Screenplay: Norman Corwin

Direction Vincente Minnelli

Cast Kirk Douglas · Anthony Quinn · James Donald · Pamela Brown

Synopsis Lust for Life (1956) is a cinematic portrayal of Vincent Van Gogh's life, drawn from the acclaimed novel by Irving Stone and the letters exchanged between Vincent and his brother Theo. Kirk Douglas delivers a powerful performance as the troubled...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Elana Eden · Tom Tryon · Stuart Whitman · Peggy Wood

Synopsis The Story of Ruth (1960) presents a biblical narrative featuring Elana Eden as Ruth, who is dedicated to serving in the temple under the guidance of the High Priestess (Viveca Lindfors). The temple is a place of worship for the...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Jane Wyman · Charles Laughton · Joan Blondell · Richard Carlson

Synopsis The Blue Veil (1951) follows the journey of Louise Mason, a young woman who, after losing her husband, dedicates her life to caring for children as a nurse. Over the years, she nurtures and raises the children of various families,...

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Greer Garson · Walter Pidgeon · Agnes Moorehead · Donna Corcoran

Synopsis Scandal at Scourie (1953) follows a group of orphans who, after their orphanage is destroyed by fire, are sent by train to Manitoba for adoption. During a stop in Scourie, Ontario, young Patsy encounters Victoria McChesney, who, along with her...

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Cary Grant · Janet Blair · James Gleason · Ted Donaldson

Synopsis Once Upon a Time (1944) follows the story of Jerry Flynn, a small-time crook and entertainer who is in dire need of a new act to keep his career afloat. While wandering the streets, he encounters a young boy who...

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Ava Gardner · Anthony Franciosa · Amedeo Nazzari · Gino Cervi

Synopsis The Naked Maja (1958) follows the journey of Francisco de Goya, a humble peasant who rises to prominence as a renowned painter. His ascent is significantly influenced by the Duquesa de Alba, a powerful and enigmatic figure who recognizes his...

Direction Edmund Goulding · Cedric Hardwicke · Frank Lloyd · Victor Saville

Cast Kent Smith · June Lockhart · Ray Milland · Claude Rains

Synopsis Forever and a Day (1943) is an episodic World War II cinematic experience where an American man (portrayed by Kent Smith) journeys to London with the intention of selling his family's grand, historic residence. As he explores the house, the...

Direction Takashi Masunaga

Synopsis Winds of Change (1978) is an animated feature that brings to life five captivating tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses, offering a unique blend of Roman interpretations of classic Greek myths. The film delves into the dramatic narratives of Actaeon, Orpheus and...

Direction Lee Bernhardi · Stanley Kramer

Cast Philip Ahn · Philip Bruns · William Devane · John Fujioka

Synopsis Judgment: The Court Martial of the Tiger of Malaya - General Yamashita (TV) (1974) presents a gripping portrayal of the legal proceedings against General Tomoyuki Yamashita, known as the "Tiger of Malaya," following his capture during World War II. The...

Direction H. Bruce Humberstone

Cast Dana Andrews · Eleanor Parker · Jeanne Crain · Eddie Albert

Synopsis Madison Avenue (1961) follows the story of a dynamic duo in the advertising world—a savvy adman and a clever adwoman—who find themselves entangled in a high-stakes political scheme. Their client, a powerful and somewhat ruthless milk tycoon, has set his...