In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, breaks parole and is pursued by the relentless Inspector Javert. As he assumes a new identity and rises to become a respected factory owner, his past catches up with him, threatening to destroy the lives of those he cares about.
Operator 13 is a drama film that takes place during the American Civil War. It follows a love story amidst the chaos and conflict of the time. The main character is a woman who acts as a Confederate spy but later becomes involved with a Union general. The movie explores themes of deception, espionage, and the complexities of war.
In Hollywood Party, a wild and hilarious party takes place in Hollywood, filled with comedic chaos, musical numbers, and unexpected encounters. The story follows a group of characters including a con-man, a singer, an actress, and a millionaire as they navigate through the night of entertainment and find themselves caught up in absurd situations. With a touch of pre-code glamour and a hint of a taming of the shrew theme, Hollywood Party delivers a musical extravaganza that will leave the audience laughing and tapping their feet.
Fort St. David, Cuddalore, southern India, 1748. While colonial empires battle to seize an enormous territory, rich in spices and precious metals beyond the wildest dreams, and try to gain the favor of the local kings, Robert Clive (1725-1774), a frustrated but talented clerk who works for the East Indian Company and struggles to earn his fortune, makes a bold decision that will change his life forever.
A wealthy widow, Mrs. Cheyney, becomes involved in a romantic triangle and a con game. She must navigate the high society of London and New York City while avoiding Scotland Yard and a gang of robbers.
Rasputin and the Empress (1932) is a captivating historical drama that delves into the life and influence of Grigori Rasputin, a controversial figure in imperial Russia. The film follows the manipulative and charismatic Rasputin as he gains the trust of the Russian royal family, particularly Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra. Rasputin's ability to seemingly heal their son's hemophilia creates a deep bond of dependency, but his questionable methods and growing influence lead to political unrest, revolution, and ultimately the downfall of the imperial family.
A circus wild animal trainer searches for the son who was taken away from him by a meddling relative years earlier.
Set in 1930s China, a neglected wife embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption when she accompanies her husband, a doctor, to a remote village affected by a deadly cholera epidemic. As she witnesses suffering and faces her own demons, she finds unexpected love and learns about the true meaning of commitment.
Theodora Lynn, a prim and proper young woman, lives a double life as a scandalous novelist writing under a pseudonym. When her secret identity is revealed, she must navigate the consequences and the judgment of her conservative community.
In 1934, a disillusioned Englishwoman named Domini Enfilden leaves her unhappy marriage behind and travels to Algeria. There, she meets a mysterious stranger, Boris Androvsky, who is haunted by his past. As their paths intertwine, they find themselves caught in a web of passion, guilt, and danger. Together, they must confront their inner demons and navigate the treacherous landscape of the Sahara Desert.
Three Godfathers is a Western film released in 1936. It follows the story of three outlaws who come across a dying woman in the desert. Before she passes away, she entrusts them with the care of her newborn baby. As the outlaws struggle to survive in the harsh desert environment, they also face the challenges of caring for a baby. The film explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the meaning of family.
Men in White is a pre-code film about a dedicated doctor who must navigate his personal and professional life while dealing with tragedies and ethical dilemmas in a hospital setting.
In this entry in the Lone Wolf series, the first to have a soundtrack, the jealousies of the King and the coquettish Queen are chronicled. When His Majesty learns that his wife has given the ring he gave to her to her lover, the King plans a large ball and demands the she wear the token. As her lover is a military attache, he is not in the palace, and the queen must send her lady-in-waiting to bring it back. En route, the lady meets a thief and they team up. She does not know that he has been dispatched by the King to steal ring from the attache.
A beautiful woman lands a job at an exclusive salon that deals with the wives of wealthy businessmen. Her contact with these men leads to a series of affairs.
Opera prima donna leaves the Metropolitan to form her own company with Tibbett as leading man. She leaves this company too which means Tibbett and company must carry on without her.
Sarajevo June 28, 1914. Dushan, the Serbian mayor of a Hungarian town, has come to see the parade of Archduke Ferdinand. While there he runs into Geza, an old friend in the Hungarian Army and invites him to come to his house and visit him and his new wife.
Captain Orloff is sent to Bucharest to capture a Mata Hari type of spy, but many different women fit the bill and are attractive enough to make one question one's allegiance.
In a hopeful effort to evade gangster Legs Caffey, chorus girl Letty Morris hops a bus in New York bound for Los Angeles--with Legs close on her heels. Along the way the bus picks up escaped convict Paul Porter, who quickly allies himself with Letty. With the police in hot pursuit and Legs monitoring his every move with Letty, Paul is running out of both time and ideas.
Eastern Borderlands, 1919. The Bolsheviks, taking part in the Polish-Russian war, appear at the Granowski manor house. It's a story based on the war of 1920, which ended with the Battle of Warsaw going down in history as the "Miracle on the Vistula". The film was commissioned by the Propaganda Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs and has survived only in fragments (just 53 minutes out of the 2-hour-long film).
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