Category Archives: 1949

The Secret Garden (1949) Rated NR

Posted on May 30, 2021 by laurarachel4

A girl is sent to live with her uncle after her parents death, and there, she discovers family secrets and a secret garden. Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Starring Margaret O’Brien, Herbert Marshall, and Dean Stockwell. This … Continue reading →

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Tulsa (1949) Rated NR

Posted on January 7, 2020 by laurarachel4

When a rancher dies during a feud with an oil company, his daughter decides to take over the business. Starring Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, and Pedro Armendariz. This film takes on the oil industry. We have big oil companies who … Continue reading →

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Malaya (1949) Rated NR

Posted on June 21, 2018 by laurarachel4

A newspaperman convinces the government to steal rubber from the Japanese. Starring Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, and Valentina Cortese. This is a compelling story of a disreputable man who says that he can smuggle rubber out of British Malaya. Although it’s a … Continue reading →

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Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) Rated NR

Posted on April 8, 2018 by laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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 laurarachel4

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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