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World War II-Era Films: the Home Front!
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Foreign CorrespondentForeign Correspondent
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American reporter Joel McCrea is assigned to cover England at eve of war; uncovers spy ring! Great to see George Sanders as GOOD guy! Directed by Hitchcock!
Mrs. MiniverMrs. Miniver
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'Typical' British family attempts to carry on, as Nazi bombs fall on London! Garson, Pidgeon, and young Margaret O'Brien are wonderful!
A Yank in the RAFA Yank in the RAF
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With America yet to enter the war, a LOT of American boys enlisted in England; tale of cocky Tyrone Power joining up, with Betty Grable as love interest!
You'll Never Get RichYou'll Never Get Rich
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Breezy musical has producer Fred Astaire drafted, but still managing to open new show; Rita Hayworth is GORGEOUS is his love interest!
Buck PrivatesBuck Privates
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Abbott and Costello's first 'starring' roles, in funny service comedy; con men accidently enlist in the Army; great supporting cast; Andrew Sisters sing ever-popular "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy"!
Bob Hope Tribute Collection - Caught in the Draft / Give Me a Sailor Double FeatureBob Hope Tribute Collection - Caught in the Draft / Give Me a Sailor Double Feature
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Early wartime comedy, "Draft" offers Hope and Eddie Bracken as unwilling draftees...
SaboteurSaboteur
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Classic Hitchcock 'chase' film as Cummings, unjustly accused of bombing airplane factory, discovers Nazi spy ring! Famous Statue of Liberty climax!
Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Cagney's Oscar-winning portrayal of George M. Cohan, from turn of century to beginning of WWII; upbeat, dazzling, patriotic!
All Through the Night [VHS]All Through the Night [VHS]
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Lighthearted comedy/thriller of New York gambler (Bogart, with a deft comedy flair!) uncovering Nazi spy ring in Big Apple! Inspired casting; look for Phil Silvers, Jackie Gleason in small roles!
Northern Pursuit [VHS]Northern Pursuit [VHS]
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Nazi crashes in Canada, with mischief in mind, and it's Mountie Errol Flynn to the rescue!
The Sherlock Holmes Collection, Vol. 1 (Voice of Terror / Secret Weapon / In Washington / Faces Death)The Sherlock Holmes Collection, Vol. 1 (Voice of Terror / Secret Weapon / In Washington / Faces Death)
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Holmes and Watson, updated to WWII, fight Nazi sabateurs; Rathbone and Bruce are a joy, together!
The More the MerrierThe More the Merrier
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Classic wartime comedy of 'cupid' Coburn (who won Oscar) bringing together Arthur and McCrea, in overcrowded wartime Washington! Great sexual chemistry between pair; a gem of a film!
Since You Went AwaySince You Went Away
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Classic comedy/drama of mother (Colbert) and daughters (Jones, Temple) dealing with war; Monty Wooley excellent, in supporting role; Robert Walker was married to (and divorcing) Jones at time!
Hail the Conquering Hero [VHS]Hail the Conquering Hero [VHS]
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Sturges' classic of 4-F Bracken, passing himself as war hero, with help of Marines...
The Miracle of Morgan's CreekThe Miracle of Morgan's Creek
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Innocent Betty Hutton gets drunk, married, and pregnant, then soldier disappears, leaving Bracken to try and solve things; Sturges CLASSIC!
Hollywood Canteen [VHS]Hollywood Canteen [VHS]
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Famous USO 'cafe' for servicemen provides the setting for this light romantic comedy; many Hollywood stars in cameos; Roy Rogers sings 'Don't Fence Me In'!
Stage Door CanteenStage Door Canteen
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Just as "Hollywood Canteen" offered movie stars' services to soldiers, "Stage Door" offered the cream of Broadway...lots of 'acts', and cameos!
My Favorite Blonde / Star Spangled Rhythm Double FeatureMy Favorite Blonde / Star Spangled Rhythm Double Feature
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Bob Hope gets involved with English spy Carroll, in first; in second, Paramount stars in patriotic review!
Thank Your Lucky Stars [VHS]Thank Your Lucky Stars [VHS]
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Warner's patriotic bit offers Bette Davis, singing, Errol Flynn in a song and dance, and Bogie pushed around by 'Cuddles'!
Follow the Boys [VHS]Follow the Boys [VHS]
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Universal's 'variety show' for servicemen, with Marlene Dietrich, and W.C. Fields...
Anchors Aweigh (Snap Case)Anchors Aweigh (Snap Case)
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Breezy musical of sailors Kelly and Sinatra, getting involved with Grayson...and Tom and Jerry!
Without Love [VHS]Without Love [VHS]
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Hepburn offers home to scientist Tracy, for his work, and accepts platonic marraige to allay suspicions...of course, they DO fall in love!
Clock [VHS]Clock [VHS]
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Sweetly romantic story of young soldier (Robert Walker), meeting office worker (Judy Garland), and falling in love, during a 48-hour pass! Timeless tale, and STILL a great 'date' movie!
The Best Years of Our LivesThe Best Years of Our Lives
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Powerful, moving classic of three vets returning home at war's end, adjusting to a world that has changed forever! One of the best films ever made!
Till the End of Time [VHS]Till the End of Time [VHS]
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Not as impressive as "Best Years", but still good story of 'Coming Home', with Guy Mitchell, Dorothy McGuire, and Robert Mitchum...