Carlos Thompson

Everything begins when Countess Franziska (Pulver) and her fiancée and entourage are accosted and brought to an inn where they are kept hostage. But the intrepid Countess escapes, reaches home, and then is refused any assistance from her father. He is not going to pay the ransom demand. So she goes back disguised as a man to save the hostages on her own... (All Movie Guide)

In the countryside near Normandy's beaches lives Marie, unhappy. It's 1945, she's married to Jérôme, a somewhat fussy milquetoast, diffident to the war around him and unwilling to move his wife to Paris, where she longs to live, shop, and party. A German outfit is bivouacked at Jérôme and Marie's crumbling château because its commanding officer is pursuing Marie. She's also eyed by a French spy working with the Allies as they plan D-Day. (imdb)

Archaeologists clash with grave robbers during the search for a priceless Egyptian treasure. (TCM.com)

A young unsuccessful poet writes an immoral play and pretends that it's autobiographical. The play becomes an enormous success and attracts the attention of an American producer who falls in love with the young girl.

American woman in Europe romanced by local gigolo; problems ensue. (imdb)

In northwest Africa, a tribal leader tries to stir up a rebellion against the ruling powers. (imdb)

The life and career of German composer Richard Wagner. (imdb)

Professor Johansson has made a huge scientific breakthrough; a device that will create a huge magnetic pulse that knocks out all electricity over a continent-wide area. The military applications are already being thought of when Dr. Johansson is kidnapped by a group of profit-seeking mercenaries. Meanwhile, his daughter, Karin, finds herself having to consort with all manner of shady characters as she searches for her father. (imdb)

Part II of the "Mistress of the World" series, directed by William Dieterle.

A woman marries a man without understanding the darker depths of his personality.

A famous conductor decides to organise a charity concert in aid of the children's village where his daughter spends a lot of her time. (bfi.org.uk)