Maureen O'Sullivan Movies

Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound era, until 1934 when the Hays Code virtually neutered...

A derogated prince hopes to restore his wealth and power by marrying off his daughter to royalty. Unfortunately, she has fallen in love with a young...

An unscrupulous criminal lawyer falls in love with a wealthy widow and becomes involved with her brother's disappearance and murder.

A biography of the renowned escape artist Harry Houdini, examining his fascination with the occult and his promise to his wife on her deathbed that...

Long before the release of the cult film Dracula vs. Frankenstein, the original stars of Dracula and Frankenstein met face to face--for a game of...

Bank clerk William Marble is desperate for money to pay his family's bills. When his wealthy nephew visits, Marble asks him for a loan, but the young...

Wounded criminal Lucky Wilson takes refuge in a small Connecticut farm. He falls in love with the farmer's daughter who at first is unaware of his...

A 60-year-old lumber supply businessman is dismayed to learn his 50-year-old wife is pregnant. A film adaptation of the hit Broadway comedy, with...

The cunning Cardinal Richelieu must save King Louis XIII from treachery within his inner circle.

Broken hearts in Ireland. Sean is a great tenor, in semi-retirement, living in a village close to Mary, the woman he’s always loved....

On a walking tour of English cathedrals, Donald Meadows meets Hester Granthem in church. Hearing he is from that hot-bed of crime, Chicago, Hester...

A rookie pilot in the Korean War wants to avenge his brother's death.

Harvard senior Sam Thatcher and his best friend and roommate, known as "The Lippencott", plan to go to Russia after graduation, a decision Sam has...

Two brothers of totally different natures live in a small town in Texas. Since the death of their father they confront one another all the time for...

Making a delivery to a mysterious mansion in a rainstorm, radio salesman Hank Martin is knocked out when a suit of armor topples on him. Upon...

A lamb that had wandered off plays a significant part in the Nativity.

This short film takes a look at the off-screen personas of screen actors. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

Travails of a family heading West in a covered wagon.

Two young people meet at a wedding and begin dating, each thinking the other is extremely wealthy. Comedy.

This short follows the early career of actress Jane Barnes. She starts by doing extra work. After several months she is offered a studio contract...