Screenplay: Walter DeLeon

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Charles Laughton · Mary Boland · Charles Ruggles · ZaSu Pitts

Synopsis Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) follows the story of a high-stakes poker game in Paris, 1908, where Lord Burnstead wagers and loses his butler, Ruggles. The butler is then taken to Red Gap, Washington, by Egbert and Effie Floud. Effie...

Direction Cecil B. DeMille

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Joel McCrea · Akim Tamiroff · Robert Preston

Synopsis Union Pacific (1939) presents Cecil B. DeMille's take on the challenges and obstacles encountered during the construction of the iconic transcontinental railroad. Jeff Butler is tasked with ensuring the timely completion and arrival of the Union Pacific at its destination...

Direction Leo McCarey

Cast Charles Ruggles · Mary Boland · W.C. Fields · George Burns

Synopsis Six of a Kind (1934) follows the Whinneys as they embark on a journey to Hollywood, sharing the costs with George and Gracie and their large Great Dane. A bank clerk, with ill intentions, places fifty thousand dollars in a...

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Jack Benny · Ida Lupino · Richard Arlen · Gail Patrick

Synopsis Artists & Models (1937) introduces Jack Benny in one of his early leading film roles, delivering a lively comedy filled with musical numbers. Benny portrays Mac Brewster, an advertising executive striving to retain his most significant client, a silver company...

Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Carole Lombard · Fred MacMurray · Dorothy Lamour · Anthony Quinn

Synopsis Swing High, Swing Low (1937) follows the story of Maggie King, who encounters soldier Skid Johnson on his final day of service in Panama. Despite initial reluctance, Maggie agrees to a celebratory date with Skid. Their night out takes a...

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Bob Hope · Paulette Goddard · John Beal · Douglass Montgomery

Synopsis The Cat and the Canary (1939) unfolds a decade after the demise of wealthy Cyrus Norman. His attorney, Cosby, summons the six surviving relatives to Cyrus' New Orleans estate for the "reading of the will." To their chagrin, Joyce is...

Direction William K. Howard

Cast Carole Lombard · Fred MacMurray · Douglass Dumbrille · Alison Skipworth

Synopsis The Princess Comes Across (1936) follows the story of a clever and resourceful woman who, in a bid to secure passage on a luxurious cruise ship, adopts the guise of a princess. Her deception is driven by a desire to...

Direction George Marshall

Cast James Stewart · Paulette Goddard · Horace Heidt · Charles Winninger

Synopsis Pot o' Gold (1941) presents a unique musical comedy that showcases Jimmy Stewart's charismatic screen presence. Stewart portrays Jimmy Haskell, a music store owner facing financial difficulties, who partners with his wealthy uncle C.J. (Charles Winninger). C.J., who despises modern...

Direction George Marshall

Cast Bob Hope · Paulette Goddard · Richard Carlson · Paul Lukas

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Marjorie Reynolds · Binnie Barnes

Synopsis The Time of Their Lives (1946) follows the journey of two spectral figures who were wrongly accused of treason during the American Revolution. These ghosts embark on a mission to modern-day New England, seeking a crucial letter penned by George...

Direction Monta Bell

Cast Norma Shearer · Oscar Shaw · Tenen Holtz · Gwen Lee

Synopsis Upstage (1926) follows the journey of Dolly, portrayed by Norma Shearer, a young woman deeply infatuated with the world of theater. Her aspirations seem to be fading until she demonstrates remarkable resilience and determination. When the opportunity arises, Dolly steps...

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Bert Wheeler · Robert Woolsey · Dorothy Lee · Mitzi Green

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Jack Oakie · George Burns · Gracie Allen · Lyda Roberti

Direction Victor Schertzinger

Cast Bing Crosby · Mary Martin · Brian Donlevy · Carolyn Lee

Synopsis Birth of the Blues (1941) follows the journey of Jeff, a young musician who honed his clarinet skills among the dock workers of Basin Street, New Orleans. He forms a band, the Basin Street Hot-Shots, featuring a talented cornet player...

Direction Vincent Sherman

Cast George Brent · Virginia Bruce · Brenda Marshall · Richard Barthelmess

Synopsis The Man Who Talked Too Much (1940) follows the journey of Assistant District Attorney Stephen Forbes, a renowned public speaker with a remarkable track record of convictions. His career takes a dramatic turn when an innocent young boy is wrongfully...

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Bing Crosby · Frances Farmer · Bob Burns · Martha Raye

Synopsis Rhythm on the Range (1936) follows the story of a cowboy named Jeff Larabee who has recently returned from the eastern part of the country. He crosses paths with Doris Halloway, a young woman whom he initially perceives as a...

Direction Victor Schertzinger

Cast Dorothy Lamour · William Holden · Eddie Bracken · Betty Hutton

Synopsis The Fleet's In (1942) follows the story of a timid sailor, Casey Kirby, whose life takes an unexpected turn when a photograph of him with a renowned actress circulates, earning him the reputation of a daring sea wolf. His friends,...

Direction Alfred L. Werker

Cast Lee Tracy · Helen Mack · Helen Morgan · David Holt

Synopsis You Belong to Me (1934) follows the story of Florette Faxon, a vaudeville entertainer who finds herself destitute with her six-year-old son, Jimmy. She turns to her friend and fellow performer, Bud Hannigan, for assistance in securing a job. Bud,...

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Bing Crosby · Louise Campbell · Linda Ware · Ned Sparks

Synopsis The Star Maker (1939) delves into the vibrant life of Gus Edwards, a renowned figure in the vaudeville scene, known for his talents as a composer, entertainer, and producer. The film chronicles his journey through the entertainment industry, showcasing his...

Direction Fred Niblo

Cast William Boyd · James Gleason · Warner Oland · Dorothy Sebastian

Synopsis The Big Gamble (1931) follows Alan Beckwith, who finds himself in deep trouble after failing to settle a significant gambling debt with notorious mob boss North. Desperate to find a solution, Alan devises a risky plan. He agrees to let...