Movies and TvShows featuring "land-sale" theme.

In the reconstruction era after the Civil War, a man named John Sommersby returns to his wife and a small Tennessee community. However, as he settles back into his old life, doubts begin to arise about his true identity. His wife begins to suspect that he may be an imposter, and this suspicion leads to a court case where John must prove his true identity. As the trial progresses, secrets come to light and the truth about John's past is revealed.

In Windstorm 3, a teenage German girl named Mika moves to the Andalucia region in Spain with her dad. There, she forms a bond with a wild horse named Windstorm and discovers the oasis of freedom. Mika and Windstorm participate in a horse-racing competition, facing challenges along the way.

Richard Dix as Dan Taylor and Preston S. Foster as Paxton Bryce are two longtime friends seeking their fortune in Texas after the war. The two men decide, not without problems, to establish a cattle empire. Paxton becoming too ambitious, distances himself from Dan and Abby, Paxton's wife. It will only be after a personal tragedy that he will come back to his senses.

The Wedding Night tells the story of a struggling writer and his troubled marriage, set against the backdrop of a rural farm. As the couple navigates their marital problems and the pressures of their rural lifestyle, they must confront their own inner demons and make tough decisions about their relationship. With themes of love, loss, and redemption, this film explores the complexities of human emotions and the challenges of marriage.

A rancher's foreman schemes against him on a cattle drive from Oregon to Wyoming.

A circuit judge arrives in a frontier town to investigate a murder trial. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers political corruption, planted evidence, and a web of deceit. With his integrity on the line, the judge must navigate the dangerous and treacherous world of the town, while seeking justice for the victim.

The governor of Texas sends a cowboy to keep the peace between ranchers and a land baron.

Jim Wyngate, an English aristocrat, comes to the American West under a cloud of suspicion for embezzlement actually committed by his cousin Lord Henry. In Wyoming, Wyngate runs afoul of cattle rustler Cash Hawkins by rescuing the Indian girl Naturich from Hawkins. Wyngate marries Naturich, but then learns that his cousin Lord Henry has been killed and has cleared his name before dying. As Wyngate has long loved Lady Diana, Lord Henry's wife, he is perplexed at his situation. But fate takes a hand and resolves matters as Wyngate could not have predicted.

Middle aged George F. Babbitt is a leading citizen in the town of Zenith, the fastest growing community in America according to its town sign. George is a large part of that growth as a property developer and realtor. He is lovingly married to his wife Myra, the two who have two children, Ted and Verona who are approaching adulthood. George has always had a fearless attitude, much like that of a naive child, which has led to his business success. He encounters some personal stresses when he faces what he believes is a potential home-wrecking issue, and when his oldest friend Paul and his wife Zilla deal with domestic problems. These stresses make George want to provide even more to his own family, leading to George agreeing to participate in a less than scrupulous but lucrative business dealing. George's bravura gets him into a potential scandal. This situation makes him question his general behavior, especially toward his family.

A short historical drama about the Louisiana Purchase.

After a seven year absence, Dr. Ram Singh returns to his village intending to sell his land and go back to the city. He finds that the peasants are being mistreated by the local landlord and the landlord's sister, Sushma.

Plagues and Pleasures on the Salton Sea (2004) is a documentary that delves into the unique community and ecological disaster surrounding the Salton Sea in California. The film explores the history, politics, and environmentalism of the area, showcasing the eccentric residents and the challenges they face. From retirement communities to religious fanatics, and from environmental concerns to the boom and decline of the resort town, this documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into this unusual and intriguing landscape.

Aubrey cons Amy into thinking he's a railroad bigwig. When he loses his job he takes one wearing a sandwich board. After he helps Joe sell his patent for a good price and an old railroad deal comes through, he's back on top and ready to marry Amy again.

Nat Alden, a promoter, has had bad luck on his deal and is broke. He meets an old army pal who is now a chauffeur of the businessman who threw the luckless Nat out of his office. Nat is on his way back to his small hometown, where he is believed to be a millionaire. To keep the belief alive he has his pal drive him there in the businessman's automobile. Complications arise quickly.

How would you feel if the state sold the mountain above your village to a big multinational, your country's beautiful islands, its beaches or your great monuments? Strangled by debt, governments and public administrations all over Europe act like any indebted family: they try not only to reduce costs, but attempt to replenish their coffers by putting their most valued family possessions on the market. More often than not, this includes part of the countries' historical and natural heritage: castles, islands, mountains, beaches, palaces, ancient arenas and archaeological sites. But who really owns these properties? Aren't they our common heritage, our history that will end up in private or corporate hands and will no longer be accessible to all? Or is the private sector more efficient in managing these properties? And if so, who decides on the best deal? Are there democratic proceedings for the sale of our common good? The people of Europe want accountability.

One of the films that Borzage shot under contract for Fox before he began his run of box-office hits. This is a comedy built up around the disastrous dinner that a couple of newlyweds organise for an important financial partner of the husband's.