Joe Adams (Cary Grant) is a gambling ship owner, willing to do just about anything to make a quick buck. He's about to sail off to Havana when he and his business partner Zepp (Paul Stewart) receive draft notices. War is coming, and men are needed to fight. But Joe's not interested, believing he's done … Continue reading Mr. Lucky (1943)
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)
William Bonney (Paul Newman) is wandering New Mexico alone when he encounters a group of cattlemen, led by British rancher Tunstall (Colin Keith-Johnston). The men can tell by the way he wears his gun that Billy's no average rancher. He's a gunfighter. Nevertheless, Tunstall takes a liking to him gives him a job. When the … Continue reading The Left Handed Gun (1958)
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)
Captain C. J. Cardigan (David Farrar) has been tasked with capturing Jim Brecan (Robert Ryan), a man accused of killing the son of the royal family. While the royals want Brecan executed, the British captain insists he should be legally tried for the crime. Brecan manages to elude capture for a while, but may finally … Continue reading Escape to Burma (1955)
Susan (Ava Gardner) doesn't have the ideal marriage. Wed to Sir Philip Ashlowe (Stewart Granger), a British noble, she feels neglected as he spends his time fulfilling stately duties. Desperate to reconnect, Susan convinces Philip that they should take a vacation on their yacht. Several friends are invited along, including Henry Brittingham-Brett (David Niven), with … Continue reading The Little Hut (1957)
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)
Jessie Bourne (Barbara Stanwyck) is alone in her New York apartment one night when she gets an odd phone call. She picks up and greets the caller, only to hear the line go dead as soon as she speaks. Meanwhile, Jessie's husband Brandon (James Mason) is out having a jolly old time at a night … Continue reading East Side, West Side (1949)
Nora Hunter (Laraine Day) is a very wealthy woman, but also a very mysterious one. Choosing not to let herself be seen by the general public, whenever there's work outside of the home office that must be done, she sends her assistant Sylvia Lockwood (Marsha Hunt) out in her place. Nora's trouble is that she … Continue reading Bride By Mistake (1944)
Three friends -- Jody, Steamer, and Chase -- have come to Oahu in search of the world's biggest waves. Surfers from around the world have come to the island to compete against one another. Along the way, the young men face arguments, injuries, and romantic complications. Ride the Wild Surf was written and produced by … Continue reading Ride the Wild Surf (1964)
