David Raksin Movie Trailers

Two Weeks in Another Town Trailer (1962)

17 August 1962

After spending three years in an asylum, a washed-up actor views a minor assignment from his old director in Rome as a chance for personal and professional redemption.

The Gorilla Trailer (1939)

26 May 1939

When an escaped circus gorilla appears to have gone on a murderous rampage, a threatened attorney calls on the detective trio of Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan to act as bodyguards.

Man on Fire Trailer (1957)

22 August 1957

Bitter over their divorce, a wealthy businessman prevents his ex-wife from seeing their child. She then takes him to custody court and a judge tries to determine what will be best for the child.

Glass Houses Trailer (1972)

07 January 1972

The film's plot centres around the libidinous sexual shenanigans of a middle-class Californian family, and deftly explores themes such as marital discord, middle age, adultery, and incestuous desire.

Kind Lady Trailer (1951)

20 June 1951

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.

Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic Trailer (1993)

01 January 1993

The story of how the classic epic "Ben-Hur" was made.

The Man with a Cloak Trailer (1951)

27 November 1951

Set in 19th-century New York, this mystery begins when a Frenchwoman shows up at the home of one of Napoleon's former marshals.

What's the Matter with Helen? Trailer (1971)

30 June 1971

Two middle-aged women move to Hollywood, California after their sons are convicted of a notorious murder and open a dance school for children eager to tap their way to stardom.

Charlie Chaplin: A Tramp's Life Trailer (1998)

10 May 1998

A biographical documentary about the great British actor and director Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), from rags to riches, from the slums of London to glory.

Pat and Mike Trailer (1952)

13 June 1952

Pat Pemberton is a brilliant athlete, except when her domineering fiancé is around. The ladies golf championship is in her reach until she gets flustered by his presence at the final holes.

Where Do We Go from Here? Trailer (1945)

23 May 1945

Bill wants to join the Army, but he's 4F so he asks a wizard to help him, but the wizard has slight problems with his history knowlege, so he sends Bill everywhere in history, but not to WWII.

Scorpio Rising Trailer (1964)

01 June 1964

A gang of bikers prepares for a race as sexual, sadistic, and occult images are cut together.

Force of Evil Trailer (1950)

24 August 1950

Lawyer Joe Morse wants to consolidate all the small-time numbers racket operators into one big powerful operation.

Until They Sail Trailer (1957)

08 October 1957

Four sisters in New Zealand fall for soldiers en route to the Pacific theater in WWII.

When the elderly woman sponsoring a treasure hunt is murdered on board her docked ship, Charlie Chan must deal with a treasure map in four pieces, the ghost of a hanged pirate, a talking parrot, a recalcitrant sea captain and several suspicious passengers - and a second murder.

Hilda Crane Trailer (1956)

08 May 1956

After two failed marriages, a disillusioned woman returns to her hometown to start life anew.

The Undying Monster Trailer (1942)

27 November 1942

A werewolf prowls around at night but only kills certain members of one family. It seems like just a coincidence, but the investigating Inspector soon finds out that this tradition has gone on for generations and tries to find a link between the werewolf and the family, leading to a frightening conclusion.

Gunsight Ridge Trailer (1957)

01 September 1957

An undercover agent takes the job of sheriff in order to find the men responsible for a series of stagecoach robberies.

Apartment for Peggy Trailer (1948)

30 September 1948

Professor Henry Barnes decides he's lived long enough and contemplates suicide. His attitude is changed by Peggy Taylor, a chipper young mother-to-be who charms him into renting out his attic as an apartment for her and her husband Jason, a former GI struggling to finish college.

I Dood It Trailer (1943)

01 September 1943

Constance Shaw, a Broadway dance star, and Joseph Rivington Reynolds, a keen fan of hers, marry after she breaks up with her fiancé.

Magick Lantern Cycle Trailer (1974)

10 April 1974

Cinematic magician, legendary provocateur, and author of Hollywood Babylon, Kenneth Anger was a unique figure in post-war American culture.

Twilight for the Gods Trailer (1958)

04 August 1958

An alcoholic captain sails a two-master through danger with a call girl and others on board.

Music for the Movies: The Hollywood Sound Trailer (1995)

08 November 1995

With a revived interest in the scores created for Hollywood films in the 1930's and 40's. "Music for the Movies: The Hollywood Sound" explores a segment of that legacy through composers like Max Steiner ("Gone with the Wind"), Franz Waxman ("Bride of Frankenstein") and Erich Korngold ("The Adventures of Robin Hood"), all of whom came from Europe.

Just Off Broadway Trailer (1942)

28 August 1942

Private detective Michael Shayne is on the case again, but this time he's stuck on a jury for a murder trial.

The Girl in White Trailer (1952)

23 May 1952

The first female doctor in New York City comes up against prejudice from male counterparts who feel threatened by her skills.

The Reformer and the Redhead Trailer (1950)

05 May 1950

A small-town politician falls for an idealistic zookeeper.

Fury at Furnace Creek Trailer (1948)

30 April 1948

The Arizona wilderness, 1880. Gen. Fletcher Blackwell sends a message telling Capt. Walsh, who is escorting a wagon-train through Apache territory, heading for the fort at Furnace Creek, that he should cancel the escort and rush to another town.

Belle of the Yukon Trailer (1944)

27 December 1944

Left by a con man, Belle De Valle, a dancer, finds him again in gold-rush Alaska running an honest casino/dance hall.

Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann Trailer (1992)

01 December 1992

Music For The Movies: Bernard Herrmann explores the work of a composer who created music for over 50 films, collaborating with such diverse directors as Orson Welles, Nicholas Ray, and Martin Scorsese.

Dr. Renault's Secret Trailer (1942)

19 October 1942

A remake of the 1927 horror film "The Wizard". Dr. Larry Forbes arrives in a remote French village to visit his fiancée who lives with her scientist father Dr.

The Suicide's Wife Trailer (1979)

07 November 1979

An unsuccessful middle-aged college professor commits suicide, leaving his wife to cope with guilt, shame, and an angry teenage son who blames her for his father's death.

The Hollywood Soundtrack Story Trailer (1995)

01 January 1995

Explores the art and history of writing music for motion pictures.