American Empire 1942  N/R, 82 min.
Genre: Western
aka: My Son Alone
Director: William C. McGann
Cast: Richard Dix, Leo Carrillo, Preston Foster, Frances Gifford, Robert Barrat, Jack La Rue, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Cliff Edwards, Merrill Rodin, Chris-Pin Martin, Richard Webb, William Farnum
After the Civil War, pals Dan and Paxton (Richard Dix and Preston Foster) head West to Texas and start a cattle business, which thrives. But when Dominique (Leo Carrillo) steals cattle, he also talks Paxton into being his partner. Now Dan, with the help of his sister Abby (Frances Gifford), must fend for himself until Paxton sees the folly of his decision. Good Western fare.
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The Glass Key 1942  N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Stuart Heisler
Cast: Brian Donlevy, Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake, William Bendix, Joseph Calleia, Bonita Granville, Richard Denning, Frances Gifford, Donald MacBride, Moroni Olsen
Based on a Dashiell Hammett novel, this is a riveting story of a politician (Brian Donlevy) accused of murder. When his bodyguard (Alan Ladd) determines to clear the name of his boss, he must fight the influence of the Mob. This story was previously filmed in 1935.
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Hold That Woman! 1940  N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Sam Newfield
Cast: James Dunn, Frances Gifford, George Douglas, Martin Spellman, Rita La Roy, Eddie Fetherston, Guy Usher, Paul Bryar, Edwin Miller, Jack Roper, Dave O'Brien, William Newell
Repossessor Jimmy Parker's (James Dunn) current task is to repossess a radio for nonpayment. After accomplishing his mission, he is pursued by gangsters who want the stolen jewels hidden in the radio. After the obligatory escapades, he brings about the capture of the bad guys.
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Jungle Girl 1941 N/R, 225 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: John English, William Witney
Cast: Frances Gifford, Tom Neal, Trevor Bardette, Gerald Mohr, Eddie Acuff, Frank Lackteen, Tommy Cook, Robert Barron, Al Kikume, Bud Geary, Joe McGuinn, Jerry Frank
Based on an Edgar Rice Burroughs novel, this is the story of Nyoka (Frances Gifford) who was raised in the African jungle and now searches for a fortune in diamonds. But the dastardly Slick Latimer (Gerald Mohr) and Nyoka's crooked uncle (Trevor Bardette)–who had killed Nyoka's father–also want the diamonds as do other shady characters. Americans Jack and Curly (Tom Neal and Eddie Acuff) come to Nyoka's aid often in this good 15-episode serial.
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Our Vines Have Tender Grapes 1945  N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Family / Drama
Director: Roy Rowland
Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Margaret O'Brien, James Craig, Frances Gifford, Agnes Moorehead, Jackie "Butch" Jenkins, Morris Carnovsky, Sara Haden, Louis Jean Heydt, Arthur Space, Greta Granstedt, Dorothy Morris, Charles Middleton, Elizabeth Russell, Francis Pierlot
This family story is about a wise Scandinavian father Martinius Jacobson (Edward G. Robinson) who leads his morally upright family–wife Bruna (Agnes Moorehead), seven-year-old daughter Selma (Margaret O'Brien), and nephew Arnold (Jackie "Butch" Jenkins)–as they adapt to the Wisconsin farming region. The new schoolmarm Viola Johnson (Frances Gifford) arrives, and problems ensue when she finds life in the country to be boring. But, she changes her mind when unexpected events occur to the Jacobson family, and she learns the value of supporting one's friends and neighbors.
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The Reluctant Dragon 1941 N/R, 73 min.
Genre: Animation / Family / Comedy
Director: Alfred L. Werker, Hamilton Luske
Cast: Robert Benchley, Nana Bryant, Buddy Pepper, Frances Gifford, Alan Ladd, Barnett Parker, Claud Allister, Billy Lee, John Dehner, Jeff Corey, Gerald Mohr, Florence Gill, Walt Disney, Clarence Nash
Humorist Robert Benchley tours the Walt Disney studios and provides a glimpse into the inner-workings of animated films.
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The Remarkable Andrew 1942 N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Stuart Heisler
Cast: William Holden, Ellen Drew, Brian Donlevy, Rod Cameron, Porter Hall, Montagu Love, Jimmy Conlin, Richard Webb, Frances Gifford, Nydia Westman
Andrew Jackson's ghost (Brian Donlevy) helps Andrew Long (William Holden) achieve justice when he is framed on a charge of embezzlement.
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Riding High 1950 N/R, 112 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Frank Capra
Cast: Bing Crosby, Coleen Gray, Charles Bickford, Margaret Hamilton, Frances Gifford, James Gleason, William Demarest, Ward Bond, Gene Lockhart, Raymond Walburn
This is a musical remake of Damon Runyan's "Broadway Bill," which Frank Capra also directed. It is the story of a gambler (Bing Crosby) who owns a horse that can't seem to win.
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Tarzan Triumphs 1943 N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: William Thiele
Cast: Johnny Weissmuller, Johnny Sheffield, Frances Gifford, Stanley Ridges, Sig Ruman, Pedro de Cordoba, Philip Van Zandt, Stanley Brown, Otto Reichow, Rex Williams
This World War II propaganda film pits Tarzan (Johnny Weissmuller) against Nazi paratroopers who land in the jungle.
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| 1. American Empire (1942)
aka: My Son Alone
2. The Glass Key (1942)
3. Hold That Woman! (1940)
4. Jungle Girl (1941)
5. Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945)
6. The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
7. The Remarkable Andrew (1942)
8. Riding High (1950)
9. Tarzan Triumphs (1943)
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