In 1953, a progressive-thinking art history teacher arrives at Wellesley College and challenges the conservative norms and traditions of the all-female institution. She encourages her students to think independently and pursue their own ambitions, thereby questioning the roles assigned to women in society.
In 1890s Paris, Georges Duroy, known as Bel Ami, becomes a notorious womanizer who achieves wealth and success by manipulating and seducing influential women. As he climbs the social ladder, Duroy's promiscuity and schemes lead to consequences that threaten his newfound power.
Trumbo is a 2015 biographical drama film about the life of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who was blacklisted by the Hollywood establishment for his political beliefs. The movie follows Trumbo as he continues to write screenplays secretly, using front names, while dealing with the personal and professional challenges of the blacklist era. Despite facing persecution and being imprisoned for his beliefs, Trumbo refuses to back down and eventually helps to bring an end to the blacklist.
Shall We Dance is a romantic comedy film from 1937. It tells the story of a man named Peter who takes dance lessons to impress his wife, but ends up falling in love with his dance instructor, Linda. As Peter learns to dance, he finds himself drawn into a world of music, romance, and self-discovery.
When Eddie 'Gonzo' Gilman is expelled from his high school newspaper for a controversial article, he starts an underground newspaper to express his rebellious nature and expose the truth about the school administration. Along the way, he learns about friendship, loyalty, and the power of standing up for what you believe in.
Martha, a wealthy New York City socialite, finds herself tangled in a web of romantic entanglements and comedic misunderstandings when her husband asks her for a divorce. As she navigates through a world of gossip, class distinction, and love triangles, Martha must decide what truly matters to her.
Broadway Melody of 1936 is a romantic comedy set in the behind-the-scenes world of Broadway. The story revolves around a Broadway director and his assistant who must find a way to put on a successful show while navigating romantic entanglements and various obstacles.
A steelworker and his aspiring wife make millions when they become partners in a dyeworks. Unfortunately, success does not bring happiness.
A shipping magnate's daughter-in-law discovers she is pregnant, causing chaos and hilarity while her husband is away on a cruise.
When a wealthy businessman's family starts to worry about his lonely and unhappy life, they hire a young woman to pose as his mistress and shake things up. As they spend time together, they both begin to realize that they have more in common than they thought.
When Mountain City racketeer Charles Gillette is acquitted, he arrives at the Mountain City World newsroom and vows revenge on the Better Government Committee who put him behind bars. Members of the committee include Colonel Bogardus, owner of the World , Horace Mitchell, a candidate for mayor, and Mr. Franklin, a department store owner. First Gillette buys a rival newspaper, the Sentinel , and offers a pricey editorship to World newsman Ralph Houston, who refuses the offer on principle. That evening, Ralph and his partner, Tod Swain, are greeted at home by a creditor, and Vina Swain, Ralph's fiancée, is furious to find out he turned down Gillette's offer. When she learns Ralph went into debt to put her through college, she warns Gillette of a police raid and pays back Ralph's debt with Gillette's renumeration. When Ralph orders Vina not to work for Gillette, she breaks their engagement.
Two-part story--the first is about a washed-up Broadway actor and his tough daughter, who is a bigger star than he is; the second is about a literary agent whose newest client--a nine-year-old boy--is the author of a borderline pornographic book.
After being beaten to a story of scandal involving Countess Polasky, James W. Hornby assigns his son 24 hours to find an even more scandalous story about the countess. After spending the night in the wrong street looking for the wrong countess, he comes up with a plan: the butler will be seen in a comprimising situation with the countess, and then photographed. The countess, who is sick of reporters, has other ideas... Written by Paul L
A Hollywood heartthrob helps a small-town girl achieve stardom.
In Bedtime Story, a theater producer pretends to be in an invalid marriage to avoid divorce, but complications arise when his wife announces her pregnancy. Their plan to elope is hindered by misunderstandings, police raids, and hilarious encounters with various characters.
Count Romansky is a newspaper columnist who specializes in romance issues. When he loses his job, he opens up a school where he instructs his pretty pupils on affairs of the heart.
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