…Fear is taking over the streets of London as dead bodies start emerging from the Thames River. The only clue is a vague connection between one of the bodies and Dr. Orloff’s insurance agency – a shady business which also provides loans to its insurance clients in return for assigning Dr. Orloff as the beneficiary of their life insurance policy….
…at. Helping others out. Glad to see the film still around after 85 years. Thanks to all who have kept it for future generations to see. Sam Singer Thanks for keeping these wonderful films still in circulation, thanks from my heart to all you guys behind this website! DALE R I sorry to say but the acting in this movie was not that good,however the story was and I’m glad I finished it. Thanks D Kimz Love old black n white movies n this gives me anot…
…film mainly for those interested in the history of film and film techniques. Christopher Myers That, sir, is the most incredibly wonderful twenty minutes of cinematography I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. It took my breath away. Where did you find it? I wonder who the french woman is. I will have to find someone to translate the lyrics for me. This is truly the gift as the finding of a rose hidden among the thorns. Chris in Kent, Ohio….
…The end of World War I has brought poverty and misery to a small Austrian town. Prostitution has become one of the few potential sources of income available to women in the town. Watch Joiless Street to see how Marie and Grete each find their way of dealing with the common problems….
…Mike is an American correspondent in Libya who stumbles upon the Nazi’s plans to start a revolt using the Arab tribes. The Arabs, led by Sheik David want him dead but he escapes with the help of Nancy Brooks, an agent of the British Intelligence. Nancy and Mike are prime targets of the Nazi and the Arab tribes in a foreign country, with little outside help available….
…While working on a project to irrigate the Gobi Desert, scientists uncover a mysterious spool. After further investigation they realize that this spool belongs to an alien spaceship coming from Venus!…
…A gangster named Joe Wells is attacked by a rival who steals a bad of diamonds from him. Wells body is found by a policemen, however before a detective arrives on the scene Wells’ body has disappeared……
…Ken “Hell-Fire” Austin is a rodeo rider who keeps getting in trouble with the law… Both him and his friend Bouncer haven’t been able to earn much money lately, so when they hear about the $25,000 cross-country sweepstakes, all they need is a fast horse to help them win it! However a horse that fast is not easy to come by… or keep….
…Dori is a high school student deeply in love with Tommy. Tommy, however, is just starting his journey on the road to fame which is slowly but surely leading him away from Dori. How far will she go in her attempts to get Tommy to like her again?…
…A cowboy named The Thunderbolt Kid arrives at the Coyote Gulch town, a place terrorized by outlaws. Led by Red Mathews, they will do anything to stop a railroad from being built through the town. Thunderbolt takes the job to protect the town and get rid of the gang. Bullets anyone?…
…Paul This is a must see along with Eisenstein’s other masterwork “Battleship” also known as “Battleship Potemkin”. Eisenstein developed the film technique of Montage and in both these films it is used to powerful effect. As you watch these you will see where later directors copied these techniques. These are two of the greatest films ever made. Even if you are not a student of film these are worth the watching. Sheryl Titcomb-Gilbert Loved it!…
…Harry asks his nephew Bob to join him on his search for a notorious couple committing series of crimes. Bob declines and later Harry is killed. It’s up to Bob and his friend Hoot to bring the murderers to justice!…
…Arthur Pilbeam is a meteorologist who has had just about enough women problems. His solution is to relocate to a remote island where his job would be to send weather reports. And it almost would have worked……
…After his own music store goes bankrupt, James starts working with his music-hating uncle, Charles, who owns a food business. While Charles is doing anything he can to stop the indie band that plays across the street, James actually begins to like them. Is he going to choose the his uncle and financial security over his passion for music?…
…Six Americans are killed and replaced by Japanese spies whose mission is to compromise the US defense prior to the beginning of WW2. Melcher, who trained the Japanese, is locked down as the High Dragon of Japan wants no witnesses. The US defense is on the verge of sabotage unless someone can expose the impostors….
…Tad and Frankie are rehearsing for the party honoring rowing champion Bob Terry. Bob however is drafted to join the Army and won’t be coming to the party! Trying to solve the problem quickly so they can have their party, Tad and Frankie decide to find a look-alike who can pretend to be Bob for the night……
…Maximilien Robespierre, the most powerful man in France, calls the prosecutor of Strasbourg for help in retrieving a back book. The book was stolen from Maximilien and contains a list of the people he plans to demote and execute. The prosecutor, however, was murdered and another man is posing for him. The imposter has other reasons to find the book but it’s not yet clear what these are……
…Ted Hayden has spent years searching for his kidnapped brother and his father’s murderer. One day he stumbles upon a dying outlaw who has a letter about people related to his father’s death. Ted decides to pose as the outlaw so can get find out the truth and hopefully get his brother back….
…Dr. Bill Cortner’s beautiful fiancee, Jan, is decapitated in a car accident. Bill cannot let her go, revives her head and keeps it in his laboratory while looking for a body that could serve as a host. Jan, however, has other plans!…
…John decides to chase his dream career — theater, which takes him away from his home and family. Starting a new life in a new place is always difficult but for John it turns into disaster. It might be too late for his friends and family to help him but it’s not too late for him to help others following the same path….
