Tag Archives: 40s

A United Kingdom (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on September 19, 2023 by laurarachel4

The story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and his marriage to a British white woman that sent his country into political and diplomatic turmoil. Starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, and Tom Felton. Khama is the president of a free … Continue reading →

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Queens (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 16, 2021 by laurarachel4

This show follows four women in their 40s as they reunite to recapture their fame as a 90s hip hop group. Starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez. This is another brilliant show created just for the Woke community. The … Continue reading →

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Black Hills (1947) Rated NR

Posted on September 14, 2021 by laurarachel4

 Two frontiersmen try to avenge a struggling rancher. Starring  Eddie Dean, White Cloud, and Roscoe Ates.  This film is a B Western made in the 40s. It doesn’t have much going for it, and it’s the last theatrical film that … Continue reading →

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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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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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Eating History (History) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 11, 2020 by laurarachel4

Vintage food experts find and taste the oldest foods that have survived history. Starring Josh Macuga and Gary Mitchell. Two men who enjoy collecting vintage food decide to taste the food that they collect. They taste food from the 40s … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club (2015) Rated NR

Posted on October 23, 2019 by laurarachel4

Supper Clubs were trendy in the 40s and 50s, where people could meet and mingle with food and drinks. Starring Terese Allen, Brenda Bredahl, and Jim Draeger. Supper Clubs hit their highlight in the 40s and 50s, but their staying … Continue reading →

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Angels and Ornaments (2014) Rated NR

Posted on December 26, 2015 by laurarachel4

A woman wishes for romance at Christmas, and an angel shows up at door.  She must then decide between the man she is seeing and the friend who has always been there. Starring Jessalyn Gilsig, Sergio Di Zio, Graham Abbey, … Continue reading →

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Till the Clouds Roll By (1946) Rated NR

Posted on June 4, 2015 by laurarachel4

The biography of Jerome Kern, the writer of many Broadway musicals. Starring June Allyson, Lucille Bremer, Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Van Johnson, Tony Martin, Robert Walker As the lover of many of Kern’s musical scores- most notably Show Boat-I had … 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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