Drama Movies

In this 1936 biographical drama, the film chronicles the life and groundbreaking work of the renowned French chemist and microbiologist, Louis Pasteur. The narrative follows Pasteur’s relentless pursuit of scientific…

In this classic film, Charlie Chaplin stars as a factory worker struggling to survive in the modern, industrialized world. The narrative follows his character as he navigates the challenges of…

Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on avenging his captors.

Directed by James Whale, this 1935 classic horror film continues the story of Dr. Frankenstein and his monstrous creation. The plot delves into the doctor’s attempts to create a mate…

A gripping thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this 1934 film follows a couple who unwittingly become entangled in an international assassination plot after their child is kidnapped. Starring Leslie Banks…

In this 1934 drama directed by John Cromwell, the story follows Philip Carey, a club-footed aspiring artist who abandons his dreams to study medicine. His life takes a tumultuous turn…

Set in 17th-century Sweden, this historical drama follows the life of a young and unconventional queen who struggles with the demands of her royal duties and her personal desires. The…

Dr. Eli Watt, a widower, relocates to a small town, feeling disheartened by his unsuccessful pursuit of a significant career in New York. He takes on the responsibility of raising…

A female physician chooses to become a mother without getting married.

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this 1933 musical film follows a group of showgirls who are determined to stage a dazzling Broadway production despite financial hardships. The…

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…

Set during the Great Depression, this classic musical film follows the behind-the-scenes drama of a Broadway production. The story centers on a director’s efforts to stage a successful show amidst…

In this gripping drama, Paul Muni delivers a powerful performance as a man wrongfully convicted and subjected to the brutal conditions of a Southern chain gang. The film, directed by…

Guests at a posh Berlin hotel struggle through worry, scandal, and heartache.

Set during the Prohibition era, this classic crime drama follows the rise and fall of an ambitious gangster, Tony Camonte, as he ruthlessly climbs the ranks of the Chicago underworld….

Directed by Tod Browning, this 1932 film is a unique and controversial piece that delves into the lives of circus performers, focusing on the dynamics between the so-called “freaks” and…

In this 1931 classic, directed by Rouben Mamoulian, the story follows Dr. Henry Jekyll, a well-respected scientist who becomes obsessed with the duality of human nature. Through a series of…

In this classic horror film, a scientist becomes obsessed with creating life, leading him to construct a creature from body parts of the deceased. The resulting being, brought to life…

Set in a German city gripped by fear, this 1931 film follows the intense manhunt for a child murderer whose heinous acts have paralyzed the community. The police, under immense…

The legend of vampire Count Dracula begins here with this original 1931 Dracula film from Bela Lugosi.

When the government opens up the Oklahoma territory for settlement, restless Yancey Cravat claims a plot of the free land for himself and moves his family there from Wichita. A…

In this classic silent film, the iconic Charlie Chaplin stars as the Tramp, who finds himself entangled in a series of comedic and poignant adventures while trying to help a…

During a holiday at a Swiss resort, a black couple becomes entangled in an interracial romance that ignites racial tensions within the local community.

“Two Worlds” ist ein deutscher Film, der die Geschichte zweier paralleler Realitäten erzählt. In der einen Welt lebt ein junger Mann ein gewöhnliches Leben, während er in der anderen ein…

An elderly Jewish man finds himself in a difficult situation when he must provide refuge to an Austrian lieutenant responsible for his son’s death, who is also in love with…

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…

In this classic film directed by Josef von Sternberg, a disciplined and respected professor finds his life unraveling after he becomes infatuated with a captivating cabaret singer, played by the…

Harriet and Queenie Mahoney, a vaudeville act, come to Broadway, where their friend Eddie Kerns needs them for his number in one of Francis Zanfield’s shows. Eddie was in love…

Set in the vibrant and tumultuous world of Weimar Germany, this silent film follows the life of Lulu, a captivating and free-spirited young woman whose beauty and charisma lead to…

The film explores a single day in the lives of two individuals who exist at opposite ends of the social spectrum.

In this silent film, a young woman from Virginia relocates to the harsh, wind-swept plains of Texas, where she struggles to adapt to the relentless environment and the challenges it…

In this classic silent comedy, Buster Keaton stars as a clumsy yet determined tintype photographer who aspires to become a successful newsreel cameraman. His journey is filled with humorous mishaps…

The film revolves around a young man caught in a dilemma between his paternal figure, who is a mentor in the criminal underworld, and the alluring, morally upright daughter of…

This silent film, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, is a poignant portrayal of the trial of Joan of Arc, focusing on her intense and emotional courtroom experiences. Renowned for its…

In this classic silent film, Buster Keaton stars as the bumbling son of a steamboat captain who must prove his worth amidst a series of comedic mishaps and a brewing…

Directed by F.W. Murnau, this 1927 silent film is a poignant exploration of love, temptation, and redemption. It follows the story of a farmer who is torn between his devoted…

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….

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city’s mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

In this 1926 silent film, the legendary tale of a man who makes a pact with the devil is brought to life with stunning visual artistry. Directed by F.W. Murnau,…

Inspired by tales from “The Arabian Nights,” this film follows the journey of Prince Achmed, who is deceived by a malevolent sorcerer into mounting an enchanted flying horse. Demonstrating his…

The father of an heiress dies broke leaving her destitute without inheritance. She falls in with a group of hobos traveling incognito cross country dressed as a man.

In this swashbuckling silent film, a nobleman seeks revenge against the pirates who killed his father by infiltrating their ranks and rising to power. The film stars the legendary Douglas…

The story follows the challenges and hardships faced by Judah Ben-Hur, a prosperous Jewish individual who is compelled into a life of rowing as a galley slave. His journey is…

The narrative follows a wealthy young man with little purpose who enlists in the US Army’s Rainbow Division and is deployed to France during World War I. There, he befriends…

In this classic silent film, Charlie Chaplin stars as the iconic Little Tramp, who ventures into the Klondike in search of gold during the late 19th-century gold rush. The film…

In this 1924 silent epic, the legendary hero embarks on a quest for glory and power, encountering mythical creatures and formidable foes along the way. The film, directed by the…

Based on Alessandro Manzoni’s renowned historical novel, this film is set in Lombardy, Northern Italy, between 1628 and 1630, during the period of Spanish rule. It tells the story of…

In this silent film classic, a heartwarming tale unfolds as a kind-hearted tramp, played by Charles Chaplin, discovers an abandoned child and raises him as his own. The story beautifully…

A raft carrying a little girl and a dead woman drifts in from a shipwreck to Devil’s Island. There, a band of thieves and smugglers name the girl Rose Marie,…

Directed by Robert Wiene, this pioneering work of German Expressionist cinema tells the story of a mysterious and sinister figure, Dr. Caligari, who arrives in a small town with his…

Bonnie, an innocent orphan girl, is bullied by Bull Dorgan, the crude foreman of the lumber camp who frequents the saloon that her foster father owns. One day, playwright Arthur…

This epic silent film, directed by D.W. Griffith, weaves together four parallel storylines, each set in different historical periods, to explore the theme of love’s enduring struggle against the forces…

A young girl prevents a dismissed robber from firing a gun at her dad.