The biography of Dr. W.T. Morgan, a 19th century Boston dentist, during his quest to have anesthesia, in the form of ether, accepted by the public and the medical and dental establishment.

Rancho Notorious

1952

English

6.8

♡ 4

100%

68%

Drama

Western

Fritz Lang Director

Frank McGrath as Cowboy in the dark

Paul Newlan as Deputy in Gunsight

Tom London as Deputy in Gunsight

William Haade as Sheriff Sam Bullock

A man in search of revenge infiltrates a ranch, hidden in an inhospitable region, where its owner, Altar Keane, gives shelter to outlaws fleeing from the law in exchange for a price.

If I Were King

1938

English

7.1

♡ 4

76%

Action

Adventure

based on novel or book

Frank Lloyd Director

Paul Newlan as Beggar

Darryl Hickman as Child

William Haade as Guy Tabarie

John Roy as Restraining Guard

King Louis XI masquerades as a commoner in Paris, seeking out the treachery he is sure lurks in his kingdom. At a local tavern, he overhears the brash poet François Villon extolling why he would be a better king. Annoyed yet intrigued, the King bestows on Villon the title of Grand Constable. Soon Villon begins work and falls for a lovely lady-in-waiting, but then must flee execution when the King turns on him.

The Tijuana Story

1957

English

5.3

♡ 2

László Kardos Director

Susan Seaforth Hayes as Alma Acosta Mesa

Robert Blake as Enrique Acosta Mesa

James Darren as Mitch

Paul Newlan as Peron Diaz

Courageous newspaper editor Manuel Acosta Mesa tries to take on the mob in Tijuana through his newspaper, reporting on the violence, prostitution and drug sales in the border town.

Du Barry Was a Lady

1943

English

6.2

♡ 2

48%

Roy Del Ruth Director

Pierre Watkin as Ambrose

Paul Newlan as Marching Rebel on King Louis' Left

Marilyn Maxwell as Miss February

Douglass Dumbrille as Willie / Duc de Rigor

Hat check man Louis Blore is in love with nightclub star May Daly. May, however, is in love with a poor dancer but wants to marry for money. When Louis wins the Irish Sweepstakes, he asks May to marry him and she accepts even though she doesn't love him. Soon after, Louis has an accident and gets knocked on the head, where he dreams that he's King Louis XV pursuing the infamous Madame Du Barry.

Naked Alibi

1954

English

6.5

♡ 2

54%

Jerry Hopper Director

Paul Newlan as Charlie

Brett Halsey as Employee

Gloria Grahame as Marianna

John Alvin as Stu

Questioned as a murder suspect, solid (but drunk) citizen Al Willis attacks his police questioners, is beaten, and swears vengeance against them. Next night, Lieut. Parks is murdered; Willis is the only suspect in the eyes of tough Chief Conroy, who pursues him doggedly despite lack of evidence. The obsessed Conroy is dismissed from the force, but continues to harass Willis, who flees to a sleazy town on the Mexican border. Of course, Conroy follows. But which is crazy, Conroy or Willis?

Something to Live For

1952

English

6.4

♡ 2

100%

alcoholism

Drama

husband wife relationship

George Stevens Director

Paul Newlan as Bartender

Joan Fontaine as Jenny Carey

John Indrisano as Party Guest

Gloria Dea as Slave Girl

Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.

Against All Flags

1952

English

6.5

♡ 6

52%

Douglas Sirk Director

Errol Flynn as Brian Hawke

Paul Newlan as Crop-ear Collins

Mildred Natwick as Molvina MacGregor

Maureen O'Hara as Prudence 'Spitfire' Stevens

In the 18th century, the pirates of Madagascar, lords of the Republic of Libertatia and masters of the Indian Ocean, live in an impregnable natural fortress, killing, robbing and plundering with impunity, so the British Navy hatches a daring plan to destroy them.

The Arrangement

1969

English

6.3

♡ 5

15%

63%

Action

advertising executive

car accident

Drama

Romance

Elia Kazan Director

Dorothy Konrad as Cook

Faye Dunaway as Gwen

Paul Newlan as Mr. Meyer

Ann Doran as Nurse Costello

An adman attempts to rebuild his shattered life after suffering a nervous breakdown.

Demetrius and the Gladiators

1954

English

6.6

♡ 7

75%

Delmer Daves Director

Roy Jenson as Gladiator

Michael Rennie as Peter

Paul Newlan as Potter

Carmen De Lavallade as Slave Girl

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

The Captive City

1952

English

6.6

♡ 5

70%

Robert Wise Director

John Forsythe as Jim Austin

Paul Newlan as Krug

Paul Brinegar as Police Sergeant

Ian Wolfe as Rev. Nash

A small-town newspaper editor defies threats to expose the mob.

The Ghost Breakers

1940

English

7.0

♡ 6

88%

George Marshall Director

Paul Newlan as Baggage Handler

Douglas Kennedy as Intern

Lloyd Corrigan as Martin

Paulette Goddard as Mary Carter

After intrepid working girl Mary Carter becomes the new owner of a reputedly haunted mansion located off the Cuban coast, a stranger phones warning her to stay away from the castle. Undaunted, Mary sets sail for Cuba with a stowaway in her trunk—wise-cracking Larry Lawrence, a radio announcer who helps Mary get to the bottom of the voodoo magic, zombies and ghosts that supposedly curse the spooky estate.

Davy Crockett and the River Pirates

1956

English

6.6

♡ 14

66%

Norman Foster Director

William Bakewell as

Paul Newlan as Big Harpe

Frank Richards as Little Harpe

Douglass Dumbrille as Saloon owner

Davy Crockett and his sidekick Georgie compete against boastful Mike Fink ("King of the River") in a boat race to New Orleans. Later, Davy and Georgie, allied with Fink, battle a group of river pirates trying to pass themselves off as Native Americans.

The Spoilers

1942

English

6.7

♡ 7

44%

Ray Enright Director

William Haade as Deputy Joe

John Elliott as Engineer Kelly

Irving Bacon as Hotel Manager

Paul Newlan as Miner

When honest ship captain Roy Glennister gets swindled out of his mine claim, he turns to saloon singer Cherry Malotte for assistance in his battle with no-good town kingpin Alexander McNamara.

Sullivan's Travels

1941

English

7.9

♡ 24

100%

Preston Sturges Director

Edgar Dearing as Motorcycle Cop

Edward Hearn as Policeman at Beverly Hills Station

Margaret Hayes as Secretary

Paul Newlan as Truck Driver

Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aiming to "know trouble" first-hand. When all he finds is a train ride back to Hollywood and a beautiful blonde companion, he redoubles his efforts, managing to land himself in more trouble than he bargained for when he loses his memory and ends up a prisoner on a chain gang.

The Lonely Man

1957

English

6.3

♡ 9

17%

Henry Levin Director

Milton Frome as Bixby

Paul Newlan as Fence Green

Jack Palance as Jacob Wade

Tudor Owen as Mr. MacGregor

Aging gunslinger Jacob Wade hopes to settle down with his estranged son, but his old enemies have other plans for him. Gunslinger Jacob Wade finds his long-abandoned son Riley, now a young man who hates his father but has nowhere else to go. Hoping to settle down, Jacob finds no town will have him. They end at Monolith, the ranch of Jacob's former girlfriend Ada, to whom he had no intention of returning. A mustang hunt finds Riley himself attracted to the shapely Ada...and Jacob having trouble with his eyesight. And his visions of a quiet life are doomed by the re-appearance of enemies from his past...

Hold That Ghost

1941

English

7.2

♡ 7

100%

Arthur Lubin Director

Paul Newlan as Big Fink

Nestor Paiva as Glum

Frank Richards as Gunman

Amzie Strickland as Nightclub Patron

Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.