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.
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Classic 1940s movie reviews, movie articles and information. Movie reviews from classic movies from 1940 to 1949, the Golden Age of Hollywood.
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946): Movie Review
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.
Read more →Born To Be Wilde: A Consideration Of Cornel’s Career
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.
Read more →So Proudly We Hail (1943): A Classic Movie Review
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.
Read more →Barbara Bel Geddes: Underrated Performer of the Week
The career of the “Dallas” star is the focus of today’s guest post by Rick29.. Do you remember Barbara Bel Geddes as Katrin in the 1948 classic I Remember Mama?
Read more →A Reader Shares His Thoughts on His Favorite Films
MovieFanFare reader Bill Dunphy presents an overview of his most-loved films, including Jack Benny in The Horn Blows at Midnight, John Garfield in Pride of the Marines, and Summer of ’42 in today’s guest post.
Read more →Meet Me in St. Louis: A Holiday from Beginning to End
Is Meet Me in St. Louis, the 1944 musical starring Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien one of the greatest portrayals of Americana to ever grace the screen? Guest Blogger The Lady Eve thinks so. See if you agree.
Read more →Going Exploring for 1940’s Kit Carson And More
Movie questions answered about 1940s Kit Carson movies, the 1954 mystery The Green Scarf, and the availability of Michael Rennie 1952 version of Les Miserables
Read more →Notorious
You know the drill. Below is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! “Four empty bottles of booze and it’s only 10am. Something you want to tell me, Ingrid?”
Read more →Rage In Heaven (1941): Movie Review
Guest blogger Laura G. writes: Rage in Heaven is an interesting 1941 psychological thriller with a sterling cast comprised of Robert Montgomery, Ingrid Bergman, and George Sanders. Montgomery plays Philip Monrell, whose surface wit and charm initially cover the fact that…
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