Seven Sinners
Bijou, a saloon singer with a reputation for insighting brouhahas, is one of several deportees from a south Pacific island to arrive at another U.S. protectorate, Boni Komba. She becomes very popular with U.S. navymen by performing at the 'Seven Sinners'. A navy Lieutenant is attracted to Bijou despite the Governor's machinations to keep them apart, and the competing affections of local mobster, Antro. Will the Lieutenant give up the navy for Bijou, and will he survive Antro's forces?

The Shepherd of the Hills
Young Matt Masters, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence. Still, Matt does not quite trust Howitt.....

Pittsburgh
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham rides roughshod over his friends, his lovers, and his ideals in his trek toward financial success in the Pittsburgh steel industry, only to find himself deserted and lonely at the top. When his crash comes, he finds that fate has dealt him a second chance.

The Conqueror
In ancient times, the Mongolian warlord Temujin must do battle against the rival tribe that killed his father. The battles pale in comparison with Temujin's home life, as he attempts to woo the heart of the red-haired Tartar prisoner Bortai whom he has captured in a raid. He must also deal with various intrigues within his palace. Eventually, Bortai falls to his manly charms, Temujin defeats his enemies within and without, and is crowned Genghis Khan.

Jet Pilot
Air Force Colonel Shannon is assigned to escort defecting Soviet pilot Anna. He falls in love with her, but she is scheming to lure him back to the USSR. But Shannon has a scheme of his own.

About the DVD package:  Universal comes through with another frugal DVD boxset - this is dubiously entitled John Wayne - An American Icon Collection and includes Wayne's films Seven Sinners, The Shepherd of the Hills, Pittsburgh, The Conqueror and Jet Pilot. None of them would be considered to be the best of the Duke's long and illustrious film career but the collection has some merit regardless. I suspect the Henry Hathaway directed 'The Shepherd of the Hills' may be the best film, but I enjoyed seeing the two (of three in total) Dietrich/Wayne pairings in the package - Seven Sinners and Pittsburgh. Plus the reputation of  The Conqueror precedes it - and although not the absolute worst film of all time it may be recognized justly as being in the top 10. For that reason alone it is a delight to have on my shelf. It is unintentionally hilarious. Even early in his career John Wayne could carry films on his broad shoulders, but the best part of this package is the price - you are getting 5 films, that look acceptable or better, for around $20. It's about $4 per film which even beats out the bargain bins at Wal-Mart. These DVDs, although devoid of supplements (aside from a few trailers) have optional subtitles, are progressively transferred and are a steal at this price - heck, I'd buy just to see Marlene Dietrich in 2 films that I had never seen before! We may be sold a mislabeled bill of goods but it is not all bad. I recommend on the basis of the price, Dietrich, a pre-Psycho Janet Leigh and the infamous reputation of The Conqueror.