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The High and the Mighty (1954)
The High and the Mighty is a 1954 disaster drama film directed by William A. Wellman. The film’s screenplay was written by Ernest K. Gann who based it on his 1953 novel of the same name. The High and the Mighty features an ensemble cast led by John Wayne and Robert Stack with Doe Avedon,…
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The Corsican Brothers (1941)
The Corsican Brothers is a 1941 adventure film directed by Gregory Ratoff. The film stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ruth Warrick, and Akim Tamiroff. The Corsican Brothers is based on Alexander Dumas’ 1844 novella of the same name. Director: Gregory Ratoff Production Company: Edward Small Productions Distributor: United Artists Cast: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Ruth Warrick, Akim…
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Canyon Passage (1946)
Canyon Passage is a 1946 western film directed by Jacques Tourneur. The film stars Dana Andrews and Susan Hayward. Canyon Passage is an adaptation of Ernest Haycox’s 1945 novel of the same name. Director: Jacques Tourneur Production Company: Walter Wanger Productions Distributor: Universal Pictures Cast: Dana Andrews, Brian Donlevy, Susan Hayward, Patricia Roc, Hoagy Carmichael,…
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Sabotage (1936)
Sabotage is a 1936 British thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film stars Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, and John Loder. It is a loose adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s 1907 novel The Secret Agent. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Production Company: Gaumont British Picture Corporation Distributor: General Film Distributors Cast: Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, Desmond Tester, John Loder…
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Swiss Family Robinson (1940)
Swiss Family Robinson is a 1940 family adventure film directed by Edward Ludwig. The film stars Thomas Mitchell and Edna Best, and it is an adaptation of 1812 novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss. Director: Edward Ludwig Production Company: The Play’s The Thing Productions Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures Cast: Thomas Mitchell, Edna…
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Curly Top (1935)
Curly Top is a 1935 family musical comedy film directed by Irving Cummings. The film stars Shirley Temple, John Boles, and Rochelle Hudson. The film is loosely based on Jean Webster’s 1912 novel Daddy-Long-Legs. Director: Irving Cummings Production Company: Fox Film Distributor: 20th Century Fox Cast: Shirley Temple, John Boles, Rochelle Hudson, Jane Darwell, Rafaela…
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The Stratton Story (1949)
The Stratton Story is a 1949 sports drama film directed by Sam Wood. The film stars James Stewart and June Allyson. The Stratton Story is based on the life of professional baseball player Monty Stratton. Director: Sam Wood Production Company: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Cast: James Stewart, June Allyson, Frank Morgan, Agnes Moorehead, Bill Williams, Bruce…
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White Christmas (1954)
White Christmas is a 1954 musical comedy film directed by Michael Curtiz. The film stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. White Christmas features songs composed by Irving Berlin, including the titular “White Christmas” (1942). White Christmas is also notable for being the first film to be shot in Paramount’s VistaVision format. Director:…
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Holiday Inn (1942)
Holiday Inn is a 1942 musical comedy film directed by Mark Sandrich, and it features songs written by Irving Berlin. The film stars Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Marjorie Reynolds. Holiday Inn is known for being the first film to feature the song “White Christmas,” written by Berlin and performed by Crosby. Director: Mark Sandrich…
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The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a 1934 British adventure film directed by Harold Young and produced by Alexander Korda. The film stars Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon, and Raymond Massey. The Scarlet Pimpernel was based on the 1903 stage play and 1905 novel of the same name by Baroness Elma Orczy. Director: Harold Young Production Company: London…