Tag: 1940
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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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Foreign Correspondent (1940)
Foreign Correspondent is a 1940 thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film starred Joel McCrea and Laraine Day, and is set shortly before the start of World War II. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Production Company: Walter Wanger Productions Distributor: United Artists Cast: Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders, Albert Basserman, Robert Benchley US Box…
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The Thief of Bagdad (1940)
The Thief of Bagdad is a 1940 British fantasy adventure film produced by the Korda brothers. The film had six directors including Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger, and Tim Whalen who were credited. The Thief of Bagdad starred John Justin, Sabu, June Duprez, and Conrad Veidt. Directors: Michael Powell, Ludwig Berger, and Tim Whalen (with Alexander…
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The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
The Shop Around the Corner is a 1940 romantic comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The film stars Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart, and it is partially set at Christmas. Director: Ernst Lubitsch Production Company: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Distributor: Metro Goldwyn Mayer Cast: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut US Box Office: $2,500,000…
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Road to Singapore (1940)
Road to Singapore is a 1940 comedy film directed by Victor Schertzinger. It stars Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, and Bob Hope and is the first entry in the “Road to…” comedy film series starring the three. Director: Victor Schertzinger Production Company: Paramount Distributor: Paramount Cast: Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, Bob Hope, Charles Coburn, Anthony Quinn…