Movies and TvShows featuring "pre-code" theme.
Lily Powers, a young woman from a small town, uses her beauty and charm to manipulate men in order to climb the social ladder. Starting as a secretary, Lily seduces her way to the top, becoming a mistress and using her newfound power to exact revenge on those who wronged her.
In this classic adventure film, a film crew goes to a tropical island in search of the legendary giant ape, King Kong. They capture the creature and bring it back to New York City, where it is exhibited as the Eighth Wonder of the World. However, Kong escapes and wreaks havoc in the city, ultimately climbing the Empire State Building before meeting his tragic end.
In the classic horror film Frankenstein, a scientist named Dr. Frankenstein creates a monster by reanimating dead body parts. As the monster comes to life, Dr. Frankenstein realizes the grave mistakes he has made and must face the consequences. The film explores themes of playing god, the dangers of scientific experimentation, and the ethics of creating life. It is set in a gothic horror atmosphere, with iconic scenes including the monster's creation and the famous line 'It's alive!'.
A night nurse named Lora Hart (played by Barbara Stanwyck) starts her new job at a hospital and soon finds herself caught up in a dangerous conspiracy. She becomes friends with a fellow nurse who is an alcoholic, and together they uncover a plot involving a doctor, a chauffeur, and a group of criminals. Lora must navigate the dangers of her job while trying to help her friend and expose the truth.
Scarface (1932) follows the rise and fall of Tony Camonte, a ruthless gangster in Chicago during the prohibition era. The film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and organized crime as Tony rises to power, but ultimately faces his own downfall.
Grand Hotel tells the story of the intertwining lives of the guests and staff at a luxurious hotel in Berlin, Germany. The movie explores themes of love, class differences, and moral dilemmas, as the characters navigate their relationships and face personal challenges.
Tabu is a tragic romance set on an exotic island in the South Pacific. It tells the story of a pearl diver who falls in love with a young girl, but their love is threatened by a series of tragic events and cultural barriers. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the clash between nature and civilization.
All Quiet on the Western Front follows the journey of a young German soldier as he experiences the brutality and disillusionment of war on the Western Front during World War I. The film explores themes of patriotism, friendship, and the traumatic effects of war.
Dr. Jekyll, a respected doctor, creates a potion that brings out his dark side, Mr. Hyde. As Hyde, he becomes a violent and sadistic man who terrorizes London. Meanwhile, Jekyll struggles to hide his double life and maintain his engagement. The battle between good and evil within him intensifies, leading to a tragic outcome.
A scientist named Jack Griffin discovers a way to make himself invisible using a new drug. However, the drug has a side effect that causes him to become insane and homicidal. As he goes on a killing spree, the police, led by a detective named Kemp, try to track him down and stop his reign of terror. Griffin's mad pursuit of power and his attempts to find a cure for his condition lead to chaos and destruction.
In Freaks, a group of circus sideshow performers seek revenge on a trapeze artist who plots to murder one of their own. The film explores themes of disability, bigotry, and betrayal as the characters navigate a world of human deformity and societal prejudice.
In the movie Dracula (1931), Count Dracula moves from Transylvania to England to spread the undead curse. He preys upon unsuspecting victims, including his love interest, Mina Murray. Professor Van Helsing and a group of vampire hunters try to stop him, leading to a thrilling climax in Dracula's castle.
When a woman is brutally murdered in a derelict house, a series of bizarre and gruesome murders follow. Detective Auguste Dupin must unravel the mystery and catch the killer before he strikes again.
Footlight Parade follows a Broadway producer named Chester Kent as he faces challenges such as writer's block, blackmail, and a broken engagement while trying to put on a successful musical stage production. With tap-dancing, synchronized swimming, and elaborate production numbers, Kent must navigate the complexities of show business to achieve his goals.
Complicated Women is a documentary that explores the history of women in filmmaking, focusing on the challenges they faced and their contributions to the industry. It delves into topics such as censorship, the movie business, and Hollywood history. The film highlights the importance of women in film and sheds light on their struggles and achievements throughout history.
A rich heiress escapes her father's yacht and buys a bus ticket to New York. She meets a reporter who offers to help her in exchange for exclusive rights to her story. They pretend to be husband and wife to avoid suspicion and encounter various obstacles along the way. Ultimately, they fall in love and overcome the challenges to be together.
Little Caesar follows the rise and fall of a ruthless gangster in Chicago as he establishes his empire through violence and ambition. Fueled by his ego and ruthless tactics, he becomes a feared crime boss, but his success comes at a price as he faces betrayal, manhunts, and the constant threat of rival gangs. Will his reign of power come to an end?
Red Dust tells the story of a love triangle in a rubber plantation in French Indochina, where a plantation overseer falls in love with the wife of a surveyor. The tropical setting, racial tensions, and infidelity create a dramatic backdrop for the characters' struggles.
After being fired from his job at the Marriage License Bureau, a clerk turns to matchmaking.
After being wrongfully convicted and sentenced to hard labor on a chain gang, a war veteran escapes from prison and tries to rebuild his life while on the run.