Directed by: Steve Sekely
A Nazi spy operating as an optometrist on the San Francisco waterfront discovers that his code book, which also has the names of his fellow Nazi agents and saboteurs, has been stolen. His attempts to track it down before it falls into the hands of the authorities result in a trail of [...]
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Directed by: Frank Capra & Anatole Litvak
In this final installment of the “Why We Fight” propaganda series, the subject focuses on the United States of America. We learn of its good qualities and the things worth fighting for. With that established, we learn of the history of the United States’ population shifting opinion towards siding [...]
Directed by: Spencer Gordon Bennet
The British Commandos send Bob Owen (Lyle Talbot) to Norway to prepare for a raid. His mission also includes freeing General Heden (Paul Baratoff) who is being held by the Nazis. His aides include Eric Falken (George Nesie) and Harry (Charles Rogers). Inga (June Duprez), a Norwegian girl to whom Falken [...]
Directed by: Robert Emmett Tansey
n the 17th of the 24 films in Monogram’s “Range Buster” series, Texas ranch owner Conroy (Steve Clark) returns from Washington with an order for horses to be shipped to the Philippines. The Range Busters, Dusty (John King), Davy (David Sharpe) and Alibi (Max Terhune), are selected to take the horses [...]
Directed by: Edward F. Cline
Runtime: 67 min
Directed by: William A. Berke
The experiences of a disparate group of young men as they make their way through Navy boot camp.
Runtime: 74 min
Directed by: Joseph Santley
The life and loves of composer Stephen Foster, from his early success through his decline, degradation, and death from alcoholism.
Runtime: 83 min
Directed by: D.W. Griffith
Brief vignettes about Lincoln’s early life include his birth, early jobs, (unsubstantiated) affair with Ann Rutledge, courtship of Mary Todd, and the Lincoln-Douglas debates; his presidency and the Civil War are followed in somewhat more detail, though without actual battle scenes; film concludes with the assassination.
Runtime: 85 min