Charles Boyer
Charles Boyer (28 August 1899 – 26 August 1978) was a French actor who appeared in more than 80 films between 1920 and 1976. After receiving an education in drama, Boyer started on the stage, but he found success in movies during the 1930s. His memorable performances were... Read full bio →
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Stavisky...
Irrestisible charm and talent helps Serge Alexandre alias Stavisky, small-time swindler, to make friends with even most influential members of French industrial and political elite during the early 30s.
Lost Horizon
While escaping war-torn China, a group of Europeans crash in the Himalayas, where they are rescued and taken to the mysterious Valley of the Blue Moon, Shangri-La.
The April Fools
Newly-promoted if none too happily married Howard Brubaker leaves a rowdy company party early with the stunning Catherine, whom it turns out is herself unhappily married — to the boss.
Casino Royale
Sir James Bond is called back out of retirement to stop SMERSH. In order to trick SMERSH, James thinks up the ultimate plan - that every agent will be named 'James Bond'. One of the Bonds, whose real name is Evelyn Tremble is sent to take on Le Chiffre in a game of baccarat, but all the Bonds get more than they can handle.
Barefoot in the Park
Corie (Jane Fonda) is the young housewife trying to keep life exciting while making a home for her and her husband, Paul (Robert Redford), on the fifth floor of a Greenwich Village walkup apartment. He's working hard at starting his career as lawyer; she's eager to be romantic and spontaneous; and the two have plenty to squabble about.
Paris brûle-t-il?
Near the end of World War II, General Dietrich von Choltitz receives orders to burn down Paris if it becomes clear the Allies are going to invade, or if he's unable to maintain control of the city.
How to Steal a Million
Nicole's father, a legendary art collector, lends his prized Cellini Venus to a prestigious Paris museum. Unfortunately, the Venus was a forgery sculpted by Nicole's grandfather. Before tests can be done which would prove the Venus a fake, Nicole enlists the services of "society burglar" Simon Demott to steal the million dollar statue.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
In Argentina, one daughter of patriarch Madariaga is married to a Frenchman while the other is married to a German, thus leading to a crisis when Nazi Germany occupies France and some Madariaga family members fight on opposite sides.
Fanny
Almost 19-year-old Marius feels himself in a rut in Marseille, his life planned for him by his cafe'-owning father, and he longs for the sea. The night before he is to leave on a 5-year voyage, Fanny, a girl he grew up with, reveals that she is in love with him, and he discovers that he is in love with her.
The Buccaneer
During the War of 1812, Louisiana buccaneer Jean Lafitte assists the Americans in defending New Orleans against the attacking British war fleet.
Une parisienne
The spoiled daughter of the French Ambassador tricks one of his aides into marrying her.
La fortuna di essere donna
A photographer is forlorn when the model that he helped make famous becomes involved with a wealthy lothario
Around the World in 80 Days
Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.
The Cobweb
At a private psychiatric clinic, the daily dramas and interactions between the doctors, nurses, administrators, benefactors and patients are accentuated by the personal and family crises of these individuals.
Nana
Nana or Nanà is a French-Italian film by Christian-Jaque starring Charles Boyer. It is an adaptation of Émile Zola's novel Nana.
Madame de...
In late 19th century France, the Countess Louise, wife of a wealthy general, sells the earrings her husband gave her on their wedding day to pay off her secret debts, then claims to have lost them.
The Happy Time
A violinist and his brother guide one's son through his crush on the family maid in 1920s Ottawa.
Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse is an American television anthology series that ran from 1952 to 1956, sponsored in its first bi-weekly season by The Singer Company; Bristol-Myers became an alternate sponsor when it became a weekly series in the fall of 1953.
The 13th Letter
A new doctor in a quiet Quebec town sparks rumors and accusations when anonymous letters allege an affair with a married woman.
Arch of Triumph
Based on the novel Arch of Triumph from Erich Maria Remarque.
A Woman's Vengeance
A cheating husband is charged in the poisoning death of his invalid wife, in spite of other women and suicide also being suspected.
La bataille du rail
A 1946 war movie which tells the courageous efforts by French railway workers to sabotage Nazi reinforcement-troop trains.
Cluny Brown
Amateur plumber Cluny Brown gets sent off by her uncle to work as a servant at an English country estate..
Confidential Agent
During the Spanish Civil War, an agent on a mission to purchase coal meets with murder and counterspies.
Gaslight
Director George Cukor draws magnificent performances from his stars in this powerfully guided study in obsession. GASLIGHT is a suspenseful, atmospheric mystery that perfectly captures the smoky, smoggy feel of Victorian London.
Flesh and Fantasy
Anthology film of three tales of the supernatural. The first story is set at the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The second involves a psychic who predicts murder. The third is about a man who literally meets the girl of his dreams.
Tales of Manhattan
Ten screenwriters collaborated on this series of tales concerning the effect a tailcoat cursed by its tailor has on those who wear it. The video release features a W.C. Fields segment not included in the original theatrical release.
Hold Back the Dawn
A Romanian gigolo tries to enter the US from Mexico by marrying an American.
All This, and Heaven Too
When Mademoiselle Deluzy-Desportes starts teaching at a girls school, she is confronted with tales and gossip about her, which have become common knowledge among her students. Provoked by her students, she decides to tell them her life story.
When Tomorrow Comes
A concert pianist unhappily married to a mentally ill woman falls in love with a waitress.
Love Affair
French playboy Michel Marnet and American Terry McKay fall in love aboard ship. They arrange to reunite 6 months later, after Michel has had a chance to earn a decent living.
Orage
The mistress of an engineer meets the man's pregnant wife and decides to give up the liaison.
Algiers
A wanted jewel thief ensconced in the Casbah meets a beautiful woman who makes him long for an escape.
History Is Made at Night
An American woman seeking divorce from her wealthy, controlling husband falls for a romantic Parisian who saves her from his entrapment.
The Garden of Allah
The star-crossed desert romance of a cloistered woman and a renegade monk.
Mayerling
Rudolf, the only heir to Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary, is trapped in a loveless marriage to a Belgian princess. As he seeks to flee his stifling environment, he meets the beautiful Maria, and the two enter into a scandalous affair. Despite the interference of the Emperor, the couple refuse to give each other up.
Le bonheur
Philippe Lutcher, an anarchist, fires a shot at Clara Stuart, a famous stage and screen actress, but only wounds her. The star, through affectation and curiosity to know his motives, pleads in his favour at his trial, but he rebuffs her pity. After he has served 18 months in prison, they meet and fall in love.
Liliom
Liliom is a swaggering carnival barker who falls in love with a chambermaid and sets up house-keeping with her. He fails to provide for her, however, and continues his easy way of living.
Red-Headed Woman
A gold-digging secretary will do whatever it takes to get ahead in society-including luring her morally minded boss away from his happy marriage.
Le capitaine Fracasse
A nobleman decides to join a traveling group of actors to be with a girl he admires, but ultimately must rescue her from bandits
L'homme du large
A hermit who lives along a rugged coast under a vow of silence reflects on the events that lead him to this fate.