Mr. District Attorney is a popular radio crime drama which aired on NBC and ABC from April 3, 1939 to June 13, 1952. The series focused on a crusading D.A., initially known only as "Mister District Attorney," or "Chief", and was later translated to television. On television the D.A. had a name, Paul Garrett, and the radio version picked up this name in the final years when David Brian played the role. A key figure in the dramas was the D.A.'s secretary, Edith Miller.
Pocketful of Miracles follows the story of a beggar named Apple Annie, who becomes entangled in an elaborate ruse to reunite with her long-lost daughter. With the help of a kind-hearted gangster and a society matron, Annie navigates the treacherous streets of New York City and discovers the power of love and luck.
When a distress signal is received, the crew and passengers of an airplane must confront various challenges and personal struggles while attempting to safely navigate an ocean crossing.
In 1884, a cattleman brings a rare breed of cow, a Hereford bull, to Texas. The man faces challenges from a swindler, as well as romantic rivalry and family conflicts. As he tries to establish his cattle ranch and breed Herefords, he must overcome obstacles such as a snowfall, a cattle stampede, and frontier justice. Along the way, he builds relationships with a widow and her daughter, and also confronts his estranged father and deals with the grief of losing his wife. Ultimately, he showcases his Hereford cattle at an auction and proves his success as a cattleman.
Flamingo Road is a drama film that tells the story of a young woman who takes on the powerful forces of corruption and political conspiracy in a small town. She is determined to expose the abuse of power by the local government and a construction company that is involved in a land grab. Along the way, she faces obstacles such as false imprisonment, false arrest, and a corrupt sheriff. The film explores themes of greed, wealth, manipulation, and the struggle for justice.
In Springfield Rifle, a military intelligence officer is tasked with uncovering a spy ring during the American Civil War. He goes undercover and must navigate through dangerous situations, facing betrayal and false accusations. With the help of his investigative skills and courage, he strives to complete his top-secret mission.
Million Dollar Mermaid is a movie based on the true story of a swimmer who becomes a star. It follows her journey from childhood to fame, with all the ups and downs along the way. From scandalous headlines to a spinal injury, she overcomes obstacles to become a beloved icon. The movie showcases her talent and determination, featuring stunning swimming sequences, musical numbers, and a touch of romance.
This Woman Is Dangerous follows the story of a woman involved in a dangerous world of crime, murder, and jealousy. As she navigates through her troubled past and tries to protect her young daughter, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit, organized crime, and a treacherous romantic rivalry.
A woman, who starts from poverty and a broken marriage, rises through the ranks of organized crime to become a powerful figure. She navigates through a world of deceit, manipulation, and violence as she becomes involved with the mob. With themes of romance, thriller, and suspense, this film-noir masterpiece explores the struggles and sacrifices of a strong female protagonist.
Beyond the Forest follows the story of Rosa Moline, a woman trapped in a small town who plans to escape her boredom and achieve wealth and success in the big city. However, her determination leads her down a dark path of sin, jealousy, and murder.
In a small Mississippi town, a black man is falsely accused of murder, leading to a racially-charged trial that uncovers the town's deep-seated prejudice and social injustice. A teenage boy and an attorney set out to expose the truth and bring justice to the wrongly accused man.
A police detective finds himself entangled in the web of the underworld when he falls in love with a nightclub singer accused of murdering a crooked lawyer.
In the year 1897, a traveling saleslady faces comedic challenges and romantic rivalries while trying to sell her products in Texas. She encounters cowboys, ranchers, sheriffs, and even a steel tycoon. With a touch of historical comedy, the story revolves around the battle of the sexes and showcases the struggles and triumphs of a saleswoman in a male-dominated world.
In the year 1864, a group of ex-convicts, led by a sheriff and a native American chief, plan to find buried loot in a deserted town. They face challenges including an outlaw attack, a native American chief, and the search for hidden money. Will they succeed in their quest?
Director Peter Godfrey's 1950 drama, inspired by true events, dramatizes the crime spree of the notorious jewel thief known as "The Hollywood Raffles", whose famous robbery victims included such real-life celebrities as Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith and Dennis Morgan. David Brian stars in the title role, and he's supported by John Archer, Marjorie Reynolds, Jacqueline de Wit, Alix Talton, Ned Glass, Perdita Chandler and columnist Sheilah Graham, playing herself.
A man must choose between work or his family after he is called back to work during a family vacation. He and his son have set a harmless rabbit trap in the woods near the cabin they are vacationing in. When the family returns home they realize that they forget to retrieve the trap and the son fears that a rabbit will be captured and die a slow death from starvation. The man is in line for a promotion, yet feels that he is under appreciated by his boss. He must choose whether or not to follow his instincts and do the right thing or possibly lose the promotion he has worked long and hard for.
A warden and his assistant clash over prison reform, triggering a violent riot.
Filmed with the full cooperation of the U.S. Army, Breakthrough is a lean, no-nonsense war film set during the 1944 invasion of the continent.
A young man seeks his father's killers among lumberjacks, and discovers that they are actually timber barons who also seek to control lumber mills. Based on the novel of the same name.
A professional hunter is brought in to track a bank robbery suspect through a Louisiana swamp, and winds up getting romantically involved with the suspect's wife.