Tag Archives: classic film

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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Baker’s Hawk (1976) Rated G

Posted on December 6, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young boy nurses an injured hawk back to health, and along the way, he gains courage. Starring Clint Walker, Burl Ives, and Diane Baker. This is a classic film that is great for families to watch together. Everyone has … Continue reading →

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Ben-Hur (1959) Rated TV-PG

Posted on November 25, 2019 by laurarachel4

A Jewish prince is sent into slavery by a Roman friend; once released, he comes back for revenge. Based on the book, Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace. Starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, and Haya Harareet. This … Continue reading →

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All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) Rated NR

Posted on February 7, 2019 by laurarachel4

A young soldier is disillusioned during World War I. Based on the book by Erich Maria Remarque. Starring Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres, and John Wray. This film is brilliant in the fact that it shows the reality of war. We see … Continue reading →

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Bachelor Mother (1939) Rated G

Posted on October 27, 2013 by laurarachel4

A woman is mistakenly presumed to a mother to an orphaned boy. Starring Ginger Rogers, David Niven, Charles Coburn This is a great classic film. So, good in fact that it was remade in 1956 as Bundle of Joy, which … Continue reading →

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Rope (1948) Rated PG

Posted on September 8, 2013 by laurarachel4

Brandon Shaw and Phillip Morgan, roommates, decide to commit the perfect murder right before a dinner party. Based on the play Rope, which was inspired by the life murder of Bobby Franks. Starring John Dall, Farley Granger, Edith Evanson, James Stewart This … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Films 2011

Posted on June 10, 2011 by laurarachel4

 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) Rated G Dick Van Dyke stars as quirky inventor Caractacus Potts, whose magical flying car transports his family and lovely lady friend, Truly Scrumptious, to Vulgaria, a kingdom strangely devoid of children, ruled by the … Continue reading →

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