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

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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Miss Grant Takes Richmond (1949) Rated NR

A secretary unknowingly takes a job working for a bookie who is masquerading as a real estate agent. Starring Lucille Ball, William Holden, and Janis Carter. This film is a classic farce. Lucille Ball shows off her comedic talents before she … Continue reading

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Home Town Story (1951) Rated NR

A defeated senator comes home and takes a job as editor of the local newspaper, which he uses as a platform for blaming the big corporations in town for his loss. Starring Jeffrey Lynn, Donald Crisp, Marjorie Reynolds, Alan Hale … Continue reading

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Mike Nichols (1931-2014)

(1931-2014)  Regarding Henry (1991) Rated PG-13 Cold-hearted lawyer Henry has wealth, success and a seemingly perfect life with his wife and daughter. But all that changes when he’s shot in the head during a robbery and must endure a grueling … Continue reading

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Fitzwilly (1967)

Rated NR Dick Van Dyke stars as a butler to a destitute philanthropist. While the other employees and Van Dyke turn to stealing to keep their boss from knowing how impoverished she is. All is well until the philanthropist hires a new … Continue reading

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Frank Capra

 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Rated NR Stellar performances highlight this delightfully witty adaptation of the hit Broadway play about two dotty spinsters with a peculiar avocation: helping lonely old gents by poisoning them and burying them in the cellar. … Continue reading

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