Screenplay: Damon Runyon

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Glenn Ford · Bette Davis · Peter Falk · Hope Lange

Synopsis Pocketful of Miracles (1961) centers around Apple Annie, a humble apple vendor and beggar who is a familiar sight in the bustling streets of downtown New York. Annie's life takes an unexpected turn when her daughter, Louise, becomes engaged to...

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Warren William · May Robson · Guy Kibbee · Glenda Farrell

Synopsis Lady for a Day (1933) follows the tale of a kind-hearted criminal mastermind who rallies his entire crew of tough guys to assist in the metamorphosis of an aging, somewhat disreputable apple seller into an impeccable lady of high society....

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast Marlon Brando · Jean Simmons · Frank Sinatra · Vivian Blaine

Synopsis Guys and Dolls (1955) follows the story of Nathan Detroit, a charismatic gambler who is tasked with organizing the "Oldest Established Permanent Floating Crap Game in New York." However, he faces a significant hurdle: he needs $1000 to secure the...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Jane Bryan · Allen Jenkins · Ruth Donnelly

Synopsis A Slight Case of Murder (1938) follows the story of Remy Marco, a former bootlegger who declares his intention to go straight with the end of Prohibition. However, his new venture into the legitimate beer business is hampered by the...

Direction Walter Bernstein

Cast Walter Matthau · Julie Andrews · Tony Curtis · Bob Newhart

Direction Alexander Hall

Cast Adolphe Menjou · Dorothy Dell · Charles Bickford · Shirley Temple

Synopsis Little Miss Marker (1934) follows the tale of "Marky" (Temple), who is entrusted to a criminal-run betting operation as a form of security for her father's wager. After her father's unfortunate loss and subsequent suicide, the criminals are left with...

Direction Chen Chi-Hwa · Jackie Chan

Cast Jackie Chan · Anita Mui · Rose Kwei · Ko Chun-hsiung

Direction George Marshall

Cast Dean Martin · Jerry Lewis · Marjie Millar · Pat Crowley

Synopsis Money from Home (1953) follows the comedic misadventures of Matt and Dean, who find themselves in hot water due to Dean's substantial gambling debts. In a desperate attempt to settle his obligations, Dean devises a plan to fix a horse...

Direction Howard Brookner

Cast Matt Dillon · Jennifer Grey · Madonna · Randy Quaid

Synopsis Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) is a cinematic blend of four Damon Runyon tales, set against the backdrop of a lavish New Year's Eve celebration in 1928. The narrative revolves around a diverse group of guests whose lives become entangled throughout...

Direction Irving Reis

Cast Lucille Ball · Henry Fonda · Barton MacLane · Eugene Pallette

Synopsis The Big Street (1942) follows the story of Little Pinks, a humble busboy who harbors a deep, unrequited love for a glamorous nightclub singer named Gloria. Gloria, however, is oblivious to Pinks' existence and only dates wealthy men. When Gloria...

Direction Harmon Jones

Cast Mitzi Gaynor · Scott Brady · Mitzi Green · Marguerite Chapman

Synopsis Bloodhounds of Broadway (1952) follows the story of a cunning New York bookmaker who enlists the talents of a gifted singer and dancer to enliven his nightclub. The performer arrives with her loyal pet bloodhounds, which sparks jealousy in the...

Direction David Butler

Cast The Ritz Brothers · Richard Arlen · Ethel Merman · Phyllis Brooks

Synopsis Straight Place and Show (1938) follows the comedic escapades of The Ritz Brothers as they venture to the racetrack. To secure the necessary funds for training and entry fees, they engage in a wrestling match. Along the way, they assist...

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Bob Hope · Lucille Ball · William Demarest · Bruce Cabot

Synopsis Sorrowful Jones (1949) follows the story of a young girl who is entrusted to the notoriously frugal Sorrowful Jones as a stake in a wager. When her father fails to return, Sorrowful finds that caring for a child disrupts his...

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Patricia Ellis · Cesar Romero · Buster Crabbe · William Frawley

Synopsis Hold 'Em Yale (1935) follows the tale of a beautiful young socialite who becomes enamored with a charismatic but unscrupulous gambler. When he learns that she has been cut off by her affluent father, he promptly leaves her. Three of...

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Craig Stevens · Elisabeth Risdon · Knox Manning · Howard Da Silva

Direction Robert B. Sinclair

Cast Ann Sothern · Lewis Stone · Walter Brennan · William Gargan

Direction Marshall Neilan

Cast Lee Tracy · Helen Mack · William Frawley · Minna Gombell

Synopsis The Lemon Drop Kid (1934) follows the story of Wally Brooks, a cunning con artist who peddles a lemon drop to a wealthy man in a wheelchair, promising it will alleviate his ailments. Wally then convinces the millionaire, Griggsby, to...

Direction Alan Crosland

Cast Richard Barthelmess · Ann Dvorak · Helen Chandler · Helen Lowell

Synopsis Midnight Alibi (1934) follows the thrilling tale of a gambler who seeks refuge from pursuing gangsters in the seemingly safe haven of an elderly woman's residence. However, his temporary sanctuary turns into a nightmare when he is apprehended for a...

Direction Peter Webb

Cast Zachary Peirce · Jerry O'Shea · Ivan Cotton · Harry Gaunt

Synopsis Butch Minds the Baby (1979) follows the story of a former safecracker named Butch who has left his criminal past behind. However, his old acquaintance, Harry the Horse, persuades him to take on one last job. Despite his wife entrusting...

Direction Robert Stevens · Robert Mulligan · John Peyser · Byron Paul

Cast Rex Marshall · Robert Emhardt · Robert H. Harris · John Baragrey

Synopsis Suspense (TV Series) (1949) was an American television anthology series that aired on CBS Television from 1949 to 1954, drawing from the popular radio program of the same name that aired from 1942 to 1962. Broadcast live from New York...