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Lady For A Day (1933) Rated NR

Adapted from Damon Runyon’s short story, Madame La Gimp. This film follows Apple Annie, a street peddler who lies to her daughter about being a member of high society. When her daughter decides to visit Apple Annie’s friends try to … Continue reading

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Joseph L. Mankiewicz

 All About Eve (1950) Rated G Writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s sharp script anchors this story about New York City theater life, with Bette Davis playing an aging Broadway diva who employs a starstruck fan as her assistant, only to learn … Continue reading

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