The spoiled daughter of a well-to-do plantation owner is forced to use every means at her disposal to claw her way out of poverty, following Maj. Gen. William Sherman’s destructive...
War
Grand Illusion
In "Grand Illusion" (1937), a collection of French soldiers, such as the aristocratic Captain de Boeldieu and the proletarian Lieutenant Maréchal, confront their class disparities while incarcerated in a German prison camp during World War I. As they are moved to a maximum-security fortress, the group devises a daring escape plan under the scrutiny of […]
Duck Soup
In the classic comedy *Duck Soup* (1933), the eccentric Rufus T. Firefly is unexpectedly appointed as the leader of the financially ruined nation of Freedonia. As he takes charge, his unorthodox style of governance soon leads to a bizarre declaration of war against the neighboring state of Sylvania, all to court the affections of the […]
Cavalcade
A cavalcade of English life from New Year’s Eve 1899 until 1933 seen through the eyes of well-to-do Londoners Jane and Robert Marryot. Amongst events touching their family are the...
Two Worlds
The German-language film "Two Worlds" (1930) is a compelling tale that explores the conflicts between two disparate universes, capturing the tension and drama of characters caught between differing ideologies. The storyline intricately weaves personal struggles with broader societal issues, bringing history to life through the narrative of its characters. Those eager to experience this classic […]
Two Worlds
An elderly Jewish man finds himself in a moral quandary when he is compelled to offer refuge to an Austrian lieutenant responsible for the death of his son, who also happens to be in love with his daughter. Set in the tense backdrop of conflicting loyalties and deep-seated animosities, the narrative unfolds in a gripping […]
All Quiet on the Western Front
A young soldier faces profound disillusionment in the soul-destroying horror of World War I. Together with several other young German soldiers, he experiences the horrors of war, such evil of...
Two Worlds
"Two Worlds (1928)" takes viewers on a captivating journey into the lives of two individuals residing in vastly different social classes. The film intricately weaves their seemingly disparate stories, shedding light on the contrasting experiences they face daily. You'll be intrigued by how these characters navigate their worlds, offering a poignant reflection on societal dynamics. […]
Wings
Two young men, one rich, one middle class, both in love with the same woman, become US Air Corps fighter pilots and, eventually, heroic flying aces during World War I....
The General
In the midst of the American Civil War, Union spies seize engineer Johnnie Gray's cherished train, "The General," unwittingly kidnapping his love interest, Annabelle, who happens to be in a boxcar attached to the train. Johnnie embarks on a heroic solo mission to reclaim his locomotive and save Annabelle from the enemy's clutches. The General […]
The Big Parade
A wealthy young man, living a seemingly carefree life, enlists in the US Army's Rainbow Division and is deployed to France during World War I. Amidst the battles, he develops a deep friendship with two men from the working class and witnesses the brutal realities of trench warfare firsthand. Amidst chaos, he finds love with […]