In ancient Rome, a slave named Pseudolus plots to win his freedom by helping his young master woo a beautiful courtesan. The plan involves mistaken identities, cross-dressing, and a kidnapping gone wrong, leading to a series of comedic mishaps that escalate into a whirlwind of chaos and laughter.
Greed is a fictional biography of a wealthy Greek fashion mogul and his extravagant lifestyle. The movie explores his relationships, including a complicated husband-wife dynamic and a close bond with his mother. Set in high-street London, the story also touches on themes of refugee crisis and the clothing industry. With a mix of flashbacks, the film showcases the protagonist's journey from a poor Bulgarian immigrant to a self-made tycoon. Greed is a satirical take on the fashion industry, filled with glitz, glamour, and a touch of tragedy.
Carry On Cleo is a hilarious spoof that takes place in ancient Rome and Egypt. The film follows the misadventures of various characters, including a man dressing as a woman, as they navigate through the Roman Empire and encounter situations filled with campy humor, sexual innuendo, and political satire. From slave auctions to encounters with Cleopatra, this farce is filled with double entendre and witty comedy.
A group of scientists travel to the Peruvian jungle in search of a rare radioactive mineral. They discover a mad scientist who has discovered the secret to miniaturization and is using it to shrink animals and people. The scientists are miniaturized themselves and must find a way to escape before their deranged colleague captures and kills them.
Aeneas leads escapees from the Trojan war to new land in Italy, and must deal with new threats to his people.
Roman Scandals is a pre-code musical comedy with elements of fantasy and romance. It follows the story of a man who is transported back to ancient Rome and embarks on a series of misadventures, including being sold into slavery and participating in a chariot race. The film features catchy musical numbers, comedic farce, and a touch of romance.
Sorority gal Charlotte's innocence is lost after she is raped during a frat party. Confused, terrified and shunned by her peers, she finds solace and the courage to confront her attacker after she is befriended by the leader of a campus women's group.
Avid diminutive sportsman Derk Dorf is now an Olympian who must organize the first Olympic Games. He presents various disciplines, but his fellow citizen Leonard keeps beating him which only increases Derk's frustration.
In Mindstorm (2001), the daughter of a senator with psychic powers becomes the subject of a secret experiment. She must use her abilities to uncover the truth and confront a dangerous cult leader.
The tyrant Emperor Heliogabalus lives a life of debauchery and set lions loose among his guests.
In the year 79 AD, the misadventures of an ex-slave named Lurcio in Pompeii unfold. Lurcio, now a slave to the inept and sex-obsessed Roman Senator Ludicrus Sextus, tries to navigate through various absurd situations, including an assassination plot, a slave auction, and encounters with a talking soothsayer. With its blend of sarcasm, innuendo, and historical fiction, 'Up Pompeii' provides a titillating and comedic glimpse into ancient Roman society.
The pretty daughter of a bank clerk meets a handsome college student who attempts to romance her. Due to the comical nature of the two kids meeting, the father suspects the student to be of ill repute and he and his wife conspire to scare him away by acting crazy.
Setting the standard for his later light-hearted biopics The Private Life of Henry VIII and Rembrandt, producer-director Alexander Korda steadfastly refuses to take any of The Private Life of Helen of Troy seriously. Maria Corda, wife of the director, plays the title character as a fetchingly underdressed coquette, oblivious to all the political turmoil she's causing when she allows the handsome Paris (Ricardo Cortez) to kidnap her. Meanwhile, poor King Menelaus (Lewis Stone), Helen's husband, stands by in stoic silence, just as he's done on previous occasions when his wife succumbed to the charms of various sexy suitors (one of whom is played by future cowboy star "Wild Bill" Elliot). Finally galvanized into action, Menelaus reclaims his bride, who seems none the worse for wear for her experiences.
The story of the titan Prometheus, who stole fire from Olympus for people and was severely punished for this by Zeus: Prometheus' friend the blacksmith Hephaestus was forced to chained him to the rock, and every day the eagle that flew from Olympus pecked the recovering liver of Prometheus. But the agony of Prometheus was not in vain - people preserved his sacred gift.
An illiterate seamstress has a powerful fetish for silk which gets her into trouble. The psychiatrist sent to help her becomes fascinated by her case and when he returns to France from World War One they fall in love, an affair that can only end in tragedy.
In this costume epic, the last days of Julius Caesar are chronicled.
In this amiable Columbia B musical, society girl Ann Miller escapes her Back Bay family by performing in the chorus line in a burlesque house. But trouble starts when her boss (William Wright) decides to build her up as a star. One of the many bread-and-butter Columbia productions graced by the contributions of Cole’s in-house dance studio. Cole dances behind Miller in “I’m Gonna See My Baby.” --Museum of Modern Art
Deval shot “Héraclite l’obscur” in Tunisia in 1967, with his then-girlfriend and editor Jackie Raynal, in 35 mm and in color. He was the first Zanzibar member to shoot a film not only outside of Paris but also in an exotic location. “Héraclite l’obscur” is described by its author as a “philosophical peplum”. – spectacle theater
Two young friends reveal their hidden desires by a theatrical presentation of Dionysus. The myth as well as the girl, initiating and redemptive becomes the catalyst of the hidden inner desires.’