Mickey Rentschler
Biography: Biography not available
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 06, 1923
Deathday: June 27, 1969
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The Scarlet Letter
1934-09-18
The Scarlet Letter
Overview: In the seventeenth century, in Massachusetts, a young woman is forced to wear a scarlet "A" on her dress for bearing a child out of wedlock.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-09-18
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Branded a Coward
1935-07-01
Branded a Coward
Overview: Safely from behind some shrubbery, Johnny Hume, a boy of 6 or 7, witnesses the slaughter of his mother, father and brother by the guns of a gang led by "the Cat". Twenty years later finds Johnny grown to manhood, an expert bronc rider and target shooter - but paralyzed with fearful memories in an actual gunfight. This is brought home to him when some outlaws stick up the local saloon and Johnny ends up cowering behind the bar.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-07-01
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Follow Your Heart
1936-08-10
Follow Your Heart
Overview: An eccentric musical family is kept in order by a talented daughter with modest ambitions.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-08-10
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Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus
1938-12-02
Peck's Bad Boy with the Circus
Overview: Trouble-prone Billy Peck and his gang descend on a traveling circus that has just hit town, and before long their antics are causing the circus owner all kinds of problems.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-12-02
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The Brand of Hate
1934-11-02
The Brand of Hate
Overview: Trouble starts when Bill Larkins and his two sons move in with his brother Joe. They start rustling cattle and then kill Rod's father with Joe's gun. The Sheriff and Rod think they did it and are after proof.
Genres: Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-11-02
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Boys Town
1938-09-08
Boys Town
Overview: Devout but iron-willed Father Flanagan leads a community called Boys Town, a different sort of juvenile detention facility where, instead of being treated as underage criminals, the boys are shepherded into making themselves better people. But hard-nosed petty thief and pool shark Whitey Marsh, the impulsive and violent younger brother of an imprisoned murderer, might be too much for the good father's tough-love system.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-09-08
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An Evening with Edgar Guest
1938-01-01
An Evening with Edgar Guest
Overview: The Household Finance Corporation presents An Evening with Edgar A. Guest produced by the Jam Handy Organization. A schoolboy is trying to memorize a poem for a school event. Unbeknownst to him and his companion, Mr. Guest overhears them. He hears of their plight and explains the poem to them. The next evening, he is the guest of honor at a poetry reading contest.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-01-01
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Radio Patrol
1937-10-03
Radio Patrol
Overview: About a young radio cop and a beautiful girl try to stop an international criminal gang from getting their hands on the formula for a new bulletproof steel.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-10-03
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The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
1936-01-11
The Murder of Dr. Harrigan
Overview: A young doctor is determined to expose the killer when a surgeon is found stabbed to death in a hospital elevator.
Genres: Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-01-11
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Made for Each Other
1939-02-10
Made for Each Other
Overview: A couple struggle to find happiness after a whirlwind courtship.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-02-10
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1939-02-10
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Overview: Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River.
Genres: Adventure Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-02-10
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His Private Secretary
1933-06-10
His Private Secretary
Overview: Dick Wallace wants to marry a minister's grand-daughter but his father, who wants him to get work on his company's business, is opposed. She takes a job with the company to prove she's okay.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1933-06-10
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I Married a Witch
1942-10-30
I Married a Witch
Overview: A 17th-century witch returns to wreak havoc in the life of a descendant of the Puritan witch hunter who burned her.
Genres: Comedy Romance Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-10-30
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Sins of Man
1936-06-19
Sins of Man
Overview: Austrian church bell ringer Freyman loves music and wants his two sons (both played by Ameche) to love it too. The first goes to America and the second is born deaf-mute but gains hearing during WWI bombing.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1936-06-19
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Young Tom Edison
1940-03-15
Young Tom Edison
Overview: Inventor Thomas Edison's boyhood is chronicled and shows him as a lad whose early inventions and scientific experiments usually end up causing disastrous results. As a result, the towns folk all think Tom is crazy, and creating a strained relationship between Tom and his father. Tom's only solace is his understanding mother who believes he's headed to do great things.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-03-15
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A Modern Hero
1934-04-21
A Modern Hero
Overview: A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1934-04-21
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Sergeant York
1941-09-27
Sergeant York
Overview: Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
Genres: War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-09-27
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Redhead from Manhattan
1943-05-06
Redhead from Manhattan
Overview: Lupe Vélez plays a dual role, twin sisters Rita and Elaine. After escaping a torpedoed ship, Rita shows up in Manhattan, where she takes the place of her Broadway-star twin sister Elaine, who's having problems with her marriage and needs to make a getaway. Neither Elaine's husband or Rita's saxophone-player boyfriend are aware of the switch.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-05-06
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West of Cimarron
1941-12-15
West of Cimarron
Overview: The Mesquiteers return to Texas after the Civil War to find Army carpetbaggers fighting the local bushwackers. They quickly learn that Capt. Hawks and his men are the culprits and join up with Morgan and his men.
Genres: Action Western Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1941-12-15
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
1938-02-11
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Overview: Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral and witnessing a murder.
Genres: Family Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-02-11
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The Devil's Party
1938-06-02
The Devil's Party
Overview: Adults who grew up as slum kids meet later in life, but murder disrupts their reunion.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-06-02
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Destroyer
1943-08-19
Destroyer
Overview: Flagwaving story of a new American destroyer, the JOHN PAUL JONES, from the day her keel is laid, to what was very nearly her last voyage. Among the crew, is Steve Boleslavski, a shipyard welder that helped build her, who reenlists, with his old rank of Chief bosuns mate. After failing her sea trials, she is assigned to the mail run, until caught up in a disparate battle with a Japanese sub. After getting torpedoed, and on the verge of sinking, the Captain, and crew hatch a plan to try and save the ship, and destroy the sub.
Genres: Adventure Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-08-19
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You Only Live Once
1937-01-23
You Only Live Once
Overview: Based partially on the story of Bonnie and Clyde, Eddie Taylor is an ex-convict who cannot get a break after being released from prison. When he is framed for murder, Taylor is forced to flee with his wife Joan Graham and baby. While escaping prison after being sentenced to death, Taylor becomes a real murderer, condemning himself and Joan to a life of crime and death on the road.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1937-01-23
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