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Hitler- Dead or Alive
Hitler- Dead or Alive (1942)
, 1h10
Directed by Nick Grinde
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Adventure
Themes Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Alternate history films, Documentary films about World War II
Actors Ward Bond, Dorothy Tree, Warren Hymer, Paul Fix, Russell Hicks, Felix Basch

The plot of this film was inspired by true events. During the early stages of World War II a prominent American businessman offered a reward of one million dollars to bring Adolf Hitler to justice, dead or alive. Russell Hicks plays the part of the American businessman in this film who hires three gangster ex-convicts released from Alcatraz prison. The gangsters are played by Ward Bond, Warren Hymer and Paul Fix.
How to Play Baseball
How to Play Baseball (1942)
, 8minutes
Directed by Jack Kinney
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Baseball films, Films about dogs, Children's films

Goofy takes the time to demonstrate America's national pastime, then plays a game - one in which he plays all the bases. The short describes the basics of baseball in humorous terms; the equipment, uniforms, positions, and pitches, as well as the mannerisms of the players. It then switches to a game in progress, a deciding game in the World Series between the fictional Blue Sox and Gray Sox. The Blue Sox are up three runs and working a no-hitter when the Grays rally in the bottom of the ninth. In a series of events the Grays load the bases, leading to a base clearing hit.
I Live as I Please
I Live as I Please (1942)
, 1h18
Directed by Mario Mattoli
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre
Actors Silvana Jachino, Carlo Campanini, Luigi Almirante, Nino Crisman, Carlo Micheluzzi, Aristide Garbini

Un jeune agriculteur doté d'une belle voix est invité pour une audition dans un théâtre . En réalité il s'agit d'une farce de son cousin et quand le jeune découvre la farce, il refuse par honte de retourner chez lui et accepte un travail de machiniste au théâtre.
The Lady Is Willing
The Lady Is Willing (1942)
, 1h32
Directed by Mitchell Leisen
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films about television
Actors Marlene Dietrich, Fred MacMurray, Aline MacMahon, Stanley Ridges, Arline Judge, Marietta Canty

Elizabeth Madden (Marlene Dietrich) longs for motherhood but has no husband. Her desire appears to be fulfilled when she finds an abandoned baby, but she doesn't have a clue on how to raise it. She finds divorced pediatrician, Dr. Corey McBain (Fred MacMurray), to help her with the child.
Larceny, Inc.
Larceny, Inc. (1942)
, 1h35
Directed by Lloyd Bacon
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Heist films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Edward G. Robinson, Jane Wyman, Broderick Crawford, Jack Carson, Anthony Quinn, Edward Brophy

Suave convict J. Chalmers "Pressure" Maxwell decides to go straight. Just before he is released from prison along with his none-too-bright accomplice Jug Martin, he rejects a proposal by fellow inmate Leo Dexter to rob a bank.
Inside the Law
Inside the Law (1942)
, 1h2
Directed by Hamilton MacFadden
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Crime, Romance
Actors Wallace Ford, Frank Sully, Harry Holman, Luana Walters, Lafe McKee, Barton Hepburn

Billy (Wallace Ford) is the boss of a small gang of seven, who are all on their way to California for a change of scenery. Before they even enter the city of Los Angeles they watch as a cop on a motorbike pull over a drunk driver, Stanley Blythe, and arrest him. One of the gang members manage to steal Stanley's wallet before he is taken to jail, and in it they find a letter informing that Stanley is to start his new job as bank manager at the Walnut Valley Bank. Billy decides to impersonate Stanley and start working at the bank and hire his ganga so they can break into the vault and rob it. The bank president, Judge Mortimer Gibbs (Harry Holman), welcomes Billy to his new job and likes his bold idea of changing the staff to get a fresh start. The gang start their jobs, but soon discover that isn't much cash in the vault to steal. They come up with a plan to increase the savings deposits, challenging people to bring their safes and let a safe "expert", gang member Jim Burke (Frank Sully), try to crack them. If he fails in doing so, they will get $100. It turns out Burke easily cracks every safe presented to him, and in fear of being robbed, people from all around the area bring their private savings to the bank. The gang get gready and they decide to stay on a while and collect more money before they rob the bank. They pack one of the gang member's, Dora Mason (Luana Walters), suitcases full with the money just in case they need to flee quickly. After a visit to church, like good citizens, Billy, Dora and Mom Cobbs (Rose Plumer) have a change of heart and decides to stay and run the bank for real. Burke, hiwever, steals the suitcase full of money, and Billy is knocked unconscious when he tries to stop him. Dora pretends to be in on Burke's escape and leaves with him, to later try and retrieve the money along the way to the Mexican border. After a tip from Billy they are stopped by the customs, and Billy goes down to meet them. Meanwhile, the real Stanley has been let out of jail and pays a visit to the gang, demanding to meet Billy. The gang liquors the man up, but after a while the police come to arrest them all for disturbance. Billy and Burke fight over the suitcase at the border, and Dora manages to grab the case and run away in Billy's car. She gets back to Walnut Valley and Billy comes after her. Arriving back in town, the chief knows about the suitcase and arrests them on the spot. A bank examiner is about to arrive at the bank the same day, and the gang stalls him when he arrives, so that Billy will have time to return with the stolen money. When Billy finally comes with the suitcase, it turns out it's empty. The Judge then confesses that he has a habit of always taking the money home with him when the week is at an end. When all seems in order, and the examiner counts the money, Burke arrives and holds everyone at gunpoint, trying to rob the bank. He is unaware that the gun is unloaded, and he is easily overpowered by the rest of the gang. Since the money is found, the police have no reason for arresting the gang members, and instead they are sentenced by the judge to run the bank in the future.
Invisible Agent
Invisible Agent (1942)
, 1h21
Directed by Edwin L. Marin
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, War, Comedy, Adventure, Spy, Horror, Romance
Themes Spy films, Politique, Films based on science fiction novels, Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Political films, Documentary films about World War II, Invisibilité
Actors Ilona Massey, Jon Hall, Peter Lorre, Cedric Hardwicke, Albert Bassermann, J. Edward Bromberg

The grandson of Dr. Jack Griffin, the original invisible man, has emigrated to the United States and now runs a print shop in Manhattan under the assumed name of Frank Raymond (Jon Hall). In his shop he is confronted by four armed men who reveal that they know his true identity. One of the men, Conrad Stauffer (Cedric Hardwicke), is a lieutenant general of the S.S., while a second, Baron Ikito (Peter Lorre), is Japanese. They offer to pay for the invisibility formula and threaten amputation if it is not revealed. Griffin manages to escape with the formula in his hands.
Let's Get Tough
Let's Get Tough (1942)
, 1h2
Directed by Wallace Fox
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Spy films, Political films
Actors Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, Gabriel Dell, David Gorcey, Ernie Morrison

Watching a military parade (stock footage from World War I), the gang decides to enlist in order to "kill a million Japs". Rejected by the Army, Marines, and Navy for being too young, the punks help the war effort by throwing fruit at a shop they believe is owned by a Japanese American. Confronted by him wielding a short sword, the gang decides to come back at night but find him dead. Their father figure Police Lieutenant "Pops" Stevens tell them they should be ashamed of themselves as Keno, the owner of the shop, was Chinese, an ally of America and that Danny should be especially ashamed as his brother is in the service.
The Living Ghost
The Living Ghost (1942)
, 1h1
Directed by William Beaudine
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Horror
Actors James Dunn, Joan Woodbury, J. Farrell MacDonald, Minerva Urecal, George Eldredge, Jan Wiley

This is a low-budget criminal melodramatic story with faint horror movie tendencies. Lead character Nick Trayne is played by future Academy award-winner James Dunn. Nick Trayne is a slightly eccentric former private detective who has retired to pursue a more leisurely occupation gets lured back into business to investigate the disappearance of a banker - Walter Craig (Gus Glassmire). It is the banker's best friend, Ed Moline (Paul McVey) who hires him after the banker has disappeared from his home.
Lucky Ghost
Lucky Ghost (1942)
, 1h1
Directed by William Beaudine
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Horror
Actors Mantan Moreland

Washington Delaware Jones has never done much good for his town, and ultimately he is ordered by a judge to leave for good. In following the judge's order he brings his friend and collaborator Jefferson, and the two men go on a search for a new place to lay down their hats.
Lucky Jordan
Lucky Jordan (1942)
, 1h24
Directed by Frank Tuttle
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Spy, Crime
Themes Spy films, Political films
Actors Alan Ladd, Mabel Paige, Helen Walker, Sheldon Leonard, Dave Willock, Marie McDonald

Gangster Lucky Jordan (Alan Ladd) narrowly escapes death at the hands of an assassin hired by his ambitious right hand man, Slip Moran (Sheldon Leonard); his decoy double Eddie is killed instead.
Maisie Gets Her Man
Maisie Gets Her Man (1942)
, 1h26
Directed by Roy Del Ruth
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romance
Actors Ann Sothern, Red Skelton, Leo Gorcey, Allen Jenkins, Lloyd Corrigan, Donald Meek

Showgirl Maisie River (Ann Sothern) is broke and stranded once more and briefly works in a knife-throwing act, then dedicates herself to helping would-be comedian Hap Hixby (Red Skelton) overcome his debilitating stage fright.