One of the series of popular Dr. Christian movies. Dr. Christian battles an epidemic on the poor side of town as the town becomes aware of squalid conditions there. Stars Jean Hersholt as Dr. Paul Christian.
Category: Drama
Parachute Battalion
Released not long before Pearl Harbor, this movie tells the story of three men that join the paratroopers. Stars Robert Preston, Nancy Kelly, Edmond O’Brien and Buddy Ebsen.
Dr. Kildare’s Strange Case
Dr. Kildare risks his career helping a neurosurgeon salvage his reputation, while Kildare’s would-be love interest seems to have eyes for both of them. Stars Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, and Laraine Day.
Impact
A businessman survives a murder attempt, and makes it look like it succeeded. The video jumps around a bit at the beginning, but soon smooths out. Stars Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, and Charles Coburn.
Secret Agent
Edgar Brodie is ordered to kill a German agent. He meets Elsa Carrington who helps him on his mission. Stars John Gielgud, Peter Lorre, Madeleine Carroll and Robert Young. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Aerial Gunner
Two men compete in basic training as well as fight for the same woman. This flagwaver was made in 1943, the depths of WWII. Robert Mitchum briefly appears in an uncredited role.
A Star Is Born
Esther Blodgett catches the eye of alcoholic star Norman Maine, is given a test, and is caught up in the Hollywood glamor machine. A 5-star tearjerker. Stars Janet Gaynor and Frederic March.
Blood on the Sun
In the days leading up to WWII, an American newspaper editor is given a document relating to Japan’s foreign affairs. Stars James Cagney and Sylvia Sidney.
Dishonored Lady
Madeleine Damien (Hedy Lamarr) is the uber-hot fashion editor of a Manhattan magazine and a party girl by night. Also stars Dennis O’Keefe and John Loder.
Larceny on the Air
Dr. Lawrence Baxter uses radio broadcasts to expose fraudulent patent medicines, with his bitterest attacks being aimed at Kennedy Radium Products.