Cabaret is a drama musical set in 1930s Berlin during the Weimar Republic, a time of political unrest and the rise of Nazi ideology. The story follows an entertainer named Sally Bowles, a master of ceremonies at the Kit Kat Klub, and her complex relationships with a British writer and a German man. As the political climate deteriorates, their lives are affected by the rise of the Hitler Youth, anti-semitism, and the increasing control of the Nazi Party.
In Prohibition-era New York City, a young boy becomes involved in the criminal activities of gangsters and falls for a showgirl. With a unique twist, this musical comedy takes place in a world where all the characters are played by children.
Hugh Carver is an athletic star and a freshman at Prescott College. He falls in love with Cynthia Day, a popular girl who loves to party, and finds that it's impossible to please her and still keep up with his studies and athletic training. Soon the two face some difficult decisions.
In the midst of the Great Depression, a baroness holds a music contest in her brewery to find the saddest music in the world. As contestants compete for the prize, the competition becomes a source of personal and romantic conflicts, leading to absurd and dark comedic moments.
A mayoral candidate, who has a questionable past with a blackmailer, has to hide the truth from his wife. Chaos ensues when his fake wife comes into the picture and comedic situations unfold.
Parlor, Bedroom and Bath is a slapstick comedy that follows the story of a man caught up in a web of confusion, as he is mistaken for someone else and becomes involved in romantic rivalries and hilarious situations. With a mix of seduction, mistaken identities, and slapstick humor, this movie is a delightful comedy filled with laughter and misunderstandings.
Elizabeth Rimplegar inhabits a household populated by virtual lunatics. Her mother, Nellie, mishandled the family fortune, and, alas, the stock market crash has depleted their worth. Elizabeth's goofy brothers cannot easily adjust to the life of the average worker. Meanwhile, the family doctor has his eye on Elizabeth, but he will have to compete with her suitor, an ill-informed writer.
The Wild Party is a pre-code film set in the roaring 20s during the prohibition era. A college professor finds himself entangled in the wild party scene of a group of party girls. The film explores themes of trauma, false accusation, and self-sacrifice.
Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
The Circle (1925) tells the story of a love triangle involving an aristocratic family. The plot revolves around the husband's affair with his best friend's wife and the consequences it has on their family. Set in the 1890s, the film explores themes of family abandonment, romantic rivalry, and tough decisions.
Philo Vance investigates when a murderer preys upon members of a wealthy family on New York's Upper East Side.
In 1923, two young ladies depart, unescorted, for a tour of Europe. Their great naïvité and efforts to seem grown-up lead them into many comic misadventures.
Dick Bannister is the new field boss of the Ford Logging Company, a Canadian logging-crew during a time when conflicts with the powerful Consolidated Lumber Company, a bitter rival company, have turned bloody, like a private war. His boss, Miss Edith Ford, comes to inspect the lumberjack camp, bringing her doctor fiancé with her. Dick is attacked by his rivals and left for dead. His loss of blood is so great that he needs a transfusion, but no human will volunteer, so the surgeon uses a wolf as a source of the blood. Afterwards, Dick begins having dreams where he runs with a pack of phantom wolves, and the rival loggers get killed by wolves. Soon, these facts have spread through the camp. (via YouTube)
Wally and Ray are cousins intent upon getting the fortune of their Scots grandad, an aviation nut. They become mixed-up with the U. S. flying corps and are wafted over the enemy lines in a runaway balloon. Through misunderstanding they are honored as heroes of the enemy forces, and sent back to the U.S. lines to spy. Here they are captured and almost shot, but everything ends happily. Only 20 minutes of this 6 reel comedy are extant.
Ella Cinders is a young woman living in poverty who dreams of becoming a movie star. She faces challenges from her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, but with the help of a wealthy family and a star football player, she has a chance to fulfill her dreams.
Neglected by her husband, an ambitious lawyer, Irene seeks variety in Berlin's nightlife-- An evening of dancing, dolls, cocaine and immoral passion. Irene takes the "devious path" as she seeks to make her husband jealous.
A blowhard who poses as a railroad executive (but is really just a $30-a-week clerk) catches a young bride and then drives her family's finances to the brink of ruin.
Margie, a small-town girl in the 1920s, navigates through love, ambition, and high school life. She competes in a singing competition, deals with teen angst, and reminisces about her high school friends. Her relationships with her father, teacher, and football coach shape her journey towards graduation and finding her place in the world.
With unpaid actors and staff, the stage show Phantom Sweetheart seems doomed. To complicate matters, the box office takings have been robbed and the leading lady refuses to appear. Can the show be saved?
Glorifying the American Girl is a pre-Code musical comedy-drama film that follows the journey of a young woman as she achieves fame and success in show business. The film showcases the glamour and challenges of the industry, exploring themes of ambition, love, and rivalry. With its lively dance numbers, catchy songs, and entertaining performances, Glorifying the American Girl is a captivating portrayal of the American dream.