Robert Young
18 titles
Filmography
18 results

They Won't Believe Me
(1947)On trial for his girlfriend's murder, stockbroker Larry Ballentine defends his innocence, recounting the series of events leading to her death.

Crossfire
(1947)This gritty film noir made history as the first Hollywood film to confront antisemitism. Three of the era’s most celebrated Roberts—Young, Mitchum, and Ryan—star in the hard-hitting tale of a police detective and an army sergeant whose investigation into the murder of a Jewish veteran leads them to a psychotic soldier consumed by hatred and bigotry. The first B movie to be nominated for the Academy Award for best picture, CROSSFIRE also netted a best supporting actor nomination for Robert Ryan, whose breakthrough performance as the vicious killer established his edgy, tightly wound screen persona.

Navy Blue and Gold
(1937)Three very different young men find themselves rooming together during their first year at the Naval Academy of Annapolis. Here they learn the real meaning of teamwork and competition.

The Second Woman
(1950)The new girlfriend in a successful but troubled architect's life slowly uncovers foul play behind his former bride's death and his own torment.

Mercy or Murder?
(1987)A husband spends his retirement caring for his wife with Alzheimer's. Unable to bear her suffering, he agonizes over a decision to end her misery.

The Canterville Ghost
(1944)Three hundred years ago, when Sir Simon's cowardice brought shame to theCantervilles, he was cursed to haunt the family manor as The CantervilleGhost.England, World War II. It's been three centuries, and Sir Simon (CharlesLaughton) can't even scare eight-year-old Lady Jessica (MargaretO'Brien), the current lady of the manor. Only an honest act of selflesscourage by a Canterville descendent can ...

Stowaway
(1936)A slain missionary's ward attaches herself to an American playboy and his sweetheart in Shanghai after stowing away.

Honolulu
(1939)Movie heartthrob Brooks is tired of being besieged by adoring fans. When he meets his exact double, a shy Hawaiian plantation owner named George, they decide to switch for a month.

Cairo
(1942)Cairo is the movie and the place for songs, cloak-and-dagger fun andgreat movie in-jokes.
H.M. Pulham, Esq.
(1941)
A Conspiracy of Love
(1987)Tugboat Annie
(1933)All hands on deck! Anyone wondering why Marie Dressler was such an extraordinary box-office draw need only to step aboard the tug Narcissus and sail away with Tugboat Annie for a knockabout comedy-drama. Dressler stars as savvy skipper Annie, steering through Pacific Northwest waters and through troubles with her hard-working, adoring son Alec (Robert Young) and her hapless, boozing husband Terry (Wallace Beery, Dressler's costar in Min and Bill). There are plenty of laughs, but also lots of familial strife, until life-threatening danger at sea brings out the best in Terry...and puts everyone's priorities in order.

Lady Be Good
(1941)Married songwriters almost split up while putting on a big show.

The Kid from Spain
(1932)An innocent man accused of robbing banks masquerades as a bullfighter to escape the police.
The Bride Walks Out
(1936)When a young wife accustomed to champagne and caviar finds married life means weenies and beans, "The Bride Walks Out." This brisk, engaging comedy asks "Can love conquer all – especially on a $35-a-week budget?" And, of course, through bills and battles, quarrels and quirks, the answer is "yes." Barbara Stanwyck stars as the extravagant, clothes-loving bride and Gene Raymond is her devoted, underpaid groom. Robert Young (TV's beloved Marcus Welby) is the boozy playboy who teaches the bride that luxury is expensive… but love is priceless. With first-rate stars, an endearing theme and a supporting cast full of veteran wisecrackers and wise guys, "The Bride Walks Out" walks in a winner in this "breezy comedy hit" (Richard B. Jewell, THE RKO STORY).

Secret Agent
(1936)The master of suspense directs top actors in the gripping spy tale about a "dead man” on a secret mission in Switzerland with his assassin assistant.
Dr. Kildare's Crisis
(1940)Strange Interlude
(1932)Neurotic Nina Leeds marries Sam Evans but has a son by Dr. Darrell.