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Dir: Mason N. Litson

Edgar and his chum try to amass a fortune in one day by cornering the fan market on a hot afternoon when the circus comes to the small town where they are spending their vacation.

Dir: Frank Moser

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Down the Mississippi perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

The simple story is about two siblings, little brother Bud and big sister Susie. After they've been reading "Huckleberry Finn" they dream of adventures on the Mississippi River.

Dir: Henry Houry

When businessman John Lawson is seriously injured in an accident, his wife Ruth travels from their New England village to New York to find a job that will support them both. Ruth works in a sweatshop until her health gives out, and then she is introduced to Broadway producer Rudolph "Rud" Rayburn. Rud makes Ruth a star and finally declares his love for her. Ruth wishes to remain faithful to her husband, but because rumors have circulated in the village about Ruth and Rud, John turns her out. Finally, Ruth returns to Rud and promises to marry him.

Dir: Eduardo Notari

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of The Clutch of Circumstance perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A crime drama in the Gennariello-series. The police detective in Naples that is confronted with modern gangsters and crime events.

Dir: Henry Houry

A beautiful and ambitious young woman leaves her boyfriend for a famous sculptor, and later--after she models for his statue "Miss Ambition"--marries an old but wealthy art collector. However, things don't turn out quite the way she planned.

Dir: Henry Houry

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of 'A mala nova perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Glamorous and wealthy French woman Jacqueline Cartaret considers marrying Ernest Augarde, the harmless bookworm who adores her, but finally selects a dashing count, Andre De Juvigny. Lucia De Morfontaine, a beautiful widow who had an affair with Andre before his marriage, still loves the handsome count and pursues him so ardently that Jacqueline soon becomes convinced of her husband's unfaithfulness. Piqued, Jacqueline rushes to Ernest, who, although he is loved by Charlotte Bernier, receives her with delight. When he tries to kiss her, however, Jacqueline slaps him and returns home. Andre demands to know her lover's name, but when he learns that it is Ernest, he laughs and embraces his wife. Ernest now realizes his love for Charlotte and proposes to her.

Dir: Reggie Morris

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

Dir: Edgar Jones

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of Miss Ambition perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

A mail-order bride arrives at a Maine lumber camp but doesn't like her prospective husband.

Dir: Unknown Director

The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.

Dir: Claude Friese-Greene

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.