William Berke

Forest ranger Don Bradley watches the woman he loves marry his friend Steve Downey — not knowing Downey is secretly running a hijacking ring. When a murder forces the gang into the mountains, Bradley has to choose between duty and the lives of the people he cares about. Robert Lowery, Ellen Drew, and Regis Toomey star in this compact Pine-Thomas programmer for Paramount, with Elisha Cook Jr. among the gang. Directed by William Berke. It is in the public domain after its copyright was not renewed.

Crime · Drama · Noir

A New York magazine editor offers a job to hotshot Iowa photographer "Pat Marvin" — then discovers Pat is Patricia, and promptly falls for her. She's still carrying a torch for her boyfriend Ben, who follows her to the city, and the romantic tangle gets complicated by a staged murder photo that turns out to be real. Chester Morris and Nancy Kelly star in this snappy Pine-Thomas comedy-mystery for Paramount, directed by William Berke. It is in the public domain after its copyright was not renewed.

Comedy · Crime

That's My Baby! is a 1944 comedy directed by William Berke and starring Richard Arlen as a comic book artist and Ellen Drew as the publisher's daughter. The film follows a love triangle complicated by the father's severe melancholy, which requires an emergency cure of laughter. The film features a variety of musical acts and comedy routines, including performances by Mike Riley and His Musical Maniacs and Freddie Fisher and His Schnikelfritz Orchestra. Produced by Walter Colmes and released by Republic Pictures, the film is a lighthearted wartime entertainment. As a public domain film, it is freely available.

Comedy · Music