suzan Ball

Synopsis Untamed Frontier (1952) follows the Denbow family's scheme to deter homesteaders by restricting passage through their territory. However, when Glenn Denbow faces a murder accusation, he enters into a marriage of convenience with Jane, the sole witness who supports the...

Direction George Sherman

Cast Yvonne De Carlo · Dan Duryea · Rod Cameron · Helena Carter

Synopsis River Lady (1948) unfolds in the spring of 18__, as lumberjacks descend upon a mill town nestled along the upper Mississippi River. The gambling riverboat, with its captivating river queen Sequin, is already there, awaiting their arrival. Sequin has a...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Randolph Scott · Gypsy Rose Lee · Dinah Shore · Bob Burns

Synopsis Belle of the Yukon (1944) is a lively musical set during the era of the Canadian Gold Rush. The film features Randolph Scott as a reformed con artist who has transitioned into owning a dance hall. His girlfriend, the renowned...

Direction James B. Clark

Cast Brian Keith · Rick Jason · Rita Gam · Mala Powers

Direction Joseph Pevney

Cast Virginia Mayo · Peter Lorre · George Nader · Michael Pate

Synopsis Congo Crossing (1956) is set in Congotanga, West Africa, a region notorious for its lack of extradition laws and a government manipulated by international criminals, led by the ruthless Carl Rittner. The latest flight from Europe brings Louise Whitman, a...

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast Mary Nolan · Lydia Yeamans Titus · James Murray · Wheeler Oakman

Synopsis Shanghai Lady (1929) follows the journey of Cassie Cook, a woman who has spent a considerable amount of time in a Shanghai opium den, seeking a fresh start after her past as a prostitute. Similarly, Badlands McKinney, a former convict,...

Direction William Witney

Cast Victor McLaglen · John Baer · Kathleen Crowley · Anthony Caruso

Synopsis City of Shadows (1955) follows the journey of Dan Mason, a resourceful 12-year-old newsboy who excels at navigating complex situations. When he wins a significant jackpot on a worn-out slot machine at Billy's Steak House, he not only challenges the...

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Ray Middleton · Lucille Norman · Eileen Christy · Bill Shirley

Synopsis Sweethearts on Parade (1953) follows the story of Cam Ellerby (Ray Middleton), who arrives in Kokomo, Indiana with his traveling medicine show, bringing a sense of glamour and excitement to the small town. Young Sylvia Townsend (Eileen Christy) is particularly...

Direction Steve Sekely

Cast Gail Patrick · Nancy Kelly · William Henry · Tala Birell

Synopsis Women in Bondage (1943) follows Margot Bracken as she journeys back to her native Germany after an extended absence, only to find her homeland's women subjected to a harsh and oppressive regime. Toni Hall, another central figure, is barred from...

Direction John S. Robertson

Cast Laura La Plante · John Boles · Sam De Grasse · James A. Marcus

Synopsis Captain of the Guard (1930) follows the thrilling tale of a high-ranking officer in the king's personal security detail who covertly supports the rebel cause. This silent film delves into the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for power,...

Direction Lew Landers

Cast Paul Kelly · Lola Lane · Larry Parks · Trevor Bardette

Synopsis Mystery Ship (1941) follows FBI agents Allan Harper and Tommy Baker as they oversee a group of individuals deemed subversive, including spies and saboteurs, who are being transported by the U.S. government to foreign lands aboard a vessel. The deportees,...

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast Marcia Henderson · Peter Walker · Katherine Barrett · Whit Bissell

Synopsis The Wayward Girl (1957) follows the gripping tale of a young woman, played by Marcia Henderson, who is wrongfully accused and convicted of manslaughter by her deceitful stepmother, portrayed by Katharine Barrett. Desperate to regain her freedom, the protagonist becomes...

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast George Houston · Ruth Coleman · Douglas Walton · Mamo Clark

Direction William Castle

Cast Ann Savage · Tom Neal · Glenda Farrell · Constance Worth

Synopsis Klondike Kate (1943) follows the journey of Molly and her ensemble of dancers and entertainers who are summoned to a Klondike mining settlement by saloon proprietor "Sometime" Smith. Upon their arrival, they find Smith absent, and rival saloon owner Jefferson...

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Neil Hamilton · Sheila Terry · Arthur Byron · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis The Silk Express (1933) is a unique entry in the realm of classic Hollywood cinema, focusing on the intricate world of silk importation from Asia. This early talkie film uses this niche subject to craft a compelling mystery, centered around...

Direction George Archainbaud

Cast Lynne Roberts · Virginia Christine · Marion Martin · Adele Mara

Synopsis Girls of the Big House (1945) follows the gripping tale of a legal professional who takes on the challenging task of vindicating a woman who found herself in a dire situation after venturing into the bustling metropolis. The woman's journey...