Classic 1940s movie reviews, movie articles and information. Movie reviews from classic movies from 1940 to 1949, the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Pollster Fred MacMurray gets mixed up with homicidal hillbillies, glow-in-the-dark grannies, and a hidden fortune in the zany 1945 comedy Murder, He Says, co-starring Helen Walker, Porter Hall and Marjorie Main. Check it out, we says!
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One of the most imposing character players of Hollywood’s golden age, this ursine, accomplished thespian played his share of cold-hearted businessmen, crooked politcos and legendary historical figures in the course of a quarter-century on the screen. Born to the slums of…
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There’s a new biography chronicling the life of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars: Hedy Lamarr: The Most Beautiful Woman in Film by Ruth Barton. Holding the book in my hands, I stepped back a few years in time… Hedy Lamarr…
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Guest blogger Greg Orypeck writes: In these hard economic times, a little bit of escapism might be a good thing, almost essential, wouldn’t you say? How better to escape than by going into a movie theater, or, okay, watching a DVD in a…
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Superman made such an immediate impact when he was introduced that a film adaptation was inevitable. Republic wanted to make a Superman serial in 1940 but couldn’t come to terms with National Comics (now known as DC Comics) — not…
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It is interesting to experience classic films with modern eyes. There are times when you wonder how certain film elements, which would be considered politically incorrect now, even made it to the big screen. Though, you are secretly glad the…
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In 1943, there were 10 best picture nominees. In 1944, there were five. And five has been the magic number until this year, when the race was increased back to 10. But what about 1944? If 10 movies were still…
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Thousands Cheer (1943) Thanks to its incredible roster of musical talent, MGM leads the pack of WWII all-star musicals with its offering Thousands Cheer (1943). But for me it’s probably my least favorite title of this select group. Oh, it’s…
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Guest blogger Joe Malone writes: I like to go to plays. Not Broadway extravaganzas, but community and university theater productions. Unfortunately, my spouse doesn’t share this interest — which cuts back on my dramatical attendance, except when our daughter comes…
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If that picture on the left or the names in the above title mean anything to you, then congratulations, you have seen On the Town (1949), one of the greatest musicals ever. I watched it again recently and was struck by…
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