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Drama film is a genre that relies on the emotional and relational development of realistic characters. While Drama film relies heavily on this kind of development, dramatic themes play a large role in the plot as well. Often, these dramatic themes are taken from intense, real life issues.
Also known as Yellow Cargo Stars: Conrad Nagel, Eleanor Hunt and Vince Barnett Director: Crane Wilbur Writers: Crane Wilbur (original story), Crane Wilbur (screenplay) An investigator looks into the activities of a movie producer he believes is involved in smuggling Asians into the U.S. source
Stars: Jackie Moran, Marcia Mae Jones and Bradley Metcalf Director: Karl Brown Writers: John T. Neville (original story and screenplay) Kenneth, a pampered, snobbish young boy is sent by his father–who has served time in prison for a crime he did not commit–down to the country farm of an old friend. The barefooted, honest and …
Stars: Johnny Downs, Rosalind Keith and Helen MacKellar Director: Herbert Meyer Writer: Richard C. Kahn (original screenplay) Johnny Fraser (Johnny Downs) leaves his mother (Helen MacKellar) in their small home town and sets out for the big city. He obtains a job with a large firm of architects. Steve Carson (Archie Robbins), a fellow employee, …
Stars: James Dunn, Ralph Morgan and Robert Barrat Director: Charles Lamont Writers: Joseph Hoffman (screenplay), Richard Sale (original story) A pilot carrying a valuable amulet is shot down over China by a ruthless Russian agent, who also wants the amulet. source
Stars: Marian Marsh, Gordon Oliver and Margaret Dumont Director: Phil Rosen Writers: Hershel Rebuas (original screenplay) Two strangers, a man and a woman, are framed for a jewel robbery and thrown in jail. After they get out, they join forces to track down the real thieves. source
Stars: Sally Rand, Esther Muir and Vince Barnett Director: Louis J. Gasnier Writers: Harold Joyce (story), Paul Franklin (screenplay) Small-time showgirl, loved by two decent men, poses as a stripper to infiltrate a nightclub whose owner is believed responsible for her father’s murder. source
Stars: Judith Allen, Grant Withers and Warren Hymer Director: Scott Pembroke Writers: John W. Krafft (story), Scott Darling (screenplay) A telephone operator covering for a friend’s “fling” finds herself in the middle of a major disaster when the city is hit by a big flood and her switchboard is the center of communications. source
Stars: Pat O’Brien, Evelyn Brent and Neil Hamilton Director: Christy Cabanne Writer: Edward T. Lowe Jr. (screen story) A district attorney and a reporter try to find the killer of a D.A. who uncovered a massive stock fraud. source
Stars: Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond and Phyllis Cerf Director: S. Roy Luby Writers: Peter B. Kyne (story), Betty Laidlaw (adaptation) A young reporter’s grandfather wins a sweepstakes, but it turns out that his ticket is phony. The reporter finds out that the police are looking for the criminal ring responsible for the phony-sweepstakes racket, so …
Stars: Ann Rutherford, Frank Albertson and Ward Bond Director: Joseph Santley Writers: Wellyn Totman (story) When a young man is befriended by a gambling ship operator and made a partner in the business, he becomes involved in a police manhunt after he covers up a murder committed by his new partner. For more hard-to-find Hollywood …