Morris Stoloff
Series
Criterion collection ; 810
Language
English
Formats
Description
A down on his luck screenwriter reluctantly agrees to adapt a trashy bestseller to the silver screen. Rather than read the book himself, Steele convinces a star-struck hatcheck girl, Mildred Atkinson, to accompany him home and tell him the story in her own words. Later the night, Mildred is found murdered and Steele who has a history of violent behavior becomes the prime suspect. A neighbor who is attracted to him lies to the police providing them...
Series
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"When Steve Emery (Glenn Ford) visit the steamy tropics of Trinidad, he gets more than he bargained for. Someone's murdered his brother, and his bombshell sister-for-law Chris (Rita Hayworth) might be the only one who can solve the mystery. Despite conflicting feelings of lust and loyalty, Chris and Steve must work together to track down the killer before the culprit catches them"--Container.
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
The film traces the meteoric singing/performing career of Asa Yoelson, a talented cantor's son determined to make it big in the "biz". After changing his name to Al Jolson, he captivated audiences everywhere with his minstrel and jazz performances.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In this landmark film, passion and tragedy collide on a military base as a fateful day in December 1941 draws near. Private Prewitt is a soldier and former boxer being manipulated by his superior and peers. His friend Maggio tries to help him but has his own troubles. Sergeant Warden and Karen Holmes tread on dangerous ground as lovers in an illicit affair. Each of their lives will be changed when their stories culminate in the Japanese attack on...
Series
Criterion collection ; 849
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
His girl Friday: Hildy Johnson is a reporter. Hildy is matched in force only by her conniving but charismatic editor and ex-husband, Walter Burns, who dangles the chance for her to scoop her fellow news writers with the story of an impending execution in order to keep her from hopping the train that's supposed to take her to Albany and a new life as a housewife.
The front page: A newspaper editor and his ace reporter battle each other while fighting...