An elderly woman provides an alibi to a man she scarcely knows who is on trial for murder of his girlfriend’s racketeer father.

A 1920s circus performer uses every means at his disposal to achieve fame and fortune at the expense of others.

Sharecropper’s son Marvin tries to help his community overcome poverty and ignorance.

World War I ace Dick Courtney derides the leadership of his superior officer, but he soon is promoted to squadron commander and learns harsh lessons about sending subordinates to their…