Classic 1940s movie reviews, movie articles and information. Movie reviews from classic movies from 1940 to 1949, the Golden Age of Hollywood.
One of radio’s biggest stars, Harold Peary brought his “The Great Gildersleeve” character to the screen in four ’40s comedies for RKO. Guest writer Todd Liebenow reviews the second film in the series, 1943’s Gildersleeve’s Bad Day.
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A Saturday matinee mainstay for nearly 20 years, The Bowery Boys made dozens of movies throughout the gang’s various incarnations. Guest writer Todd Liebenow looks at the fellas taking on crooked cab drivers in the 1946 Monogram picture In Fast Company.
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Kick off your week with today’s guest post from Jessica Pickens that looks back at the classic MGM musical Seven Sweethearts.
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Guest writer John Greanias looks at the 1943 20th Century-Fox WWII drama Guadalcanal Diary, based on Richard Tregaskis’ first-hand account of the bloody Pacific conflict and released less than a year after the battle’s conclusion.
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Based on a play by Patrick Hamilton, 1944’s Gaslight went on to become one of the most beloved dramas of all time. This guest post from Kim Wilson explores the film’s enduring legacy, and offers up opinions why it continues to resonate with audiences the world over.
Read more →In today’s guest post, Craig Pisani looks at some films from the 1940s that emotionally impacted his life.
Read more →The Falcon Takes Over: A quick look at the 1942 “B” Detective movie adapted from the Raymond Chandler novel Farewell, My Lovely. Both George Sanders and real-life brother Tom Conway played the role in the RKO series.
Read more →MovieFanFare guest blogger Kim Wilson speaks out about the time-honored 1946 film classic, The Postman Always Rings Twice. If this is one of your favorite movies, see if your observations coincide with the author’s.
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This virle lead held onto his strapping athleticism well into his middle years, and his transition to the director’s chair resulted in remarkably individual projects. Join us for a look back at Cornel Wilde’s varied and prodigious output as star and filmmaker.
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Guest blogger Jessica Pickens presents her views on the World War II drama, So Proudly We Hail (1943) starring Claudette Colbert, Veronica Lake and Paulette Goddard. There’s drama in today’s guest post.
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