The Lost & Found RKO Collection

One Man's Journey (1933)

Previously thought lost, this gentle melodrama stars Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Eli Watt, a widower who leaves city life behind him to practice medicine in the rural town he grew up in. Along the way, Watt’s commitment to enriching the lives of others and his dedication to raising his children earns him respect and recognition amongst his loved ones and peers. May Robson, Dorothy Jordan, Joel McCrea co-star. 72 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Rafter Romance (1933)

This RKO classic stars Ginger Rogers as Mary Carroll, a Greenwich Village-based telephone saleswoman who is forced to share her attic apartment with night watchman Jack Bacon (Norman Foster) in 12-hour shifts. Although they have never met, the pair quickly develop a mutual loathing of each other. But when Mary and Jack finally meet in the world outside of their common dwelling, romantic sparks fly. With George Sidney, Robert Benchley. 73 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Double Harness (1933)

Lively blend of comedy and drama concerns Joan Colby (Ann Harding), a loveless San Francisco woman who enlists the aid of her flighty sister and her oblivious father to trick shipping company heir John Fletcher (William Powell) into marrying her. But when Joan unexpectedly falls in love with John, she must figure out how to win his heart when he discovers her ruse. Ann Harding, Lucile Browne, Henry Stephenson, Lilian Bond also star. 69 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Stingaree (1934)

This inventive musical adventure tale concerns an opera singer in 1800s Australia whose career is given a boost when she encounters a Robin Hood-esque bandit/songwriter known as Stingaree (Richard Dix). When their unexpected partnership results in fame, the chanteuse falls madly in love with the mystery man. Irene Dunne, Mary Boland co-star; directed by William Wellman. Songs include "Stingaree Ballad," "Tonight Is Mine," "I Wish I Were a Fisherman." 77 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Living On Love (1937)

Uproarious remake of "Rafter Romance" concerns a pair of "strangers" whose financial problems force them to share an apartment in half-day shifts. Resentful of their new living arrangement, both of the tenants develop an extreme dislike of each other without actually meeting. But when the housemates discover that they have been falling for each other during their daily lives, hilarity ensues. James Dunn, Whitney Bourne, Joan Woodbury star. 61 min. BW/Rtg: NR

A Man To Remember (1938)

Featuring a screenplay by Dalton Trumbo, this remake of 1933’s "One Man’s Journey" examines the life of a small-town general practitioner through flashbacks of his experiences. As the doctor tirelessly works to improve the lives of his community’s residents, his selflessness inspires everyone around him. Edward Ellis, Anne Shirley, Lee Bowman star; directed by Garson Kanin. NOTE: This only surviving print of the film features unremovable Dutch subtitles. 79 min. BW/Rtg: NR