A young waitress becomes an aspiring actress and eventually achieves stardom in Hollywood. However, she finds herself caught in a downward spiral of alcohol abuse and personal struggles as she navigates the glamorous but toxic world of showbiz. The film explores the price one has to pay for following their dreams in Hollywood.
Funny Lady is a fictional biography that follows the story of Fanny Brice, a talented female singer and comedienne in the show business. The movie explores her love life, her relationship with a womanizer and theatrical producer, and her journey to success in the entertainment industry. Set in 1930s New York City, Funny Lady showcases Fanny Brice's struggles and triumphs in her career and personal life.
The Great Gatsby is a tragic love story that takes place in the 1920s. It follows the life of Jay Gatsby, a millionaire who throws lavish parties in the hope of winning back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. As the story unfolds, themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream are explored, ultimately leading to a tragic climax.
A Free Soul is a 1931 movie that tells the story of Jan Ashe, the daughter of a prominent defense attorney, who gets involved with a dangerous gangster. As their relationship grows, Jan must choose between her duty to her family and her love for the gangster. Set against the backdrop of prohibition-era San Francisco, this film explores themes of love, loyalty, and self-sacrifice.
The popular Caucasian-looking son (Richard Barthelmess) of a wealthy Chinese businessman lives away from his widowed father and passes as white, but experiences prejudice, rejection, insult, and heartache when the socialite (Constance Bennett) he loves learns of his heritage.
Neptune's Daughter is a musical comedy set in the world of swimsuit design and polo. It follows a case of mistaken identity and a complicated love triangle between two sisters, a womanizing polo player, and a fashion designer. The story also involves singing, synchronized swimming, and horseback riding.
The Lovers follows the story of a married couple who embark on a weekend trip and find themselves entangled in a web of infidelity and seduction, leading them to question their relationship and explore their own desires. Set against the backdrop of scenic Dijon, the film explores themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
Follow the daily lives of the British royal family and the staff in Windsor Castle, exploring the traditions, ceremonies, and challenges they face.
Marco Perkins is a garage mechanic and a would-be-prizefighter who gets a place on the ritzy country club's polo team because he is the town's most proficient mallet-wielder, having learned to play polo while serving in the U.S. army. His hobnobbing with the town-elite and social upper-crust at the polo-matches gives him an inflated idea of his social position, and he decides he is is moving on up. He breaks off with his girl-friend, true-blue Cynthia Brown, and hits on débutante Gloria Staunton, who appears to have an interest in being hit upon. Gloria's interest lies mostly in showing Marco that hired-hands who can play polo still aren't to the manor born.
An all-girl band flees to Argentina to avoid their creditors. Comedy with songs.
When a female terrorist group plans a terrorist bombing in Mexico, a political activist must team up with a female taxi driver to stop them. Along the way, they encounter a mayan god, a chimpanzee, and a mysterious gold coin. With wit and humor, they navigate through kidnappings, assassination attempts, and wild chases, all against the backdrop of luxury hotels, swimming pools, and political violence.
A man who loves an aspiring opera singer is prepared to sacrifice everything to help her with her career, even though he knows she doesn't love him.
A loud-mouthed Texas cowpuncher tries his hand at polo finding himself at odds with high society and trying to save a floundering Wild West show.
This documentary tells the story of Leslie Howard, a British actor and filmmaker known for his roles in stage and film. It explores his life, career, and personal relationships, including his experiences during World War I and his involvement in the film industry. Through interviews, archival footage, and narration, viewers gain insights into the complex and fascinating life of this talented artist.
In 'Latin Lovers,' an American oil tycoon meets a Brazilian man and they embark on a whirlwind romance, facing various obstacles along the way. The movie explores cross-cultural relationships and the challenges of love.
A 12 episode serial starring Rex, the King of the Wild Horses and Rin-Tin-Tin, Jr. Rex is brought from the island of Sujan, where he is worshiped as a God-Horse, to the U.S. to be trained as a polo pony. He escapes, meets Rinty and with the help of Frank Bradley is returned to Sujan. The natives have been persuaded to turn against their God-Horse, however he is rescued just in time before he is burned as a sacrifice.
In 'Man Wanted,' a magazine editor named Lois is unhappy with her job and decides to become a saleswoman for a sporting goods company. She faces challenges in a male-dominated industry and deals with a dysfunctional marriage. Along the way, she finds herself caught in a romantic rivalry and must navigate personal and professional secrets. Will she find love and success?
Eastern millionaire's son Bard finds his father murdered and flies west to see rancher Drew who may know something about it. En route he crashes his plane into Jerry's bathroom; she falls in love with him which makes her suitor Steve jealous.
In this silent film from 1928, a traffic cop gets involved in various comedic situations, including dealing with illegal parking, a coquettish woman, and bad sportsmanship. Romance also blooms between the traffic cop and a woman, leading to deception and a rescue from a fire. The film features horse auctions, polo games, and extravagant dinner parties, as well as the challenges and adventures faced by the characters.
Tim Dale is the son of the president of a big-city telephone company and quits his job following a dispute with his father over company policy. He takes up polo playing. Circumstances force him to give up his polo-playing and take on the job of helping a small-town telephone company overcome a plan by a gang to force the company out of business. He calls in his telephone-company pals Bob Hall and Jack to aid him against the crooks led by Matthews and Jackson, working for crooked lawyer Thomas Benton.