After their parents' death, three children are entrusted to their greedy cousin, Count Olaf, who plots to steal their fortune. The children escape his attempts to harm them and are sent to live with various guardians, but Olaf continues to pursue them.
When a nosy reporter witnesses a murder, an innocent man becomes the prime suspect in a murder trial. As the trial progresses, more evidence is revealed, casting doubt on the man's guilt. With the help of a young reporter, the man must prove his innocence and find the real killer.
Congressman David Norris loses his lead in the United States Senate race after meeting a woman who encourages him to be more honest. He is later introduced to the Adjustment Bureau, a group that has a plan for his life. David and the woman, Elise, reconnect three years later, but the Bureau tries to stop their relationship. David fights against the Bureau's control and risks his future to be with Elise.
Modigliani tells the story of the famous artist's struggles and triumphs, his forbidden love, and his untimely death. Set in Paris in 1919, the film follows Modigliani as he battles tuberculosis, faces discrimination, and fights for his art to be recognized.
In Bus Stop, a cowboy named Bo falls in love with Chérie, a small-town girl, at a bus stop. Bo tries to convince Chérie to marry him, but she wants to pursue her dreams in Hollywood. Along the way, there are comedic and romantic obstacles that they must overcome. Will their love prevail?
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.
In Walk Don't Run (1966), a romantic comedy set in Tokyo during the Olympics, three strangers find themselves sharing an overcrowded apartment. Romantic entanglements and misunderstandings ensue as they navigate the chaotic and lively atmosphere of the city.
Peggy and her friend Millie are strolling down Broadway while Jimmy and Mac are trolling Broadway, and the four get together...
In Comrade X, a newspaper reporter goes undercover as a chauffeur to save a political prisoner and falls in love with an American woman. They face numerous obstacles including press censorship, blackmail, and a car chase.
In the near future, where government regulations are so restrictive our most intimate acts are considered acts of rebellion, Nora tries to break out of a lifetime of strict thought and sexual repression before it's too late.
We're Not Married! is a screwball comedy that follows the stories of five married couples who discover that their marriages are not legally valid. The film explores the hilarious consequences and chaotic situations that arise as the couples navigate through this revelation. With an ensemble cast and comedic twists, We're Not Married! is a delightful exploration of love, marriage, and the complexities of relationships.
In the spring of 2004, Massachusetts began the final battle of its journey towards legalizing same-sex marriage. This documentary follows a few local couples & their families through the months leading up to & shortly after that defining occasion in LGBTQ+ history, culminating in their respective weddings. Also includes interviews with active opponents attempting to discourage the movement (& failing, of course). Premiered at the Independent Film Festival of Boston in April 2005, just a month short the decision's one-year anniversary.
A hard-living dockworker finds religion until his brother is murdered.
The staggeringly wealthy Norah Hunter, a shipyard owner, too often finds herself the romantic target of gold-digging men. To attract a suitor whose main interest is not money, she changes places with her secretary, Sylvia Lockwood, and assumes the role of a young working woman. However, she then falls for recuperating fighter pilot Anthony Travis, who, in turn, is madly in love with Sylvia -- or, perhaps, with the millions he thinks she has.
Reporter Miss Lee is looking for a story and approaches George White as he's assembling the latest edition of his famous revue. As it turns out, she has lots of backstage gossip to choose from
Joe and Casey trouble-shoot for the phone company. They try to prove that Joes's girl Ethel's boss Dan is a crook but are trapped by criminals and left in a burning building.
Hank Medhill, artificial silk manufacturer, has returned to the U.S. from Japan to learn that his former girlfriend, Eleanor Breen is about to marry. Hank convinces Eleanor to leave the groom-to-be and marry him. Shortly after the marriage, they discover that they have nothing in common. They separate. Hank decides to pick any name from the phone book and date them. That date results in a wild and frightful night for Hank, thanks to Eleanor's clever plan.
In post-World War II Germany, an American military reporter and a sergeant navigate through the challenges of the Berlin Airlift, facing Russian spies, evading the police, and uncovering a two-timing relationship. They must overcome various obstacles to ensure the success of the mission.
In I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby, Broderick Crawford plays a sentimental gangster who abducts songwriter Johnny Downs and forces him to write a love ballad. It is Crawford's hope that the song will reach out and touch his long-lost childhood sweetheart. I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby was based on James Edward Grant's short story Trouble in B Flat; echoes of the basic premise later resurfaced in the 1957 "A" picture The Girl Can't Help It.
Female (1933) follows a female executive who finds herself navigating the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry. She faces sexual harassment and gender discrimination while trying to balance her personal life and pursue her career aspirations.