Category Archives: 1945

The Dolly Sisters (1945) Rated NR

Two sisters become entertainers in the early 1900s. Based on a true story. Starring Betty Grable, John Payne, and June Haver. This film is the fictional story of the Dolly sisters, who were identical twins that became famous during WWI … Continue reading

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Christmas in Connecticut (1945) Rated NR

A food writer who passes herself off as the perfect housewife must cover her deception when her boss and a war hero invite themselves over for Christmas. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, and Sydney Greenstreet. This is a wonderful Christmas … Continue reading

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) Rated PG

Ā A young woman who idealizes her luckless father comes of age in a New York tenement during the early 1900s. Based on the novel by Betty Smith. Starring Ā Dorothy McGuire,Ā Joan Blondell,Ā James Dunn. This film beautifully captures the essence of the … Continue reading

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The Bells of St. Mary (1945) Rated NR

A Father andĀ  a Nun become friends and rivals in a big city Catholic School. Starring Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Travers This film is sugary sweet. My own cynicism has issues with this film. I’ll get into that later. … Continue reading

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Star in the Night (1945) Rated NR

A modern telling of the Christmas story with a sprinkle of A Christmas Carol. Starring J. Carrol Naish, Donald Woods, Rosina Galli This short story won Best Short Subject in 1946 at the Academy Awards. There is no doubt that … Continue reading

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Mildred Pierce (1945)

Rated NR Police investigate restaurateur Mildred Pierce upon her second husband’s death. Will Mildred’s love for her daughter cause her to tell the truth or cover up what really happened? I loved this movie. It’s shows how much a mother … Continue reading

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