 Down to Earth 1932  N/R, 73 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: David Butler
Cast: Will Rogers, Irene Rich, Dorothy Jordan, Matty Kemp, Clarence Wilson, Mary Carlisle, Brandon Hurst, Henry Kolker, Harvey Clark, Theodore Lodi, Louise Mackintosh
This sequel to "They Had to See Paris" again stars Will Rogers as the suddenly rich Oklahoman. Now his family will not stop spending money, so he hatches a scheme to make them believe he has gone bankrupt.
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I Dream Too Much 1935  N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: John Cromwell
Cast: Lily Pons, Henry Fonda, Eric Blore, Osgood Perkins, Lucien Littlefield, Esther Dale, Lucille Ball, Mischa Auer, Paul Porcasi, Clarence Wilson
Metropolitan Opera diva Lily Pons takes on the role of aspiring opera singer, Annette. She and composer Jonathan (Henry Fonda) marry and go to Paris where they seek their fortunes.
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Imitation of Life 1934  N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John M. Stahl
Cast: Claudette Colbert, Warren William, Ned Sparks, Louise Beavers, Rochelle Hudson, Fredi Washington, Alan Hale, Clarence Wilson, Henry Armetta, Henry Kolker, Paul Porcasi, Wyndham Standing, Franklin Pangborn, Dennis O'Keefe, Fred "Snowflake" Toones
This is the film adaptation of the Fannie Hurst novel about mothers Bea Pullman and Delilah Johnson (Claudette Colbert and Louise Beavers) and daughters Jessie (Rochelle Hudson as 18-year-old Jessie) and Peola (Fredi Washington as 16-year-old Peola) whose relationships become difficult. Bea and Delilah open a pancake restaurant that proves to be very successful. But, despite success in their professional lives, problems rise to the fore with their daughters. Jessie falls in love with her mother's boyfriend (Warren William). Meanwhile, light-skinned Peola decides to pass herself off as White and breaks Delilah's heart. An Academy Award nomination was received for Best Picture.
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The Lemon Drop Kid 1934  N/R, 71 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Marshall Nellan
Cast: Lee Tracy, Helen Mack, William Frawley, Minna Gombell, Robert McWade, Henry B. Walthall, Kitty Kelly, Baby LeRoy, Clarence Wilson, Charles C. Wilson, Eddie Peabody, Edward LeSaint, Dell Henderson, Ann Sheridan, Lee Shumway
A reformed racetrack tipster (Lee Tracy) finds his past catching up with him as the legal system closes in. This film, based on a Damon Runyon story, was remade in 1951 with Bob Hope playing the title role.
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Little Old New York 1940 N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Henry King
Cast: Alice Faye, Fred MacMurray, Richard Greene, Brenda Joyce, Andy Devine, Henry Stephenson, Fritz Feld, Ward Bond, Roger Imhof, Clarence Wilson
This is the fictionalized biography of Robert Fulton (Richard Greene), inventor of the steam engine. This story involves his romance with Pat O'Day (Alice Faye).
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Melody Ranch 1940 N/R, 84 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Joseph Santley
Cast: Gene Autry, Jimmy Durante, Horace McMahon, Ann Miller, Barton MacLane, George "Gabby" Hayes, Jerome Cowan, Barbara Jo Allen, Joe Sawyer, Mary Lee, Clarence Wilson
Gene Autry returns to his hometown where a sheriff is needed. Guess who takes the job.
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The Mysterious Rider 1933 N/R, 59 min.
Genre: Western
aka: The Fighting Phantom
Director: Fred(2) Allen
Cast: Kent Taylor, Lona Andre, Warren Hymer, Irving Pichel, Gail Patrick, Berton Churchill, Cora Sue Collins, Clarence Wilson, E.H. Calvert, Niles Welch
Based on a Zane Grey story, crooked lawyer Cliff Harkness (Irving Pichel) cheats ranchers out of their money and land. Cliff's life takes a turn for the worse when the "Mysterious Rider" (Kent Taylor) comes to the aid of the homesteaders.
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Now I'll Tell 1934 N/R, 75 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edwin Burke
Cast: Spencer Tracy, Helen Twelvetrees, Alice Faye, Robert Gleckler, Shirley Temple, Hobart Cavanaugh, Henry O'Neill, G.P. Huntley, Clarence Wilson, Vince Barnett
Gambler Arnold Rothstein was killed and the case remained unsolved. This is the story of his widow's theory of what really happened.
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One Frightened Night 1935 N/R, 66 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Christy Cabanne
Cast: Charley Grapewin, Mary Carlisle, Arthur Hohl, Wallace Ford, Evalyn Knapp, Lucien Littlefield, Regis Toomey, Hedda Hopper, Clarence Wilson, Rafaela Ottiano, Fred Kelsey, Adrian Morris
Eccentric millionaire Jasper Whyte (Charley Grapewin) has a dilemma: if his long-lost granddaughter can't be found, he must leave his estate to "lesser" relatives and friends. So he calls the greedy group together with the news. But now TWO girls show up claiming to be the granddaughter. When one is poisoned and the other barely escapes murder, the hunt is on for the killer. A mixture of humor and mystery make this a fun film to watch.
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The Penalty 1920 N/R, 70 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Wallace Worsley
Cast: Lon Chaney, Ethel Grey Terry, Charles Clary, Claire Adams, Kenneth Harlan, Jim Mason, Edouard Trebaol, Milton Ross, Clarence Wilson, Lee Phelps
Blizzard (Lon Chaney) is a legless, underworld crime boss in San Francisco who is out to get revenge on the incompetent doctor who had unnecessarily amputated his legs when Blizzard was a child. But, after having an operation to remove a blood clot in his brain, Blizzard puts aside his evil ways–and some people are not happy about the change. A good Chaney silent film.
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Ruggles of Red Gap 1935 N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Leo McCarey
Cast: Charles Laughton, Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles, Zasu Pitts, Roland Young, Leila Hyams, Maude Eburne, Lucien Littlefield, James Burke, Dell Henderson, Leota Lorraine, Clarence Wilson, Heinie Conklin, Frank Rice, Rolfe Sedan
American cattle baron Egbert (Charles Ruggles) and his society-minded wife Effie (Mary Boland) win English manservant Marmaduke Ruggles (Charles Laughton) in a poker game, and the fun begins. Ruggles is not happy to be heading off to the Wild West, but after going to a "beer bust" with Egbert, Ruggles begins to change his mind. Effie passes off Ruggles as an upper-class British officer, and he ends up a town celebrity. Later, Ruggles decides to open his own restaurant and gain independence. A fine rendition of Harry Leon Wilson's story that was filmed twice before and made again in 1950 as "Fancy Pants." The film was nominated for an Oscar as Best Picture.
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A Shriek in the Night 1933 N/R, 66 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Albert Ray
Cast: Ginger Rogers, Lyle Talbot, Purnell Pratt, Harvey Clark, Arthur Hoyt, Lillian Harmer, Maurice Black, Louise Beavers, Clarence Wilson, Cyril Ring, Tiny Sanford
Ginger Rogers and Lyle Talbot are reunited (after starring together in "The Thirteenth Guest"). This time they play rival reporters who team up to solve a series of murders in which the killer leaves a card behind that contains a drawing of a coiled snake.
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 Some Like It Hot 1939 N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical
aka: Rhythm Romance
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Bob Hope, Shirley Ross, Una Merkel, Gene Krupa, Rufe Davis, Frank Sully, Richard Denning, Bernard Nedell, Bernadene Hayes, Clarence Wilson, Byron Foulger, Edgar Dearing, Russ Powell
In the era of jitterbugging, carnival barker Nicky Nelson (Bob Hope) acts as an agent promoting the "hot" music of drummer Gene Krupa's band. Nicky has problems getting Krupa's band a gig–until the band scores a success on the boardwalk. Meanwhile, Nicky falls in love with singer Lily Racquel (Shirley Ross) and risks losing everything but takes advantage of one last chance to gain success. The music includes "The Lady's in Love with You," "Some Like It Hot," and "Heart and Soul."
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 The Son of Kong 1933 N/R, 69 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Cast: Robert Armstrong, Helen Mack, Frank Reicher, John Marston, Victor(2) Wong, Ed Brady, Lee Kohlmar, Clarence Wilson, Kathrin Clare Ward, Noble Johnson
In this follow-on to the highly successful "King Kong," explorer Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) returns to the place where he found Kong. He also had to get away from the hassles of the aftermath of Kong's "visit" to New York City. Upon his return, he finds Kong's son who befriends the party after they save his life. Together, they fight the many beasts in the area. Lighthearted and comedic but cheaply made, and it shows.
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A Successful Failure 1934  N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Arthur Lubin
Cast: William Collier Sr., Lucile Gleason, Russell Hopton, William Janney, Gloria Shea, George P. Breakston, Clarence Wilson, Jameson Thomas, Richard Tucker, Francis McDonald
Newspaperman Ellery Cushing (William Collier Sr.) is constantly pressured by his very inconsiderate family until he finally caves in and loses his job. But, success lies just around the corner when he finds success with a new career in radio, and his family learns valuable lessons in the process.
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| 1. Down to Earth (1932)
2. I Dream Too Much (1935)
3. Imitation of Life (1934)
4. The Lemon Drop Kid (1934)
5. Little Old New York (1940)
6. Melody Ranch (1940)
7. The Mysterious Rider (1933)
aka: The Fighting Phantom
8. Now I'll Tell (1934)
9. One Frightened Night (1935)
10. The Penalty (1920)
11. Ruggles of Red Gap (1935)
12. A Shriek in the Night (1933)
13. Some Like It Hot (1939)
aka: Rhythm Romance
14. The Son of Kong (1933)
15. A Successful Failure (1934)
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