Category Archives: 1949

Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) Rated NR

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

A secretary unknowingly takes a job working for a bookie who is masquerading as a real estate agent. Starring Lucille Ball, William Holden, and Janis Carter. This film is a classic farce. Lucille Ball shows off her comedic talents before she … Continue reading →

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Holiday Affair (1949) Rated NR

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

A sales clerk romances the young widow who got him fired. Based on the story, Christmas Gift by John D. Weaver. Starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey. If you need to get into the holiday spirit, this is the … Continue reading →

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Samson and Delilah (1949) Rated NR

Posted on March 26, 2015 by

Based on the biblical story of Samson and Delilah. Starring Hedy Lamarr, Victor Mature, George Sanders, Angela Lansbury, Russ Tamblyn This is one of the best bible stories set on film. It’s also very typical Cecil B. DeMille. The cinematography … Continue reading →

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I Was A Male War Bride (1949)

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

Rated NR Captain Henri Rochard is a French officer who marries an American female lieutenant. Henri wrote a book about his misadventures on trying to come to America on the War Bride’s Act. Starring Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall This … Continue reading →

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The Heiress (1949)

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Rated NR Plain Jane heiress Catherine lives with her detached father until she meets handsome social Morris. Morris Townsend whose actions seem questionable. A great movie. Based on the play by Henry James “Washington Square“, the movie takes the play to … Continue reading →

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Madam Bovary (1949)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Rated NR This film brings out the moral of the story to Madam Bovary. It tells us how greed and envy can devour a person to death. It’s wonderfully portrayed adaptation. Jennifer Jones plays a marvelous job at Madam Bovary … Continue reading →

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