Sullivan's Travels follows a Hollywood trade paper reporter who wants to experience real life in America. He disguises himself as a hobo and begins riding the rails, facing various challenges and adventures along the way. Through his journey, he learns about homelessness, poverty, and the struggles of everyday people. The movie explores themes of identity, loss, and the importance of human connection.
This Gun for Hire follows a hitman named Raven who becomes entangled in a murder mystery when a chemist double-crosses him. Determined to seek revenge, Raven sets out to unravel a conspiracy involving blackmail, propaganda, and police corruption. Along the way, he encounters a femme fatale magician, a cat that plays a crucial role in the plot, and a police detective hot on his trail. Set against the backdrop of World War Two, this film-noir explores themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption.
When a diamond is stolen from a shopping mall, a detective must follow the clues and navigate through an abandoned warehouse to catch the thief. Along the way, he encounters a series of dangerous situations and unexpected twists.
In The Yards, an ex-con named Leo returns to his old neighborhood in Queens, New York City, and gets involved in a web of corruption and crime. He is manipulated by his stepfather and ends up being framed for a murder he did not commit. Leo must navigate the dangerous world of corrupt politicians, mobsters, and street demonstrations to clear his name and stay alive.
When the Los Angeles Police Department is in need of strong leadership, straight-laced Sgt. Joe Friday and his unconventional partner Pep Streebeck stumble upon a dangerous criminal plot. Together, they must navigate the city's seedy underbelly and unravel the truth behind the crimes.
Sherlock Jr. follows the story of a young projectionist who aspires to become a detective. When he is falsely accused of stealing a pocket watch and is left heartbroken by the woman he loves, he enters a dream world where he uses his newfound detective skills to solve the crime and win back his love. This silent film blends slapstick comedy, surrealism, and romance into an entertaining and imaginative tale.
A police detective in Japan investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own past and facing the dark underbelly of society.
In 1930s New Orleans, a talented young poker player named Cincinnati Kid challenges the reigning card shark Lancey Howard to a high-stakes game. As the tension rises, the Cincinnati Kid must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and mind games to prove himself as the best.
Two reporters search for a missing body in a wax museum.
In 'Take Aim at the Police Van,' a police van driver named Tateoka investigates the murder of a fellow officer. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a trail of fire involving yakuza, sex trafficking, and corruption within the police force. With the help of a female yakuza, Tateoka sets out to bring the culprits to justice.
Two troublesome boys grow into very different men, one becoming a hoodlum and the other embracing college but both are in-love with the same girl.
The Boys is a black-and-white film set in Finland during World War II. It follows the journey of a group of adolescent boys as they navigate the challenges and realities of war. The film explores themes of friendship, loss, and the impact of conflict on the lives of children.
Two tramps hold up small-town Ferndale's railway station night operator Helen, lock her in a closet, and escape. Later, standing on a bridge over the freight yards, Helen sees the two bandits aboard an outgoing freight and drops onto the roof of the car from above as it crosses underneath. A chase along the roofs of the speeding cars ensues.
The Power and the Glory (1933) tells the story of a railroad tycoon who builds his empire through ruthless tactics, including adultery, suicide, and labor violence. As he becomes more powerful, his personal life falls apart, leading to a tragic ending. The film explores themes of loyalty, marriage, and the corrupting nature of wealth. It is set against the backdrop of 1930s Chicago.
Blowfly Park is a psychological thriller which follows Christian Kretschmann, a day-nursery teacher, who may have committed a violent murder. This is the film debut of choreographer Jens Östberg.
Run ’Em Ragged, Snub Pollard’s 39th starring vehicle, uses familiar slapstick-- Over-the-top make-up, ethnic humor, and a chase across Los Angeles’s Echo Park-- But there is more here than knockabout; Sophisticated sight gags test the limits of the characters’ perception, making expert use of such props as a seemingly bottomless rowboat.
This documentary short offers a nostalgic look at the steam locomotive as it passes from reality to history. In its heyday, the big smoke-belching steam engine seemed immortal. Now, powerful and efficient diesels are pushing the old coal-burning locomotives to the sidelines, and the lonely echo of their whistles may soon be a thing of the past.
Short documentary on the shunters in the Darling Island, Sydney, Australia railyard. Filmed in 1977.
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