A businessman’s daughter runs away from an arranged marriage, only to find herself penniless and suspected of theft after she becomes the victim of a bag thief in the train. When she … Director: Albert de Courville Writers: Henry Koster (story), Wolfgang Wilhelm (story), Stars: Jessie Matthews, Owen Nares, Carol Goodner source
When Lt. “Wild Bill” Traynor, bad boy of the Marine Corps, arrives at a San Diego Marine Base, he is surprised to discover he has been assigned to duty under his old rival, Captain Benton … Director: David Howard Writers: Colbert Clark (story), James Gruen (screenplay), Stars: William Haines, Conrad Nagel, Esther Ralston source
1932 pre-code Hollywood Legal Crime Drama about ethical quandaries faced by a rising young prosecutor Vince Day, a big city District Attorney, played by actor //arren WI££I/M who decides to become a defense attorney. The film follows the exploits of a lawyer who begins his career with good intentions and a bright insouciance, but takes …
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Stars: Hoot Gibson, Sheila Bromley, Jack Rutherford Director: George Melford Writer: Jack Natteford (story) A con man posing as a lawyer tries to sell copies of a phony law book. Things get serious when he has to defend a young man falsely accused of robbery. source
Stars: Tom Tyler, Roberta Gale, Louise Cabo Director: Bernard B. Ray Writers: Rose Gordon, J.K. Henry (story) The famous western fiction writer Bob Morris arrives at the Henderson ranch. He quickly realizes the hanging, runaway horses, and the shootout are fakes for his benefit. But when a real robbery takes place he thinks it’s another …
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Yachtsman Steve Drexel bets his friends that he can swim ashore on a remote south-seas island with nothing but a toothbrush and be ‘living the life of Riley’ when they return. With handmade… Director: A. Edward Sutherland Writers: Douglas Fairbanks (story), Thomas J. Geraghty (adaptation) Stars: Douglas Fairbanks, William Farnum, Earle Browne source
A man wrongfully convicted of murder escapes custody and goes in search of the real killer. The problem is that he only has one clue to go on. Director: William Nigh Writers: E. Phillips Oppenheim (story), Norman Houston (screenplay) Stars: Mary Brian, John Darrow, Yola d’Avril source
A white jungle goddess is protected by a fierce killer gorilla. Director: Harry L. Fraser Writer: Brewster Morse Stars: Rochelle Hudson, Walter Byron, Harry Myers source
A young actress hits Hollywood determined to be a movie star and runs into a lot of roadblocks along the way. Director: Ralph Ceder Writers: Houston Branch (adaptation), Izola Forrester (story), Stars: Buster Crabbe, Isabel Jewell, Sally Blane source
Director: Victor Schertzinger Writers: Viña Delmar (based on a story), Warren Duff (screenplay) Stars: Jack Oakie, Shirley Grey, Leon Ames source