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Horror legend Bela Lugosi stars in one of his most lauded and expressive roles, as the unwitting homicidal killer who is being commanded by his damaged wife to commit murder, albeit while under...

Horror legend Bela Lugosi stars in one of his most lauded and expressive roles, as the unwitting homicidal killer who is being commanded by his damaged wife to commit murder, albeit while under hypnosis. When the twin brother of a man wrongly accused of one of the murders arrives in town, he begins to unravel the whole dark, twisted truth. The town's leading citizen becomes a homicidal maniac after his wife deserts him.

A photographer is assumed as a detective leading to mystery.

A photographer is assumed as a detective leading to mystery.

Produced by Paramount Studios, this collection of shorts features many of the major stars of this era singing, dancing or taking part in unusual sketches.

Produced by Paramount Studios, this collection of shorts features many of the major stars of this era singing, dancing or taking part in unusual sketches.

In this rare, early non-cowboy role, John Wayne stars as Dick Wallace, playboy heir to a considerable fortune. His wealthy (and strict) businessman father is determined to rein him in before giving...

In this rare, early non-cowboy role, John Wayne stars as Dick Wallace, playboy heir to a considerable fortune. His wealthy (and strict) businessman father is determined to rein him in before giving him any more money, and puts him to work out in the country. That's where he falls in love with Marion (Evelyn Knapp), a poor reverend's daughter. But now she, too, will end up having to prove herself to the old man, who suspects her of being just another gold-digger!

Bears want to meet Santa despite their mother telling them that Santa does not exist. They might just get their chance!

Bears want to meet Santa despite their mother telling them that Santa does not exist. They might just get their chance!

All the well known characters return in this popular story of a Swiss girl. This time she ventures further, to New York.

All the well known characters return in this popular story of a Swiss girl. This time she ventures further, to New York.

Based on Baynard Kendrick's novel Odor of Violets, a blind detective and his seeing eye dog investigate a murder and uncover a military secret.

Based on Baynard Kendrick's novel Odor of Violets, a blind detective and his seeing eye dog investigate a murder and uncover a military secret.

An expose of drug culture based on the story of a young girl and marijuana use and becoming a pusher to drugs and drug related pop culture. An anti marijuana movie told by a school principal to...

An expose of drug culture based on the story of a young girl and marijuana use and becoming a pusher to drugs and drug related pop culture. An anti marijuana movie told by a school principal to parents at a PTA meeting. It highlights the way its use and distribution are a menace. Reefer Madness, also known as Tell Your Children, is a 1936 exploitation film that was intended to be shown to parents as a morality tale in an attempt to teach them about the dangers of marijuana use. It is now,...

A scientist claims he was captured by aliens when his plane crashed during an atomic test. Even with a truth drug; they still did not believe him.

A scientist claims he was captured by aliens when his plane crashed during an atomic test. Even with a truth drug; they still did not believe him.

Chaplin's classic character, The Tramp, strives to succeed in the big city with his dog as a companion.

Chaplin's classic character, The Tramp, strives to succeed in the big city with his dog as a companion.

Hamilton starred in this biography of the man who jumps over cars with a motorcycle.

Hamilton starred in this biography of the man who jumps over cars with a motorcycle.

In the racially charged south a girl is raped and it is assumed that a black man did it. It is clear that the KKK has no intention of real justice.

In the racially charged south a girl is raped and it is assumed that a black man did it. It is clear that the KKK has no intention of real justice.

When a promising young boxer (Huntz Hall) is barred from competing in the Golden Gloves championship, his buddy Mugs (Leo Gorcey) takes his place and convinces the public he intends to throw the...

When a promising young boxer (Huntz Hall) is barred from competing in the Golden Gloves championship, his buddy Mugs (Leo Gorcey) takes his place and convinces the public he intends to throw the fight. But it's all a ruse for a crooked gambler and his pals who are trying to turn the good kids bad. This is the sixth installment in the fabled East Side Kids series, featuring several former actors from The Dead End Kids gang.

Starring Van Johnson, this is the story of the Japanese Americans who formed the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in 1943 and served in Italy and France in WWII.

Starring Van Johnson, this is the story of the Japanese Americans who formed the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in 1943 and served in Italy and France in WWII.

An undercover agent in Australia goes after a drug lord of a the gang who killed his partner. He is a martial arts expert who learned his skills from the Panther Clan of China.

An undercover agent in Australia goes after a drug lord of a the gang who killed his partner. He is a martial arts expert who learned his skills from the Panther Clan of China.

This timeless story of corporate greed and political scandal could have easily been ripped from yesterday's headlines. A hard-boiled, street-wise newspaper reporter (played by Pat O'Brien) is...

This timeless story of corporate greed and political scandal could have easily been ripped from yesterday's headlines. A hard-boiled, street-wise newspaper reporter (played by Pat O'Brien) is determined to untangle the questionable activities of a big Wall Street investment firm, leading him into the path of mob bosses and an unsolved murder along the way. A prescient document of unscrupulous banking behavior in the days just before The Great Depression, this film is intriguing and perfectly...

This early silent classic from director G.W. Pabst (who would go on to make the acclaimed "Pandora's Box" and "Diary of A Lost Street"), follows the desperate lives of people inhabiting a single...

This early silent classic from director G.W. Pabst (who would go on to make the acclaimed "Pandora's Box" and "Diary of A Lost Street"), follows the desperate lives of people inhabiting a single street in bleak, post-World War I Vienna. Highly-controversial and heavily-censored at the time of its release, the Austrian-made film features Asta Nielsen as a desperate woman forced into prostitution to provide for her family. Warner Krauss stars as the street's domineering butcher, while a young...

A large sum of money disappeared from a ship before it was sunk and a shipping magnate is found dead. The detective James Lee Wong investigates.

A large sum of money disappeared from a ship before it was sunk and a shipping magnate is found dead. The detective James Lee Wong investigates.

Buster Keaton plays the whimpy son of 'Steamboat Bill' Canfield, a salty tugboat captain, in this silent classic. The younger Bill spends most of his time trying to live up to his father's tough...

Buster Keaton plays the whimpy son of 'Steamboat Bill' Canfield, a salty tugboat captain, in this silent classic. The younger Bill spends most of his time trying to live up to his father's tough expectations. Then, to make matters worse, he falls in love with the daughter of the old man's fiercest rival--only to end up coming to everyone's rescue in the movie's heroic ending. Contains one of the most famous (and dangerous) scenes in silent film history--that of Keaton escaping the crush of a...

A captain blames the death of his crew on a make believe sea creature. Little did he know there was a real sea monster that later shows up.

A captain blames the death of his crew on a make believe sea creature. Little did he know there was a real sea monster that later shows up.

The Berlin Airlift is underway to lift the Russian Blockade.

The Berlin Airlift is underway to lift the Russian Blockade.

John Wayne joins Doc Carter's medicine show as a cover to find some counterfeiters.

John Wayne joins Doc Carter's medicine show as a cover to find some counterfeiters.

Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers. This takes them to an idyllic island on the way to Bali where they vie...

Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers. This takes them to an idyllic island on the way to Bali where they vie with each other for the favors of Princess Lala. The hazardous dive produces a chest of priceless jewels which arouses the less romantic interest of some shady locals.

A very violent western where a Mexican gunslinger is injured trying to save his son and put into prison only to be released with revenge on his mind.

A very violent western where a Mexican gunslinger is injured trying to save his son and put into prison only to be released with revenge on his mind.