A con man tries to swindle an older woman by pretending to be the manager of a famous opera singer. Chaos ensues as the Marx Brothers create havoc backstage and on stage, culminating in a hilarious performance.
The Public Enemy follows the rise and fall of Tom Powers and his best friend Matt Doyle, as they work their way up the ranks of the Chicago gangster underworld. Fueled by prohibition-era bootlegging and violence, Tom becomes a powerful crime boss. However, the consequences of his criminal lifestyle and the ruthless world he inhabits eventually catch up with him, leading to tragic consequences.
Blonde Venus tells the story of a woman who must turn to prostitution in order to support her ill husband. She becomes a successful nightclub singer and attracts the attention of a wealthy chemist. However, when her husband discovers her secret, their marriage is strained and she must make sacrifices to protect her family and find redemption.
American Madness follows a bank manager as he navigates through a run on the bank, a murder, and false accusations in a small community during the Great Depression. The story explores themes of debt, alibi, panic, and injustice. The manager's neglected wife, infidelity, and secret affairs add to the complexity of the plot. With the help of a detective, the bank manager must uncover the truth and clear his name while dealing with gangsters, explosions, and the aftermath of the bank failure.
Star of Midnight is a romantic comedy mystery set in New York City. It follows the story of a former girlfriend who seeks the help of a police detective and a lawyer when she believes her wealthy socialite friend is in danger. As the investigation unfolds, the main characters find themselves tangled in a web of blackmail, mistaken identity, and murder. With plenty of twists and turns, the movie keeps the audience guessing until the very end.
Desire is a 1936 movie that follows the story of a jewel thief who goes on a journey of rehabilitation and discovers love in the process. Set in Paris, France and San Sebastian, Spain, the movie involves themes of impersonation, automobile theft, and con artists.
When a reporter gets involved in a case involving gold coins, murder, and kidnapping, he discovers the secret identity of the mysterious Mr. Wong. Together, they race against time to uncover a legendary treasure hidden in Chinatown.
In 'Who Killed Who?', a police detective investigates a murder in a haunted house. As he navigates through absurd situations and encounters various suspects, he unravels the mystery with comedic twists and turns.
Three friends who work as salesgirls in a department store in 1930s New York City deal with love, heartbreak, and the challenges of the era. As they navigate through relationships, societal pressures, and personal ambitions, they discover the true meaning of friendship.
In Picture Snatcher, a journalist named Danny escapes from prison and becomes a tabloid photographer. He hopes to capture scandalous photos to boost his career, leading to confrontations with the police and a showdown between the newspaper and the law. Along the way, Danny must navigate various obstacles, including a dangerous gangster and a love triangle. Will he succeed in his quest for fame and redemption?
Frisco Jenny follows the life of an orphan girl who rises to become a powerful madam in the notorious Barbary Coast district of San Francisco. She faces treachery, murder, and deception as she navigates the corrupt world of politicians, gangsters, and the local tong. The film explores themes of love, loss, and redemption.
In Penthouse, a call-girl finds herself framed for murder and must rely on a lawyer to clear her name. As the investigation unfolds, secrets are revealed and unexpected romances emerge.
In this suspenseful silent crime drama, a hijacker proves his loyalty to his mother by killing his biological father, a blackmailing gangster who has been threatening to destroy the mother's happy marriage to the governor.
In the film Paid (1930), a woman finds herself in prison after being blackmailed by her former boss. Determined to seek revenge, she plots her escape and sets out on a mission to expose her boss's illegal activities. Along the way, she discovers the power of friendship and love.
The Isle of Lost Ships is a 1929 talking film released in an alternative silent version with a Vitaphone track of effects and music. It was produced by Richard A. Rowland and distributed by Warner Bros..
Millioniare Curran, thinking his son too intellectual, sends him west to learn logging at one of his lumber camps. Unknown to his father, Grant Curan is a professional wrestler and easily able to handle the thugs that attack him at the lumber camp. This enables him to stay on the job and he soon undercovers how his father is being cheated by the local boss.
When a mysterious murderer known as the Brooklyn Strangler terrorizes the city, a radio comedy show host and ex-convict teams up with a police reporter to solve the case. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter slapstick comedy, suspects, and a thrilling chase through Brooklyn.
Once a jewel thief always a jewel thief? Yes and no. Yes if you consider the fact that Michael Lanyard also known as the Lone Wolf once retired from the "trade" but relapses back into his old habits when he is tempted by the emerald pendant of beautiful socialite Marcia Stewart. The trouble (?) is that he falls for the belle and he soon gets more interested in getting the girl than the jewels that adorn her. What he wants now is to return the pendant but a rival gang interfere and force him to take part in a big-time caper.
When a timid college student is mistaken for a famous matador, he gets caught up in a whirlwind of events involving kidnapping, gunfire, and romance.
Rose Manning swears revenge for the unjust slaying of her father by Inspector McArthur. Five years later, as a nightclub hostess, she is sought by Chuck Gaines, secretly a bootlegger, but she centers her attentions on young Jimmy Carter, who, she learns, is the son of McArthur.