Tag Archives: 1930s

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Rated NR

Posted on April 12, 2024 by laurarachel4

A widowed lawyer in 1930s Alabama defends a black man accused of rape. Based on the book by Harper Lee. Starring Gregory Peck, John Megna, and Frank Overton. This is a classic film. It’s held up over time due to … Continue reading →

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Falling for a Dancer (1998) Rated UR

Posted on September 27, 2023 by laurarachel4

 After a fling, a young woman in the 1930s marries a man she knows nothing about in order to keep her baby. Starring Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, Dermot Crowley, and Liam Cunningham.  This is one of my favorites films of all … Continue reading →

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Dancing on the Edge (2013) Rated TV-MA

Posted on August 28, 2021 by laurarachel4

In the 1930s, a black jazz band rises to fame and becomes entangled in intrigue, mystery, and suspense of the London society. Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Goode, and Joanna Vanderham. This miniseries has a lot going for it, but it … Continue reading →

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The Remains of the Day (1993) Rated PG

Posted on March 13, 2021 by laurarachel4

A butler who sacrifices everything for his employer realizes too late that his loyalty was misguided. Starring  John Haycraft, Christopher Reeve, and Anthony Hopkins. This film starts in the 1950s when the house that Mr. Stevens, the butler, has worked … Continue reading →

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All Creatures Great and Small (PBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 16, 2021 by laurarachel4

The adventures of a small town veterinarian practice in the 1930s and 40s in the countryside of Yorkshire. Based on the series by James Herriot. Starring Nicholas Ralph, Anna Madeley, and Samuel West. I was pleasantly surprised by this remake … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Take It with You (1938) Rated NR

Posted on August 18, 2020 by laurarachel4

A man from a rich family gets engaged to a woman from and eccentric family. Starring Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, and James Stewart. This film is a cute romp of humor. It takes on the social and class messages of … Continue reading →

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Lawless (2012) Rated R

Posted on July 8, 2016 by laurarachel4

Set in the 1930s, three bootlegging brothers are confronted by a new deputy and other authorities who threaten their profits. Based on the book, The Wettest County in the World by Matt Bondurant. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Jason Clarke, Guy … Continue reading →

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Chloë Grace Moretz

Posted on September 17, 2015 by laurarachel4

 Bolt (2008) Rated PG for some mild action and peril The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross-country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson (1987) Rated NR

Posted on July 17, 2015 by laurarachel4

An actress has an illicit love affair which could ruin her career in 1930s Hollywood. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Hector Elizondo, George Murdock, Holland Taylor This is an interesting concept but poorly conceived movie. The script is an compilation of two stories … Continue reading →

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Joan Fontaine 1917-2013

Posted on December 17, 2013 by laurarachel4

1917-2013  Gunga Din (1939) Rated NR Three British soldiers — Sgt. Cutter, Sgt. Ballantine and Sgt. McChesney — are sent to India to investigate sabotaged telegraph wires. Ballantine’s loyalties are divided, however, since all he longs for is to settle down with … Continue reading →

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