, 2h6 Directed byMark Sandrich OriginUSA GenresDrama, War, Romance ThemesSeafaring films, Transport films, Political films ActorsClaudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard, Veronica Lake, Cora Witherspoon, George Reeves, Barbara Britton Roles Lt. Elsie Bollenbacher Rating73% The story covers many day-to-day events and contrasts the brutality of war against the sometimes futile efforts of the nurses to provide medical aid and comfort. Each of the nurses has a past or present love story with a soldier, with the longest-term one between the characters played by Colbert and George Reeves. Flashback narration and a sequence where the nurses and injured soldiers are stranded in Malinta Tunnel pinned down by aircraft fire are two notable aspects of the film.
, 1h30 Directed byWilliam A. Wellman OriginUSA GenresDrama, Romance, Western ActorsBarbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy, K. T. Stevens, Thurston Hall, Lloyd Corrigan Roles Bettina Rating65% A statue is being dedicated to the late founder of Hoyt City, and reporters from around the country have gathered, speculating that "the old lady's going to talk." When the anticipated "old lady" does not appear at the event, they rush to her home. She is centenarian Hannah Sempler (Barbara Stanwyck), who lives in an old mansion among the skyscrapers of Hoyt City. As she confronts the press who have barged in, a photographer says, "Hold it, Mrs. Hoyt!" She replies that her name is Hanna Sempler, and refuses to answer their questions as to whether she and Hoyt had been married, which as another reporter says, would make him a bigamist. The intruders leave, having learned nothing to prove or disprove the many rumors, but Hannah is persuaded to tell her story to a young female biographer who lags behind. She reminisces about her experiences with Ethan Hoyt (Joel McCrea) in the American West.
, 1h8 Directed byJames Patrick Hogan OriginUSA GenresDrama, Comedy-drama, Action ThemesTransport films, Aviation films ActorsRichard Arlen, Jean Parker, Cliff Edwards, Roger Pryor, Billy Lee, Helen Mack Roles Mabel Rating53% Ace test pilot Bradley Farrell (Richard Arlen), flying for McMasters Aviation Corp., breaks his leg when an overweight prototype crashes. Brad's younger brother Douglas (Don Castle), a recent graduate in aeronautical engineering thinks Doug's flying is too dangerous, and is hired as a design engineer at McMasters. Carol Blake (Jean Parker) wants to interest Brad in her father's design for an aircraft made of plastic. Doug pretends to be Brad because he is attracted to her but Brad meets Carol and takes her out flying. She introduces him to her blind father, Professor Blake (Thomas W. Ross), resulting in Brad becoming immersed in the professor's new designs.
, 1h48 Directed bySam Wood OriginUSA GenresDrama, Romance ActorsGinger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, Eduardo Ciannelli, Doodles Weaver, Ernest Cossart Roles Girl in Elevator (uncredited) Rating68% Kitty Foyle (Ginger Rogers), a saleswoman in a New York boutique working for Delphine Detaille (Odette Myrtil), faces a life-changing decision: marry doctor Mark Eisen (James Craig) or run away to South America with the man she has loved for many years, the already-married Wyn Strafford (Dennis Morgan). As she wrestles with her decision, the film flashes back to her youth in Philadelphia.
, 1h39 Directed byLewis Milestone OriginUSA GenresDrama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance ActorsRonald Colman, Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Spring Byington, Harry Davenport, Cecilia Loftus Roles Ethel Rating64% Portrait painter and caricaturist David Grant (Ronald Colman), newly arrived in Greenwich Village, wishes Jean Newton (Ginger Rogers) good luck on a whim as they pass on the sidewalk. When Jean delivers books, a woman makes her the gift of an expensive dress. She is quarreling with her son-in-law, who had given the dress to his wife. Believing David to be lucky, Jean asks him to partner with her on a ticket for the Irish Sweepstakes. He agrees only on condition that, if their horse wins, she accompany him on a platonic trip to see the sights before she settles down to married life in Poughkeepsie, New York. She and her fiance, Frederick "Freddie" Harper (Jack Carson), are dubious about the proposition, but he talks them into it.
, 1h25 Directed byFrank Butler, Victor Schertzinger OriginUSA GenresComedy, Romantic comedy, Action, Adventure, Musical, Romance ThemesSeafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Musical films, Road movies, Buddy films ActorsBing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Charles Coburn, Anthony Quinn, Judith Barrett Roles Society Girl (uncredited) Rating65% Josh Mallon (Bing Crosby) and Ace Lannigan (Bob Hope) are best friends and work aboard the same ship. As their ship returns to the US after a long voyage, they see all the other sailors being mistreated by their wives and girlfriends, and the two friends pledge never to get involved with women again. Unfortunately, this vow is tested almost immediately. First, Ace is confronted by the family of a former lover, Cherry, who insist he marry her. Then Josh, who is the son of rich shipping magnate (Charles Coburn), has to fend off his fiancee, Gloria (Judith Barrett), and his father's wishes that he settle down and take over the family business.
, 1h46 Directed byLewis Milestone, Nate Watt OriginUSA GenresDrama ThemesFilms about the labor movement, Films about disabilities ActorsBurgess Meredith, Betty Field, Lon Chaney, Jr., Charles Bickford, Noah Beery, Jr, Bob Steele Roles Susie Rating77% Two migrant field workers in California during the Great Depression—George Milton (Burgess Meredith), an intelligent and quick-witted man (despite his frequent claims of being "not that smart"), and Lennie Small (Lon Chaney, Jr.), an ironically-named man of large stature and immense strength who, due to his mental disability, has a mind of a younger child—hope to one day attain their shared dream of settling down on their own piece of land. Lennie's part of the dream, which he never tires of hearing George describe, is merely to tend to (and touch) soft rabbits on the farm. George protects Lennie at the beginning by telling him that if Lennie gets into trouble George won't let him "tend them rabbits." They are fleeing from their previous employment in Weed where they were run out of town after Lennie's love of stroking soft things resulted in an accusation of attempted rape when he touched and held onto a young woman's dress (not shown, but mentioned).
, 1h11 Directed byPeter Godfrey, Peter Godfrey OriginUSA GenresDrama, Comedy, Adventure, Crime ActorsWarren William, Ida Lupino, Rita Hayworth, Virginia Weidler, Ralph Morgan, Tom Dugan Roles Marie Templeton Rating64% Un groupe d'espions est à la recherche des plans secrets d'un appareil d'artillerie anti-aérienne. Les hommes forcent Michael Lanyard, ancien criminel plus connu sous le pseudonyme de « Loup solitaire », à les aider. Bien décidé à profiter de l'affaire pour régler ses comptes, Lanyard s'arrange pour qu'un de ses ennemis force le coffre dans lequel sont enfermés les documents...