Category Archives: 1930-1939

Lady For A Day (1933) Rated NR

Posted on October 6, 2012 by laurarachel4

Adapted from Damon Runyon’s short story, Madame La Gimp. This film follows Apple Annie, a street peddler who lies to her daughter about being a member of high society. When her daughter decides to visit Apple Annie’s friends try to … Continue reading →

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Topper (1937)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A high-spirited couple passes away and decide to shake up their stuffy friend, Topper. Starring Constance Bennett, Cary Grant, Roland Young The perfect comedy is Topper. The cinematography was wonderful and even the special effects were brilliant for … Continue reading →

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Anne of Green Gables (1934)

Posted on December 3, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR An orphan girl, Anne Shirley, gets adopted by a farmer and his sister. This was a great adaption from the book series, Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. I loved this movie. It follows the book … Continue reading →

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The Thin Man (1934)

Posted on October 29, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Nick and Nora Charles start the first in the detective series with an investigation of a disappearance of a wealthy inventor. Starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O’Sullivan This series is one of the best. It’s got mystery as well as … Continue reading →

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Sylvia Scarlett (1935)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Katherine Hepburn plays a young woman who dresses as a man to help her father sell stolen lace in britain. Along the way they team up with Cary Grant who happens to be a jewel thief. Which, of … Continue reading →

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In Name Only (1939)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR In Name Only, Alec Walker is a wealthy New Yorker who meets a young widow and a relationship starts. What he doesn’t tell her is that he is in a loveless marriage and his wife has convinced his … Continue reading →

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Gunga Din (1939)

Posted on September 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Three British soldiers in India are doing fine until one of them decides they want to get married. The two decide to trick the third into a last mission to stop the Thuggee cult. Starring Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen, … Continue reading →

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Grand Illusion (1937)

Posted on September 15, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Two French Soldiers captured by the Germans during World War I. They overcome their differences to try to escape the Prison Camp. Starring Jean Gabin, Dita Parlo, Pierre Fresnay, Erich von Stroheim, Julien Carette A little known fact: … Continue reading →

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Colleen (1936)

Posted on September 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR The Ames Company makes every effort to keep Uncle Cedric away from any decisions or work. Trouble starts when Cedric hires a personal assistant and a young woman who loves fashion. He buys the woman a dress shop … Continue reading →

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Wife vs. Secretary (1936)

Posted on June 4, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR I loved this story. I appreciated the story in the fact that I think it represents a true account of what jealousy and misunderstanding can do to a marriage. The actors all do a wonderful job with their … Continue reading →

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