ABSOLUTELY CLASSICS
Absolutely Classics reminds us that we can't fully appreciate where we're going unless we celebrate where we've been. The timeless stories, unforgettable characters, and enduring ideas of classic literature continue to inspire generations of readers, filmmakers, and audiences around the world.
Discover classic novels, legendary plays, celebrated writings, and the feature films, television series, documentaries, and original productions they inspired. These are the stories that have stood the test of time—and continue to shape the stories of tomorrow.
Absolutely Classics — Brilliant. Unforgettable. Inspiring.
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Beat the Devil (1953)
Directed by John Huston
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Jennifer Jones, Gina Lollobrigida in her American film debut, and longtime Bogart co-star Peter Lorre.After the legendary success of The Maltese Falcon, director John Huston reunited with Humphrey Bogart to create something completely unexpected...
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CYRANO de BERGERAC
Directed by: Michael Gordon
Starring Jose Ferrer (won an Oscar), Mala Powers, William Prince
Produced by: Stanley KramerBased on Edmond Rostand's beloved classic, Stanley Kramer's Cyrano de Bergerac brings one of literature's greatest heroes to the screen in a performance that earned José Ferre...
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OF HUMAN BONDAGE
OF HUMAN BONDAGE (1934)
Directed by: John Cromwell
Starring: Leslie Howard, Bette Davis, Frances Dee, Reginald DennyBased on W. Somerset Maugham's classic novel, Of Human Bondage tells the heartbreaking story of a young medical student hopelessly obsessed with a manipulative waitress. Featuri...
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FATHER'S LITTLE DIVIDEND TRAILER
Directed by Vincente Minelli
Starring Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Bennett, Don Taylor, Russ Tamblyn, Billy BurkeFather's Little Dividend reunites audiences with the unforgettable Banks family in this charming sequel to the beloved classic Father of the Bride. Just when Stanley Banks t...
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Fathers Little Dividend 1951
Directed by Vincente Minelli
Starring Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Bennett, Don Taylor, Russ Tamblyn, Billy BurkeFather's Little Dividend reunites audiences with the unforgettable Banks family in this charming sequel to the beloved classic Father of the Bride. Just when Stanley Banks t...
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Life With Father 1947
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, William Powell, Irene Dunn, Edmund Gwynn, Zasu Pitts, Martin MilnerLife with Father played a total of 3,224 performances on Broadway, making it the longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history. It opened on November 8, 1939, and clos...
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LIFE WITH FATHER TRAILER
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, William Powell, Irene Dunn, Edmund Gwynn, Zasu Pitts, Martin MilnerLife with Father played a total of 3,224 performances on Broadway, making it the longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history. It opened on November 8, 1939, and clos...
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The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Before Humphrey Bogart became one of Hollywood's greatest legends, The Maltese Falcon helped define both his career and the film noir genre. As private detective Sam Spade, Bogart is drawn into a dangerous web of lies, murder, and betrayal surrounding the search for the priceless Maltese Falcon, ...
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SUDDENLY FRANK SINATRA (1954)
SUDDENLY (1954)
Directed by: Lewis Allen
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy GatesFrank Sinatra delivers one of his most chilling performances as a ruthless assassin who takes a family hostage while waiting to kill the President of the United States. This tense thril...
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DOA 1950
D.O.A. (1950)
Directed by: Rudolph Maté
Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler
One of the most suspenseful films ever made, D.O.A. begins with one of cinema's greatest opening lines—a man walks into a police station to report... his own murder. Poisoned and with only hours left to... -
1950. D.O.A. (trailer)
D.O.A. (1950)
Directed by: Rudolph Maté
Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Pamela Britton, Luther Adler
One of the most suspenseful films ever made, D.O.A. begins with one of cinema's greatest opening lines—a man walks into a police station to report... his own murder. Poisoned and with only hours left to... -
NOIR
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Film noir is a distinctive style of crime cinema defined by cynical attitudes, morally ambiguous characters, dangerous secrets, and a dark, brooding visual atmosphere. Emerging as a major force in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s, these films often used low-key lighting, deep shadows, unusual...
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DETOUR (1945)
DETOUR (1945)
Directed by: Edgar G. Ulmer
Starring: Tom Neal, Ann Savage
Often called the ultimate low-budget film noir, Detour follows an unlucky hitchhiker whose attempt to reach California spirals into a nightmare of mistaken identity, blackmail, and murder. Despite its tiny budget, the film's... -
UP THE RIVER (1930)
Directed by: John Ford
Starring: Spencer Tracy, Humphrey Bogart, Claire Luce
Before they became Hollywood legends, Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart made their feature film debuts together in this lively prison comedy directed by the great John Ford. Filled with colorful characters, humor, and ...
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Blood On the Sun (1945)
Directed by: Frank Lloyd
Starring: James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney, Porter Hall, John Emery, Wallace Ford
One of James Cagney's most underrated performances, Blood on the Sun is an action-packed wartime thriller inspired by the controversial "Tanaka Memorial," a document that allegedly outlined Jap...