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Only Angels Have Wings

Only Angels Have Wings (1939) starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur
Only Angels Have Wings – Jean Arthur is a stranded showgirl chasing Cary Grant in this tale of men who fly mail planes over the Andes.
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It’s a Wonderful Life

Movie review of Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.
Movie review of Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. It’s a Wonderful Life is a wonderful film, and a perennial classic at Christmas time. It’s the story of a man named George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) at the end of his rope. He’s...
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High Barbaree [Van Johnson, June Allyson]

High Barbaree (1947) starring Van Johnson, June Allyson, Thomas Mitchell, Marilyn Maxwell
High Barbaree (1947) starring Van Johnson, June Allyson, Thomas Mitchell, Marilyn Maxwell Synopsis At it’s heart, High Barbaree is the story of a young man who gives up on his dreams, regrets it, and tries to turn around. As two World War II airmen are shot down, afloat...
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High Noon

High Noon (1952) starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Ian MacDonald
High Noon (1952) starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Ian MacDonald High Noon – starring Gary Cooper & Grace Kelly. Cooper won an Academy Award for his role as the aging lawman who stands alone to defend his town from hardened outlaws.
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The Fighting Sullivans

The Fighting Sullivans (1944) starring Anne Baxter, Thomas Mitchell, Selena Royle
The Fighting Sullivans (1944) starring  Anne Baxter,  Thomas Mitchell,  Selena Royle  There are a great many positive things to say about  The Fighting Sullivans. It’s set against the backdrop of World War II. But at it’s heart it’s the story of a loving Irish Catholic family. As they...
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Moontide [Jean Gabin, Ida Lupino, Thomas Mitchell]

Bobo (Jean Gabin) and Anna (Ida Lupino) in Moontide
Moontide (1942) starring Jean Gabin, Ida Lupino, Thomas Mitchell, directed by Fritz Lang   and Archie Mayo Moontide is a variety of things — a forgotten movie with excellent acting, a character study, a film noir. It’s the story of a French wanderer named Bobo (Jean Gabin).  Bobo...
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Bataan

Bataan, starring Robert Taylor, Desi Arnaz
Bataan (1943) starring Robert Taylor, Desi Arnaz Bataan“ is a World War II movie of a desperate delaying action. It’s remembered as Desi Arnaz’ best dramatic role
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