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The Great Dictator (1940)
"The Great Dictator" is a political satire and black comedy about the regimes of Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini, put together by director-screenwriter Charlie Chaplin. He managed to produce, direct, and write a film which contained many zingers against the two fascist-socialist dictators, and also a [..]
Bathing Beauty (1944)
Esther Williams, Red Skelton, and Basic Rathbone star in the enormously entertaining musical comedy film "Bathing Beauty." This extravaganza was Williams' first Technicolor picture, featuring her classic water ballet scenes, numerous musical numbers, and zany comedy, expertly directed by George Sidney and written by Joseph Schrank. [..]
Since You Went Away (1944)
"Since You Went Away" is a drama film about an American family coping with life on the home front with absence of loved ones during World War II. Outstanding direction by John Cromwell from a script penned by David O. Selznick formed this complex epic [..]
Going My Way (1944)
The Best Picture of 1944 is....."Going My Way." This is the story of a progressive young Catholic priest who shakes up a traditional parish and helps an aging priest save his church. Director Leo McCarey ("The Awful Truth" 1937) did an excellent job [..]
Lassie Come Home (1943)
MGM had a huge hit on their hands with a film depicting the unbreakable bond between a young boy and his loyal collie in "Lassie Come Home." Director Henry M. Wilcox ("Forbidden Planet" 1956) put together this story of the collie Lassie who travels hundreds of miles from [..]
Casablanca (1943)
The Best Picture of 1943 is....."Casablanca." This is a romantic drama about a night club owner in 1941 French-controlled Morocco who is about to help a Czech resistance leader escape the Nazi's when he learns that the man's companion is his ex-girl friend who deserted [..]
Recognition of the Japanese Zero Fighter (1943)
Some of Ronald Reagan's service in World War II included starring in educational short films for the U. S. military. "Recognition of the Japanese Zero Fighter" was one such movie, produced by the First Motion Picture Unit of the Army Air Force. [..]
They Drive by Night (1940)
Ida Lupino became a big star by her appearance in "They Drive by Night," where she played the scheming wife of a businessman. Her performance became increasingly frantic as the film progressed, culminating in a courtroom scene where she became completely unhinged. She stunned audiences [..]
Kitty Foyle (1940)
For the first time in her career, Ginger Rogers played dramatic role in "Kitty Foyle" which completely changed her song-and-dance image to that of a serious leading lady. This is the story of a working class woman from Philadelphia who becomes engaged to a wealthy socialite [..]
Saboteur (1942)
"Saboteur" is yet another Alfred Hitchcock motion picture classic. This exciting and absorbing tale tells the story of a factory worker accused of starting a fire at the aircraft plant where he is employed. He then goes on a cross-country trek to find the real killer, to coin [..]