Screenplay: Catherine Turney

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Joan Crawford · Jack Carson · Ann Blyth · Zachary Scott

Synopsis Mildred Pierce (1945) follows the journey of a resilient woman (Joan Crawford) who, after being abandoned by her husband, takes on the role of a waitress to support her family. Through her determination and hard work, she builds a thriving...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · John Lund · Jane Cowl · Phyllis Thaxter

Synopsis No Man of Her Own (1950) follows the story of Helen Ferguson, portrayed by Barbara Stanwyck, a young woman who finds herself in a delicate situation. Pregnant and alone, she adopts a new persona to escape her troubled past. However,...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Bette Davis · Glenn Ford · Dane Clark · Walter Brennan

Synopsis A Stolen Life (1946) follows the intertwined lives of Kate Bosworth and her twin sister Patricia, both of whom are captivated by the charming lighthouse inspector, Bill Emerson, on Martha's Vineyard. Patricia and Bill eventually tie the knot, leaving Kate...

Direction John Newland · Axel Gruenberg · Jack B. Hively

Cast John Newland · Robert Douglas · Will J. White · Olan Soule

Synopsis One Step Beyond (TV Series) (1959) aired concurrently with the renowned "Twilight Zone," catering to the public's escalating fascination with paranormal suspense through a unique approach. Instead of crafting fictional narratives with supernatural elements, this series delved into purportedly genuine...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Ida Lupino · Robert Alda · Bruce Bennett · Andrea King

Direction King Vidor

Cast Shirley Yamaguchi · Don Taylor · Cameron Mitchell · Marie Windsor

Synopsis Japanese War Bride (1952) follows the journey of a Korean War veteran who brings his new Japanese wife back to his rural hometown of Salinas, California. The couple faces a mix of subtle and overt racism from his family and...

Direction Edmund Goulding

Cast Paul Henreid · Eleanor Parker · Alexis Smith · Edmund Gwenn

Synopsis Of Human Bondage (1946) follows the journey of a dedicated medical student whose life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes infatuated with a woman from a lower social class. The narrative explores the consequences of his romantic entanglement and...

Direction Curtis Bernhardt

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · George Brent · Warner Anderson · Lucile Watson

Synopsis My Reputation (1946) centers around a widow who finds herself at the center of local chatter after she starts a romantic relationship with a military officer. The situation becomes complicated when the rumors reach her own children, causing a rift...

Direction Peter Godfrey

Cast Errol Flynn · Barbara Stanwyck · Geraldine Brooks · Richard Basehart

Synopsis Cry Wolf (1947) follows Sandra Demarest as she reaches the Caldwell estate and reveals to Mark Caldwell that she was covertly wed to his late nephew, James. Mark is skeptical of her assertion, yet permits her to stay at the...

Direction Bretaigne Windust

Cast Bette Davis · Janis Paige · Jim Davis · John Hoyt

Synopsis Winter Meeting (1948) follows the story of Susan Grieve, a dedicated poetess residing in a Manhattan apartment. One evening, naval hero Slick Novak joins her for a nightcap. The next morning, they travel to her Connecticut farm, where Novak reveals...

Direction Charles Marquis Warren

Cast Peggie Castle · Marsha Hunt · Arthur Franz · Don Haggerty

Synopsis Back from the Dead (1957) follows Katy Hazleton as she visits her sister, Miranda, and her brother-in-law, Dick Anthony. Dick expresses his worry about Miranda's recent peculiar and erratic behavior. One evening, while walking along the beach, Miranda hears mysterious...

Direction John Newland

Cast Olive Deering · Luana Anders · Edward Platt · Sandra Knight

Synopsis One Step Beyond: The Burning Girl (TV) (1959) follows the story of Alice Deering, a reserved teenager navigating the challenges of integrating into a new community and forming friendships. Her life is complicated by her harsh aunt and unsympathetic father,...

Direction Herschel Daugherty · Richard Irving · John English · Don Weis

Cast Tim Graham · Jean Byron · Marguerite Chapman · Robert Armstrong

Synopsis Studio 57 (TV Series) (1954) was a compelling dramatic anthology series that transitioned to open syndication following the closure of the DuMont Television Network. The show featured a variety of standalone stories, each with its own unique narrative and cast,...

Direction Peter Godfrey

Cast Ann Sheridan · Dennis Morgan · Jack Carson · Alexis Smith

Synopsis One More Tomorrow (1946) follows the story of Tom Collier, a carefree and irresponsible playboy who spends his days attending parties and social events. His life takes a turn when he encounters Christie Sage, a talented photographer. Through Christie, Tom...