Category: Film Files
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Hondo (1953)
Hondo is a 1953 western film directed by John Farrow. The film stars John Wayne, Geraldine Page, and Ward Bond. Hondo is based on the short story “The Gift of Cochise” (1952) by Louis L’Amour. Director: John Farrow Production Company: Wayne-Fellows Productions (Batjac Productions) Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: John Wayne, Geraldine Page, Ward Bond, Michael…
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On Moonlight Bay (1951)
On Moonlight Bay is a 1951 musical comedy film directed by Roy Del Ruth. The film stars Doris Day and Gordon MacRae and is loosely based on Booth Tarkington’s 1914 novel Penrose. Director: Roy Del Ruth Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Jack Smith, Leon Ames, Rosemary DeCamp, Mary…
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The Freshman (1925)
The Freshman is a 1925 silent comedy film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor. The film stars Harold Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston, and it is one of the earliest sports comedy films. Directors: Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor Production Company: Harold Lloyd Corporation Distributor: Pathé Exchange Cast: Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Brooks Benedict,…
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Foreign Correspondent (1940)
Foreign Correspondent is a 1940 thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film starred Joel McCrea and Laraine Day, and is set shortly before the start of World War II. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Production Company: Walter Wanger Productions Distributor: United Artists Cast: Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders, Albert Basserman, Robert Benchley US Box…
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Tea for Two (1950)
Tea for Two is a 1950 romantic comedy musical film directed by David Butler. The film stars Doris Day and Gordon MacRae and it was based on the stage musical No, No Nanette (1925). Director: David Butler Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Gene Nelson, Patrice Wymore, Eve Arden,…
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Objective, Burma! (1945)
Objective, Burma! is a 1945 war film directed by Raoul Walsh. The film stars Errol Flynn and Henry Hull and it is based around the Burma campaign of World War II. Director: Raoul Walsh Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Cast: Errol Flynn, James Brown, William Prince, George Tobias, Henry Hull US Box Office:…
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Treasure Island (1950)
Treasure Island is a 1950 adventure film directed by Byron Haskin and produced by Walt Disney. The film stars Bobby Driscoll and Robert Newton and it is based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1883 novel Treasure Island. Director: Byron Haskin Production Company: RKO-Walt Disney British Productions Limited Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures Cast: Bobby Driscoll, Robert Newton,…
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Flying Leathernecks (1951)
Flying Leathernecks is a 1951 war film directed by Nicholas Ray. The film starred John Wayne and Robert Ryan, and was based on the service of US Marine Corps aviators during World War II. Director: Nicholas Ray Production Company: RKO Radio Pictures Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures Cast: John Wayne, Robert Ryan, Don Taylor, Janis Carter,…
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Shall We Dance (1937)
Shall We Dance is a 1937 musical comedy film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The film was directed by Mark Sandrich and it was the seventh film to feature Astaire and Rogers together. Director: Mark Sandrich Production Company: RKO Radio Pictures Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Jerome…
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The Thief of Bagdad (1940)
The Thief of Bagdad is a 1940 British fantasy adventure film produced by the Korda brothers. The film had six directors including Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger, and Tim Whalen who were credited. The Thief of Bagdad starred John Justin, Sabu, June Duprez, and Conrad Veidt. Directors: Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger, and Tim Whalen (with Alexander…