Set in the early 1900s, Mr Selfridge follows the story of an American businessman named Harry Selfridge as he opens a groundbreaking department store in London. Alongside his ambitious plans and marketing strategies, Harry must navigate personal and professional challenges in a rapidly changing society.
Set in 1870s England, The Paradise follows the lives and experiences of employees and customers of a bustling department store. It explores the dynamics of class differences, business ventures, and personal relationships within a changing society.
Days of Being Wild follows a handsome man in 1960s Hong Kong who becomes obsessed with a woman. His obsession leads him into a series of relationships and encounters, including with a prostitute and an older woman. Through a journey of seduction and unrequited love, the man confronts his own existential loneliness and learns the truth about his biological mother.
Fatso is a heartwarming comedy-drama that follows the life of an overweight man named Sverre. He is constantly struggling with his weight and societal expectations, but finds solace in his loving friends and the challenges they face together. With humor and poignancy, this film explores themes of friendship, self-acceptance, and the importance of living life to the fullest.
When a shopgirl is mistaken for the mother of an abandoned baby, she decides to keep the baby and face the challenges of single motherhood. With Christmas approaching, she finds love and learns the true meaning of family.
In 1960s Paris, a group of women with different backgrounds and desires find themselves intertwined in a web of love, friendship, and crime. As they navigate the vibrant and bohemian city, they face challenges and unexpected twists that test their relationships and loyalty. With an ensemble cast and a mix of romance, drama, and mystery, 'The Good Girls' explores themes of female friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of life.
A cute coed leaves her mother's home and gets involved with a pastry chef who has links to the local criminal element.
When a British bookstore owner is framed for the murder of his wife, he must investigate the crime to prove his innocence. With the help of a police inspector and his shopgirl, he uncovers a blackmail scheme and a love triangle that could reveal the real killer.
When a serial killer begins targeting young women, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called in to assist with the investigation. They discover a dark secret involving high society and must solve the case before more lives are taken.
Dragnet Girl follows the story of a shopgirl who becomes entangled with a gangster, leading to a journey of love, redemption, and the pursuit of a better life. Set in the backdrop of Japanese noir, the film explores themes of brother-sister relationships, one last job, jealousy, and the impact of past decisions. As the story unfolds, the protagonists navigate their way through the world of a boxing gym, a dance hall, and the challenges posed by a police dragnet after an armed robbery.
In 'The New York Hat', a young woman named Mollie receives a hat as an inheritance from her recently deceased mother. However, her domineering father disapproves and spreads scandalous rumors about her. Mollie's life is further complicated when a pastor tries to help her, leading to misunderstandings and gossip. In the end, Mollie overcomes the obstacles and proves her innocence, while also finding love.
Nancy Courtney, a once wealthy socialite, has had to struggle to maintain a facade of prosperity ever since her father's death. Although she loves writer DeWitt Taylor, who is indifferent to amassing a fortune, her mother urges her to marry stockbroker Norman Cravath instead. Nancy acquiesces to her mother's wishes but, despite the fact her new husband does everything he can to please her, she is miserable in her marriage.
A young woman new to the big city gets a job as a man's companion. What she doesn't know is that the man is a notorious gangster.
Underground is a silent film set in 1920s London. It tells the story of a love triangle and murder involving a shopgirl, a porter, and an unrequited love. The film also explores themes of romantic rivalry, man-woman relationship, and the London Underground.
The film's protagonists get an opportunity to make a wish. Consequently, their lives take the path they themselves ordained. Several "coincidences" bring them everything they wanted and they have the chance to experience their wishes. We are not only responsible in our lives for everything that we do, but also for everything we say, we think and desire.
Babs Comet is employed by the classified ad department of the daily paper and uses her looks and position to get a husband.
Manhandled is a comedy-drama film released in 1924. The story revolves around a shopgirl who finds herself in a series of misunderstandings, leading to comedic and dramatic situations. The film explores themes of false identity, society, and courtship. With elements of melancholy, the plot follows the journey of the protagonist as she navigates through a world of inventors, mechanics, and boarding-house life. Along the way, she encounters a model and gets caught up in a web of imposture.
Molly Louvain's life is turned upside down when she falls for a charming but dangerous man. As their relationship progresses, Molly finds herself caught up in a web of crime, love, and deceit. She must navigate the dangerous world she has become a part of while trying to protect herself and those she cares about.
A young heiress moves away from home, takes a job in a Chicago department store and weds a co-worker who's unaware of his bride's wealthy background.
Jeannette Vaubernier, an impulsive shopgirl en route to deliver a hat, dreams of luxury and position as she saunters through the woods, and attracted by a pool of water, she disrobes and plunges in. Cosse de Brissac, a handsome private in the King's Guards, comes to her rescue and they become sweethearts. Meanwhile, Jean Du Barry, a shrewd roué, takes note of her at the millinery shop and tricks her into staying at La Gourda's, where she soon becomes a favorite among the men.