John Carradine narrates this documentary on early Salem, Massachusetts, once the most prominent seaport in the New World, it was also home to American author, Nathaniel Hawthorne. In exploring Salem and the surrounding culture Hawthorne penned his greatest novel, "The Scarlet Letter." Utilizing archival footage of Salem, Massachusetts this short documentary covers a slice of time.

The Joad family from Oklahoma has seen their share of hardship but when the Dust Bowl strikes and crops start to fail they, along with thousands of other midwesterners, head to California.

The tale of the timid mouse who becomes a heroine in spite of herself.

Mad doctor (Bela Lugosi) and his helpers (John Carradine, George Zucco) lure girls to his lab for brain work, to help his wife.

Lacey's brother murdered his mother's boyfriend; years later the dead man returns for revenge.

"Severely traumatized by a near-fatal encounter with a serial killer, TV newscaster Karen White takes time off at a secluded retreat called 'the Colony.' But when, after nights of being tormented by bestial, bloodcurdling cries, Karen ventures into the woods seeking answers, she makes a terrifying discovery. Now she must fight not only for her life-- but for her soul!"--Container.

British pirate William Kidd and his bounty of ruthless pirates capture Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hide the bounty in a cave, hoping to come back for it eventually. Three years later, Captain Kidd, posing as a sea captain, offers his services to the king as an escort ship. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and property, if he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. On his mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's...

The migration of the Joad family to California from their dust-bowl farm in Oklahoma during the Great Depression.