A Woman Under the Influence is a 1974 drama film directed by John Cassavetes. It follows the story of Mabel Longhetti, a woman whose life spirals into chaos when her husband, Nick, returns home after a stay at a mental institution. As Mabel tries to hold her family together, she faces struggles with her own mental health and the pressures of societal expectations. The film explores themes of love, marriage, mental illness, and the complexities of family dynamics.
In this silent comedy, a carefree man finds himself in a series of comedic situations as he navigates through an adventure in a fictitious country. With damsels in distress, rebel leaders, and disguises, he must rely on his wit and charm to overcome obstacles and find his way. From an ocean voyage to a nurse-patient relationship, this film is filled with slapstick humor and absurd situations that will keep audiences entertained.
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.
Christine Evans, the fifteen-year-old daughter of the widowed American ambassador to Mexico Jeffrey Evans, believes that she is no longer a young girl and that she has fully matured into adulthood. Eager to make her mark in the sophisticated world of foreign diplomats living in Mexico, Christine appoints herself as organizer of her father's social activities and takes over the planning of a big garden party he will be hosting. Because he loves his daughter,
This is an educational short released by the Los Angeles Public Library explaining what to expect when you get your first period.
Mr. Bach, a wealthy man, visits the scenes of his boyhood days in his auto and meets farmer Brown, his boyhood friend. Brown is the father of a very pretty daughter named Tessie. Bach becomes deeply smitten with the artless little country lass, and secretly hopes to win her. Tessie, however, has a host of admirers in the little village, the favored one being John Watson.
An adaptation of Madame Bovary transported to Rye, New York in the 1930's. All characters have been renamed.
A weekend father wants to bond with his teenage daughter by taking her with him to the carwash. They end up on a life-changing adventure in the supermarket, at the endless sanitary towel aisle. They get "help" from an older lady who shares intimate stories of her experience, some about menstruation, some on wildly different topics.
A girl and two boys watch a movie together in an apartment. The sexual tension between them is obvious, with the girl and the boy fighting for attention, as it gets to a point of explosion. Who will take the first step?
Film-within-a-film: two men eating lunch at restaurant see another Shell Oil film entitled "The Largest Club in the World" with Lew Lehr and Don Wilson. Humorous driving and pedestrian safety film shot on the streets of Los Angeles.
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