MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS Review: On the cusp of the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, focuses on the four Smith daughters who learn about the lessons… Read more “Meet Me in St. Louis”
Category: 1940s
Henry V
HENRY V Review: King Henry V of England in 1415 visits the French Court where he meets and marries Catherine of Valois. While in France he establishes… Read more “Henry V”
The Great Dictator
THE GREAT DICTATOR Review: A Jewish barber spends years in an army hospital recovering from his wounds, unaware that there is a striking resemblance to him and… Read more “The Great Dictator”
The Thief of Bagdad
THE THIEF OF BAGDAD Review: Imprisoned and deposed by the evil Grand Vizier Jaffar, Ahmad, the rightful King of Bagdad, joins forces with a thief called Abu… Read more “The Thief of Bagdad”
To Be or Not to Be
TO BE OR NOT TO BE Review: During the Nazi occupation of Poland, acting couple Joseph and Maria Tura become embroiled in a Polish soldier’s efforts to… Read more “To Be or Not to Be”
Red River
RED RIVER Review: Thomas Dunson starts a thriving Texas cattle ranch but will do anything to protect his way of life. Dunson and Matt lead a cattle… Read more “Red River”
The Third Man
THE THIRD MAN Review: Pulp novelist Holly Martins, arrives in post-war Vienna to visit his old friend Harry Lime. Upon his arrival he finds himself investigating the… Read more “The Third Man”
The Bishop’s Wife
THE BISHOP’S WIFE Review: A bishop’s prayers are answered when an angel (Cary Grant) enters his life to help him build a new cathedral and also to… Read more “The Bishop’s Wife”
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF COLONEL BLIMP Review: Clive Candy a British Officer leads his way into three wars, three loves and also a lifetime friendship across… Read more “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp”
La Belle et la Bete
LA BELLE ET LA BETE Review: A beautiful young woman, Belle, takes her father’s place as the prisoner of a mysterious beast after he is caught stealing a… Read more “La Belle et la Bete”
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