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Night and Day (1946)
"Night and Day" is a fictionalized musical biographical film about Cole Porter (1891-1964) featuring an all-star cast. Director Michael Curtiz ("Casablanca" 1943) did an excellent job at the helm of this winsome musical, with Ray Heindorf orchestrating and conducting all production numbers. Much of the cast performed Porter's [..]
The Jolson Story (1946)
Fans of singer Al Jolson will enjoy "The Jolson Story." The tuneful tale of the life of the popular music star of the 1920's and 1930's was a fast moving two hours, with crisp direction by Alfred E. Green ("Four Face West" 1948) and a well [..]
Duel in the Sun (1946)
"Duel in the Sun" is a superior horse opera about a half Native American girl who moves in with her white relatives. As they are second cousins, things like romantic situations, sexual tension, and racial prejudice come to the surface, with the heavy drama proceeding from there. Director [..]
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
"It's a Wonderful Life" is the classic Christmas story about a man despondent about his life until he gets a visit from his guardian angel who shows him how much his family and friends appreciate what he has done for them. Director Frank Capra ("Mr. Smith [..]
Road to Utopia (1946)
Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour starred together for the fourth time in "Road to Utopia." This adventure had the famous trio looking for a gold mine in Alaska and finding a treasure in laughs and comedy. Director Hal Walker and screenwriters Melvin Frank and Norman Panama [..]
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)
Classic film noir drama is on full display in "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers." Barbara Stanwyck plays the title role to the hilt as a wealthy young woman who accidentally kills her aunt and is blackmailed for years over the incident. Director Lewis [..]
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
The Best Picture of 1946 is....."The Best Years of Our Lives." This is the story of three World War II veterans returning to their hometown and the challenges they faced in returning to civilian life. Director William Wyler ("Mrs. Miniver" 1942) put together a [..]
Along Came Jones (1945)
"Along Came Jones" is a B-western movie starring Gary Cooper parodying his own strong, silent cowboy persona. Director Stuart Heisler ("The Glass Key" 1942) and screenwriter Nunnally Johnson basically gave producer-star Gary Cooper a chance to spoof his own career. It was based on [..]
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)
"The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a horror film telling the story of a young man who wishes his sins and aging process on to his portrait while he remains forever young and flawless. Director-screenwriter Albert Lewin tightly managed this classic horror movie with outstanding production values and [..]
Scarlet Street (1945)
"Scarlet Street" is a film noir story of an unhappily married man who becomes involved with a beautiful woman he does not realize is a prostitute. The numerous twists and turns proceed from there, well managed by director Fritz Lang ("Metropolis" 1927) from a masterpiece [..]