Based on the novel 'The Postman Always Rings Twice,' Ossessione follows the story of a drifter who becomes entangled in a passionate affair with a married woman. Their illicit relationship takes a dark turn when they decide to murder her husband.
In a sinister boarding school, girls are subjected to a rigorous regimen enforced by security guards and punishment for disobedience. As they uncover a dark secret about the institution, they must navigate the dangers and betrayals in order to find the truth.
In a small town in the southwest desert, a school teacher, a scientist, and a newspaper editor join forces to investigate and stop the threat of giant silicon rocks that are turning people and objects into stone. As the town's residents scramble to find a solution, they must uncover the source of the rocks and find a way to destroy them before the entire town is engulfed.
They Returned is a beautifully touching and unnerving story about the unexplained disappearance of three children, two boys and one girl, and their reappearance three days later in a semi-autistic state. Not even the children themselves are able to help anyone understand what happened.
Laughing Gravy is a comedy short film from 1930 that follows the misadventures of a dog named Laughing Gravy. The film features humorous scenes of rooftop antics, covered-with-soot mishaps, and the pouring of a bucket of water on someone's head. The story revolves around Laughing Gravy's encounters with a strict landlord, snowstorms, flowerpots, barking, and being hit with a brick. As the plot unfolds, Laughing Gravy ends up climbing up a chimney, getting stuck in a rain barrel, and dealing with a smallpox quarantine. The film also touches on themes of inheritance, suicide, and the struggles of pet ownership. With its black-and-white cinematography, Laughing Gravy showcases the comedic duo's talent and delivers a series of slapstick gags and hilarious moments.
The Matinee Idol is a comedy movie that tells the story of a famous matinee idol and his exploits in the entertainment industry. From his struggles as a struggling performer to becoming a star, the movie explores the ups and downs of his career. With elements of comedy, romance, and drama, this movie takes viewers on a journey through the world of show business.
Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs is a satirical animated film that parodies the fairy tale Snow White. It tells the story of a young African-American girl named So White who encounters a magical mirror, an evil queen, and a group of seven little men - all with a satirical twist. The film uses humor and caricatures to comment on racial stereotypes and controversial themes of the time.
Bosko is a soda jerk, who gives poor service to a mouse and to his former schoolteacher. Later, he must contend with Honey's bratty kitten pupil.
Frisky Puppy's sudden barking and playful antics send Claude Cat on wild rides through their house, down the chimney, in and out of faucets, out the door, and eventually diving into an empty swimming pool.
Old King Cole marries the Woman in the Shoe. As soon as they get home, the babies show up from every drawer and closet, much to the king's chagrin.
In 'Slicked-up Pup,' a mischievous puppy named Spike wreaks havoc as he tries to avoid getting a bath, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and a race against time. With the help of his friends Tom and Jerry, Spike must outsmart their owner, Tom's son, and avoid getting caught in a web of soap, tar, and feathers. Will Spike be able to stay clean and out of trouble? Find out in this hilarious and surreal animated adventure!
The Tale of the Fisherman and the Goldfish is a heartwarming fairytale about a fisherman who catches a talking goldfish. The goldfish promises to grant any wish in exchange for its freedom. The fisherman's greed leads him to make increasingly extravagant demands, but each time, the goldfish fulfills his wishes and returns to the sea. In the end, the fisherman learns the importance of contentment and the consequences of taking more than one needs.
Young Cab Calloway's mother is concerned, because Cab spends his days listening to the radio, pretending to lead a miniature orchestra. A deacon passing by the apartment hears him singing and advises him go to his wife's gypsy tea room. As she reads the tea leaves, she sees situations which lead to Cab and his orchestra performing musical numbers.
A man comes into money unexpectatly. That's when the trouble starts.
Mr. Magoo's dog is threatened by the dog catcher (who Magoo takes for a policeman). He's given until noon to license it. As he's preparing to leave, a circus goes by; he hitches a ride in a clown car (thinking it's a taxi) and, after a digress through the big top and into the gorilla cage (mayor's office), he ends up in the panther cage. He thinks the panther is his dog, and that he's been captured by the dog catcher, so he slips on the collar and takes it home. When Magoo gets home, the dogcatcher is waiting for him, but at the sight of the panther, he gives Magoo the license and traps the panther under a washtub. As the circus people cart it away, Magoo slips the license onto his tigerskin rug's head.
Popeye and Bluto are knights, jousting for the honor of Sleeping Beauty (Olive, with long blonde hair). Of course, Bluto plays dirty, squirting grease on the field in front of Popeye's horse, and using an extra-long lance. But Popeye wins anyhow, and climbs SB's tower with Bluto right behind him. They fight over her, playing tug-of-war with her pigtails.
The boys show up simultaneously to take Olive to the movies. She needs to visit the hairdresser first, and tells the boys to take care of Swee'Pea: bath, dress him, and nap. Of course, with these two, nothing is simple.
At the Polar Bar & Grill in the Klondike, Popeye and Olive Oyl are the sole proprietors. Dangerous Dan McBluto, the owner of a fur farm, walks in and kidnaps Olive.
Flip the Frog is a police officer on the trail of the notorious Chinese criminal, Chow Mein.
A Van Beuren Studios cartoon...