Absolution (1988)
An earnest priest (Richard Burton) becomes the victim of a practical joke. Also with Dominic Guard, Andrew Keir and Billy Connolly.
Action in Arabia (1944)
George Sanders plays a newsman hunting down stories in WWII Damascus. He falls for lovely Virginia Bruce, who he comes to suspect is a Nazi spy. Also with Alan Napier, Mike Ansara and Gene Lockhart and H.B. Warner.
Actors and Sin (1952)
Edward G. Robinson plays a respected Shakespearean actor who zealously protects his actress-daughter Masrsha Hunt, an insufferable prima donna.
Adam and Evalyn (1950)
Sophisticated romance yarn starring Jean Simmons as a homeless girl who thinks gambler Stewart Granger is her father. Also with Raymond Young and Wilfrid Hyde-White.
Adventures in Iraq (1943)
When a plane is forced down by a desert storm, the local sheik takes them prisoner. Action and adventure with John Loder, Ruth Ford, Warren Douglas and Paul Cavenaugh.
Adventure Island (1947)
Rory Calhoun, Paul Kelly and John Abbott sign onboard an Australia-bound cargo ship. En route, they stop at a mysterious island and discover a tribe ruled my a meglomaniacal white man (Alan Napier). Adventure yarn also stars the lovely Rhonda Fleming.
The Adventures of Chico (1938)
The tender story of a young Mexican boy and his animal friends. Heart-warming and enchanting.
Adventures of Gallant Bess (1948)
Cameron Mitchell plays a vagabond rodeo stunt rider who gets a chance to settle down when he meets and falls for lovely Audrey Long. The 'Bess' of the title refers to Mitchell's amazing trained horse.
Agency (1981) a.k.a. Mind Games
Robert Mitchum stars in this complex caper film about a political campaign that uses secret subliminal messages. Also with Valerie Perrine and Lee Majors.
Air Eagles (1932)
Lloyd Hughes and Norman Kerry star as two barnstorming pilots (rivals during WWI) who compete for the attention of the same woman (Shirley Gray).
Alaska Highway (1943)
While blazing a trail in the frozen wilderness (for the Army Corps of Engineers), two brothers fall for the same woman. Starring Richard Arlen, Jean Parker, Eddie Quillan and Ralph Sanford.
Algiers (1938)
Hedy Lamarr and Charles Boyer star in this remake of 'Pepe Le Moko.' Smooth-talking criminal Boyer flees to the notorious Casbah in an effort to escape the French police in Northern Africa. Also with Alan Hale, Joan Woodbury and Gene Lockhart.
All Women Have Secrets (1939)
Husband and wife drama featuring Jeanne Cagney, Joseph Allen and Virginia Dale.
An American Tragedy (1931)
A young man goes on trial for killing his pregnant girlfriend. A great adaptation of Theodore Dreiser's novel. Directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Sylvia Sidney. Later remade as 'A Place in the Sun.'
And Sudden Death (1936)
Randolph Scott and Frances Drake star in this drama about a girl who takes a hit and run rap for her brother. Directed by Charles Barton.
The Animal Kingdom (1932)
Starring Leslie Howard, Myrna Loy and Ann Harding in a vicious romantic triangle. Also with Neil Hamilton and William Gargan.
Anna Karenina (1948)
Vivien Leigh, Ralph Richardson and Kieron Moore star in Julien Duvivier's adaptation of the classic Tolstoy novel.
Annapolis Salute (1937)
The trials and tribulations of a group of young cadets. Great cast includes James Ellison, Marsha Hunt, Harry Carey, Van Heflin and Arthur Lake.
Antonio (1973)
Remember the children's story about the country mouse and the city mouse? They traded places only to learn they had been happier before. This is the same type of story. When a wealthy oilman (Larry Hagman!) gives a poor South American villager (Trini Lopez) a car, the villagers' life becomes much too complicated.
Anything for a Thrill (1937)
A brother and sister set out to become newsreel photographers, so they obtain rare footage of a reclusive heiress and later foil a daring criminal plot. Starring Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, June Johnson and Ann Evers.
Applause (1929)
Classic drama (director Rouben Mamoulian's debut) with Helen Morgan as a faded burlesque queen stuck with a no-good boyfriend. Also with Joan Peers, Henry Wadsworth and Dorothy Cumming.
Back Street (1941)
Classic tearjerker about a pair of lovers (Charles Boyer and Margaret Sullivan) who just can't work things out. Far superior to the 1932 and 1961 versions.
The Bad Lord Byron (1949)
The dying Lord Byron (Dennis Price) dreams about a court of inquiry to determine if he's entitled to enter heaven. A series of flashbacks tell the story of his amazing life. Also with Mai Zetterling and Joan Greenwood.
Bait (1954)
Starring Hugo Haas (who also directed), John Agar and Cleo Moore. This is a creepy story about a man (Haas) who finds a gold mine and then decides to do away with his partner (Agar) using Agar's wife as bait.
Barnum Was Right (1929)
A man wants his daughter to marry the local millionaire, so her poor boyfriend (Glenn Tyron) sets out to make a pile of money as quickly as possible. Also with Merna Kennedy, Otis Harlan, Basil Radford, Clarence Burton, Lew Kelly, Isabelle Keith and Gertrude Sutton.
The Baron of Arizona (1950)
Vincent Price stars as a ruthless land grabber with designs on 19th Century Arizona.
The Beachcomber (1938) a.k.a. Vessel of Wrath
Charles Laughton stars as a drunken beachcomer taken in by kindhearted Elsa Lanchester in this adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham. Also starring Robert Newton.
Becky Sharpe (1935)
Miriam Hopkins, Frances Dee, Cedric Hardwicke, Billie Burke and Nigel Bruce. Based on Thackeray's classic 'Vanity Fair,' this film was the first Technicolor feature. Newly restored color version.
Behind Office Doors (1931)
Secretary Mary Astor is vital to businessman Robert Ames' office, but he doesn't realize it until another executive (Ricardo Cortez) arrives on the scene.
Behind the Make-Up (1930)
William Powell, Fay Wray and Hal Skelly star in this tale of backstage backstabbing.
Bells of San Fernando (1947)
An Irish sailor (Donald Woods) stumbles upon a land ruled by a cruel matriarch (Gloria Warren). Set in early California.
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953)
Two families in the sponge fishing business battle each other in this seagoing version of 'Romeo and Juliet.' Great cast includes Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Gilbert Roland, J. Carroll Naish, Richard Boone, Peter Graves, Jay Novello and Harry Carey, Jr.
Beyond Obsession (1982) a.k.a. Beyond the Door
Examination of the complicated relationship between an incarcerated father (Marcello Mastroianni) and his daughter (Eleonora Giorgi). Also starring Tom Berenger.
Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
Three lonely but wealthy bachelors (Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith and Charles Winninger) are killed in an accident and return to Earth as spirits so they can watch over those they care about. Also with Maria Ouspenskaya, Rod LaRoque and Jean Parker.
The Bigamist (1953)
Married traveling salesman Edmond O'Brien seduces hash-slinger Ida Lupino (who also directed). When she becomes pregnant, he sets up shop with her while hiding the relationship from his first wife (Joan Fontaine). Also with Edmund Gwenn, Kenneth Tobey and Jane Darwell.
The Big Cat (1949)
Lon McCallister stars in Phil Karlson's adventure yarn about the search for a deadly cougar. Watch for the great fight scene with Preston Foster and Forest Tucker. Also with Skip Homier, Peggy Ann Garner and child actor Gene Reynolds (later producer of M*A*S*H).
Big News (1929)
This newspaper yarn features Robert Armstrong as a tough reporter who goes after gangster Sam Hardy. The newsman's tactics get him fired, but he continues the pursuit on his own. Also starring Carole Lombard, Tom Kennedy, Warner Richmond and Lew Ayres.
The Big Trees (1952)
Lumberjack Kirk Douglas wants to rid the area around Eureka, California of a religious sect so that he can claim the timber rights. His plan goes askew when he falss for lovely Eve Miller - a member of the sect. Also with Patrice Wymore, Edgar Buchanan, Alan Hale, Jr., Roy Roberts and Ellen Corby.
Bird of Paradise (1932)
Playboy Joel McCrea journeys to a south sea island where he falls for beautiful princess Dolores Del Rio. McCrea's friends try to discourage him from marrying a 'foreigner' and the island people are none too happy about the romance either. The scenery is gorgeous, and so is Del Rio in her skimpy outfits. Also with Lon Chaney, Jr. (billed as 'Creighton Chaney').
The Black Book (1949) a.k.a. Reign of Terror
Adventure yarn set during the French Revolution has plenty of action, romance and intrigue. Starring Robert Cummings, Arlene Dahl, Richard Basehart, Charles McGraw. Produced by William Cameron Menzies and directed by Anthony Mann.
Black Eyes (1939)
Otto Kruger is a waiter in a fancy Moscow eatery. Using tips he overhears, he makes investments to provide for his daughter (Mary McGuire), who thinks he is a businessman and knows nothing of his real job.
Blazing Barriers (1937)
Frank Coghlan, Jr. and Edward Arnold, Jr. are two wayward city boys who learn to be good citizens when they end up in a CCC camp. An obvious propaganda effort to promote that FDR program.
Bluebeard (1944)
Edgar G. Ulmer's engrossing account of a habitual strangler (John Carradine) who lures women to his art studio and murders them. With Jean Parker and Iris Adrian. Specify 1944 version when ordering.
The Blue Peter (1959) a.k.a. Navy Heroes
A wounded war hero takes a job at a boys' camp and learns to live again. Starring Kieron Moore.
Blunt: The Fourth Man (1984)
Starring Anthony Hopkins.
Born to Speed (1947)
When an auto racer dies in a fiery crash, his son rebuilds the auto and sets out to win one for Dad. Starring Johnny Sands and Terry Austin.
The Borrowers (1973)
Starring Eddie Albert, Judith Anderson and Tammie Grimes. Terrific adaptation of Mary Norton's classic story of the tiny people and the young boy who discovers them. Music by Rod McKuen.
Break in the Circle (1957)
Forest Tucker plays an American adventurer who journeys to Germany to smuggle out a hunted Polish scientist. Directed by Val Guest. Also starring Eva Bartok, Marius Goring, Guy Middleton and Eric Pohlmann.
Brenda Starr (1976)
TV movie starring sexy Jill St. John as the intrepid reporter. $19.95
The Bridge of San Luis Rey (1944)
A wornout bridge collapses, killing five people, and the superstitious townspeople see it as an omen that dooms them all to lives of misery. Starring Lynn Bari, Akim Tamiroff and Minerva Yrecal. Based on Thornton Wilder's famous book.
The Bronx Executioner (1989)
Starring Rob Robinson and Margie Newton.
Call of the Wild (1972)
Charlton Heston stars in the Jack London adventure classic. Also with Rik Battiglia and Michele Mercier.
Captain Caution (1940)
A ship carrying a valuable cargo is hijacked and turned into a prison vessell. Sailor Victor Mature takes charge when the skipper dies. Also with Louise Platt, Roscoe Ates and Alan Ladd.
Captain Eddie (1945)
Fred MacMurray Stars in this believable film biography of American Ace Eddie Ricknbacker, credited with shooting down 26 emeny aircraft during WWI. The film also details his three week ordeal on a life raft in the middle of the Pacific.
Carnival Boat (1932)
A logger (Bill Boyd) falls for showgirl Ginger Rogers when she arrives at camp with her troupe. Also with Marie Provost and Edgar Kennedy.
Carnival Story (1954)
High diver Anne Baxter breaks off her affair with sleazy circus man Steve Cochran. She marries fellow diver Lyle Bettger only to see him die in a suspicious 'accident' soon after. Also with George Nader and Jay C. Flippen.
Casablanca Express (1989)
Starring Glen Ford.
Cash (1933)
a.k.a. For Love or Money, If I Were Rich
Robert Donat
Catholics (1973)
Thought-provoking drama about a religious battle between abbot Trevor Howard and the emissary (Martin Sheen) who is sent to confront him.
Central Park (1932)
Episodic slice of life set in New York's famed park. One of the segments concerns an escaped lion terrorizing the public. Starring Joan Blondell, Wallace Ford and Henry B. Walthall.
The Challenge (1939)
Thrilling race between two teams (British and Italian) trying to be the first to scale a treacherous peak. Starring Robert Douglas and Mary Clare.
Chasing Yesterday (1935)
An aging archaeologist (O.P. Heggie) tries to regain his lost youth through Anne Shirley, the daughter of a owman he loved and lost.
Cheers for Miss Bishop (1941)
Martha Scott plays a midwestern schoolteacher who has never married. Her life story is poignantly told through the eyes of the people whose lives she has touched. Great cast also includes William Gargan, Edmund Gwenn, Sterling Holloway, Sidney Blackmer, Marsha Hunt, Rosemary DeCamp and Jack Mulhall, William Farnum.
Chimes at Midnight (1967) a.k.a. Falstaff
Orson Welles plays Falstaff in this compilation of five Shakespearean plays. Also starring Jeanne Moreau.
Chinatown After Dark (1931)
Barbara Kent stars as a white girl raised in Chinatown. Also with dragon lady Carmel Myers, Rex Lease, Edmund Breese, Frank Mayo and Billy Gilbert.
Christmas Eve (1947) a.k.a. Sinner's Holiday
Offbeat film features a frantic search by an old woman (Ann Harding) for her three foster children who have grown and gone their separate ways. Starring George Raft, Reginald Denny, George Brent, Randolph Scott and Joan Blondell.
Circle of Two (1980)
An aging artist (Richard Burton) meets a teenage girl (Tatum O'Neal) in a porno house and they begin a bittersweet affair.
City Without Men (1943)
Beautiful Linda Darnell stars in this story of a rooming house next to a prison. Women boarders wait there for their husbands and lovers to be released from the pen. Also with Sara Allgood, Edgar Buchanan, Leslie Brooks, Glenda Farrell, Margaret Hamilton and Sheldon Leonard.
The Clay Pigeon (1949)
Sailor Bill Williams comes out of a coma and learns that he is about to be tried for treason and causing the death of his friend and fellow POW. He turns to Richard Quine for help, not realizing that he in in cahoots with the true killer. Great action feature also stars Barbara Hale. Directed by Richard O. Fleischer.
Club Havana (1946)
Tom ('Detour') Neal and Margaret Lindsay star in this musical drama inspired by 'Grand Hotel.' A young nightclub singer is nursed back to health after she attempts suicide. Songs include 'Besame Mucho' (later covered by The Beatles!) and 'Tico Tico.'
Coast of Skeletons (1965)
An insurance investigator (Richard Todd) runs across a plot to raid sunken ships for the gold and diamonds they were carrying. Also with Dale Robertson and Marianne Koch.
Coast of Terror (1979)
During the early 1960s, four young men leave for a weekend trip they hope will be filled with sex and adventure. What they find is a lonely road, terror and death. Starring Mel Gibson.
Cole Justice (1989)
Starring Carl Bartholomew and Keith Andrews.
Concrete Cowboys (1979)
Mystery adventure concerning a group of Nashville ne'r do wells who get caught up in a blackmail scheme. Starring Jerry Reed, Tom Selleck, Morgan Fairchild, Claude Akins, Gene Evans, Roy Acuff and Barbara Mandrell.
Concrete Cowboys II
Lighthearted adventure with Jerry Reed and Geoffrey Scott.
The Contender (1944)
Truckdriver Buster Crabbe turns prizefighter to raise money to keep his son in an expensive school. He gets involved with a cheap blond and begins to hit the bottle. Can he turn his life around before it's too late?
Contraband (1940) a.k.a. Blackout
Suspenseful story of a merchant seaman (Conrad Veidt) who helps a beautiful secret agent smash a deadly spy ring. Directed by Michael Powell.
Contraband Spain (1955)
American agent Richard Green goes up against counterfeiters and smugglers with the help of British customs agent Michael Denison and beautiful Anouk Aimee.
Convoy (1940)
Starring Clive Brook, John Clements, Edward Chapman and Judy Campbell. Early WWII film from the U.K. shows life aboard ship in the North Sea - including dangers posed by German warships.
The Corsican Brothers (1941)
Dumas classic starring Douglas Fairbanks, Ruth Warrick, Akim Tamiroff, J. Carroll Naish, H.B. Warner.
The Courageous Dr. Christian (1940)
Jean Hersholt portrays the beloved title physician in this heart-warming drama. Also with Tom Neal and Dorothy Lovett.
A Cry from the Street (1959)
Superb British drama about a welfare worker (Barbara Murray) and the orphans she learns to love. Touching production also features Max Bygraves, who sings his composition 'Gotta Have Rain' with the children.
Cuban Rebel Girls (1960)
Erroll Flynn's last film was this adventure yarn set in Castro's Cuba (using 'actual rebel footage'). Bizarre production also stars Flynn's 16 year old girlfriend Beverly Aadland.
Cyrano De Bergerac (1950)
Jose Ferrer (in an Oscar-winning performance) stars as the tragic swordsman. With Mala Powers as Roxanne - and William Prince, Lloyd Corrigan, Edgar Barrier, Don Beddoe, Percy Helton and Jerry Paris.
Damaged Lives (1937)
Diane Sinclair stars in Edgar G. Ulmer's VD epic. Also with Lyman Williams, Cecilia Parker and Jason Robards as Dr. Hall.
The Dance of Life (1929)
Backstage musical drama chronicles the loves, hates, hopes and dreams of a pedestrian burlesque company. With Nancy Carroll, Hal Skelly, Al St.John and Oscar Levant.
Danger Flight (1939)
This adventure film about building model aircraft was inspired by the comic strip 'Tailspin Tommy.' With John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburne Stone and Jason Robards. See the Serials Page for two other 'Tailspin Tommy' adventures.
Danger on Wheels (1940)
Race car thrills with Richard Arlen, Andy Devine and Peggy Moran.
Dangerous Paradise (1930)
Starring Nancy Carroll as an entertainer stranded with a bunch of creeps. Also with Richard Arlen and Warner Oland.
Dante's Inferno: The Life of Gabriel Rosetti (1967) UK
Directed by Ken Russell and Starring Oliver Reed. A man battles with his wife when she can't provide him with children. The woman kills herself when she believes he's been unfaithfull with a pretty model, and he buries his best poems with her. Later, he decides to dig up the coffin to retrieve the works.
Dark Journey (1937) a.k.a. The Anxious Years
Vivien Leigh and Conrad Veidt star in this terrific WWI spy drama from Alexander Korda.
Dark Waters (1944)
Suspense drama about a woman (Merle Oberon) who has been unstable ever since her parents were drowned. Also with Elisha Cook and Rex Ingram.
David Copperfield (1969)
The Dickens classic comes to the screen with Richard Attenborough, Dame Edith Evans, Laurence Olivier, Michael Redgrave, Pamela Franklin, Sir Ralph Richardson and Robin Phillips.
Deadly Drifter (1982) a.k.a. Out
Starring Peter Coyote, Danny Glover and Scott Beach.
The Death of Richie (1977)
Classic TV movie about a teen with drug problems. Starring Robby Benson and Ben Gazzara. Based on the book by Tommy Thompson.
Decameron Nights (1953)
Three bawdy stories from Boccaccio - 'Paganino the Pirate,' 'Wager for Virtue' and 'The Doctor's Daughter.' Starring Joan Collins, Joan Fontaine, Louis Jordan and Binnie Barnes.
The Demon Within (1972) a.k.a. Mind Snatchers
Fascinating story of a doctor who used shock treatment on soldiers during WWII. Starring Christopher Walken, Ronny Cox and Ralph Meeker.
Desert Hawk (1950)
Lavish Arabian adventure directed by Fred de Cordova of 'Tonight Show' fame. Amazing cast includes Yvonne DeCarlo, Richard Greene, Jackie Gleason (as Aladin!), Rock Hudson Joe Penner and Ben Weldon.
Devil and the Deep (1932)
Charles Laughton (in his first U.S. film) plays a jealous submarine commander married to Tallulah Bankhead, who is constantly suspicious that she is being unfaithful to him. Enter Gary Cooper, who innocently rescues her from an unrelated dilemma. Also with Cary Grant, Dave O'Brien and Lucien Littlefield.
Devil's Party (1938)
Starring Victor McLaglen, Paul Kelly, William Gargan and John Gallaudet. Four boys from NYC's tough Hell's Kitchen area make a pact to meet every year to renew their friendship. They get in more and more trouble as they grow older and find the rendezvous more and more difficult.
The Disappearance of Flight 412 (1974)
A jet vanishes while chasing a UFO, and the subsequent investigation reveals a huge conspiricy to cover up the event. Starring Glenn Ford, Bradford Dillman, Guy Stockwell, Greg Mullavey and David Soul.
Divorce His, Divorce Hers (1973)
Story of a marriage in trouble, as seen through the eyes of both participants. Starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
The Doll That Took the Town (1965)
Virna Lisi fakes being assaulted and becomes an instant media celebrity. When men are arrested for the phoney crime, she must decide whether or not to admit the truth.
Dr. Christian Meets the Women (1940)
Jean Hersholt stars as the saintly surgeon in another installment from the RKO series. Also with Dorothy Lovett, Edgar Kennedy and Rod LaRoque.
The Drifter (1932)
Wandering lumberjack William Farnum gets caught between two factions in a logging dispute. Also with Noah Beery and Phyllis Barrington.
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case (1940)
Lew Ayers stars as the tile character in this popular MGM film. Here he uses some rather graphic methods to cure a mental patient. Co-starring Lionel Barrymore and featuring actual surgical footage.
Dr. Kildare's Victory (1941)
Lew Ayers in his last portrayal of the sensitive physician. Here he gets caught up in the rivalry between two hospitals. Also with Lionel Barrymore, Robert Sterling and Jean Rogers.
Dr. Syn (1937)
George Arliss (in his last role) plays a pirate who disappears and later shows up as a vicar in a small village.
Drums of Jeopardy (1931) a.k.a. Mark of Terror
Killer Warner Oland sets out to avenge the death of his daughter. Also with June Collyer and Lloyd Hughes.
Drums of the Desert (1940)
Two members of the French Foreign Legion (Ralph Byrd and George Lynn), compete for the favors of beautiful Lorna Gray while battling hostile natives.
The Duke Comes Back (1937)
A retired boxer must stage a comeback to save his ftaher's business. Starring Allan Lane and Heather Angel.
Dynamite (1948)
Demolition experts William Gargan and Richard Crane compete for the love of Virginia Welles, daughter of a blasting contractor. An action packed romantic drama from Paramount.
East of Borneo (1931)
Rose Hobart searches the jungle for her husband (Charles Bickford) who left her some years before. A fun adventure yarn from Universal.
East of Kilimanjaro (1957)
a.k.a. The Big Search
A cameraman (Marshall Thompson) tries to halt the advance of a deadly virus in Africa.
Eliza's Horoscope (1975)
A woman searches for a wealthy husband after a fortune teller assures her she'll marry a rich man. Odd drama stars Tommy Lee Jones and Elizabeth Moorman.
The Enchanted Forest (1945)
Edmund Lowe, Brenda Joyce and Billy Severn star in this well-made film about a boy who learns about life from an old man who lives in peace with nature.
Eternally Yours (1939)
A woman begins to think that her magician husband is neglecting her in favor of his tricks. Great cast includes Loretta Young, David Niven, Hugh Herbert, C. Aubrey Smith, Billie Burke, Broderick Crawford, ZaSu Pitts and Eve Arden!
Evil Mind (1935) a.k.a. The Clairvoyant
Claude Rains is a phony mind-reader who suddenly develops real mental powers. He begins cheating on his wife (Fay Wray) and uses his newfound gift to enrich himself and his mistress. But when he predicts a disaster, he's accused of causing it and put on trial for murder.
Exile to Shanghai (1937)
Newsreel man Wallace Ford invents a revolutionary new transmission system in this fun drama from Republic Pictures. Also with Dean Jagger and June Travis.
Face on the Barroom Floor (1932)
Prohibition drama starring Dulcie Cooper, Bramwell Fletcher and Alice Ward.
Fame is the Spur (1947)
British drama documenting the conflict between Labour and Conservatives. Starring Michael Redgrave and David Tomlinson.
Fangs of the Wild (1954) a.k.a. Follow the Hunter
Young Freddie Ridgeway witnesses a murder at a hunting lodge, but he can't get the grown-ups to believe him. The killer (Charles Chaplin, Jr.) sets out to quiet the boy anyway. Also with Buck the Wonder Dog.
A Farewell to Arms (1932)
Fabulous adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's famous novel. Starring Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper and Adolph Menjou.
The Fearmakers (1958)
A Korean War vet (Dana Andrews) returns home to find his best friend dead under mysterious circumstances and his business infested with Communist agents., Dick Foran and Mel Torme.
The Fighter (1952) a.k.a. The First Time
Mexican patriot Richard Conte becomes a prizefighter so he can use the funds to aid guerilla leader Lee J. Cobb in his efforts to overthrow a ruthless dicator. Also with Frank Silvera and Vanessa Brown. From a story by Jack London.
Fighting Pilot (1935)
Starring Richard Talmadge, Victor Mace, Gertrude Messinger, Eddie Davis and Robert Frazer.
Fighting Thoroughbreds (1939)
Clever horse race drama starring Ralph Byrd, Mary Carlisle and Victor Killian.
The Fireball (1950)
Roller derby drama starring Mickey Rooney, Pat O'Brien, Milburne Stone and Marylin Monroe.
Firehouse (1972)
Drama set in the world of firefighters. Starring Richard Roundtree, Vince Edwards, Andrew Duggan, Paul LeMat and Richard Jaeckel.
The Firing Line (1991)
Guerilla actioner starring Reb Brown and Playmate Shannon Tweed.
Five Corners (1988)
Jody Foster and Tim Robbins and John Turturro star in this overlooked drama. In 1964, a Bronx neighborhood is threatened by a group of young people - one of whom was recently released from prison.
Flame Over India (1959) a.k.a. North West Frontier
Adventure yarn starring Lauren Bacall, Herbert Lom and Wilfrid Hyde White. When a British outpost in rural India is beseiged, Capt. Scott (Kenneth More) comandeers a train to get the Maharaja's son out of danger. Filled with action and suspense, this film also features some teriffic cinematography by Geoffrey Unsworth.
Flaming Gold (1934)
Bill Boyd and Pat O'Brien star as wildcatters at odds with a big oil company in Mexico. Also with Mae Clarke.
Flight (1929)
Aviation drama with Jack Holt, Ralph Graves and Lila Lee.
Flight from Glory (1937)
An airplane version of 'Wages of Fear!' A group of expatriot pilots agree to transport a dangerous cargo over the rugged Andean Mountains. Starring Chester Morris and Van Heflin.
Flying Blind (1941)
Aviation adventure starring Richard Arlen as a pilot who gets mixed up with a gang of foreign agents. Also with Jean Parker, Marie Wilson, Dick Purcell and Eddie Quillan.
The Flying Fool (1929)
William Boyd, Marie Prevost
The Flying Irishman (1939)
Controversial flyer Douglas 'Wrong Way' Corrigan plays himself in this aviation biography. Also with Paul Kelly, Robert Armstrong and Eddie Quillan.
Forever and a Day (1943)
Star-studded history of an English manor house. Players in this charming and memorable film include Ray Milland, Claude Rains, Anna Neagle, C. Aubrey Smith, Dame May Whitty, Ray Bolger, Edmund Gwenn, Reginald Owen, Cedric Hardwicke, Buster Keaton, Edward Everett Horton, June Lockhart, Victor McLaglen, Arthur Treacher and dozens more. A superb RKO production.
Four in a Jeep (1951)
An international peace-keeping force tries to restore order in post-WWII Austria. Starring Viveca Lindfors and Ralph Meeker.
The Four Just Men (1940)
a.k.a. The Secret Four
A group of WWI vets stop at nothing to achieve what they feel is best for their nation. UK thriller starring Hugh Sinclair, Alan Napier, Griffith Jones and Anna Lee.
Frankie and Johnny (1936)
Based on the famous song. Starring Helen Morgan and Chester Morris.
Free, Blonde and 21 (1940)
The lives and loves of residents of a New York hotel for women. Mary Beth Hughes gets involved with a gangster, Lynn Bari marries a millionaire, etc. Also with Joan Davis, Robert Lowery, Chick Chandler and Frank Coghlan, Jr.
From Hell to Borneo (1964)
George Montgomery battles smugglers and other criminals from his private island. Also with Julie Gregg, Torin Thatcher and Lisa Moreno.
The Front Page (1931)
Classic newspaper yarn by Ben Hecht features Adolphe Menjou, Pat O'Brien, Edward Everett Horton, Mae Clarke and George E. Stone.
Fugitive Road (1934)
Border guard Erich von Stroheim detains Russian immigrant Wera Engels so that he can put the moves on her. Also with George Humbert and Harry Holman.
Gambler's Choice (1944)
Chester Morris, Nancy Kelly, Russell Hayden
Gambling Ship (1933)
Starring Cary Grant, Benita Hume and Roscoe Karns.
The Gang's All Here (1941)
Starring Frankie Darro, Mantan Moreland and Keye Luke. Specify Darro version.
Gangster's Boy (1938)
Jackie Cooper tries to live down the criminal antics of his ex-con father.
Gauguin the Savage (1980)
Story of the famed French painter who left his family to live in the tropical paradise of Tahiti. Starring David Carradine and Lynn Redgrave.
Gentleman from Dixie (1941)
Jack LaRue starts his life anew after being released from prison.
Girl of the Port (1930)
This strange film stars Sally O'Neill as a New York showgirl who in the Pacific. She meets up with a cannibal who enlists her decides to hire her as a barmaid rather than eat her. Sally then falls for a visiting Englishman who has come to the island (inhabited by fire worshippers) to overcome his fear of fire!
The Girl on the Bridge (1951)
Watchmaker Hugo Haas hires unwed mother Beverly Michaels as his assistant and eventually marries her. She's blackmailed by a the relative of an old flame, and Hugo resorts to murder.
God's Little Acre (1958)
Robert Ryan hunts for a treasure he believes to be buried on his land. Great drama from Anthony Mann also features Tina Louise, Aldo Ray, Jack Lord, Buddy Hackett, Vic Morrow and Michael Landon.
The Golden Salamander (1951)
Starring Trevor Howard, Anouk Aimee and Herbert Lom. An Archeologist (Howard) gets involved with gunrunners in Tunisia in this exciting British picture. Directed by Roland Neame.
Goona, Goona (1932)
M. Andre Roosevelt's love story from the island of Bali. Starring a bevy of beautiful, topless island babes.
The Gorilla Ship (1932)
Jealous yachtsman Wheeler Oakman suspects his wife (Vera Reynolds) of dallying with with his best pal Ralph Ince.
The Great Flamarion (1945)
Stage marksman Eric von Stroheim can't control his jealousies concerning his assistant Mary Beth Hughes and her husband Dan Duryea.
The Great Gabbo (1929)
Because of his abrasive personality, a demented ventriloquist (Erich von Stroheim) loses the only thing he really loves in this bizarre talkie. You may end up fast-forwarding through the song and dance numbers, but the scenes of von Stroheim and the dummy Otto and fascinating and unforgettable.
Great God Gold (1935)
Honest financier Sidney Blackmer gets involved in a fraud. Also with Regis Toomey and Martha Sleeper.
The Great Mike (1944)
Stuart Irwin, Robert 'Buzzy' Henry and Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer star in this story for children of all ages. A young boy and his dog help a milk wagon horse become a racing champion.
The Green Promise (1949)
A rough-edged farmer (Walter Brennan) tries to raise his four youngsters without a mother. Also with Marguerite Chapman and Natalie Wood.
Guest in the House (1944)
Anne Baxter plays an emotionally troubled young woman who spends the summer with her doctor's family. She delights in secretly scheming to disrupt the various relationships in the household, until people are at each others throats. This strange and suspenseful melodrama also stars Ralph Bellamy, Ruth Warwick, Percy Kilbride and Margaret Hamilton.
Guilty Conscience (1985)
Anthony Hopkins, Blythe Danner and Swoosie Kurtz star in this psychological drama about a lawyer plotting to kill his wife for his mistress.
The Guinea Pig (1948) a.k.a. The Outsider
Young Richard Attenborough plays a rural student who is placed in an expensive school as part of an educational experiment. The boys' many conflicts make this a compelling drama.
The Hairy Ape (1944)
Offbeat Eugene O'Neill story about a spoiled sociallite (Susan Hayward) and her strange relationships with John Loder and William Bendix.
Hard Rock Harrigan (1935)
When his bitter enemy is threatened by a cave-in, a tunnel digger must decide if he is willing to risk his own life to save him. Starring George O'Brien, Irene Hervey and Fred Kohler.
Harmon of Michigan (1941)
Football great Tom Harmon plays himself in this action packed biopic. Also with Anita Louise, Larry Parks and Lloyd Bridges.
Harmony Lane (1935)
Biography of beloved (and troubled) songwriter Stephen Foster. Starring Douglass Montgomery, Evelyn Venable and William Frawley.
The Headline Woman (1935)
Newspaper yarn with Heather Angel, Roger Pryor, Jack laRue, Conway Tearle and Morgan Wallace.
The Healer (1935) Little Pal
A crippled youngster (pre-stardom Mickey Rooney) teaches a taciturn doctor (Ralph Bellamy) about life's greatest gifts.
Hearts of Humanity (1932)
A Jewish merchant (Jean Hersholt) becomes fast friends with the son of an Irish cop.
Heat of Anger (1972)
Starring Susan Hayward, James Stacy and Lee J. Cobb.
Heidi (1953)
Elsbeth Sigmund stars in this fine version of the classic children's tale. Winner of the grand prize at the Venice Film Festival (specify 1954 version).
Hell's Headquarters (1932)
Starring Jack Mulhall. Two African adventurers hunt for a hidden fortune in ivory.
Hell-Ship Morgan (1936)
Adventure romance starring George Bancroft, Ann Sothern and Victor Jory in a lover's triangle.
Here's Flash Casey (1937)
Award winning photographer Eric Linden sets out to own the biggest news agency in town.
Heroes for Sale (1933)
WWI hero Richard Barthelmess returns home a dope addict. Co-starring Loretta Young.
High Gear (1933)
Auto racing melodrama with James Murray and Joan Marsh.
His Greatest Gamble (1934)
Unusual story of a convict (Richard Dix) who breaks out of prison to save his daughter from her abusive mother. Also with Bruce Cabot, Shirley Grey and Edith Fellows.
Hitler - Beast of Berlin (1939)
Starring Alan Ladd, Steffi Duna and Roland Drew. Since it was released before the U.S. entered the war, this film expose was originally considered an affront to the German 'leader.'
Hollywood Thrillmakers (1953) a.k.a. Movie Stuntmen
Stuntman Bill Henry comes out of retirement to complete a dangerous stunt that has killed an old friend. Thrilling picture also stars James Gleason and Joan Holcombe.
Hometown Story (1951)
A politician defeated at the polls blames big business and exacts his revenge. Starring Donald Crisp, Jeffrey Lynn, Marjorie Reynolds, Alan Hale, Jr. and young Marilyn Monroe.
Honeymoon Limited (1936)
Writer Neil Hamilton journeys from New York to San Fransisco on foot, chronicling his many adventures.
Hoopla (1933)
Clara Bow seduces a younger man in this strange romance set at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.
Hoosier Schoolmaster (1935)
Norman Foster stars as a Civil War veteran who takes a job as schoolmaster in a small Indiana town. He learns that the city council is crooked and that the gal he lusts after goes with the local bully. Also with Charlotte Henry and Wallace Reid, Jr.
The House of a Thousand Candles (1936)
A British courier (Phillips Holmes) is threatened by spies at every turn. His American girlfriend Mae Clark shows up to help him at every turn even though he's warned her to stay safely behind.
The House of Rothchild (1934)
Outstanding historical biography of the notable family of financiers. Starring George Arliss, Boris Karloff, Loretta Young, Robert Young, C. Aubrey Smith, Noel Madison and Reginald Owen.
Hurricane (1974)
Here's your chance to see Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy working in the same film years before 'Dallas.' This disaster picture features some thrilling special effects. Also with Barry Sullivan, Jessica Walter, Will Geer and Frank Sutton.
Hustling (1975)
Hard-hitting expose on prostitution. Starring Lee Remick, Jill Clayburgh, Alex Rocco and Monte Markham.
I Conquer the Sea (1936)
Two brothers in the whaling business both fall for lovely Steffi Duna. Directed by Victor Halperin.
An Ideal Husband (1948)
Comedy drama with Paulette Goddard and Michael Wilding.
Identity Unknown (1945)
A soldier (Richard Arlen) returns to the U.S. suffering from amnesia. He sets out to find his true identity, and in talking to various people about their loses during the war, comes to understand not only himself - but life itself. A touching and unique film.
I'd Give My Life (1936)
A gambler threatens to reveal that the mother of his reform-school son is the woman now married to the Governor. Starring Frances Drake, Sir Guy Standing and Tom Brown.
I Dream of Jeannie (1952)
Musical biography with Bill Shirley as Stephen Foster (see also 'Harmony Lane').
If Tommorow Comes (1971)
A young girl (Patty Duke) falls in love with a Japanese American and the two are married on the eve of the Pearl Harbor attack. Also with Anne Baxter and James Whitmore.
Imperial Venus (1963)
This European historical drama stars Gina Lollobrigida as Napolean's sister Paolina, an notorious nymphomaniac. Also with Stephen Boyd.
Indianapolis Speedway (1939)
Race car action with Pat O'Brien, Ann Sheridan and John Payne.
Indian Paint (1965)
Great coming of age drama with Johnny Crawford and Jay Silverheels.
Indiscreet (1931)
Musical romance with Gloria Swanson (specify 1931 version).
The Informer (1929)
Earlier British version of the story made famous by John Ford and Victor McLaglen. Here Lars Hanson plays Gypo Nolan, the slow-witted Irishman who turns his IRA pal over to the authorities for the reward money. Ray Milland plays a bit part in this - his second film outing.
The Iron Man (1931)
A lovesick prizefighter (Lew Ayres) is completely dominated by his sexy wife (Jean Harlow), a fact that worries the boxers' hardboiled manager (Robert Armstrong), who realizes that the woman is only in the relationship for the money it will bring her. Directed by Tod Browning.
Isle of Forgotten Sins (1943) a.k.a. Monsoon
Deep sea divers battle a crooked sea captain for a fortune in gold. Starring John Carradine, Sidney Toler and Gale Sondergard.
Jack the Giant Killer (1962)
Classic fantasy with Kerwin Matthews.
Jane Eyre (1935)
Classic Bronte romance-drama with Virginia Bruce and Colin Clive.
Java Head (1935)
Ninteenth Century romantic tragedy with John Loder as a British shipbuilder who marries a Chinese girl (Anna May Wong). Also with Edmund Gwenn, Ralph Richardson and Elizabeth Allan.
Jive Junction (1944)
A high school student trained in the classics (Dickie Moore) starts playing Jazz to fit in better at his new high school. Written by Irving Wallace.
Journey Beneath the Desert (1961)
Ulmer's adaptation of 'L'Atlantide.' A desert storm forces a helicopter to land near a nuclear test site. The occupants learn of the existance of a secret cave nearby, which turns out to be an entrance to the lost world of Atlantis. Starring Haya Harareet and Jean-Louis Trintgnant.
The Jungle (1952)
Elephant hunters in India battle prehistoric mammoths and an irate tribal princess. Starring Rod Cameron, Cesar Romero and Marie Windsor.
The Jungle Book (1942)
Sabu stars in this fine adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic.
Jungle Jim (1948)
Jungle adventure with Johnny Weismuller and George Reeves.
Jungle Moon Men (1955)
Starring Johnny Weismuller as Jungle Jim.
Jungle Siren (1942)
Nazis try to start a jungle uprising. Starring Buster Crabbe.
Junior Army (1943)
Freddie Bartholomew joins Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan and Huntz Hall in this social drama.
Katherine (1975) a.k.a. The Radical
Fine drama tells the story of a young girl and how she came to be involved in radical politics of the 1960s. Starring Sissy Spacek and Art Carney.
Kept Husbands (1931)
Steel worker Joel McCrea marries rich girl Dorothy Mackaill, but her extravagant ways soon put him in a financial and social bind. Also with Robert McWade and Florence Roberts.
Kid Monk Baroni (1952)
Leonard Nimoy plays a disfigured punk nicknamed 'Monk.' The neighborhood preist encourages him to become a boxer. He turns pro under the guidance of Bruce Cabot, but after submitting to plastic surgery, the Kid is a dud in the ring - afraid of being hit in the face! Also starring Mona Knox as a goldigger who uses Nimoy while he's at the top.
A Killing Affair (1988)
Set in the Southern backwoods of the 1940s, this film details the strange relationship between a murderer and the wife of his victim. Starring Peter Weller, Kathy Baker, John Glover and Bill Smitrovich. Based on Robert Houston's novel Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Color. $19.99
King Kelly of the USA (1934)
Romance with Guy Robertson, Irene Ware, Edgar Kennedy and Franklin Pangborn.
The Klansman (1974)
Racial drama starring Lee Marvin, Richard Burton, Cameron Mitchell, Lucianna Paluzzi, Lola Falana, Linda Evans and O.J. Simpson. Co-written by Samuel Fuller, who was replaced as director by Terence Young.
Klondike Fury (1942)
Edmund Lowe stars as a surgeon haunted by an operation he botched. He flies north to escape his trouble, but crash lands in a storm and is required to perform the same type of operation again! Also with Lucille Fairbanks, Ralph Morgan, Monte Blue and Mary Forbes.
Ladies of Leisure (1930)
Comedy drama starring Barbara Stanwyck, Ralph Graves and Marie Povost. Directed by Frank Capra.
The Lady and the Bandit (1951)
Adventure drama set in 18th Century England. Louis Hayward plays highwayman Dick Turpin, who rides 200 miles to save his beloved from the gallows. Based on Alfred Noyes epic poem.
The Lady Refuses (1931)
A millionaire hires down-on-her-luck Betty Compson to steal his son away from a goldigger. Romance drama also stars John Darrow, Gilbert Emery and Margaret Livingston.
Laser Mission (1989)
South African adventure starring Brandon Lee as a soldier of fortune who helps a beautiful blonde (Debi Monahan). Also with Ernest Borgnine.
Lassie's Great Adventure (1963)
Starring June Lockhart and Jon Provost. Lassie and Timmy are carried away in a hot air balloon and end up in the Canadian wilderness. There they are befriended by a giant Indian (Richard Kiel).
Last of the Belles (1974)
F. Scott Fitzgerald biography starring Richard Chamberlain, Blythe Danner, Susan Sarandon and Brooke Adams.
The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)
Romance starring Elizabeth Taylor, Van Johnson, Walter Pigeon, Donna Reed, Eva Gabor, Kurt Kasznar and Roger Moore.
Law of the Jungle (1942)
A lady fugitive and her scientist friend stumble upon a Nazi polt in the heart of the jungle. Starring Arline Judge, John King and Mantan Mooreland.
The Leathernecks Have Landed (1936)
A Marine stationed in China (Lew Ayres) gets involved with a gunrunner.
Legend of Sea Wolf (1975)
a.k.a. Wolf Larsen
Chuck Connors stars as the demented sea captain in this adaptation of Jack London's classic story 'Sea Wolf.' Also with and Barbara Bach.
A Life at Stake (1954)
Angela Lansbury, Keith Andes, Jane Darwell
Light at the Edge of the World (1971)
Kirk Douglas and Fernando Rey are in charge of a 19th century lighthouse that is commandeered by Yul Brynner and his band of pirates, who use it to lure ships. One of the ships carries beautiful Samantha Eggar, who is raped by the buccaneers.
Lilacs in the Spring (1955) a.k.a. Let's Make Up
Errol Flynn sings and dances in this strange film, a role given the down-an-out actor by producer Herbert Wilcox. The producer's charming wife Anne Neagle stars as a woman torn between two lovers. Injured during an air raid, she dreams of herself in different eras. Look for young Sean Connery in a small role.
Little Lord Fauntleroy (1936)
Starring C. Aubrey Smith, Freddie Bartholomew and Dolores Costello.
Little Orphan Annie (1932)
Starring Mitzi Green as Annie and Edgar Kennedy as Daddy Warbucks.
The Little Red Schoolhouse (1936)
Frank 'Junior' Coughlan leaves heads to the big city, gets mixed up with a gang and ends up in reform school. Also with Dickie Moore and Ann Doran.
Lola (1969) a.k.a. The Statutory Affair
Charles Bronson plays an aging writer who marries a 16 year old girl and is hounded by society from that moment on. Also with Susan George, Honor Blackman, Orson Bean, Kay Medford, Paul Ford, Jack Hawkins, Lionel Jeffries and Trevor Howard.
Long John Silver's Return to Treasure Island (1954)
a.k.a. Long John Silver
Starring Robert Newton, who also played the famed pirate in the Disney version. Also with Kit Taylor and Connie Gilchrist.
Lord of the Flies (1963)
Adapted from the famed William Golding novel. Starring James Aubrey, Tom Chapin and Hugh Edwards.
The Lost Squadron (1932)
Richard Dix, Joel McCrea and Robert Armstrong are WWI fighter pilots work in Hollywood doing death-defying stunts for a tyranical director (Erich von Stroheim). Engrossing tale also features Mary Astor.
Love Affair (1939)
Irene Dunn, Charles Boyer and Maria Ouspenskaya star in this teriffic comedy-drama from director Leo McCarey.
Love in Bloom (1935)
Romantic drama with Joe Morrison, Dixie Lee, George Burns and Gracie Allen.
The Love of Three Queens (1954)
The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships
Starring Hedy LaMarr as Helen of Troy, Empress Josephine and other historical beauties.
The Luck of Roaring Camp (1937)
During the California gold rush, an orphan teams up with a gambler and a singer. Starring Owen Davis, Jr., Joan Woodbury and Charles Brokaw.
Lucky Devils (1933)
Action packed behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood stuntmen. Featuring Bill Boyd, William Gargan, Bruce Cabot, Roscoe Ates and Lon Chaney, Jr. (billed as Creighton Chaney).
Lydia (1941)
Romance starring Merle Oberon, Edna May Oliver, Alan Marshall, George Reeves and Joseph Cotten.
Mad Dog Morgan (1976)
Violent action film starring Dennis Hopper as a bloody bandit of the 1800s. Also with Jack Thompson and Michael Pate.
Made for Each Other (1939)
James Stewart and Carole Lombard star in this tearjerker about a young couple starting out and the pitfalls they face. Also with Louise Beavers, Charles Coburn and Ward Bond. Specify 1939 version.
The Magnificent Lie (1931)
Ruth Chatterton stars as a famous French actress who entertains the troops during WWI. While visiting an Army hospital, she meets a nearly blind soldier (Ralph Bellamy in his first big role). They meet again years later, but by this time the soldier is completely blind and the actress hires another woman to impersonate her and stay with Bellamy! Also with Charles Boyer and Stuart Irwin.
Make-Up (1937)
A doctor becomes a circus clown. Starring Nils Asther and Judy Kelly.
Maneater (1969) a.k.a. Shark!
A band of adventurers go after an undersea treasure guarded by sharks. Starring Burt Reynolds, Arthur Kennedy and Barry Sullivan. Directed by Samuel Fuller.
Man of the World (1931)
William Powell plays a journalist working in Paris who makes a career out of blackmailing visiting Americans. Also with Carole Lombard.
The Man Who Walked Alone (1945)
A returning war hero gets mixed up with a beautiful car thief and is suspected of being a deserter. Starring David O'Brien, Kay Aldridge, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Isobel Randolph and Elmo Lincoln.
Maybe I'll Come Home in the Spring (1971)
Touching drama about a woman (Sally Field) who leaves her family and gets involved in the counterculture. Also with Jackie Cooper and David Carradine. Songs performed by Linda Ronstadt.
Meet Dr. Christian (1939)
Warm drama about the country doctor made famous on radio. Starring Jean Hersholt, Paul Harvey, Frank Coughlan, Jr. and Eddie Acuff.
Meet John Doe (1941)
Frank Capra's classic tribute to the common man. Starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold, Walter Brennan, James Gleason, Spring Byington, Gene Lockhart, Rod LaRoque, Regis Toomey, Sterling Holloway and Ann Doran.
Medicine Man (1930)
Strange melodrama about a smooth talking carny features Jack Benny in an early film performance. Also with Betty Bronson, Eva Novak and George E. Stone.
Melody for Three (1941)
Another in the 'Dr. Christian' series from RKO. Starring Jean Hersholt, Fay Wray and Walter Woolf King.
Men Are Not Gods (1937)
British drama about a wife convincing a theatre critic to alter his scathing review of her husband's play. Starring Miriam Hopkins, Gertrude Lawrence, Sebastian Shaw and Rex Harrison.
Men of Chance (1932)
Gangsters send Mary Astor to cozy up to Ricardo Cortez, who has a gift for picking winning racehorses.
Men of Sherwood Forest (1957)
Starring Don Taylor as Robin Hood. Directed by Val Guest.
Message to My Daughter (1973)
Kitty Winn plays a troubled teen who gains strength by listening to tapes made by her long-dead mother (Bonnie Bedelia).
Millie (1931)
Helen Twelvetrees ends her marriage and goes from one love affair to the next, finally getting involved in a fatal shooting.
Millions (1991) a.k.a. Miliardi
Starring Lauren Hutton, Billy Zane and Carol Ault. The money grubbing relatives of a wealthy industrialist use sex and guile to get at his fortune.
Mimi (1935)
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. stars as a struggling playwright who falls for Gertrude Lawrence.
Mine Own Executioner (1948)
This offbeat and powerful drama features Burgess Meredith as a psychiatrist who takes as a patient an ex-POW (Kieron Moore) who is now totally psychotic. The doctor gets more that he bargains for, to say the least. Includes fine performances all around and many unfogettable scenes.
The Miracle Kid (1942)
A young man (Tom Neal) is forced into a boxing career against his will - a situation that causes trouble with his lovely wife (Carol Hughes). Also starring Betty Blythe and Vicki Lester.
Mister Johnson (1991)
An educated but devious black man gets into trouble with the authorities in 1923 Africa. Starring Pierce Brosnan and Edward Woodward. Directed by Bruce Beresford.
Money Means Nothing (1934)
Gloria Shea falls in love with 'lowly' tire clerk Wallace Ford. Her wealthy family disaproves of their marriage, and soon Ford gets mixed up in a tire hijacking. Also with Edgar Kennedy and Betty Blythe.
Mr. Arkadin (1955) a.k.a. Confidential Report
This film about a strange finincier was directed by and stars Orson Welles. Also with Michael Redgrave, Patricia Medina, Mischa Auer and Akim Tamiroff.
Mr. Imperium (1951)
A prince (Ezio Pinza) falls for a starlet (Lana Turner), but is called back to his own country to become king. Years later (when Turner is a star), they begin again. Also with Marjorie Main, Barry Sullivan, Cedric Hardwicke, Keenan Wynn and young Debbie Reynolds.
Mutiny (1952)
When a ship sets sail with $10 million in gold (to finance the War of 1812), everyone aboard develops a murderous case of gold fever. Starring Mark Stevens, Angela Lansbury, Patric Knowles, Rhys Williams and Clayton Moore.
Mutiny on the Blackhawk (1939)
Adventure yarn starring Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Constance Moore, Noah Beery, Sr., Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams and Paul Fix.
Mrs. Mike (1949)
A proper Bostonian (Evalyn Keyes) ventures into the Canadian woods, where she falls in love with mountie Dick Powell and is forced to adapt to his rugged ways.
My Old Kentucky Home (1938)
A singer is blinded when a rival throws acid in his face. He returns home and the townspeopel help him regain his confidence (and singing voice). Starring Evelyn Venable, J. Farrell MacDonald and The Hall Johnson Choir. Features the music of Stephen Foster.
Mystery Plane (1939)
John Trent as Tailspin Tommy (see also 'Stunt Pilot').
The Naked Kiss (1964)
When a young woman is arrested for murdering a child molester, her own troubled past comes to light. Controversial drama stars Constance Towers, Anthony Eisley, Virginia Grey, Betty Bronson, Patsy Kelly and Michael Dante.
Nana (1934)
Based on the Emil Zola novel. Starring Anna Stern (Samuel Goldwyn's Russian discovery), Lionel Atwill, Reginald Owen and Mae Clarke. Specify 1934 version.
Napoleon (1956)
This biography of the famous World leader features an all-star international cast, including Orson Welles, Yves Montand, Jean Gabin, Jean Marais, Erich von Stroheim, Maria Schell and Jean Pierre Aumont.
Nicholas Nickleby (1947)
Classic Dickens tale starring Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Stanley Holloway, Derek Bond and Sally Ann Howes.
Night Flight (1933)
Exciting adventure film from David O. Selznick. Star-studded cast includes John Barrymore, Clark Gable, Helen Hayes, Lionel Barrymore, Robert Montgomery, Myrna Loy, William Gargan and Frank Conroy.
The Night Has Eyes (1942) a.k.a. Terror House
Two schoolteachers on holiday (Joyce Howard and Tucker McGuire) search the region where their friend disappeared a year before. A storm forces them to seek refuge in the home a disturbed veteran (James Mason) whom they come to suspect as the killer. This moody thriller horrified audiences all over England.
Night of Nights (1939)
Starring Pat O'Brien as a playwright who has cut himself off from society after being dumped by his wife. His young daughter (Olympe Bradna) ultimately brings him out of his shell and he returns to Broadway. Also with Reginald Gardiner and Roland Young.
Night Train to Munich (1940) a.k.a. Gestapo
Carol Reed's superb espionage drama is often called one of the greatest spy films ever made. Starring Rex Harrison, Margaret Lockwood and Paul Henreid.
No Marriage Ties (1933)
Alcoholic newsman Richard Dix finds his life in turmoil when his fiancee (Doris Kenyon) kills herself.
No More Women (1934)
Edmund Lowe and Victor McLaglen are rival deep sea divers. They get into a fight and Malaglen is assumed dead when he falls into the ocean. Also with Sally Blaine and J.P. McGowan.
No One Man (1932)
Divorcee Carole Lombard can't decide between marriage to psychiatrist Paul Lukas or playboy Ricardo Cortez.
No Other Woman (1933)
Irene Dunne makes a millionaire out of her husband (Charles Bickford), only to see him fall for another woman. Also with J. Carroll Naish and Gwili Andre.
Of Human Bondage (1934)
A doctor (Leslie Howard) becomes obsessed with tramp Bette Davis in this classic adaptation of the W. Somerset Maugham novel. Also with Reginald Owen, Alan Hale and Reginald Denny.
The Old Swimmin' Hole (1940)
A young man dreams of becoming a doctor and practices on pets in the town where he lives. Starring Mae Jones, Jackie Moran and Leatrice Joy. Specify 1940 version.
Oliver Twist (1933)
Monogram's version of the Dickens classic features Dickie Moore as Oliver and William (Stage) Boyd as Bill Sikes.
One Girl's Confession (1953)
A beautiful woman steals money and then serves her jail sentence, secure in the knowledge that the loot will be waiting for her upon her release. Directed by and starring Hugo Haas. Also with Glen Langan and Cleo Moore.
One Third of a Nation (1939)
The contrasting lives of lower and upper class city dwellers. Starring Slyvia Sidney, Leif Erickson and Sidney Lumet.
One Way Passage (1932)
Touching melodrama features William Powell as a prisoner being shipped from Hong Kong to San Quentin for execution. During the voyage he enters into a doomed love affair with Kay Francis.
Our Daily Bread (1934)
King Vidor's acclaimed story of a family coping with the Great Depression. Starring Karen Morley and Tom Keene.
Our Town (1940)
Classic adaptation of the Thornton Wilder play. Starring William Holden, Frank Craven, Martha Scott and Beulah Bondi.
Outpost in Morocco (1949)
George Raft falls for Marie Windsor while crushing a tribal rebellion. Also with Akin Tamiroff and John Litel.
The Outsider (1940)
The medical community rejects doctor George Sanders new treatment until he cures a crippled girl. Also with Barbara Blair and Mary Maguire. Specify 1940 version.
Painted Faces (1929)
A German immigrant works as a circus clown. A rare dramatic role for comic Joe E. Brown.
The Painted Hills (1951)
Starring Paul Kelly and Lassie.
Panama Flo (1932)
Showgirl Helen Twelvetrees get mixed up with gangsters. Also with Robert Armstrong and Charles Bickford.
Panic in the City (1968)
Investigator Howard Duff looks into the death of a nuclear scientist. Also with Nehemiah Persoff, Anne Jeffreys, Dennis Hopper, John Hoyt and Linda Cristal.
Paper Tiger (1975)
David Niven tutors a kidnapped Japanese lad. Also with Ando, Toshiro Mifune and Hardy Kruger.
Park Avenue Logger (1937)
a.k.a. Tall Timber, Millionaire Playboy
A blueblood patriarch (Lloyd Ingraham) sends his son (George O'Brien) to a tough lumber camp 'to make a man out of him' - without knowing that the boy is in reality a top wrestler. Also with Ward Bond, Beatrice Roberts, Willard Robertson and Bert Hanlon.
Park Row (1952)
Gene Evans tries to start his own newspaper, but is sabotaged at every turn by his former employer. Also with Mary Welch, Bela Kovacs and George O'Hanlon ('George Jetson' in case you want to see what he looked like).
The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1936)
A mysterious stranger (Conrad Veidt) moves into a rooming house and gets involved in the lives of the other tennants.
Passion and Valor (1983)
a.k.a. Love is Forever
A reporter rescues his girlfriend from Laos when it is overrun by the communists. Starring Michael Landon, Edward Woodward, Priscilla Presley and Moira Chen (porn star Laura Gemser).
Passport to Suez (1943)
Starring William Warren as The Lone Wolf. Also with Ann ('Detour') Savage and Sheldon Leonard.
Patterns (1956)
Fascinating drama set in the world of business. Written by Rod Serling and starring Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Beatrice Straight and Ed Begley.
Peck's Bad Boy (1934)
Jackie Cooper stars as a bratty son who gives his parents nothing but trouble.
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus (1938)
Starring Tommy Kelly, Ann Gillis, Benita Hume, Edgar Kennedy, Billy Gilbert and Spanky McFarland.
Penny Serenade (1941)
Romantic comedy drama starring Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Beulah Bondi, Edgar Buchanan and Ann Doran.
Penthouse (1933)
Top-notch comedy-drama from W.S. Van Dyke. Warner Baxter stars as a lawyer who teams up with a charming call girl (Myrna Loy) to get the goods on a crime kingpin. Also with Mae Clark and Charles Butterworth.
Perils of the Jungle
Starring Clyde Beatty and Phyllis Coates.
Personal Maid (1931)
A lower class girl (Nancy Carroll) takes a job as an uptown maid to change the course of her life. Also with Pat O'Brien.
Pimpernel Smith (1942)
Archaeologist Leslie Howard spies on the Nazis while digging for artifacts in this quality espionage drama.
Pirate Ship (1949) a.k.a. The Mutineers
Freighter captain Lyle Talbot is found murdered - his pockets full of counterfeit money. Crooks George Reeves and his girlfriend Adele Jergens take over the ship, and Jon Hall pretends to go along with them.
The Poppy is Also a Flower (1966)
Seminal TV movie about dope and it's detrimental effects. Starring Angie Dickenson, Yul Brynner and Rita Hayworth.
The President Vanishes (1934)
A group of businessmen conspire to drag America into a European war. With Arthur Byron, Paul Kelly, Rosiland Russell, Sidney Blackmer and Jason Robards, Sr.
The Pride of Jessie Hallam (1981)
Johnny Cash comes to grips with his illiteracy. Also with Brenda Vaccaro and Eli Wallach.
The Private Life of Don Juan (1934)
Romantic adventure with Douglas Fairbanks, Merle Oberon, Binnie Barnes and Benita Hume.
The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933)
Outstanding biography of the famed monarch and his many wives. Starring Charles Laughton, Robert Donat, Binnie Barnes, Merle Oberon and Elsa Lanchester. Produced by Alexander Korda.
Professional Soldier (1936)
Victor McLaglen kidnaps boy-king Freddie Bartholomew, is caught and arrested, and later comes to the aid of the young monarch.
The Promise (1969)
A pair of Soviet soldiers both fall for a homeless girl during a siege. Starring John Castle, Ian McKellen and Susan Macready.
The Proud and the Damned (1972)
Chuck Connors and his fellow Civial War soldiers get mixed up in a local revolution while hiding out in Latin America. Also with Cesar Romero and Jose Greco.
Punch and Jody (1974)
Starring Glenn Ford as a circus grifter who meets a young woman claiming to be his daughter. Also with Ruth Roman, Parley Baer, Kathleen Widdoes and Billy Barty.
Puppet on a Chain (1971)
Barbara Parkins stars in this thriller about a narcotics cop trying to smash a drug smuggling operation.
Queen of the Yukon (1940)
Adventure in the frozen north starring Charles Bickford and Irene Rich. Loosely based on a Jack London story.
Rage of Paris (1938)
Romance yarn featuring French sensation Danielle Darrieux in her U.S. debut. Also with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Mischa Auer and Mary Martin.
Rain (1932)
Joan Crawford stars as Sadie Thompson in this adaptation of the W. Somerset Maugham classic. Also with Walter Huston, William Gargan and Guy Kibbee.
The Rake's Progress (1945)
a.k.a. Notorious Gentleman
Great character study of a British cad (Rex Harrison) and his wasted life. Also with Lili Palmer and Guy Middleton.
The Red Fury (1984)
A 10-year old Indian boy grows to love a horse. Starring Wendy Lynne, Katherine Cannon, Juan Gonzales, Alan Hale and Will Jordan.
The Red House (1947)
A demented farmer (Edward G. Robinson) is haunted by his past crimes in this terrific mixture of gothic horror and film noir, which boasts fine acting and a unique, moody quality. Co-starring Judith Anderson, Lon McCallister, Julie London and Rory Calhoun. Highly recommended.
Ride the High Wind (1967)
Pilot Darren McGavin crashes in the southwest African desert and is aided by a mysterious pair connected with a missing gold shipment of years ago.
Riel (1979)
Story of the 19th Century Canadian rebel leader Louis Riel. Starring William Shatner, Leslie Nielsen and Christopher Plummer.
The Ring (1952)
Boxing drama focuses on discrimination against Hispanics. Starring Gerald Mohr, Rita Moreno (specify 1952 version).
The River Niger (1976)
A black family experiences various trials and tribulations. Starring James Earl Jones, Cicely Tyson and Lou Gossett, Jr. From the Tony Award winning play.
Road to Singapore (1931)
A doctor and his wife (Louis Calhern and Doris Kenyon) are sent to Singapore. The wife feels neglected and soon takes up with a handsome bachelor (William Powell), who initially resists her ample charms.
Roar of the Press (1941)
Newspaper drama starring Wallace Ford, Jean Parker, Jed Prouty and Robert Frazer.
Run Like a Thief (1967)
Action film featuring diamond theives vs. soldiers of fortune. Starring Kieron Moore, Ina Balin, Fernando Rey and Keenan Wynn.
Salt of the Earth (1954)
Social drama about striking workers. Starring Rosaura Revueltas and Will Geer.
San Demitrio, London (1947)
The crew of a damaged merchant marine vessel struggle to bring it into port. Starring Walter Fitzgerald and Mervyn Johns.
Saraband (1949)
Costume drama abouyt a count (Stewart Granger) and his doomed love for Joan Greenwood.
Satan's School for Girls (1973)
A young woman goes undercover at an exclusive girls' school to investigate a series of mysterious 'suicides.' Starring Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, Roy Thinnes and Pamela Franklin.
Saturday Night Kid (1929)
Clara Bow, Jean Arthur
Savage Drums (1951)
Sabu battles the communists in this adventure film from Lippert. Also with H.B. Warner, Sid Melton and Bob Easton.
The Savage is Loose (1974)
Incest results when a family is stranded on an island. Starring George C. Scott (who also produced and directed), John David Carson and Trish Van Devere.
Scandal Sheet (1940)
A newspaper publisher gives his illegitimate son a job. Starring Otto Krueger, Ona Muson and Don Beddoe. Specify 1940 version.
Scandal Sheet (1952)
Broderick Crawford turns a respected newspaper into a yellow tabloid. Also starring John Derek, Donna Reed, Henry Morgan and Rosemary DeCamp. Specify 1952 version.
The Scarlet Letter (1934)
Adapted vrom the Nathaniel Hawthorne classic. Starring Colleen Moore, Alan Hale, Henry B. Walthall, Hardie Albright and William Farnum.
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1935)
Classic adventure tale starring Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, Nigel Bruce and Raymond Massey.
Scarlet Street (1946)
Seductive Joan Bennett lures mild-mannered Robinson into a life of crime (with help from her slimy boyfriend Dan Duryea). Robinson sets out to get his revenge, with interesting results. Loaded with irony and bizarre visual touches courtesy of director Fritz Lang ('M').
The Scoundrel (1935)
Fine comedy drama from Ben Hecht starring Noel Coward and Julie Haydon.
Scrooge (1935)
Fine adaptation of Dickens' 'The Christmas Carol' starring Sir Seymour Hicks.
Sea Devils (1937)
Tough seaman Victor McLaglen learns that his daughter (Ida Lupino) wants to marry Preston Foster instead of the officer he's chosen. Specify 1937 version.
The Sea God (1930)
Richard Arlen's air line is cut while he's diving for sunken treasure. Also with Fay Wray and Robert Perry.
The Second Face (1950)
A homely and disfigured dress designer (Ella Raines), submits to plastic surgery and ends up beautiful. Also with Bruce Bennett and Rita Johnson.
The Secret of the Loch (1934)
An eccentric professor searches for the Loch Ness Monster, aided by his granddaughter and the reporter who loves her.
A Sensitive, Passionate Man (1977)
The sad story of an engineer who ends up a hopeless drunk. Starring Angie Dickenson, David Janssen and Rhodes Reason.
Seven Days Leave (1930)
Soldier Gary Cooper agrees to act as a son for an aging spinster.
Seven Days to Noon (1950)
An atomic scientist threatens to blow up London unless the government suspends production of nuclear weapons. Engrossing thriller stars Barry Jones and Olive Sloane.
Seventeen (1940)
Jackie Cooper stars as an adolescent struggling with the pains of growing up in this adaptation of Booth Tarkenton's story. Also with Betty Field (as Cooper's love interest), Otto Kruger and Peter Lind Hayes.
Shame (1961) a.k.a. The Intruder, I Hate Your Guts
Young William Shatner stars in this provocative Roger Corman film about bigotry and prejudice. Shatner arrives in a southern town that will soon be integrating it's schools. He does all he can to stir up racial animosity among the citizenry.
Shock Corridor (1963)
Journalist Peter Breck goes undercover in a mental institution in an effort to catch a killer, but ends up going insane! Classic drama also stars Constance Bennett, Gene Evans, James Best and Hari Rhodes.
Shocked (1986) a.k.a. Mesmerized
Jody Foster stars as an innocent orphan who marries a cruel man (John Lithgow) many years her senior. Set in 19th century New Zealand.
Sign of the Wolf (1941)
Wilderness story of a champion dog who comes through after a plane crash. Starring Michael Whalen, Grace Bradley, Darryl Hickman, Mantan Moreland and Louise Beavers.
The Silk Express (1933)
On a cross country trip, silk manufacturer Neil Hamilton is confronted by various unsavory characters who want to corner the market. Also with Sheila Terry, Allen Jenkins and Guy Kibbee.
Silver Blaze (1941)
a.k.a. Murder at the Baskervilles
Starring Arthur Wontner as Sherlock Holmes.
Sinners in the Sun (1932)
Romantic drama starring Carole Lombard and Chester Morris.
The Sins of Dorian Gray (1983)
Starring Anthony Perkins and Belinda Bauer. Classic Oscar Wilde story with a female lead this go 'round. Rare live action feature from Rankin-Bass.
Sin Takes a Holiday (1930)
Stenographer Constance Bennett marries her boss (Kenneth MacKenna) as part of a deception. She travels to Europe and meets a cultured gentleman (Basil Rathbone) who tries to talk her into getting a divorce.
Siren of the South Seas (1937)
a.k.a. Paradise Isle
Starring Movita and Warren Hull.
Sixteen Fathoms Deep (1934)
Starring Sally O'Neil, Creighton Chaney (Lon Chaney, Jr.) and George Regas. Specify 1934 version.
Sixteen Fathoms Deep (1948)
Starring Lon Chaney, Jr., Arthur Lake and Lloyd Bridges. Specify 1948 version.
Skull and Crown (1938)
Reliable adventure film with Regis Toomey, Jack Mulhall, Lois January and Rin Tin Tin, Jr.
Sky Giant (1938)
Exciting adventure romance picture with Richard Dix, Chester Morris and Joan Fontaine, who crash land in the arctic wilderness.
The Sky Parade (1936)
Enemy agents threaten to steal a top secret plane from a group of WWI vets. Starring Jimmy Allen, William Gargan, Kent Taylor, Grant Withers and Katherine DeMille.
Sky Patrol (1939)
Another entry in the exciting 'Tailspin Tommy' series. Starring John Trent, Marjorie Reynolds, Milburn Stone, Jason Robards and Jackie Coogan.
Skyway (1933)
Ray Walker is a former pilot who takes a bank job at his girlfriends' request. Money turns up missing and he's accused of taking it. Also with Kathryn Crawford, Jed Prouty, George ('Gabby') Hayes and Lucien Littlefield.
Smart Girl (1935)
Ida Lupino and Gail Patrick are sisters left to their own devices when their wealthy father dies suddenly. Also with Kent Taylor and Sidney Blackmer.
Smart Woman (1948)
Comedy drama features Mary Astor as a wife who returns from vacation and finds her husband dallying with pretty but daffy Noel Francis. Specify 1931 version.
Smash-Up, the Story of a Woman (1947)
Susan Hayward (in her first major outing) stars as a music star who gives up her career to help her new husband rise to fame. Also with Lee Bowman, Marsha Hunt and Eddie Albert.
Someone Behind the Door (1971)
A demented psychiatrist (Anthony Perkins) uses an amnesiac murderer (Charles Bronson) to gain revenge on his unfaithful wife. French production co-starring Jill Ireland.
Song of the Eagle (1933)
Story of a brewery owning family and the trials they face during and after Prohibition. Starring Richard Arlen, Charles Bickford, Jean Herscholt, Louise Dresser and Andy Devine.
The Son of Monte Cristo (1940)
Cad George Sanders tries to force Duchess Joan Bennett to marry him. With Louis Hayward as the Count of Monte Cristo.
Son of the Navy (1940)
A young orphan attaches himself to navy man James Dunn. Also with Dave O'Brien and Jean Parker. <
South Riding (1938)
Fine drama detailing the lives of a group of Yorkshire residents. Starring Ralph Richardson, Edna Best, Ann Todd and Edmund Gwenn.
The Spy Ring (1938)
Spy drama starring Jane Wyman, William Hall, Ben Alexander and Leon Ames. <
Square Shoulders (1929)
A man leaves his family behind and becomes a bum, causing him to be racked with guilt. Starring Junior Coghlan and Anita Louise.
Stairway to Heaven (1946)
Superb fantasy about an RAF pilot (David Niven) who is 'scheduled' to die but miraculously lives. Unique film also stars Kim Hunter, Raymond Massey and Richard Attenborough.
A Star is Born (1937)
Janet Gaynor and Fredric March star in this superb show business drama about a fading star and his tragic drop in popularity. Also with Adolphe Menjou, Andy Devine and Lionel Stander. Specify 1937 version.
Stark Fear (1962)
Beverly Garland endures rape and other abuse in this mean-spirited exploitation drama.
The Stars Look Down (1939)
Magnificent adaptation of A.J. Cronin's novel about coal miners fighting for less dangerous working conditions. Directed by Carol Reed and starring Michael Redgrave and Margaret Lockwood.
Stigma (1972)
Various people contract venereal disease after their lives of casual sex. Starring Phillip Michael Thomas of 'Miami Vice' fame.
Stormy (1935)
Noah Beery, Jr. befriends a young colt and tries to mediate a dispute between two brothers, one who wants to exploit the animal and the other who wants to see it returned to its' place in the wild. Also with Jean Rogers, J. Farrell MacDonald and Glenn Strange.
Strange Fascination (1952)
A concert pianist ruins his career when he becomes obsessed with a beautiful young woman. Starring Hugo Haas and Cleo Moore.
Strange Illusion (1945)
When a smooth talking con man (Warren Williams) puts the make on a young widow, the woman's teenage son (Jimmy Lydon) suspects the worst. Loaded with suspense and great visual touches, this is Edgar G. Ulmer's finest film next to 'Detour.'
Strangers All (1935)
Three brothers are complete strangers to one another. Starring May Robson and Preston Foster.
Strangers in Love (1932)
Frederic March plays two brothers (one good, one bad) in this comedy drama. Also with Kay Francis, Stuart Erwin and Sidney Toler.
The Strange Woman (1946)
Hedy Lamarr
Streamline Express (1935)
Epsiodic film details the lives of various passengers traveling by train. Starring Victor Jory, Evelyn Venable and Sidney Blackmer.
Street Scene (1931)
Award winning drama focusing on the inhabitants of a New York City tenement building. Starring Sylvia Sidney, William Collier, Jr., David Landau, Estelle Taylor, Walter Miller and Beulah Bondi. Directed by King Vidor with music from Alfred Newman.
Stunt Pilot (1939)
Aviation adventure starring John Trent as Tailspin Tommy (see also 'Mystery Plane').
Subway (1985)
The intertwining lives of various underground types. Starring Isabelle Adjani and Christopher Lambert. Directed by Luc Besson. Dubbed into English.
The Suicide's Wife (1979)
a.k.a. A New Life
A woman rebuilds her shattered life after her husband kills himself. Starring Angie Dickenson and Todd Lookinland.
Supersonic Man (1979)
Cameron Mitchell stars in this brazen 'Superman' rip-off from Spain. Released to cash in on the first Christopher Reeve epic, this strange picture has won a lot of fans with its' respectable special effects.
Svengali (1931)
Hypnotist John Barrymore takes advantage of nude model Marian Marsh.
Swamp Fire (1946)
Olympic champs Johnny Weissmuller and Buster Crabbe star in this adventure yarn. Also with Virginia Grey and young David Janssen.
The Swap (1969) a.k.a. Sam's Song
Starring Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Warren and Sybil Danning. A film editor spends the weekend 'connecting' with his friends. Rated R.
Sweetheart of the Navy (1937)
Sailors help out a singer (Cecilia Parker) working in a crummy dive. Also with Eric Linden and Jason Robards, Sr.
Sweethearts on Parade (1930)
Musical drama featuring Lloyd Hughes as a Marine who falls in love with Alice White while on leave in NYC. Specify 1930 version.
Swing High, Swing Low (1937)
Musical drama based on the play 'Burlesque.' Starring Carole Lombard, Fred MacMurray, Dorothy Lamour and Anthony Quinn.
Swiss Family Robinson (1940)
Thomas Mitchell, Edna Best, Tim Holt and Freddie Bartholomew star in this fine adaptation of the famous story. An English family becomes shipwrecked on their way to Australia and learns to adapt themselves to their beautiful but unforgiving new world.
A Tale of Five Women (1951)
British soldier Bonar Colleano (who doesn't have an accent because of time spent in the U.S.) develops amnesia and is sent to America, 'where he belongs.' Also with Eva Bartok and Gina Lollobrigida.
A Tale of Two Cities (1958)
Charles Dickens' classic adapted by T.E. B. Clarke. Starring Dirk Bogarde and Cecil Parker. Specify 1958 version.
Taming of the Shrew (1929)
Silent stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford are featured in this early talkie based on Shakespeare.
Tango (1936)
Chorus girl Marian Nixon endures various hardships in this Chesterfield drama. Also with Chick Chandler, Matty Kemp and Marie Provost.
Target of an Assassin (1976)
a.k.a. Tigers Don't Cry, African Rage, Fatal Assassin, The Long Shot
Starring Anthony Quinn and John Phillip Law. Two killers mark an African leader for death.
Tarzan and the Trappers (1958)
Tarzan (Gordon Scott) battles a band of evil white hunters out to loot a lost city. Made from footage of a proposed TV series. Also with Eve Brent and Ricky Sorenson.
Telephone Operator (1938)
A flood brings together a pair of phone installers with two operators. Starring Grant Withers, Judith Allen and Alice White.
The Tender Years (1947)
In an interesting change of pace, Joe E. Brown plays a clergyman who crusades against dog fighting in his community.
Ten Laps to Go (1937)
Race driver Rex Lease loses his nerve after a tragic car accident. Also with Muriel Evans, Duncan Renaldo, Marie Provost and Yakima Canutt.
Ten Nights in a Barroom (1931)
Oft-filmed story demonstrating the evils of John Barleycorn. Businessman William Farnum spends all his time drinking in a bar while his troubled family waits for him.
That Brennan Girl (1946)
Mona Freeman stars as a young woman who has been taught to take what she wants without regard for the feelings of others. Also with James Dunn, William Marshall and Frank Jenks.
They Made Me a Criminal (1939)
Great social drama with John Garfield as a prizefighter framed for murder and Claude Rains as the detective hunting him down. While hiding out, Garfield befriends a group of street urchins living out west (Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, Gabriel Dell and Huntz Hall). Also with Ann Sheridan.
The Thief of Bagdad (1978)
Latest adaptation of the classic tale. Starring Roddy McDowell, Peter Ustinov and Terrence Stamp. Specify 1978 version.
The Third Man (1949)
Writer Joseph Cotten searches post-war Vienna for the mysterious Harry Lime (Orson Welles). Carol Reed's teriffic adaptation of Graham Greene also features Alida Valli, Trevor Howard, Bernard Lee and Wilfrid Hyde-White.
Thunder in the City (1937)
Loveable, fast-talking P.R. man Edward G. Robinson promotes a bogus stock deal centered around a 'new mineral.' Also with Ralph Richardson and Nigel Bruce.
Thursday's Child (1943)
Sally Ann Howe becomes a child star in the movies, but her family can't handle the pressure and begins to fall apart. Also with Stewart Granger and Kathleen O'Regan.
Tim (1979)
An older woman (Piper Laurie) falls in love with a handsome, retarded young man (Mel Gibson). Based on a novel by Colleen McCullough ('The Thorn Birds').
Toby McTeague (1986)
A troubled teen runs away from his home in Northern Canada, taking with him the sled dogs he has raised. He learns about life from a wise old Indian, and ultimately enters a dangerous sled race. Starring Winston Reckert and Yannick Bisson.
Today We Live (1933)
Love triangle based on Willam Faulkner's story 'Turn About.' Starring Joan Crawford, Gary Cooper, Robert Young, Franchot Tone and Roscoe Karns.
Tom Brown's School Days (1940)
First screen version of the Thomas Hughes children's classic. Starring Cedric Hardwicke, Freddie Bartholomew, Billy Halop and Jimmy Lydon. Specify 1940 version. <
The Torch (1950)
While overrunning a town, a Mexican general falls in love with Paulette Goddard. Romance also features Gilbert Roland, Pedro Armendariz and Walter Reed.
Tornado (1943)
This exciting film thrilled audiences more than fifty years before 'Twister.' Chester Morris and Nancy Kelly star in this story of a coal miner and his showgirl wife whose lives are threatened by nature's deadliest force.
Torture Ship (1939)
Mad doctor Irving Pichel uses Lyle Talbot's ship to transport convicts to a mysterous island. Directed by Victor Halperin and based on Jack London's story 'A Thousand Deaths.'
Tower of Terror (1941)
Wilfrid Lawson plays a demented lighthouse keeper who killed his wife years earlier. A beautiful woman (Movita) escapes from a concentration camp and swims to the lighthouse, and turns out to be the very image of the murdered woman. Also with Michael Rennie.
Tracks (1976)
A Viet Nam vet suffers paranoid fantasies while traveling cross-country with his pals' body. Starring Dennis Hopper and Dean Stockwell.
The Trapp Family (1961)
True story of the family made even more famous in 'The Sound of Music.' This German version of their tale stars Hans Holt as baron von Trapp and Ruth Leuwerik as Maria.
The Treasure of Monte Cristo (1949)
Sexy Adele Jergens marries sailor Glenn Langan (heir to the fortune of the Count of Monte Cristo) for his money, but finds herself falling for him. Also with Steve Brodie, Robert Jordan and Sid Melton. Specify 1949 version.
The Trial (1963)
Anthony Perkins stars as a man accused of a crime that is never explained to him. Bizarre adaptation of Franz Kafka directed by Orson Welles.
Tulsa (1949)
Exciting adventure set in the oil fields of Oklahoma. Starring Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, Chill Wills, Ed Begley, Lola Albright, John Dehner and Iron Eyes Cody.
Turn of the Tide (1935)
'Romeo and Juliet' type story with warring families in a Yorkshire fishing village. Starring Geraldine Fitzgerald.
24 Hours to Kill (1965)
Starring Lex Barker, Mickey Rooney and Walter Slezak.
Two Alone (1934)
Orphan girl Jean Parker is treated as a slave by an evil farmer. Also with Beulah Bondi and ZaSu Pitts.
Two Dollar Bettor (1951)
Gambling ruins John Litel in this social drama Real Art. Also with Marie Windsor, Steve Brodie, Carl Switzer and Barbara Billingsly.
Two Minutes to Play (1937)
Herman Brix battles Eddie Nugent in the classroom, on the football field and for the love of Jeanne Martel. College drama from Sam Katzman.
Under the Big Top (1938)
Romantic triangle set against a circus backdrop. Starring Anne Nagel, Marjorie Main, Jack LaRue and Grant Richards.
Undertow (1930)
Lighthouse keeper Johnny Mack Brown goes blind and loses his new bride. Also with Mary Nolan and Robert Ellis. Specify 1930 version.
Unfaithful (1931)
Ruth Chatterton discovers that her husband Paul Cavanaugh has taken on a mistress (Juliette Compton). Because of her social standing, she is expected to ignore the affair,since a divorce would be scandalous. On a holiday in the Alps, she meets and falls in love with Paul Lukas.
The Unstoppable Man (1961)
Cameron Mitchell stars as an American businessman in England. When his son turns up missing, he sets out to find the kidnappers. Also with Lois Maxwell.
Uptown New York (1932)
Story of a doomed romance featuring Jack Oakie and Shirley Grey.
Vanity Fair (1932)
Myrna Loy, Barbara Kent and Conway Tearle star in this adaptation of the classic Thackeray novel. See also 'Becky Sharpe.'
Village Tale (1935)
People in a small town make life miserable for Randolph Scott in this interesting social drama.
Violent Road (1958)
a.k.a. Hell's Highway
Six men drive a dangerous cargo across rough terrain in this varation on 'The Wages of Fear.' Starring Brian Keith, Dick Foran, Ann Doran and Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.
Voodoo Tiger (1952)
Starring Johnny Weismuller as Jungle Jim. Also with James Seay and Jean Byron.
Walk Into Hell (1957)
Adventurer Chips Rafferty leads a group into the wilds of New Guinea in search of oil.
Wallaby Jim of the Islands (1937)
Seabound adventure about a captain protecting his cargo of pearls from a band of pirates. Starring George Huston and Ruth Coleman.
Waterloo Road (1949)
John Mills is separated from his wife by the war. His wife takes up with a cad (Stewart Granger) who has lied about his health to stay out of the service.
The Way of All Flesh (1940)
Businessman Akim Tamiroff is presumed dead when he turns up missing. He visits his family years later and they don't recognize him. Specify 1940 version.
When Thief Meets Thief (1937)
Starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. as a cat burglar who falls in love with Valerie Hobson, the fiancee of his ex-partner Alan Hale!
The White Orchid (1954)
Archeologist William Lundigan and photographer Peggy Castle search the Mexican jungle for a lost civilization.
White Pongo (1945)
Robert Fraser stars in this jungle adventure. 1940s audiences seemed most interested in seeing co-star Maris Wrixon's blouse torn open by the deadly white gorilla of the title. From PRC.
Whom the Gods Destroy (1934)
Fascinating story of a man who disguises himself as a woman to save himself during a shipwreck. He's presumed dead and has to remain in hiding. Starring Walter Connolly, Robert Young, Scotty Beckett and Doris Kenyon.
Wild Boys of the Road (1933)
Acclaimed depression-era drama about boys who leave home to ride the rails. Starring Frankie Darro and directed by William Wellman.
Windjammer (1937)
State's Attorney George O'Brien gets mixed up with gunrunners when he tries to serve a wealthy yachtsman. Specify 1937 version.
Wine, Women and Horses (1937)
Former gambler Barton MacLane tries to please his strict wife but is drawn once again to horseplaying as well as his old girlfriend Ann Sheridan.
The Winslow Boy (1950)
Robert Donat, Cedric Hardwicke
Without Orders (1936)
Two pilots (playboy Vinton Hayworth and regular guy Robert Armstrong) both battle for the affections of sexy stewardess Sally Eilers.
A Woman of Experience (1931)
Because of her shady past, Helen Twelvetrees is recruited to cozy up to a man suspected of being a German spy. Also with Lew Cody, William Bakewell, H.B. Warner and ZaSu Pitts.
The World Acuses (1935)
When her husband dies, Vivian Tobin loses custody of her only son. Also with Dickie Moore, Paul Fix and Robert Frazer.
Young Bride (1932)
Helen Twelvetrees finds herself married to a creep in this slice-of-life drama from David O. Selznick. Also with Eric Linden, Arline Judge, Ropscoe Ates and Cliff Edwards.
The Young in Heart (1938)
A family of con artists struggle to go straight in this great comedy drama from David O. Selznick. Starring Janet Gaynor, Roland Young, Billie Burke, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Richard Carlson, Minnie Dupree and Paulette Goddard.
Yukon Flight (1940)
Exciting adventure story with James Newill as renfrew of the Royal Mounted Police. Also with Warren Hull and Dave O'Brien.
Zanzibar (1940)
Action packed adventure yarn that pre-dates Raiders of the Lost Ark by over forty years! A team of British explorers battle the Nazis and search Africa for an enchanted skull that brings extraordinary power to whoever posseses it. Starring James Craig, Lola Lane and Eduardo Ciannelli.
