Comedy

The Admiral Was a Lady

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September 27, 2024September 28, 2024

In The Admiral Was a Lady, a post-World War II comedy, Wanda Hendrix (Prince of Foxes) stars as Jean Madison, a former WAVE (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) ensign taken under the wings of a rowdy group of former airmen, who affectionately dub her the “Admiral.” Handily directed by veteran filmmaker Albert S. Rogell (Li’l Abner), the film is bolstered by the crackling chemistry between Hendrix and her co-star, Oscar winner Edmond O’Brien (The Barefoot Contessa).

Nothing Sacred

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September 13, 2024August 30, 2024

In Nothing Sacred, gullible newspaper reporter Fredric March thinks Carole Lombard is terminally ill., She’s not, but wants to visit New York City, so when he offers her an all-expenses paid visit …

His Girl Friday

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September 6, 2024August 23, 2024

In His Gal Friday, an unscrupulous newspaper editor (Cary Grant) uses every dirty trick in the book to stop his ace reporter/ex-wife (Rosalind Russell) from remarrying and moving to Albany. Directed by Howard Hawks.

To Be Or Not to Be (1942)

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July 26, 2024July 26, 2024

To Be Or Not To Be (1942) starring Jack Benny, Robert Stack, Carole Lombard, Sig Ruman, Stanley Ridges, directed by Ernst Lubitsch

To Be Or Not To Be. Set during World War II, the Nazis put a Polish theater group out business. Until they become involved in espionage. And then their skills face the ultimate test. Can they fool the Nazis?

Holy Matrimony

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July 19, 2024June 28, 2024

Holy Matrimony – when reclusive artist (Monty Woolley) returns to England to be knighted, his valet (Eric Blore) dies. So he decides to swap identities as a prank. But then …

His Double Life

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July 12, 2024July 19, 2024

In His Double Life, A celebrated painter with anxiety issues finds that his valet has suddenly passed away after an illness. Seeking to insulate himself from the public, he tells a visiting physician that he is the valet instead of himself. The doctor pronounces the artist dead, and in the eyes of he world, he is gone. He then takes on the identity of his former servant to begin a new life.

The Amazing Mr. Williams

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June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

The Amazing Mr. Williams is a very different, very good detective film, with ongoing romantic complications. Which does he love more – his fiancé or his work as a homicide detective?

My Sister Eileen

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May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

My Sister Eileen (1955) starring Betty Garrett, Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, Bob Fosse

My Sister Eileen is a romantic musical comedy about two girls from Ohio trying to make it in Manhattan.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

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May 10, 2024May 17, 2024

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a hilariously funny musical, about a window washer who climbs the corporate ladder … In a matter of days! With lots of conflict along the way! And an unexpected encounter with true love …

North to Alaska

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April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

North to Alaska – John Wayne and Stewart Granger strike it rich in this comedy adventure set during the Alaskan gold rush as prospectors who hit the mother lode with gold, but not with women!