ChroniFilms

Demetrius and the Gladiators

Demetrius (Victor Mature), once freed by the Christian martyr Marcellus, finds himself enslaved again and thrust into the gladiatorial arenas of ancient Rome. His devotion to faith is shaken as he grapples with violence, temptation, and the allure of power. Susan Hayward co-stars as the seductive Messalina, while Michael Rennie returns as Peter the Apostle and Ernest Borgnine adds grit as a fellow fighter. Directed by Delmer Daves, the film builds on the grandeur of The Robe, mixing epic battles, palace intrigue, and moral conflict into a powerful biblical spectacle.

Appointment In Tokyo

Produced by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, this powerful World War II documentary chronicles the Pacific campaign from the dark days after Pearl Harbor to Japan’s final surrender. Using authentic combat footage, narration, and on-the-ground reporting, it captures the strategy, sacrifice, and determination that defined the Allied island-hopping offensive. Both an invaluable historical record and a stirring piece of wartime storytelling, Appointment in Tokyo brings viewers into the heart of one of history’s most pivotal conflicts.

Abraham Lincoln

Battles Rage, Sheridan Rides, History is Written and Lincoln Lives Again in this episodic biography of the 16th President of the United States.

The Loves of Carmen

Passion, betrayal, and tragedy unfold in this lavish Technicolor adaptation of Prosper Mérimée’s classic tale. Rita Hayworth dazzles as Carmen, the fiery gypsy whose beauty and defiance capture the heart of a naïve soldier, played by Glenn Ford. As obsession turns to jealousy, their love spirals toward a doomed fate. The Loves of Carmen is a sweeping romantic drama filled with striking visuals, bold performances, and Hayworth at her most magnetic.