Boyd Emerson (Joel McCrea) and Fraser (Raymond Hatton) are traveling through Alaska by dog sled when they land in the small fishing village of Kalvik. There they meet Cherry Malotte (Evelyn Brent), who is hospitable to them and fills them in on the ruthlessness of the town's leader, Marsh (Gavin Gordon). Marsh won't let any … Continue reading The Silver Horde (1930)
Rhoda Montaine (Margaret Lindsay) has just learned some shocking news. Her first husband, Gregory Moxley (Errol Flynn), was thought to be dead... but he's alive. Not only that, he's blackmailing Rhoda! Rhoda has remarried with Carl Montaine (Donald Woods), a wealthy man. She wants to protect him from scandal, so she calls on her old … Continue reading The Case of the Curious Bride (1935)
The body of businessman Stanley Whittaker (Douglass Dumbrille) has been found in his office, gun in hand and next to a typewritten confession that he's guilty of embezzlement. Lieutenant Poole (Moroni Olsen) and his assistant (Fred Kelsey) initially assume that the death is a suicide... but after closer examination, foul play is suspected. But who … Continue reading The Witness Chair (1936)
Melissa Smith (Anne Shirley), known as "M'liss" for short, is the daughter of gold miner Washoe Smith (Guy Kibbee). A whole town has built up around Washoe's claim -- Smith's Pocket. But Washoe has become unwelcome in his own town. His luck with gold has run out, and he's being forced out of his home, … Continue reading M’liss (1936)
Helen Roberts (Margot Grahame) is a San Francisco waitress working at a dockside restaurant. She's also an ex-con on probation. Determined to make a better life for herself, Helen just wants to work and stay out of trouble. When she meets persistent schooner captain Martin Rhodes (Gordon Jones), however, his charms may lead her into … Continue reading Night Waitress (1936)
Eddie Hall (Clark Gable) is on the run from the police. Taking shelter in an apartment building, he runs into the apartment of Ruby Adams (Jean Harlow), a stranger. Luckily for Eddie, Ruby is more than willing to help him out. She hides him in her bathroom and covers for him when the cops come … Continue reading Hold Your Man (1933)
Bill Norman (Allan Lane) is the heir to a very successful dairy company, but he wants nothing to do with the family business. Instead, he has a great interest in studying tropical fish. Bill's father, Rufus (George Irving), isn't too happy with his son's life choices. So, he decides to make a bet. If Bill … Continue reading Maid’s Night Out (1938)
Odds Owen (Warren William) is a bookie who has just lost a big bet on a horse race. This loss was through no fault of his own, though. Opposing better T. Everett Markham (Clay Clement) has been doping the horses. Disgusted by Markham's behavior and the general trend of dishonesty in the gamblin' game, Odds … Continue reading Don’t Bet on Blondes (1935)
It's a battle between two railroads. The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific are in a race to see which can be the first to reach Ogden, Utah. If the Central Pacific succeeds, bank president Asa Barrows (Henry Kolker) stands to make a whole lot of money... so, naturally, he hires some help to make … Continue reading Union Pacific (1939)
Edith Farnham (Mary Astor), a divorcee, is headed to the Snowcrest Lodge with her daughter for Christmas. Also heading to the lodge is Stephen Blake (Melvyn Douglas), a widower who plans to spend the holiday with his young son. As for the lodge itself, the manager (Donald Meek), director Mr. Snirley (Romaine Callender), and hostess Miss Peabody (Dorothy Stickney) have … Continue reading And So They Were Married (1936)
