Movies and TvShows featuring "taming-of-the-shrew" theme.
A group of World War II veterans, led by Danny Ocean, plan to rob five Las Vegas casinos on New Year's Eve by simultaneously detonating an explosives-filled van at each casino's electrical control center.
When their ship is destroyed in a storm, the Robinson family finds themselves stranded on a deserted island. With resourcefulness and teamwork, they build a new life and face various challenges, including encounters with pirates and wild animals.
An American singer becomes engaged to an English duke, but is continuously pestered over her past as a burlesque dancer by a reporter from her hometown.
Their Own Desire is a film that takes place in 1929 and revolves around the complex relationships and societal expectations of the characters. It explores themes of love, dysfunction, manipulation, and loyalty.
Carry On Screaming! is a spooky comedy horror set in Edwardian England. It follows a detective and his partner as they investigate a series of kidnappings involving a monstrous mannequin. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of sinister secrets and encounter a seductive woman with ulterior motives. With plenty of sexual innuendo and double entendre, this campy spoof is filled with creepy atmosphere and hilarious moments. Will the detective be able to save his partner and solve the mystery?
A nurse in a rural area finds herself caught up in a romantic rivalry while trying to navigate the complexities of village life. With a manipulative mother, a village gossip, and a charming vicar, she must find her own way while taming the shrews around her.
During the First World War a Hunter and trader in Africa joins forces with a couple looking for a source of platinum try to survive while fleeing British soldiers, dealing with German slavers and troops, natives and cannibals.
A United States Navy ship in the first half of the 19th century, under the command of Captain David Porter, is expecting to put ashore after a year on the seas; but the arrival of one of Porter's ex-students, the willful and independent Lieutenant David Farragut, brings a new mission: to disguise the ship and crew as a pirate ship and help the Navy locate the criminals who have been robbing America's merchant fleet. But as Farragut's disobedience threatens the safety of the crew, they stumble upon an international conspiracy.
Working girl Margie Evans has decided there are two kinds of opportunities for a slum kid during the Depression: Those you make and those you take. Determined to help her family out of its financial bind, she is ready to do both after she shows up at the penthouse pool bash of a wealthy playboy.
A remake of Frank Capra's Submarine (1928), Devil's Playground is a snappy Columbia "B plus" picture starring Richard Dix and Chester Morris. Submarine officers Dorgan (Dix) and Mason (Morris) battle on land for the affections of dance-hall girl Carmen (Dolores del Rio). She marries Dorgan but makes a play for Mason when her husband is on duty. The romantic rivalry is forgotten when Dorgan must rescue Mason and his crew from a sunken sub.
The Female Animal is a film noir drama about a manipulative and possessive female actress and her dysfunctional family. The movie explores themes of mother-daughter relationships, homosexual subtext, and the taming of the shrew. It also touches on film noir and psychotronic film elements. The main character is a femme fatale and a female sexual predator who controls and dominates those around her. The plot involves an affair, alcoholism, and the struggles of the actress and her daughter.
When a cowboy and a paleontologist discover a hidden valley filled with dinosaurs, they must navigate the dangers of the Wild West while trying to capture and tame the creatures for a wild-west show.
In this pre-Code comedy, a theatrical producer comes up with a publicity stunt involving a dancer, but things get complicated when a female sexual predator, jealousy, impersonation, and a taming of the shrew come into play.
In Fort Dobbs, a widow and her son are wrongly accused of murder after her husband is killed. They must navigate the dangerous New Mexico territory and find themselves on the run, pursued by a posse. As they try to clear their names, they face threats from Comanche Indians and must rely on their wits and survival skills. Along the way, they encounter manipulative individuals and confront romantic rivalries. Will they be able to prove their innocence and find safety?
After a lengthy voyage, Capt. Bart docks his ship in a London harbor and is given a new mission by British Admiralty: capture the notorious Henry Morgan, a pirate who has been wreaking havoc throughout the Caribbean. After recruiting some former shipmates for his crew, Capt. Bart sets sail in search of the infamous buccaneer, and is joined by a beautiful female stowaway in the process.
In 'The Story of Temple Drake,' Temple, a young woman from a prominent family, finds herself in a dangerous situation after being kidnapped by a bootlegger. As she is held captive in a sinister house of prostitution, Temple must navigate a treacherous world of sexual predators and violence. Her fate becomes intertwined with a murder trial, as she becomes the key witness to a crime. Temple's journey is filled with twists and turns, as she struggles to escape her predicament and find justice in a society filled with corruption and deceit.
A private detective is offered a job protecting a rich business man from suspected blackmail. Before he can accept the case a murder is uncovered.
A Navy lieutenant is sent to investigate a smuggling operation in the Caribbean. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and confrontations as he tries to uncover the truth behind the operation.
Block-Heads is a comedy film from 1938 that takes place during World War I. After being separated for 20 years, two former soldiers reunite and get caught up in a series of hilarious misadventures.
In Tarzan's Greatest Adventure, Tarzan and his friends set out on a dangerous mission to stop a group of diamond hunters from exploiting the African wilderness. Along the way, they encounter quicksand, jungle traps, and a manipulative female who becomes a romantic rival for Tarzan's affections. Can Tarzan save the day and protect his beloved wilderness?