The Man with a Cloak
Movie / 1951-11-27 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
David Raksin
Set in 19th-century New York, this mystery begins when a Frenchwoman shows up at the home of one of Napoleon's former marshals. The alcoholic man is badly crippled and slowly dying, but this doesn't stop the forthright lady from pushing him to change his will to include his estranged grandson so that he can help out the struggling French Republic. Unfortunately, the dying man's conniving housekeeper and butler, already planning murder to get the money themselves, overhear her and begin plotting her demise.
Quo Vadis
Movie / 1951-11-08 / United States / Releases: 3 / Recordings: 3
Composed by
Miklós Rózsa
After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.
Anne of the Indies
Movie / 1951-10-18 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Franz Waxman
After buccaneer captain Anne Providence spares Pierre LaRochelle and recruits him into her pirate crew, their growing attraction is tested when Captain Blackbeard reveals LaRochelle's true identity as a former French navy officer.
Across the Wide Missouri
Movie / 1951-10-12 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
David Raksin
In the 1830's beaver trapper Flint Mitchell and other white men hunt and trap in the then unnamed territories of Montana and Idaho. Flint marries a Blackfoot woman as a way to gain entrance into her people's rich lands, but finds she means more to him than a ticket to good beaver habitat.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Movie / 1951-09-28 / United States / Releases: 6 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Bernard Herrmann
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
The Red Badge of Courage
Movie / 1951-09-27 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Miklós Rózsa
Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier in the American Civil War. During his unit's first engagement, Henry flees the battlefield in fear. When he learns that the Union actually won the battle, shame over his cowardice leads him to lie to his friend Tom and the other soldiers, saying that he had been injured in battle. However, when he learns that his unit will be leading a charge against the enemy, Henry takes the opportunity to face his fears and redeem himself.
When Worlds Collide
Movie / 1951-09-14 / United States / Releases: 2 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Leith Stevens
When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.
David and Bathsheba
Movie / 1951-08-10 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Alfred Newman
King David enters into an adulterous affair with the beautiful Bathsheba, which has tragic consequences for his family and Israel.
Take Care of My Little Girl
Movie / 1951-07-06 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Alfred Newman
A young woman enters college and learns some hard truths about sorority life, including snobbery and the cruelty of hazing.
Ace in the Hole
Movie / 1951-06-29 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Hugo Friedhofer
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Strangers on a Train
Movie / 1951-06-27 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Dimitri Tiomkin
A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.
Kind Lady
Movie / 1951-06-20 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
David Raksin
Mary Herries has a passion for art and fine furniture. Even though she is getting on in years, she enjoys being around these priceless articles. One day she meets a strange young painter named Elcott, who uses his painting skill to enter into her life. Little does she expect that his only interest in Mary is to covet everything she has.
The House on Telegraph Hill
Movie / 1951-05-12 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Sol Kaplan
Concentration camp survivor Victoria Kowelska finds herself involved in mystery, greed, and murder when she assumes the identity of a dead friend in order to gain passage to America.
The Painted Hills
Movie / 1951-05-04 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 0
Composer tba
After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Jonathan's new partner isn't interested in sharing the gold, and lures Jonathan to his death.
The Thing from Another World
Movie / 1951-04-05 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 0
Composer tba
Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.
Bird of Paradise
Movie / 1951-03-14 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 0
Composer tba
Andre Laurence accompanies his college roommate, Tenga, back to Tenga's Polynesian island home. There, Andre becomes attracted to the native life and his friend's sister, Kalua.
The 13th Letter
Movie / 1951-02-21 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Alex North
A new doctor in a quiet Quebec town sparks rumors and accusations when anonymous letters allege an affair with a married woman.
Grounds for Marriage
Movie / 1951-01-12 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
David Raksin
Opera singer Ina Massine tries to win back former husband Dr. Lincoln I. Bartlett.
The Magnificent Yankee
Movie / 1950-12-20 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
David Raksin
Biography of celebrated American jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Cyrano de Bergerac
Movie / 1950-11-16 / United States / Releases: 0 / Recordings: 0
Composer tba
France, 1640. Cyrano, the charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose, hopelessly loves the beauteous Roxane; she, in turn, confesses to Cyrano her love for the handsome but tongue-tied Christian. The chivalrous Cyrano sets up with Christian an innocent deception, with tragic results.
All About Eve
Movie / 1950-11-09 / United States / Releases: 4 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Alfred Newman
From the moment she glimpses her idol at the stage door, Eve Harrington is determined to take the reins of power away from the great actress Margo Channing. Eve maneuvers her way into Margo's Broadway role, becomes a sensation and even causes turmoil in the lives of Margo's director boyfriend, her playwright and his wife. Only the cynical drama critic sees through Eve, admiring her audacity and perfect pattern of deceit.
The Miniver Story
Movie / 1950-10-26 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Miklós Rózsa
The Second World War is over, and the Miniver family is trying to keep themselves together in post-War Britain, among continuing shortages and growing tensions within the family.
Right Cross
Movie / 1950-10-06 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
David Raksin
A sportswriter forms a ring triangle with a fight manager's daughter and her Mexican-American boxer.
Union Station
Movie / 1950-10-04 / United States / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Heinz Roemheld
Police catch a break when suspected kidnappers are spotted on a train heading towards Union Station. Police, train station security and a witness try to piece together the crime and get back the blind daughter of a rich business man.
Rashomon
Movie / 1950-08-26 / United Kingdom / Releases: 1 / Recordings: 1
Composed by
Laurence Rosenthal
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.