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    The Lover in the Attic: A True Story 2018 POSTER

    The Lover in the Attic: A True Story

    2018

    English

    5.3

    9

    64%

    64%

    1920s

    Drama

    Romance

    Thriller

    Melora Walters Melora Walters Director Benjamin Weaver Benjamin Weaver as Ballroom Dancer Jeff Rose Jeff Rose as Det. Herman Cline Molly Burnett Molly Burnett as Dolly / wife Jesse Gallegos Jesse Gallegos as Speakeasy Dancer
    This is the lurid, true story about femme fatale Dolly, her murdered husband, and her lover, Otto -- the man in the attic. In the 1930s, Dolly met and seduced her repairman Otto... but she was already married to successful business man Fred.
    Anarchist from Colony 2017 POSTER

    Anarchist from Colony

    2017

    Korean

    6.6

    6

    88%

    88%

    1920s

    anarchist

    Biography

    court

    Drama

    independence movement

    japanese occupation of korea

    korean resistance

    Joon-ik Lee Joon-ik Lee Director Ha-Joon Wi Ha-Joon Wi as Korean Prisoner Kwon Yul Kwon Yul as Lee Seok Lee Jehoon Lee Jehoon as Park Yeol Ha Do-kwon Ha Do-kwon as Rickshaw runner
    Based on the life of the Korean anarchist Park Yeol, the film shows his struggle to counter the massacre of Koreans by the government during the 1923 great Kanto earthquake, focusing on his activities as the leader of the anti-Japanese organization Bulryeongsa and his relationship with Japanese comrade Fumiko Kaneko.
    The Fortune 1975 POSTER

    The Fortune

    1975

    English

    5.7

    7

    40%

    34%

    1920s

    across state lines

    Action

    Comedy

    con men

    Crime

    hustler

    neo screwball comedy

    Romance

    scheme

    Mike Nichols Mike Nichols Director Christopher Guest Christopher Guest as Boy Lover Joe Tornatore Joe Tornatore as Detective Ian Wolfe Ian Wolfe as Justice of Peace Florence Stanley Florence Stanley as Mrs. Gould
    A couple of bumbling 1920s hustlers attempt to obtain the fortune of an heiress. Nothing will stop them, not even murder.
    The Tender Hook 2008 POSTER

    The Tender Hook

    2008

    English

    5.2

    10

    27%

    27%

    1920s

    boxing

    Crime

    Drama

    jazz age

    love triangle

    Mystery

    Romance

    Thriller

    Jonathan Ogilvie Jonathan Ogilvie Director Matthew Le Nevez Matthew Le Nevez as Art Walker Pia Miranda Pia Miranda as Daisy Rose Byrne Rose Byrne as Iris Hugo Weaving Hugo Weaving as McHeath
    The story is about Iris's rise to the apex of a love/power triangle that includes her roguish English lover, McHeath, and Art, an earnest young boxer. Within the flawed moral landscape, each character struggles to establish their sovereignty.
    The Tracker 2002 POSTER

    The Tracker

    2002

    English

    7.3

    13

    91%

    86%

    1920s

    Action

    australia

    australian outback

    Drama

    fanatic

    History

    outback

    racism

    Western

    Rolf de Heer Rolf de Heer Director Gary Sweet Gary Sweet as The Fanatic Damon Gameau Damon Gameau as The Follower David Gulpilil David Gulpilil as The Tracker Grant Page Grant Page as The Veteran
    Somewhere in Australia in the early 20th century outback, an Aboriginal man is accused of murdering a white woman. Three white men are on a mission to capture him with the help of an experienced Indigenous man.
    The Boy Friend 1971 POSTER

    The Boy Friend

    1971

    English

    6.8

    8

    88%

    69%

    1920s

    Action

    Comedy

    fantasy sequence

    musical

    Musical

    Romance

    stage manager

    theatre company

    wonder

    Ken Russell Ken Russell Director Kenneth Colley Kenneth Colley as Bearded King in fantasy sequence Vladek Sheybal Vladek Sheybal as De Thrill Georgina Hale Georgina Hale as Fay Glenda Jackson Glenda Jackson as Rita Monroe
    When the leading lady of a low-budget musical revue sprains her ankle, the assistant stage manager is forced to understudy and perform in her place.
    Becoming Astrid 2018 POSTER

    Becoming Astrid

    2018

    Swedish

    7.1

    15

    96%

    82%

    1920s

    Action

    author

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    pregnancy

    stockholm, sweden

    sweden

    Pernille Fischer Christensen Pernille Fischer Christensen Director Alba August Alba August as Astrid Maria Bonnevie Maria Bonnevie as Hanna Trine Dyrholm Trine Dyrholm as Marie Magnus Krepper Magnus Krepper as Samuel
    When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.
    Bugsy Malone 1976 POSTER

    Bugsy Malone

    1976

    English

    6.8

    13

    79%

    80%

    1920s

    Action

    Comedy

    Crime

    Family

    gangster

    gangster comedy

    musical

    Musical

    new york city

    prohibition era

    Alan Parker Alan Parker Director Dexter Fletcher Dexter Fletcher as Baby Face John Williams John Williams as Roxy Robinson Jodie Foster Jodie Foster as Tallulah Julie K. Smith Julie K. Smith as (uncredited)
    New York, 1929, a war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon, the dreaded "splurge gun". As the custard pies fly, Bugsy Malone, an all-round nice guy, falls for Blousey Brown, a singer at Fat Sam's speakeasy. His designs on her are disrupted by the seductive songstress Tallulah who wants Bugsy for herself.
    The Chaperone 2018 POSTER

    The Chaperone

    2018

    English

    6.6

    8

    48%

    72%

    1920s

    Action

    costume drama

    Drama

    new york city

    period drama

    Michael Engler Michael Engler Director Campbell Scott Campbell Scott as Alan Carlisle Haley Lu Richardson Haley Lu Richardson as Louise Brooks Elizabeth McGovern Elizabeth McGovern as Norma Matt McGrath Matt McGrath as Raymond
    In the early 1920s, a Kansas woman finds her life forever changed when she accompanies a young dancer on her fame-seeking journey to New York City.
    Lady Chatterley's Lover 2015 POSTER

    Lady Chatterley's Lover

    2015

    English

    6.3

    17

    61%

    61%

    1910s

    1920s

    Action

    based on novel or book

    class differences

    Drama

    love affair

    Romance

    Jed Mercurio Jed Mercurio Director Howard Ward Howard Ward as Betts Jodie Comer Jodie Comer as Ivy Bolton Richard Madden Richard Madden as Oliver Mellors James Norton James Norton as Sir Clifford Chatterley
    An early-20th-century tale of love across class boundaries which tells the legendary and romantic story of Lady Chatterley’s affair with her gamekeeper. Jed Mercurio’s adaptation of DH Lawrence’s classic.
    Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar 2019 POSTER

    Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar

    2019

    English

    6.0

    21

    1920s

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    historical fiction

    murder mystery

    Mystery

    Romance

    whodunit

    Sam Yates Sam Yates Director Colin Farrell Colin Farrell as Hutchins Bronagh Waugh Bronagh Waugh as Lucy Rory Fleck-Byrne Rory Fleck-Byrne as Marmaduke / Lord Ponsonby Jonah Hauer-King Jonah Hauer-King as Max Mallowan
    On an archaeological dig in Iraq, author Agatha Christie uncovers a series of murders.
    Mobsters 1991 POSTER

    Mobsters

    1991

    English

    5.9

    11

    9%

    57%

    1920s

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    historical figure

    mafia boss

    mobster

    new york city

    Michael Karbelnikoff Michael Karbelnikoff Director Andy Romano Andy Romano as Antonio Luciano Christian Slater Christian Slater as Charlie 'Lucky' Luciano Seymour Cassel Seymour Cassel as Father Bonotto Patrick Dempsey Patrick Dempsey as Meyer Lansky
    The story of a group of friends in turn of the century New York, from their early days as street hoods to their rise in the world of organized crime...
    Temptress Moon 1996 POSTER

    Temptress Moon

    1996

    Chinese

    6.6

    6

    62%

    73%

    1920s

    Action

    blackmail

    Drama

    opium

    Romance

    shanghai, china

    Kaige Chen Kaige Chen Director Xun Zhou Xun Zhou as Nightclub girl Li Gong Li Gong as Ruyi Jie Zhou Jie Zhou as Woman on Zephyr Lane Leslie Cheung Leslie Cheung as Zhongliang / Ruyi's brother-in-law
    Set in the decadent 1920s, Temptress Moon tells the very complicated story of a wealthy family living on the outskirts of Shanghai. Their youngest daughter, Ruyi, is brought up as a servant to her opium-addicted father and brother. Meanwhile, her brother-in-law Zhongliang has a successful, if illegal, career seducing and blackmailing married women in the city. When he comes to Ruyi's home the two fall in love, and trouble ensues.
    Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider 1979 POSTER

    Fast Charlie... the Moonbeam Rider

    1979

    English

    5.4

    1

    1920s

    Action

    Comedy

    motorcycle

    race

    speed

    Steve Carver Steve Carver Director R.G. Armstrong R.G. Armstrong as Al Barber Joe Unger Joe Unger as Bank Teller Brenda Vaccaro Brenda Vaccaro as Grace Wolf Noble Willingham Noble Willingham as Pop Bauer
    A World War I deserter competes in the first long-distance motorcycle race.
    Sunrise at Campobello 1960 POSTER

    Sunrise at Campobello

    1960

    English

    6.8

    88%

    61%

    1920s

    Action

    based on play or musical

    Biography

    Drama

    franklin delano roosevelt

    historical figure

    paralysis

    usa president

    Vincent J. Donehue Vincent J. Donehue Director John Roy John Roy as Convention Delegate Kenneth Gibson Kenneth Gibson as Convention Delegate William F. Haddock William F. Haddock as Mr. Owens Chuck Hicks Chuck Hicks as Policeman
    The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.
    Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood 1976 POSTER

    Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood

    1976

    English

    4.8

    1

    1920s

    Action

    Comedy

    dog

    hollywood

    silent film star

    spoof

    Michael Winner Michael Winner Director Billy Barty Billy Barty as Assistant Director Regis Toomey Regis Toomey as Burlesque Stagehand Robert Alda Robert Alda as Richard Entwhistle Dennis Morgan Dennis Morgan as Tour Guide
    A would-be filmmaker and actress shake up the industry with a trick dog who gets discovered by a studio bus driver in the 1920s.
    The Island of Lies 2020 POSTER

    The Island of Lies

    2020

    Spanish

    5.8

    1920s

    Action

    based on true story

    Drama

    galicia, spain

    investigative journalist

    isolated island

    shipwreck

    Paula Cons Paula Cons Director Miguel Borines Miguel Borines as Guarda Leyre Berrocal Leyre Berrocal as Juana Tatán Tatán as Manolo Aitor Luna Aitor Luna as Tomás
    Galicia, northern Spain, January 2, 1921. The steamship Santa Isabel, sailing towards Argentina with more than two hundred emigrants on board, sinks off the coast of Sálvora Island. Three island women, María, Josefa and Cipriana, who have bravely set sail aboard a fragile skiff to save the shipwrecked, are treated as heroes by the cynical authorities; but León, an inquisitive and tenacious Argentinean journalist, starts asking uncomfortable questions.
    Gun City 2018 POSTER

    Gun City

    2018

    Spanish

    6.3

    18

    71%

    46%

    1920s

    Action

    Adventure

    barcelona, spain

    cabaret

    Crime

    History

    military weapons

    police corruption

    Thriller

    train robbery

    Dani de la Torre Dani de la Torre Director Mercedes Castro Mercedes Castro as Jefa de Turno Jaime Lorente Jaime Lorente as León José Manuel Poga José Manuel Poga as Mallorquín Albert Pérez Albert Pérez as Manco
    Barcelona, ​​Spain, 1921. A tough cop from Madrid arrives in the city to locate, under the suspicious scrutiny of corrupt local police officers, a significant amount of military weaponry stolen from a train, allegedly by revolutionary anarchists.
    The Great Magician 2011 POSTER

    The Great Magician

    2011

    Chinese

    5.9

    5

    41%

    41%

    1920s

    Comedy

    Drama

    magician

    Mystery

    Romance

    Tung-Shing Yee Tung-Shing Yee Director Daniel Wu Daniel Wu as Captial Tsai Tony Chiu Wai Leung Tony Chiu Wai Leung as Chang Hsien Ziwen Wang Ziwen Wang as Li Chiao Jiang Wu Jiang Wu as Revolutionist
    In the years after the Revolution, China broken up into fiefdoms held by warlords, who are busy fighting each other. One warlord has imprisoned a girl and wants her to be his seventh wife, but he's too honorable to force her. The local revolutionaries wants to kill him and bring back the republic. But when a stranger returns from abroad with mastery of magic to recover the girl he loved, who is tricking whom and who will win at the end?
    The Secret Scripture 2016 POSTER

    The Secret Scripture

    2016

    English

    6.7

    15

    34%

    69%

    1920s

    1930s

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    ireland

    Romance

    unfulfilled love

    Jim Sheridan Jim Sheridan Director Eric Bana Eric Bana as Dr. Grene Adrian Dunbar Adrian Dunbar as Dr. Hart Theo James Theo James as Father Gaunt Aidan Turner Aidan Turner as Jack Conroy
    The hidden memoir of an elderly woman confined to a mental hospital reveals the history of her passionate yet tortured life, and of the religious and political upheavals in Ireland during the 1920s and 30s.
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