2024-10-01
Neil Simon wrote this spoof of murder mysteries in which famous detectives are challenged to solve a crime that has yet to be committed. Sam Diamond: Peter Falk. Tess Skeffington: Eileen Brennan. Dick Charleston: David Niven. Dora Charleston: Maggie Smith. Sidney Wang: Peter Sellers. Jessica Marbles: Elsa Lanchester. Milo Perrier: James Coco. Robert Moore directed.
A businessman who dabbles as a mystery writer gets involved in the investigation of a murder while researching a book, and then turns out to be the prime suspect.
A mystery writer trying to complete a novel in 24 hours by working at a secluded inn becomes embroiled in the attempts of a motley collection of eccentric folks to locate a cache of money hidden in the establishment.
In 17th-century Spain, the legendary swashbuckling lothario defends his queen against a traitorous duke. An uncredited William Faulkner worked on an early draft of the script.
A Spanish spy goes undercover as a singer in order to uncover Napoleon's plans to invade her homeland. A version of the Friml operetta.
When Napoleon is enamoured of a Polish princess, her country's leaders persuade her to indulge him in order to secure Poland's independence. Based on actual events.
Mixture of history and fiction stars Greta Garbo as the 17th-century Swedish monarch who was raised as a boy to succeed to the throne, but finds love with a dashing Spanish emissary.
Marlene Dietrich in Josef von Sternberg's stylized interpretation of the legend of Catherine the Great. Empress Elizabeth: Louise Dresser. Grand Duke Peter: Sam Jaffe. Prince August: C. Aubrey Smith. Alexei: John Lodge. Johanna: Olive Tell. Countess: Ruthelma Stevens. Orlov: Gavin Gordon. Colorful cast, bizarre production, dazzling sets and costumes. A cinematic feast.
John Ford's account of 16th-century court intrigue and politics involving Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, and the rivalry with her British cousin, Elizabeth Tudor, for the English throne.
Prior to her ascension to the throne, Queen Elizabeth I of England is involved in courtly intrigue, as well as a love affair with Admiral Thomas Seymour.
Chronicling the romance England's Elizabeth I and Lord Essex, and its breakdown from pride and court intrigue.
Best Picture nominee stars Richard Burton and Genevieve Bujold (nominated for Best Actor and Best Actress) as Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn in this adaptation of Maxwell Anderson's play about lust, romance, religion and court intrigue.