Cinematic Discoveries Following the Footsteps of Little Miss Nobody: Cult Guide

Dir: John Gorman

A socially-ambitious mother is pushing her younger daughter into a life-style that will satisfy the desires of the mother but the older daughter, having tasted the consequences of such a life, determines to save her younger sister from the same mistakes.

Dir: John Gorman

George Burke, heavyweight boxing champion of the world, is called "The Prince of Broadway" because he trains by drinking and dancing all night. After he is knocked out, his manager tears up his contract and tells him he is through. Actress Nancy Lee, his childhood sweetheart, rescues him from the gutter and sends him to the ranch owned by her admirer, Wade Turner. Wade, jealous of George, tells his foreman, Buck Marshall, to hinder George's comeback. Former champion and neighbor Jim Jeffries offers to help George get back into condition. Wade tells Nancy that George is not training, but she does not believe him. She goes out to the ranch and uncovers the conspiracy. George regains the championship and wins Nancy's hand.

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

Dir: John Gorman

Becoming pregnant after an affair with her boss's son, Philip Montrose, Grace visits abortionist Dr. Robert Lynn. When the doctor's wife discovers that Grace is her own child whom she had left with her sister-in-law years earlier, Mrs. Lynn takes the girl to Mr. Montrose to expose the perfidy of his son. His father compels Philip to marry Grace, but their marriage is an unhappy one and in a fit of rage one day Philip strikes his wife. Thinking that he has killed her, he flees, but Grace physically recovers although her mind remains deranged. All efforts to restore her sanity are to no avail until the repentant husband returns and takes her in his arms. Meanwhile, Dr. Lynn takes poison after the nature of his practice is exposed.

Dir: John Gorman

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

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

Dir: John Gorman

An injured little girl is taken in by a tribe of Gypsies. When she is a grown beauty, she is caught between the love of a man and the Gypsy chief.

Dir: John Gorman

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.

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

Dir: John Gorman

Young Jim leaves his small town for life in the big city. It's not long before he's living the "high life" with fancy friends and partying. When Jim's brother and his wife are killed in a storm, Jim's girlfriend Molly brings Goldenlocks, the couple's young daughter, to the city to live with Jim. However, Jim is having way too much fun to bother looking after a child. and his neglect results in her becoming seriously ill. Complications ensue.

Dir: John Gorman

Martin Talbot, a gambler who mistreats and neglects his family, is killed by Tuck McKinnon, but the blame falls on Don Compton, who holds a grudge against the victim and is found with the murder weapon. Policeman Dan Hannon eventually solves the crime while taking an interest in Mary Talbot and her children. The wives involved in the case all find new husbands: Mary Talbot marries Dan; Mrs. Compton realizes that Robert Milton, the sweetheart of her youth, is more understanding of her charitable work; jazz-crazed Mrs. McKinnon finds happiness with a musician named Billy; and Dan's sister seeks happiness with a new mate.

A visual fragment from the archive: The thematic resonance of An American Gentleman perfectly mirrors the editorial trajectory of our deep dive.

Dir: John Gorman

Wealthy Edith Folsom greatest ambition is to have a score of admirers at her feet, leaves her local boyfriend, Ned Lorimer, for the city. On the train she encounters a schoolmate, Lorna Lear, and Lorna's cousin, John Blaine, who promptly falls for her. On the night of Lorna's ball, Edith meets H. H. Van Horn, an elderly banker who brings her home in his car. Scolded by Lorna, she runs off to a hotel; then, when her money is depleted, she takes a position as Van Horn's secretary. Two days later she meets John, and they are married. When Van Horn declares his love for her and is overheard by his wife, Edith resolves to reform and take an interest in Mrs. Van Horn's social work.

Dir: John Gorman

A fascinating piece of cinema that shares thematic elements.