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The 1934 version of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations was the first sound adaptation of the classic novel that finds the lives of childhood playmates in the hands of fate. Having raised and instilled in Estella (Jane Wyatt) the same level of anger and resentment toward men, Miss Havershim (Florence Reed) opposes any romantic union for Estella, especially with a man less privileged. Pip (Phillips Holmes) pines away for Estella but she has been taught well by her embittered mentor and rebukes...

In the tradition of All Quiet on the Western Front, The Eagle and the Hawk (1933) is a powerful anti-war drama in which Cary Grant and Fredric March play rival pilots with opposing codes of honor during World War I. The story was written by John Monk Saunders (Wings, The Dawn Patrol) and features memorable supporting roles for Jackie Oakie and Carole Lombard who would become a major star the following year with the release of Twentieth Century (1934). The New York Times stated “Here is a drama...

Werewolf of LondonDespite warnings that the region is dangerous, Botanist Wilfred Glendon (Henry Hull) travels to Tibet in search of the "Marifasa Lupina", a rare flower which blooms only in moonlight. Back in London, Glendon is visited by the enigmatic Dr. Yogami (Warner Oland), who tells him that a current rash of murders is the work of two werewolves. Yogami also claims that the only antidote is the blooming Marifasa flower, which keeps the werewolves from harming the ones thy love. Glendon...

Charming, sophisticated and debonair, Cary Grant is one of the most popular and enduring Hollywood actors ever to grace the silver screen. His illustrious career spanned over 3 decades and included some of the most unforgettable roles in motion picture history. Cary Grant: The Vault Collection focuses on the first 5 years of his career where the man born as Archibald Leach transforms into the iconic persona of Cary Grant that he is associated with today. Featuring 18 films released between 1932...