Millie, a neglected wife, falls in love with a charming older man. They begin a passionate affair, leading to betrayal and heartbreak. Set in a small town, Millie's desires for love and excitement collide with societal expectations and consequences.
Behind Office Doors (1931) is a pre-Code comedy-drama film that explores themes of sexism and modern womanhood. The story revolves around Mary Linden, a capable and ambitious woman who is in charge of a publishing company. When she discovers that her boss, Richard Walters, is a womanizer, she decides to teach him a lesson by pretending to be engaged. The plot takes a twist when Mary falls in love with another man, but her secret engagement with Richard threatens to ruin her chances of happiness. Will Mary be able to navigate the complexities of love and her career?
Holiday is a romantic comedy set in the 1930s, which portrays the story of a man who decides to take a break from his wealthy family's expectations and lifestyle. He falls in love with a spirited woman who encourages him to question his priorities and find true happiness. The film explores themes of societal expectations, courtship, and the need for self-discovery.
A society man's loving, devoted wife, upon learning that he has been unfaithful and is planning to leave her for the other woman, strategically pretends to be having an affair of her own. The woman's friends gladly assist in the deception.
A beautiful con artist marries Hayes Hallan, the owner of a pearl-rich island. No sooner has the couple said "I do" than Beatrice's partners in crime show up, claiming to be the bride's parents.
During World War I, a man mysteriously gains the power to hear women's thoughts. With this strange ability, he must navigate the secret service as he tries to understand the true motives of those around him.
The dream of Paul Dombey, the wealthy owner of the shipping company, is to have a son to continue his business. Tragically, Dombey's wife dies shortly after giving birth to their son.
Women from various backgrounds volunteer as nurses in France at the outbreak of World War I.
Middle-aged Napa Valley grape-grower Tony posts a marriage proposal to San Francisco waitress Lena enclosing a photo of his handsome younger brother Buck. When she gets there she overlooks his duplicity and marries him. Then she falls in love with Buck.
A mad captain poses as a cleric to murder people aboard a fogbound ship.
In this silent melodrama Sir Melmoth Craven is running against John Orme for a seat in Parliament. Orme is an honest man, but Craven is on the shady side. For campaign money, he borrows money from an equally shady establishment called Gordon, Ltd. Orme's sweetheart, Margaret Garth, becomes infatuated with Craven, much to the dismay of her mother, Enid.
The Trespasser is a drama/romance movie set in Chicago, focusing on the life of Marion, a working single mother. She becomes a kept woman for a wealthy businessman, but eventually chooses to elope with her boyfriend, causing a scandal in high society. The movie portrays the challenges faced by Marion as she tries to overcome societal judgment and provide for her child born out of wedlock. This pre-code film reveals the harsh realities of the time, shedding light on the stenographer profession and the struggles faced by women in early 20th century society.
A spy story that takes place during World War I.
A bank teller's love life falls apart when he's accused of embezzling.
Directed by John S. Robertson. With Evelyn Brent, Robert Ames, Ivan Linow, Josephine Dunn.
A young wife wants to have children, but her husband neglects her. She confides her longings to a handsome brain surgeon. Complications ensue.
Ex-convict David Harvey attempts to go straight and settles in a small town where he meets and falls in love with Mary Carlyle. His former gang tries to persuade him to take part in a robbery of a wealthy woman but he refuses until discovering that Mary is in league with the gang.
An escaped convict and the detective tasked with hunting him down end up working in parallel to clear the convict's name and nab the gangsters that framed him.
A woman struggles to rekindle the affection of her husband.
Connie Hayden (Constance Bennett) faces a dilemma; will she choose the rich guy or the ordinary Joe? Naturally, Connie has the answer in time for the final credits.