Alison Skipworth

Ken Murray narrates his 16mm home movies shot over 35 years in Hollywood.

Alison Skipworth plays female mayor Josephine Bonney, at present having trouble dealing with her town's criminal element. Josephine enlists the aid of home town boy Braddock (Robert Livingston), a pretty tough customer himself, to take on the crooks.

A small town soda jerk discovers a gang of criminals staying at a local hotel. Comedy.

A poor young man's girlfriend leaves him for a gangster, who has the money and power she wants and the young man doesn't have. Determined to show her that he can be a success--and how much of a mistake she made by leaving him--he starts up a newspaper distribution business that is soon the biggest in the city, but things don't turn out exactly the way he wanted them to.

The two leading ladies are cast as Prudence and Agatha, a pair of old-fashioned schoolteachers in an old-fashioned small town. Disdaining the wimpy theories of "progressive" education, Prudence and Agatha stick to the reliable "Three R's," often teaching to the tune of a hickory stick. Though ridiculed for their so-called outmoded methods, the heroines manage to turn out quite a few prize students, earning the undying gratitude of the local citizenry.

A young model is set up with her own fashion business by a crooked financier, who sells worthless bonds.

Safari guide Capt. Clark Rutledge is hired by the man Michael Varek who was responsible for his father's death...

When two halves of a thousand-dollar bill are discovered in the snow, the penniless pair that individually grabs each half must come to terms. Actress Julia Wayne needs the whole $1,000, and so does sportsman Larry Stevens. Since compromise will serve neither of their needs, they are stalemated - until complications arise.

Это историческая драма, когда штаты государства боролись против объединения в мощный союз и за собственную самостоятельность. Все это происходит на фоне рассказа о жизни Маргарет «Пеги» О`Нил Итон, которая получила известность в годы президентства Эндрю Джексона. История начинается еще до избрания в президенты ее дяди. Девушка, является дочерью хозяина гостиницы в Вашингтоне, где предпочитают останавливаться политики. Она прекрасно образована и свободно выражает свои политические пристрастия. Но эти же самые политические убеждения заставляют ее отказаться от самой большой любви своей жизни Джона Рэндолфа, сенатора штата Вирджиния, который был политическим оппонентом ее дяди Джексона. После ее скоропалительного брака с морским офицером, который заканчивается для нее статусом вдовы, Пеги, по совету своего дяди, выходит замуж за влюбленного в нее сенатора и военного министра Итона, который поддерживал политику президента.

Частный детектив Тед Шейн возвращается к работе со своим бывшим партнером Эймсом, который не особенно рад этому, поскольку его жена Астрид явно не равнодушна к Теду. Но с приходом Теда появляется и работа. К ним приходит посетительница Валери, которая за хорошее вознаграждение просит найти ее, якобы сбежавшего, жениха по имени Фэрроу. Тед не верит в ее россказни, но деньги уплачены и он отдает дело партнеру. На следующее утро и Эймса и Фэрроу находят мертвыми, а Шейна полиция подозревает в обоих убийствах. В отеле Валери Шейн требует от нее рассказа истинной истории, а она сначала угрожает пистолетом, а затем предлагает партнерство. Все еще больше запутывается, когда Шейн обнаруживает, что в его доме кто-то побывал и перевернул все вверх дном…

A Swedish princess boards an ocean liner in Europe en route to an acting career in America, and finds herself getting inconveniently attached to a bandleader returning home. To complicate matters, a blackmailer on board apparently knows she is not who she claims to be - and he has his sights set on other passengers with secrets of their own. In the meantime an escaped killer has stowed away under someone else's identity, and is killing again to cover his tracks; five international police detectives on board are heading the investigation to find him. When evidence points to the princess and bandleader, they must find the killer themselves - before he finds them.

Brit Amelia Blake travels to America to join her son Alfred. Fate forces her to hitchhike to California, a perilous journey that she shares with kind young Judy Martin. When Judy and another fellow traveler discover the unfortunate truth about Alfred, they struggle to spare Amelia's feelings.

Знаменитая актриса Хит Джойс внезапно пропала с подмостков, оставив за собой легенду, что всем кто имел с ней дело, она приносила несчастье, будь-то продюсер, режиссер или просто мужчина. С ее именем связывали провалы премьер, разводы, травмы и даже смерти. И только Доналд Берроуз, в судьбе которого она невольно сыграла положительную роль, в результате чего он стал архитектором на Уолл-стрит, не верит в зловещую легенду. Встретив однажды опустившуюся пьяную женщину, он узнает в ней знаменитую актрису и пытается ей помочь и ему самому придется узнать, так ли уж преувеличивает молва о ее злополучном влиянии…

A New York socialite travels to Shanghai to visit her ailing aunt and falls in love with a Russian banker, who harbors a family secret.

A husband makes fun of his wife's theatrical aspirations when she agrees to appear in a local production. When she begins to neglect him, he decides to retaliate by also going on stage.

Бекки и Амелика - подруги еще со школы, первая - из небогатой семьи, вторая - из довольно состоятельной. Для Бекки такая дружба - шанс выбиться в люди, но как бы все ее старания не закончились плохо...

When his fiancée Valentine dumps him, prominent lawyer Geoffrey Sherwood goes on a bender and winds up married to a stranger, Miriam Brady. They decide to give their marriage a chance. Their landlady, a one-time Floradora girl, offers to help Miriam become refined. Successful again, Geoffrey is approached ("if only we were free") by Valentine. Miriam tells Valentine off in no uncertain terms. Geoffrey moves into his club where Valentine's husband tells him he is a fool to leave Miriam

В кафе, вспоминая свою жизнь, человек пытается предостеречь своего молодого знакомого. Тот клянется, что избежит подобной участи, но сам мчится прямо на огонь.

When Philo Vance receives a note that harm will befall Lynn at the casino that night, he takes the threat seriously while the DA dismisses it. At the casino owned by Uncle Kinkaid, Lynn is indeed poisoned under the watchful eye of Philo. However, he recovers, but the same cannot be said for Lynn's wife Virginia, who is at the family home. Only a family member could have poisoned Lynn and Virginia and everyone has their dark motives. Philo will follow the clues and find the perpetrator.

A rich and famous singer disguises himself as a waiter in order to be near the woman he loves, a European princess.

Alcoholic newspaperman Steve Bramley boards the San Capador for a restful cruise, hoping to quit drinking and begin writing a book. Also on board are Steve's friend Schulte, a private detective hoping to nab criminal Danny Checkett with a fortune in stolen bonds. Steve begins drinking, all the while observing the various stories of other passengers on board, several of whom turn out not to be who they seem to be.

After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.

Jack Oakie stars as seedy sideshow barker Nicky, who uses everyone he meets to get ahead. Nicky isn't even above exploiting his singing sweetheart Lily (Dorothy Dell) to suit his purposes, but this time it is he who ends up the loser -- at least until he gets wise to himself.

On the wharfs of San Francisco, saloon girl Toy, also known as Mary, lives over Mother Bright's bar. When Como Murphy, a fugitive from the law, hides in her room, she falls in love with him. He explains that after he spoke out about the rights of man to a crowd, a riot ensued, during which a policeman was killed. Como took the gun from the killer, but is thought to be guilty of the crime himself. Como, who reciprocates Mary's love, spends the night with her, but leaves to keep her out of danger. He joins the crew of a ship sailing to China after he is befriended by Turk, a big lumbering sailor who is also in love with Mary. Each man is unaware that they love the same woman.

In this romance, a lovely young debutante falls in love with a jazz violinist. Her mother wants her to marry a wealthy young man, but the strong-willed girl initially demurs until the night of her debut. Her social adviser fills the debutante’s dance card with partners, which inflames the violinist.

Short film in which Frankie Darro as a Telegram delivery boy visits various Hollywood locations to make deliveries. He visits the Los Angeles Pier and a Gala Hollywood Premiere.

The Whinneys share expenses for their trip to Hollywood with George and Gracie and their great Dane. A clerk in Whinney's bank has put fifty thousand dollars in a suitcase, hoping to rob Whinney on the road, but instead Whinney takes another road and is himself arrested in Nevada.

Фантастическая причудливая сказка Льюиса Кэрролла о маленькой девочке Алисе, которая провалилась в кроличью нору и попала в Страну Чудес, вот уже почти сто лет остается одной из самых любимых сказок для детей, а также для их родителей. В кроличьей норе Алиса открыла странный мир, населенный необыкновенными существами. Она попала в стремительный водоворот волшебного приключения!

Tillie and Augustus Winterbottom are thought to be missionaries when they arrive to find Phineas Pratt trying cheat the Sheridans out of her father's inheritance, including a ferry franchise and a boat. The only way to keep the franchise is to win a race against Pratt's boat.

With a sparkling script by Leslie Charteris, creator of "The Saint" - the latest crime wave has Scotland Yard baffled. Commissioner Hope (Sir Guy Standing) sends two of his officers (Billy Bevan and Charles McNaughton) to the Midnight Club to check up on a couple of shady characters - Colin Grant (Clive Brook) and Arthur Bradley (Allan Mowbray) and a girl, Iris Witney (Helen Vinson). There have been a number of jewel robberies around town recently, but, unknown to the police, these three have the perfect alibis!!! They have found "doubles", and while they are out committing the robberies, their doubles spend the night at the club, confusing the two officers who are on their tail.

After her father dies, Lily moves to the city to live with her strict aunt. During the day Lily works in her aunt's bookstore, and at night she sneaks across the street to model for Richard, a sculptor with whom she falls in love. A patron of Richard's, Baron von Merzbach, develops an interest in Lily that may not be with the best of intentions.

A couple of down-and-out British aristocrats buy an American roadhouse.

He Learned About Women is a 1932 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Lloyd Corrigan and written by Lloyd Corrigan, Ray Harris and Harlan Thompson. The film stars Stuart Erwin, Susan Fleming, Alison Skipworth, Gordon Westcott, Grant Mitchell and Sidney Toler. The film was released on November 4, 1932, by Paramount Pictures

A princess is torn between her royal obligations and her love for a handsome Frenchman.

Умирающий миллионер, окруженный толпой жадных наследников, придумывает способ употребить свои деньги с пользой: раздать случайным людям, выбранным наугад из телефонной книги. Однако не каждому из «счастливчиков», среди которых затюканный женой продавец, проститутка, мошенник, пара бывших цирковых артистов, приговорённый к смерти, клерк, легкомысленный вояка и пожилая дама, деньги пойдут впрок.

A former boxer purchases a classy speakeasy and falls in love with a wealthy society girl.

International con artist Martha Hicks a.k.a. Countess von Claudwig is released from another stay in prison and decides to treat her rheumatism with a stay at her estranged husband's hotel at a Wisconsin spa. There undercover, she checks in on the two daughters she abandoned as infants.

A New York fashion model finds herself being pursued by a poor but honest garage mechanic and a rich philanderer.

A wealthy bachelor hires a pretty young nanny to look after his adopted daughter. Sparks quickly fly between the two, much to the dismay of the man's calculating, money-hungry fiancée.

A young Londoner (Ann Harding) disguises herself to become governess of the son of the barrister (Leslie Howard) she loves.

Девушка выходит замуж за врача, с которым работала, будучи медсестрой. Но теперь у неё другой статус, она - жена. Только вот мужа по-прежнему больше интересует карьера врача - он жаждет известности и ставит работу выше семьи. Филиппа мается от скуки и от обиды на мужа, пока не встречает соседа по плантации.

In this crime drama, a Prague DA must close down a house of prostitution masquerading as a cafe. He sends the owner's daughter to a nurse's home until her mother is released. When the happy day comes, he goes to visit them, but is attacked by the doorman, who is in love with the daughter and jealous of the DA. The DA kills him in self-defense but is acquitted when the daughter delivers a highly emotional speech professing her love for him.

When a rich young man marries, he lets the books and letters left him by his dead mother guide his life.

A young opera singer finds her career stalled because of her cold and passionless performances, until she finds romance with a handsome admirer.

Disenchanted opera star Carlotta Manson falls for ruffian cat burglar Barney McGann and gives up her career to marry him. But Barney grows disenchanted himself at being known as the husband of a diva and itches to get back to his life of crime and manliness.

Jeannette Vaubernier, an impulsive shopgirl en route to deliver a hat, dreams of luxury and position as she saunters through the woods, and attracted by a pool of water, she disrobes and plunges in. Cosse de Brissac, a handsome private in the King's Guards, comes to her rescue and they become sweethearts. Meanwhile, Jean Du Barry, a shrewd roué, takes note of her at the millinery shop and tricks her into staying at La Gourda's, where she soon becomes a favorite among the men.

A group of strangers find themselves aboard an unmanned ship, surrounded by fog and uncertain of their destination. As they attempt to make sense of their situation, the group of passengers discover that all they have in common is that each is dead and en route to their final judgment.

A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.

An adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's The Circle. A young woman married into an aristocratic English family finds life with her husband dull and decides to elope with a Canadian. However her mother-in-law, who did something similar thirty years before, tries to prevent her.

The eldest daughter of a poor preacher, Penelope Penn leaves her country home to seek her fortune in the big city.