Claire Dodd

  • Edward Buzzell – Ann Carver’s Profession (1933)

    1931-1940ClassicsDramaEdward BuzzellUSA

    imdb:After graduation from Hampden University, Bill “Lightning” Graham, a football star, and Ann Carver, who just passed her bar exam, marry. Instead of pursuing a career in law, Ann takes on the role of housewife, while Bill is employed as a draftsman. When Ann is asked to take on a high-profile legal case, she accepts and wins. She becomes an overnight success and a media darling. Meanwhile, Bill’s career is stagnant and Ann is supporting him financially, causing the couple to spend less time together. Bill decides to take a job at “Club Mirador” to make more money.Read More »

  • Edward Buzzell – Fast Company (1938)

    1931-1940ComedyEdward BuzzellMysteryUSA

    Plot:
    Joel Sloane is a rare book dealer and part time detective. He finds stolen or lost rare books for the insurance companies and gets a reward for their return. But this is a little different. Otto Brockler, a rare book dealer with questionable ethics, has been murdered. The list of suspects is long.Read More »

  • William Keighley – Babbitt (1934)

    1931-1940DramaUSAWilliam Keighley


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    Plot:
    Middle aged George F. Babbitt is a leading citizen in the town of Zenith, the fastest growing community in America according to its town sign. George is a large part of that growth as a property developer and realtor. He is lovingly married to his wife Myra, the two who have two children, Ted and Verona who are approaching adulthood. George has always had a fearless attitude, much like that of a naive child, which has led to his business success. He encounters some personal stresses when he faces what he believes is a potential home-wrecking issue, and when his oldest friend Paul and his wife Zilla deal with domestic problems. These stresses make George want to provide even more to his own family, leading to George agreeing to participate in a less than scrupulous but lucrative business dealing. George’s bravura gets him into a potential scandal. This situation makes him question his general behavior, especially toward his family.Read More »

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