Category Archives: 1950-1959

Affair in Monte Carlo (1952) Rated NR

Posted on June 11, 2015 by laurarachel4

A writer tells the people in a café about a woman who fell in love with a compulsive gambler in less than 24 hours. The film is loosely based on Stefan Zweig’s 100 page novella, 24 Hours of a Woman’s … Continue reading →

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The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954) Rated NR

Posted on June 10, 2015 by laurarachel4

A soldier reminisces about his life in Paris, following its liberation after WWII.  While there, he meets his wife, and the story follows the downward spiral of their marriage. This movie is loosely based on  F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story Babylon … Continue reading →

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The Groom Wore Spurs (1951) Rated NR

Posted on June 9, 2015 by laurarachel4

A movie star cowboy gets into trouble in Las Vegas. The only person who can help him is his female lawyer. . . by marrying him. Starring Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Joan Davis I enjoyed this film.  Silly, random, and … Continue reading →

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The Great Rupert (1950) Rated NR

Posted on January 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

A trained squirrel helps two families overcome their obstacles over Christmas. Based on the story, Willie the Squowse by Ted Allan. There is a color version of the film under the title: A Christmas Wish. Starring Jimmy Durante, Terry Moore, … Continue reading →

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Westward the Women (1951) Rated NR

Posted on February 6, 2014 by laurarachel4

A trail guide escorts a group of women west to become brides. Starring Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson This film stayed with me after watching it. Unlike most westerns that make women more the fairer sex, William Wellman allowed … Continue reading →

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Auntie Mame (1958) Rated NR

Posted on December 12, 2013 by laurarachel4

An orphan goes and lives with his eccentric aunt. Starring  Rosalind Russell, Forrest Tucker, Coral Browne This is a fast paced play that became the musical Mame. We follow as Patrick, the orphan grows up with an aunt that’s eccentric … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Murder (1959) Rated NR

Posted on December 11, 2013 by laurarachel4

A murder trial has the defendant pleading temporary insanity due to the victim raped his wife. Based on the book Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver. Traver was the pseudonym for Supreme Court justice John D. Voelker, who based the … Continue reading →

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To Hell and Back (1955) Rated NR

Posted on June 4, 2013 by laurarachel4

The true story of Audie Murphy, who is the most decorated hero in the Army. Starring Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake I  love that this film is realistic and uses real soldiers in the marching scenes. I believe this is … Continue reading →

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A Night To Remember (1958)

Posted on May 16, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR Based on Walter Lord’s book, A Night to Remember. It follows in real-time the last couple of hours before the sinking of the Titanic without fictional subplots. Starring Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres This is by far … Continue reading →

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The Glenn Miller Story (1953)

Posted on March 3, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated G Based on the true story of Glenn Miller. One of the top band leaders of the 40s, whose big songs are, In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, and Chattanooga Choo-choo. Starring James Stewart, June Allyson, Harry Morgan, Louis Armstrong This is … Continue reading →

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