In 'Nightmare Alley,' an ambitious con artist with a gift for mind reading manipulates his way to success in the cut-throat world of a traveling carnival. However, his rise is followed by a dark and tragic fall.
Cleopatra (1934) tells the story of Cleopatra, the powerful queen of Egypt, as she navigates dangerous political alliances, romantic entanglements, and the ultimate downfall of her empire.
Queen Christina is a historical fiction film set in 17th-century Sweden. It tells the story of Queen Christina, who faces challenges in her reign and personal life. The plot revolves around her struggles with duty, forbidden love, and political drama.
The Sign of the Cross tells the story of the persecution of Christians in ancient Rome. It follows a Roman official who falls in love with a Christian woman and betrays his friend to Emperor Nero. The movie showcases the spectacles and debauchery of Rome, including a scene in which Christians are fed to lions in the arena.
In the 12th century, King Richard I of England leads a group of crusaders on a mission to retake Jerusalem from the Muslim forces. The film explores the religious fervor, political intrigue, and personal drama of the Crusades, highlighting the struggles and sacrifices of the characters involved.
In the 15th century, a young nobleman, Myles Falworth, learns about his unknown father, battles treachery, and fights his way to becoming a knight. Along the way, he falls in love and must prove his innocence in a trial by combat.
In this epic western, a young scout named Breck Coleman guides a group of pioneers on the treacherous journey along the Oregon Trail. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and dangers, including conflicts with Pawnee Indians. Amidst the hardships of the frontier, Coleman finds love and must navigate the challenges of nation-building.
When a giant octopus, mutated by radiation, starts terrorizing the city of San Francisco, it's up to a zoologist and a US Navy submarine commander to stop it before it destroys everything in its path.
In Dick Tracy's Dilemma, detective Dick Tracy is faced with a complex case involving insurance fraud and murder. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal. With his wit and astute detective skills, Tracy must unravel the truth before more lives are at stake.
In bustling era of 19th-century Louisiana, sugar is as valuable as gold, and pirates like Lili Scarlet will do anything to get it. After robbing Jules Tulane’s estate of his crop, Scarlet takes over Tulane’s land debt and forces him to pay or go to prison. In exchange for postponing his debt, Scarlet allows Tulane’s son, André, to work as her servant. When André and Scarlet fall in love, it leads to jealous rage from Scarlet’s former paramour, expert swordsman Hugo — and when Hugo looks to raid the Tulane estate again, it is up to André and Scarlet to take him down and save the estate.
A German spy matches wits with-and pitches woo to- an American secret agent
Mary of Scotland (1936) tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots, who faces political intrigue, religious conflict, and threats to her life as she tries to secure her throne and maintain her Catholic faith in Protestant England.
A mother and her son's lives are upended by the arrival of a wealthy flapper to their small New England fishing village.
The Buccaneer is a swashbuckling adventure film set during the War of 1812. It follows the story of pirate Jean Lafitte as he aids General Andrew Jackson in defending New Orleans against the British. Lafitte's loyalty, love, and daring deeds make for a thrilling and romantic tale of bravery and heroism.
During World War I, two American soldiers find themselves captured and in a prison camp. They manage to escape and go on a series of wild adventures, including rescuing an Arabian princess.
Old Ma Conway champions statehood for Wyoming, believing the measure would put an end to the territory's lawlessness; but the elderly woman is opposed by cattle buyer and tax assessor Lee Landow and greedy banker Dixon. When Ma offers her opinion in a newspaper article, Landow sends his henchman Ringo to put the fear of God in the woman.
A soldier survives a bombing in which his three fellow soldiers were killed. When he recovers he discovers he has amnesia, and since his companions' bodies were burned beyond recognition, the army doesn't know which one of the four he is. He goes AWOL and searches out the families of the three dead soldiers, hoping to find out his own identity.
The city's District Attorney is murdered, and a newspaper reporter investigates. He starts finding out that everything wasn't quite as cut and dried as it appeared to be.
A story of Vienna following World War I, in which the butchers became millionaires and the aristocrats became beggars, told against a background of mother-love and sacrifice.
Manhandled is a comedy-drama film released in 1924. The story revolves around a shopgirl who finds herself in a series of misunderstandings, leading to comedic and dramatic situations. The film explores themes of false identity, society, and courtship. With elements of melancholy, the plot follows the journey of the protagonist as she navigates through a world of inventors, mechanics, and boarding-house life. Along the way, she encounters a model and gets caught up in a web of imposture.