Dick Purcell

A private eye (James Dunn) investigates the murder of a fur dealer. Monogram.

A newspaper columnist and host of his own national network radio program, interviewing more film personalities on his show than any other commentator, is searching for a story for a Sunday column carried by newspaper from coast to coast. Hanging out in Hollywood's famed Trocadero restaurant and night-spot, he gets his story when "Troc" owner and band-leader Eddie LeBaron, relates to him the sage of the famed screenland nitery. And hears plenty of music furnished by four of the top name-bands in the land, including that of Bob Chester, who formed his own swing band in 1935 after being top saxophonist with the bands of Ben Pollack and Ben Bernie. Singer Ida James and the Chester band led off with "Shoo Shoo Baby" in their screen debut.

Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations.

Russ Evans, A WWII veteran army pilot, decides to check up on the widow of an old war buddy of his, Elaine Graham. The logging company she inherited is doing poorly, but Elaine gets an order in for a huge shipment of lumber. Russ and his friend Squirrel volunteer to help her cut the timber for the shipment, along with her friends Smacksie Golden and his girlfriend Lil Boggs, who are not used to doing physical labor. Russ pilots the plane to deliver the lumber before the company falls to a slimy businessman.

Murders result from an uncle's wish to eliminate beneficiaries to a will.

Mike Douglas (Barry Sullivan), owner of a nitroglycerin concern hires his old friend "Buzz" Mitchell (Chester Morris), a race-driver of midget-auto cars who has been banned from racing, to go to work hauling nitro. "Buzz" makes a play for Connie Baker (Jean Parker), Mike's secretary and girlfriend, and also for Doris Lynch (Barbara Lynn), fiancée of Connie's younger brother, Jimmy ('Rand Brooks'), and gets Jimmy to replace him on a dangerous nitro haul and Jimmy, of course, has an accident and gets killed. But "Buzz" finds a way to redeem himself. The hard way.

Old rivals are pitted against each other in basic training and fight for the same woman.

A deputy sets out to prove that a respected judge, who had once been a criminal, is being framed for crimes committed by a crooked saloon owner.

A private detective and a blonde acquaintance whom he has rescued from a misdirected murder charge, discover a body in his beachside cottage; only it has disappeared by the time the police arrive, leaving him to be charged with hoaxing the police. With his license in jeopardy, his would-be fiancee and an inquiring reporter set out to investigate.

Beverly Ross, the switchboard operator at a local radio station, jumps at the chance to be the DJ for an early morning show before the soldiers at a nearby army camp assemble for reveille. Beverly, with her modern music, camp bulletins and chatter, is a hit with the soldiers. Beverly's younger brother and his two buddies are soldiers at the camp. The buddies vie for Beverly's attentions.

A tank driver explains the nature of the armored combat vehicle and the techniques of how the infantry can deal with them in combat.

A private detective, soon to enlist in the army, is drawn into one final case when his police officer father is killed in the line of duty. Soon his prime suspect is murdered as well, and he finds himself framed for the crime. As more witnesses get murdered, he finds himself on the run from both the police and former Prohibition violators who seem to have found a new racket.

Well-known philanthropist and deaf-mute John G. Harrison is identified leaving the scene of several murders but evades successful prosecution as there are hundreds of witnesses who have also seen him emceeing benefits at the exact same time as the murders.

In this entry in the "Weaver Family" series, the town of Farmington is being plagued by a crime wave. The angry citizens are ready to impeach the mayor, June Weaver, and the police chief, Leon Weaver. To end the crime and preserve her career, June feigns corruption and hires a real gangster to get rid of the local mobs. Unfortunately, a bona fide crooked councilman intervenes and makes real mob connections causing an earnest journalist to launch a front page attack.

A cocky radio reporter sets out to prove an ex-convict is innocent in the murder of a mob boss.

Boston pharmacist Tom Craig comes to Sacramento, where he runs afoul of local political boss Britt Dawson, who exacts protection payment from the citizenry. Dawson frames Craig with poisoned medicine, but Craig redeems himself during a Gold Rush epidemic.

Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.

A wise-cracking private detective's honeymoon is interrupted by a kidnapping case.

A spy steals a secret military device, then hijacks an airliner to get away. The airliner crashes in the wilderness & the survivors are threatened by a raging forest fire.

Unable to sign boxer Joe Louis to movie contract, Republic Pictures had to make do with the losers of Louis' heavyweight championship bouts. One of these was Billy Conn, who after being knocked out by Louis in the 13th round awakened to star in the Republic programmer The Pittsburgh Kid. The story finds clean-limned pugilist Conn (playing himself) being managed by pretty Patricia Mallory.

A detective courts a gangster's ex-wife to lure him into a trap.

An ambitious but financially strapped taxi driver becomes involved with mobsters to obtain money to buy a gas station.

Во время Второй мировой войны небольшой самолет терпит бедствие и приземляется на неизвестном острове в Карибском море. Летчик и два пассажира находят приют в особняке, принадлежащем местному врачу, и вскоре обнаруживают, что там обитают зомби и призраки.

Алан Дрэйк (Роберт Тейлор) – курсант, окончивший летную академию в г.Пенсакола, как лучший выпускник, получает назначение в легендарный летный отряд ВМС США под названием «Адские Коты», который базируется в Сан-Диего. Он сразу производит не самое приятное впечатление на закаленных ветеранов своей юношеской самоуверенностью. Эта неприязнь особенно усиливается, когда Дрейка начинают подозревать в том, что у него роман с Лорной Гэри (Рут Хасси) женой их любимого командира Билла Гэри (Уолтер Пиджен). Алану ничего другого не остается, как подать прошение об отставке...

Эгберт Соузе неожиданно становится героем во время ограбления. После он получает работу охранника банка. С этого момента жизнь Эгберта переворачивается с ног на голову.

Американский летчик Том Мартин, ожидает приговора в испанской тюрьме в 1939 году. К власти пришли фашисты и его приговорили к смерти, как раз перед исполнением приговора в тюрьму прибывает репортерша Августа Неш и помогает летчику совершить дерзкий побег, при условии эксклюзивного интервью. Августа и Том симпатизируют друг другу, однако для нее карьера на первом месте, Том так же не желает связывать себя, особенно накануне грядущей войны. Только судьба распоряжается иначе, влюбленных влечет друг к другу все сильнее, как вдруг действительно начинается война, она заставляет обоих принять важные и судьбоносные для них решения. Встретятся ли они вновь и вернуться ли домой?

A girl decides to consult her natural father, whom she's never seen, for advice on her mixed-up love life.

История начинается во времена французской революции. Молодой герцог отправляется в путешествие в Новый Орлеан и во время странствия он встречает красавицу Марианну. Молодые люди с первого взгляда полюбили друг друга. В районе карибских островов на корабль нападают пираты и пленяют всех пассажиров. Начинаются настоящие приключения. Молодость, любовь и верные друзья помогают героям выйти из сложившейся ситуации победителями.

Government Agent Conway, posing as a crew member of a ship, is investigating the flood of counterfeit money that seemingly is originating for a gambling ship, moored off-shore beyond the three-mile limit and operated by gangster Dave Reeves.

Family heartbreak: A dedicated New York City policeman raises two sons, one following in his dad's footsteps as a cop while the other turns to crime and is arrested for murder.

In this Crime Does Not Pay series entry, John Jones is an up and coming businessman who drinks too much but denies he has a problem. One day he mixes drinking and driving, and the tragic consequences hit very close to home.

A spunky young bellhop investigates the murder of a hotel guest.

An episode in the "Crime Does Not Pay" series. Dave Miller, an aircraft plant worker, is actually selling secret bomber plans to foreign agents. United States Intelligence Department agents plan to trap him and the spies he works for.

Jimmy, an idealistic and hard-working young man, has just arrived in New York City with dreams of making his fortune. Along the way he faces numerous obstacles, opportunities and temptations, but through it all, he considers the actions of his hero, Abraham Lincoln, for guidance. Will Jimmy see his dreams come true, or will he be another of the countless hopefuls chewed up and spit out by New York's mean streets?

Звёзды Голливуда засняты катающимися на коньках в Тропическом Ледовом саду в Вествуд-Хиллз. Некоторые из них уже имеют опыт катанья, некоторые только учатся, а некоторые вообще присутствуют только как зрители. Есть и такие, которые были вынуждены присутствовать на съёмках (по требованию студии).

A reporter gets himself sent to prison to expose a mobster.

Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.

Nancy Drew and Ted Nickerson solve a kidnapping case of a wealthy elderly lady. Ted has to disguise himself as a nurse while Nancy becomes a "widow" in order to locate the lady they are rescuing.

Three women who grew up in an orphanage cross paths later in life: one unhappily married with a young daughter, one an office secretary, and one a nightclub performer.

Don Vincente is determined to make a success of himself and his band. He gets his break by performing at the Garden of the Moon, which is broadcast over the radio. The problem is that John Quinn is the club's ruthless, scheming manager who will do anything to keep Vincente under his thumb. John's assistant, Toni Blake, falls for Vincente, complicating the escalating war.

A lumberman takes on a sleezy corporate giant wanting to move in and do whatever it takes to drive everyone else out of business.

When a young boy disappears, a man desperate for the offered reward money turns up with an identical child.

When a banker is found shot dead with a gun in his hand, his daughter refuses to believe it is a suicide. With the help of a detective, she hopes to get to the bottom of the case.

Two daredevil pilots go after the same girl.

When headstrong pilot Bill Kellogg disobeys orders and takes a plane to photograph potential landing fields in uncharted Latin American country, he ends up running out of gas and crashing. The members of a nearby tribal village save Bill from the wreckage, but arent willing to help him get home.

A married insurance claims adjuster investigates a gang of accident-fraud racketeers, but they retaliate by targeting his wife.

When a singing, song-writing prizefighter is framed for murder and sent to the state pen, his girlfriend sets out to prove his innocence.

To spite his girlfriend, the owner of a successful bus company, an auto racer goes to work for her rival.

This was one of the annual "blooper" reels screened by the Warners Club, an organization of Warners actors, crew and executives. It was meant to poke fun at the flubs and bloopers that occurred ont the set of some of the major Warner Bros. pictures of 1938.

A detective and his bumbling sidekick join the crackdown on racketeering in '30s New York City.

A man who has been railroaded into prison is framed for the murder of a fellow inmate and must prove his innocence.

An ex-gambler hooks up with an old flame after his old habit resurfaces and drives off his wife.

A gang is sabotaging planes so that when they crash, the corpses can be robbed.

A Hollywood heartthrob helps a small-town girl achieve stardom.

The operators of a bankrupt carnival sideshow hope to restore their fallen fortunes by staging a fake 'public wedding' in the mouth of their unprofitable giant whale. But the intended 'bridegroom' absconds with the proceeds, arranging a substitute. The bride, Flip Lane (Jane Wyman), much to her surprise, finds herself really married to a handsome stranger, whose career as an artist she decides to manage, much to his dismay.

After a mine cave in, the rescue crew risks their lives to search for two trapped miners.

A singing bandleader signs on with an all-girls band.

An ex-con takes flight after he's framed for a jewelry store robbery and murder.

A sailor bets his friends he can get a date with any woman they choose. They pick out a librarian with glasses and a bookish appearance. When he pursues her, he discovers that she is quite beautiful and that he has competition -- but his rival has more sinister intentions than anyone imagines.

Gamblers try to pressure a star hockey player into throwing a game.

In this children's adventure, the children of a small town are enthralled by the tales of the town drunk.

Первый роман Гарднера о блистательном адвокате Перри Мейсоне, так полюбившимся читателям во всем мире. Эва Гриффин - настоящая светская львица. Хороша собой, вынужденна многое скрывать от богатого мужа так, что приходится воспользоваться услугами адвоката. К несчастью, выбор пал на Перри Мейсона. Его помощница Делла Стрит поспешила предупредить патрона, что эта женщина крайне опасна. Тщетно, адвокат отправился навстречу этой опасности. Неприятности не заставили себя ждать. Муж клиентки убит, и она беззастенчиво врет полиции, что во время убийства Мейсон находился в комнате мужа. А адвоката нет выхода, ему придется разобраться в этом деле. И чем быстрее, тем лучше. Не лишенный шероховатостей, первый роман Гарднера полностью реабилитирует себя ближе к финалу, где, в судебной части, писатель демонстрирует весь блистательный потенциал, принесший ему мировую славу.

A reporter gets himself sent to prison so he can solve a murder behind bars.

After causing his friend's death, an animal trainer marries the man's daughter to atone.

Judith has just been paroled for a crime which her vindictive, jealous, violent husband, Gene, fingered her for. Gene is in prison for life. She claims that she had no knowledge of Gene's criminal activity, but FBI agent Lee Laird doesn't buy it.

Неподкупный комиссар решил очистить полицию от «оборотней в погонах». Блейк так зол, что «чистит нюхалку» бывшему другу на глазах у авторитета Крюгера. Крюгер же давно имеет виды на Блейка, который знает изнанку Нью-Йорка, как никто другой в городе. «Бывший» полицейский наконец-то соглашается на предложение короля рэкетиров, и они начинают работать вместе. Но это совсем не нравится правой руке Крюгера Нику «Психу» Феннеру, который считает Блейка стукачом. Тем временем комиссар Макларен, очистив ряды правоохранительных органов от пособников мафии, начинает крупномасштабную войну против организованной преступности. Нити расследования ведут в коридоры высшей власти…

A female lawyer (Margaret Lindsay) sets up her own practice but only achieves success as an attorney for the mob.

A stock broker's small-town best friend thinks the bride-to-be and her family are gold-diggers so he does everything he can to prevent the wedding.

Fred, the wealthy owner of apple groves, has sent his nephew to college, but the only job that his nephew has after graduating is the job of not working. Bill is a dreamer, a talker and a golf player and he has a lot of ideas, but still lives off Fred. When Hazel gets engaged to Doc Jenkins, it takes a while, but Bill talks her into marrying him instead. The only problem is that now, he needs to find a job.

Alan Tanner's new play opens in a week, but Tanner just can't finish the third act. He's retreated to a snowbound cottage to work, but blonde neighbor Pat Quinn wants to play. Producer Arthur Layton sends Alice, Alan's first wife, to help him stick to business. But then Daisy, his second wife, shows up wanting her alimony. Stranded with two wives, a girlfriend, and a jug of applejack, Alan still has to finish his play!

После долгих странствий по морям и океанам эскадра кораблей встает на якорь возле Лос-Анжелеса. Моряки, соскучившиеся по суше, получают увольнительную на берег. Среди них самые веселые парни команды Симэн — Бэк Бэйкер и Мэт Байлг Смит. Они намерены познакомиться с хорошими девушками, весело провести время, и, конечно же, их планы сбываются. Ребята встречают сестер Шерри и Конни Мартин которыми увлекаются, и, похоже, очень серьёзно…

A bored small-town teacher gets mixed up with an escaped bank robber.

A star rower is forced to join a good school under a pseudonym because his wealthy dad doesn't like schools that have high academic standards.

War veteran pilots Dizzy Davis, Texas Clark and Jake Lee are working in an airline. Dizzy is fooling with one of the younger pilot's girl-friend and due to this he changes flights with Texas.

Луи Рикарно - редкой смышлености малый. Однажды он организовывает между всеми крупными бандами Чикаго союз, дабы они друг друга не истребили окончательно, благодаря чему, будучи лидером этого преступного альянса, быстро идет в гору, женится и переезжает во Флориду, где начинает написание автобиографии, играет в гольф и входит в высший свет. Увы, в его отсутствие между группировками вновь начинает разгораться вражда, так что вскоре из преступной столицы Луи начинают поступать тревожные вести, на которые он, впрочем, не особо реагирует, упиваясь своей новой шикарной жизнью. Однако он несет ответственность за все происходящее, и вскоре ему об этом не очень деликатно напомнят северные друзья...