By Vlad Zakh · April 9, 2026
Helen Vinson brought a sophisticated, often cold-hearted presence to Hollywood and frequently played scheming socialites and unfaithful wives. In Name Only refuses a loveless husband a divorce, Broadway Bill defies in-laws for horse racing, The Kennel Murder Case investigates a locked-room murder at a dog show, and Lawyer Man threatens an ambitious lawyer with corruption. I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang and Jewel Robbery round out the list.
01 Helen Vinson appears in this drama about a man trapped in a loveless marriage who falls for a widow, but his wife refuses to grant a divorce.
Directed by John Cromwell · 1h 34m · Rated NR
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02 George Meeker is in this Capra comedy about a man who defies his wealthy in-laws to pursue his true passion for horse racing.
Directed by Frank Capra · 1h 44m · Rated NR
03 Helen Vinson appears in this Philo Vance mystery where the detective investigates a locked-room murder connected to a prestigious dog show.
Directed by Michael Curtiz · 1h 13m · Rated NR
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04 Claire Dodd features in this drama about an ambitious lawyer whose rapid rise to power is threatened by corrupt political forces.
Directed by William Dieterle · 1h 08m · Rated NR
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05 A war veteran wrongly imprisoned on a brutal chain gang makes a desperate escape.
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy · 1h 32m · Rated NR
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06 Helen Vinson appears in this comedy about a charming, gentlemanly thief who seduces a bored baroness during an elaborate jewellery heist.
Directed by William Dieterle · 1h 08m · Rated NR
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