In an effort to understand the plight of homeless women living on the streets, young social worker, Carrie Lange attempts befriending a homeless woman named Florabelle. So begins Carrie’s education in survival on the streets of Manhattan.
Silver Streak (1976) starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Jill Clayburgh
Synopsis of Silver Streak
George is a mild-mannered man on a cross-country train trip aboard the Silver Streak. He becomes embroiled in a deadly adventure when he falls in love with Hilly. She’s a beautiful woman on the verge of exposing art forgers. George must eventually team with a fast-talking criminal in order to outwit villains intending to kill them both
A Farewell to Arms (1932), starring Gary Cooper, Helen Hayes, Adolphe Menjou
Synopsis of A Farewell to Arms
A Farewell to Arms is the tale of the love between ambulance driver Lt. Henry (Gary Cooper) and Nurse Catherine Barkley (Helen Hayes) during World War I. Set in Italy, the two fall in love during the war and will stop at nothing to be together. His jealous commanding officer, Major Rinaldi (Adolphe Menjou), transfers Catherine to a different hospital. But an injury on the battlefield takes Frederic to Catherine’s new hospital in Milan. The film also analyses Lt. Henry’s feelings on war and the purpose of fighting.
Now You See Me (2013), starring Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman, Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Michael Caine, Mélanie Laurent, Dave Franco
Synopsis of Now You See Me
Now You See Me pits an elite FBI squad in a game of cat and mouse against “The Four Horsemen. They’re a super-team of the world’s greatest illusionists. “The Four Horsemen” pull off a series of daring heists against corrupt business leaders during their performances. They then shower the stolen profits on their audiences while staying one step ahead of the law. But is there more at play here?
Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) starring Robert Donat, Greer Garson, Paul Henreid, directed by Sam Wood
Synopsis of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Six-time Oscar-nominated romantic classic about a staid schoolmaster whose heart is thawed by a beautiful young woman. Starring Robert Donat, Greer Garson and Paul Henreid.
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959), starring James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl and Diane Baker
Synopsis of Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth: A Scottish professor uncovers a map of how to reach the center of the Earth through an Icelandic crater. Then, after sharing the news, competes with his rival to reach it.
Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) starring Victor Mature, Susan Hayward
Synopsis of Demetrius and the Gladiators
The story of Demetrius and the Gladiators picks up at the point where The Robe ends. After the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus, Christ’s robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping. But the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus’ former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula’s uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
Dr. Kildare’s Wedding Day (1941), starring Lew Ayres, Laraine Day, Lionel Barrymore, Red Skelton
(Editor’s note: originally published at Red-Skelton.info, used with permission)
Red Skelton had a recurring role in the Dr. Kildare movie series, providing comedy relief as orderly Vernon Briggs. In Dr. Kildare’s Wedding Day, he has three memorable comedy routines — as well as a serious moment that we’ll address later: