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Tag Archives: 1940s
Dick Tracy’s Dilemma (1947) John Rawlins, Ralph Byrd, Lyle Latell, Kay Christopher
Dick Tracy investigates the theft of a chance of fur jackets, a potential insurance swindle and many murders Read More »
Boom Town (1940) Jack Conway, Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert
Buddies Big John McMasters and Square John Sand are fast-talking, wisecracking wildcatters Read More »
Careful, Soft Shoulders (1942) Oliver H.P. Garrett, Virginia Bruce, James Ellison, Aubrey Mather
In this espionage movie, set in Washington during WWII, the daughter of an ex-senator has become a dress model. Read More »
The Man Who Lost Himself (1941) Edward Ludwig, Brian Aherne, Kay Francis, Henry Stephenson
John Evans encounters his lookalike, Malcolm Scott. When Scott is killed in an accident Read More »
Thrill of a Romance (1945) Richard Thorpe, Van Johnson, Esther Williams, Frances Gifford
Cynthia is swept off her feet and marries a rich and very successful business executive Read More »
Three Daring Daughters (1948) Fred M. Wilcox, Jeanette MacDonald, José Iturbi, Jane Powell
It’s Tess’ graduation day from “Miss Drakes School for Girls”. Read More »
A Cage of Nightingales / La cage aux rossignols (1945) Jean Dréville, Noël-Noël, Micheline Francey, René Génin
In France, in 1930, a supervisor of a boarding school for young offenders seeks to awaken Read More »
Star Without Light (1946) Étoile sans lumière
Piaf plays an aspiring singer who tries to break into films during the early talkie era. Read More »
Crash Dive (1943) Archie Mayo, Tyrone Power
Against his personal preference, PT boat commander Ward Stewart is made executive officer of the submarine USS Corsair. Read More »