Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1921" theme.
In 1920s Oklahoma, the Osage Nation stumbles upon oil wealth, but their prosperity is shattered as they are targeted for murder. The FBI steps in to investigate and bring justice to those responsible.
The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon rainforest in search of a lost civilization. Along with his son and a small team, Fawcett faces dangerous obstacles, encounters a mysterious tribe, and discovers evidence of an ancient, advanced civilization. The film explores themes of obsession, discovery, and the courage to venture into the unknown.
In 1921, a ghost-hunting novelist travels to a boarding school in England to investigate a haunting. As she digs deeper into the mysteries of the school, she uncovers a dark secret and must confront her own repressed memories.
In 1921, Ewa Cybulski and her sister arrive in New York from their native Poland in search of a better life. However, when her sister is detained due to illness, Ewa is left to navigate the dark underbelly of the city alone. Desperate for money, she becomes involved with Bruno, a cunning illusionist, who also happens to be her cousin. As Ewa becomes entangled in a web of prostitution and deceit, she must find a way to survive and escape the clutches of a corrupt and dangerous world.
Karoline, a young factory worker, finds herself abandoned and pregnant while striving to climb out of poverty in post WWI Copenhagen. Amidst her struggles, she meets Dagmar, a charismatic woman running a hidden adoption agency within a candy store, helping poor mothers in finding foster homes for their unwanted children.
These Are the Days is an animated television series from Hanna-Barbera, originally broadcast on ABC from September 7, 1974, to September 27, 1975. The series, although critically acclaimed, only lasted 16 total episodes. Each episode had a run time of 30 minutes.
In The Mummy, an archaeologist accidentally resurrects an ancient Egyptian priest. The priest seeks the reincarnation of his lost love and resorts to murder and black magic to achieve his goal. As the archaeologist and his team try to stop the mummy's rampage, they must navigate through dark tombs and face supernatural powers.
In Mystery of the Wax Museum, a reporter investigates a series of mysterious deaths and discovers a sinister secret hidden within a wax museum. Trapped in a burning building, she must unravel the truth before it's too late. With elements of horror and thriller, this pre-code era movie takes viewers on a suspenseful journey filled with twists and turns.
A documentary that explores the heartbreaking events of the Tulsa Lynching of 1921, a horrific hate crime and riot that led to the death of many African Americans and the destruction of Black Wall Street. Through interviews, archival footage, and historical analysis, the film sheds light on this dark chapter in American history.
In 1920s Paris, a wealthy woman named Marguerite Dumont dreams of becoming an opera singer. Despite her lack of talent and the ridicule she faces, she continues to pursue her passion. With the help of her loyal butler and a talented young musician, Marguerite prepares for a grand concert. Based on a true story, this comedy-drama explores themes of illusion, infidelity, and the pursuit of one's dreams.
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict is a documentary that delves into the fascinating life of Peggy Guggenheim, an influential art patron and collector. From her early days in New York City to her time in Europe, the film explores Guggenheim's relationships, her passion for modern art, and her unique approach to collecting. Through interviews, archival footage, and artwork, viewers gain insight into Guggenheim's impact on the art world and her role in promoting and supporting artists like Jackson Pollock, Max Ernst, and Marcel Duchamp.
Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family. What will it cost for Sakata to follow his passion?
Three women who were childhood friends end up on different paths in life. One becomes a successful socialite, one becomes a drug addict, and one becomes involved with a gangster. Their lives intersect again with dangerous consequences.
Two young directors adapted the short stories of two Russian authors whose works had been banned for decades, and so their film ended up in the censor’s vault as well – for twenty years. Both tales look back to the post-revolutionary era: 'Angel' speaks tragically of the brutality and destruction of the time, and 'The Homeland of Electricity' captures its haunting grotesquery.
ANNA ALEXANDROVNA BARKOVA (1901-1976) Journalist and poet, meeting suspicious characters. Involved in immoral love affairs. Work in the Kremlin, fired. 1934 - Arrested, 5 years of penal servitude in Karaganda. Lived in Ukraine during the WWII. 1946 - Arrested, 5 years of penal servitude in the Komi Republic. 1956 - Rehabilitated, disability pension. 1957 - Arrested, 10 years of penal servitude. The film 8 Heads of Madness is about the eternal struggle between the artist and external circumstances, the artist and her demons and longings. 8 Heads of Madness is a drama woven from fragments of an appalling era. An unhappy cross-section of the 20th century in an unhappy country, as seen through the sensitive, perceptive vision of a poet.
In 1980s France, a traumatized Armenian survivor seeks revenge for the crimes against humanity committed by the Ottoman Empire. With a wheelchair-bound man using terrorist tactics, the plot unfolds in Berlin as he plans to assassinate the ambassador of the Turkish embassy.
Film biography of opera star Grace Moore, released in 1953.
In 1921, British Lord Athleigh arrives in Dublin with his daughter, Helen, to engage in peace talks. As wanted Irish rebel leader Dennis Riordan is not recognized in public, he is able to move about freely and saves the Athleighs from an assassination attempt by a radical faction. Dennis and Helen meet again and, unaware of his position, Helen falls in love with him. Later when Dennis admits his identity, Helen must make a fateful decision.
In the year 1921, a talented pianist moves to a haunted manor. As he unravels the mysteries of the past, he encounters vengeful spirits and must confront his own haunting past.