Soundtrack: Emil Newman

Direction Ernst Lubitsch

Cast Charles Boyer · Jennifer Jones · Peter Lawford · Helen Walker

Synopsis Cluny Brown (1946) follows the story of a Czech author, Adam Belinski, who has fled from the Nazis and found sanctuary at the countryside residence of the affluent and snobbish English Carmel family. The household's maid, Cluny Brown, is known...

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Marlene Dietrich · Arthur Kennedy · Mel Ferrer · Gloria Henry

Synopsis Rancho Notorious (1952) is a gripping western tale inspired by Silvia Richards' story "Gunsight Whitman." The narrative follows Vern Haskell, a kind-hearted rancher whose life is shattered when his fiancée is tragically killed during a robbery. Driven by a burning...

Direction Phil Karlson

Cast John Payne · Evelyn Keyes · Brad Dexter · Frank Faylen

Synopsis 99 River Street (1953) follows the story of a former heavyweight champion, Ernie Driscoll, who now makes a living driving a taxi after losing his title. His wife, Pauline, is constantly critical of him, holding him responsible for their lack...

Direction Robert Parrish

Cast Dick Powell · Rhonda Fleming · Richard Erdman · William Conrad

Synopsis Cry Danger (1951) follows the journey of a man who has recently been freed from prison and is determined to uncover the truth about the individuals who falsely accused him and the hidden $100,000 fortune. During his quest, he encounters...

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 Norman Foster

Cast Ann Sheridan · Dennis O'Keefe · Robert Keith · John Qualen

Synopsis Woman on the Run (1950) follows Frank Johnson, the only person who saw a gangland killing, as he disappears to avoid potential revenge. Police Inspector Ferris pursues him, believing Frank is evading justice. Eleanor, Frank's spouse, thinks he's fleeing their...

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Danny Kaye · Virginia Mayo · Steve Cochran · Hugh Herbert

Direction Sidney Salkow

Cast Brian Keith · Beverly Garland · Dick Foran · Douglas Kennedy

Synopsis Chicago Confidential (1957) follows the story of a principled union representative, Blane, who is falsely accused of murdering a fellow union official. This cleverly orchestrated frame-up allows the actual criminal syndicate behind the crime to evade justice and continue their...

Direction John Brahm

Cast Vincent Price · Mary Murphy · Eva Gabor · John Emery

Synopsis The Mad Magician (1954) follows the tale of Don Gallico, a virtuoso in crafting magical illusions for his boss, Mr. Ormond, who supplies these tricks to renowned magicians like Rinaldi. Don is also an expert in disguise and creating lifelike...

Direction William A. Wellman

Cast John Wayne · Lloyd Nolan · Walter Abel · James Arness

Synopsis Island In The Sky (1953) follows the harrowing tale of a transport aircraft that is forced to make an emergency landing in the harsh, icy expanse of Labrador. The pilot, Dooley, portrayed by John Wayne, faces the daunting task of...

Direction Maxwell Shane

Cast Farley Granger · Anthony Quinn · Anne Bancroft · Peter Graves

Synopsis The Naked Street (1955) follows the story of Roselle, the mischievous yet endearing younger sibling of notorious gangster Phil "Regal." Roselle finds herself in a delicate situation after becoming pregnant by Nick Branda, a criminal who is slated to face...

Direction John Brahm

Cast James Ellison · Heather Angel · John Howard · Bramwell Fletcher

Synopsis The Undying Monster (1942) follows the tale of the Hammond family, who have been plagued by a supernatural affliction since the Crusades, with each generation facing the terrifying prospect of transforming into a werewolf. As members of the Hammond family...

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast Robert Stack · Joan Taylor · Charles McGraw · Keith Larsen

Synopsis War Paint (1953) follows the journey of Lieut. Billings and his military unit as they embark on a critical mission to transport a freshly inked peace accord to the Indian Commissioner, who has mysteriously vanished. With a tight deadline of...

Direction Stuart Heisler

Cast Tony Curtis · Frank Lovejoy · Mary Murphy · Eduard Franz

Synopsis Beachhead (1954) follows the intense journey of a U.S. Marine, Tony Curtis, during World War II. After his platoon connects with a French spy and his captivating daughter, Curtis is tasked with guiding the group through a treacherous jungle. The...

Direction Ray Nazarro

Cast Rod Cameron · Joanne Dru · John Ireland · John Dehner

Synopsis Southwest Passage (1954) follows Edward Beale as he leads a mission to discover a more efficient route through the American desert and assess the viability of using camels in the western frontier. This 3-D western is based on a real-life...

Direction Sidney Salkow

Cast Joseph Cotten · Darren McGavin · Phil Carey · Julie Sommars

Synopsis The Great Sioux Massacre (1965) delves into the fate of Custer and his soldiers during the Battle of Little Big Horn. The film portrays Custer as a vocal advocate for the fair treatment of Native Americans, who is subsequently removed...

Direction Edward Ludwig

Cast John Wayne · Nancy Olson · James Arness · Alan Napier

Synopsis Big Jim McLain (1952) follows the story of two dedicated investigators, Jim McLain and Mal Baxter, who are tasked by the U.S. House Un-American Activities Committee to infiltrate and dismantle a network of Communist Party agitators operating in the picturesque...

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Kristine Miller · Arthur Franz · Ross Ford · Tommy Noonan

Synopsis Jungle Patrol (1948) follows the story of a group of pilots stationed in New Guinea during World War II. Their morale is boosted by the arrival of a USO entertainer, who brings a much-needed dose of joy and distraction. The...

Direction Ewald André Dupont

Cast Tab Hunter · Rod Cameron · John Dehner · Richard Erdman

Synopsis The Steel Lady (1953) follows the harrowing journey of four oilmen who miraculously survive a plane crash in the vast and unforgiving Sahara Desert. In their desperate struggle for survival, they stumble upon a long-forgotten German Afrika Corps tank, buried...

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Peter Graves · Mala Powers · Chuck Connors · Robert Williams

Synopsis Death in Small Doses (1957) follows the journey of a dedicated government operative who delves into the shadowy world of illicit amphetamine use, specifically targeting the widespread abuse among long-distance truck drivers. The film explores the dangerous consequences of this...