Detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy, elderly man to resolve a blackmail issue involving his wild daughter, Carmen Sternwood. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, murder, and double-crossing in the seedy underbelly of 1940s Los Angeles. Based on the novel by Raymond Chandler.
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Rio Bravo (1959)
A sheriff protects a local murderer while being attacked by the wealthy family that wants to save him. He works with a drunken deputy and a young gunfighter to defend against constant attacks.
Bringing Up Baby
A paleontologist trying to complete a dinosaur skeleton finds the last bone he needs while at the same time meeting an eccentric heiress. She sets her sights on him and, along with her pet leopard Baby, proceeds to turn his life upside down through a series of comedic episodes. A wonderfully funny slapstick comedy featuring two of Hollywood’s greatest stars.