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My Favorite Movies
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The Sound of Music (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)The Sound of Music (Two-Disc 40th Anniversary Special Edition)
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The best. My all time #1!!
The Five PenniesThe Five Pennies
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Danny Kaye's best performance! His duet with Louis Armstrong is unbelievable. This is in my top five.
I Remember MamaI Remember Mama
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Irene Dunne is the kind of mother we all aspire to be -- unselfish and caring. This early portrayal by Barbara Bel Geddes is in my "top five."
Cheaper By the DozenCheaper By the Dozen
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Clifton Webb is superb. The story of the Gilbreth family is inspiring.
Beaches (Special Edition)Beaches (Special Edition)
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Bette Midler is a genius. The music combined with the story of women and the trials of a lifetime friendship works beautifully.
Little Women (Collector's Series)Little Women (Collector's Series)
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I prefer this newer version. Wonderful acting and set design. The camera work for the opera scene is unbelievable.
The Court JesterThe Court Jester
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Danny Kaye is the most gifted individual ever on the movie screen. Prepare yourself, it's a side-splitter.
Steel Magnolias (Special Edition)Steel Magnolias (Special Edition)
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Women in the south have never been depicted any better. Olympia Dukakis is hilarious. The mixture of comedy and drama works beautifully.
A Tree Grows in BrooklynA Tree Grows in Brooklyn
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Survival amidst poverty set in the early 20th century America is beautifully depicted.
Peyton PlacePeyton Place
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The hush-hush topics of infidelity and incest impact a quiet New England community at the onset of World War II.
A Patch of BlueA Patch of Blue
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Sidney Poitier is incredible in this film. Shelley Winters is powerful as the selfish mom. Race issues are addressed in a gracious manner.
Back Street [VHS]Back Street [VHS]
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The complexities of love and marriage in a 2-hankie tale. Very heart-breaking.
Under the Tuscan Sun (Widescreen Edition)Under the Tuscan Sun (Widescreen Edition)
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This had some questionable parts, but it makes me want to go to Tuscany.
The Dirty DozenThe Dirty Dozen
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Humor and drama combine to make a war movie like no other.
I'll Cry Tomorrow [VHS]I'll Cry Tomorrow [VHS]
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The story of Jane Froman is beautifully acted in the drama.
Imitation of Life (Two Movie Collection) 1934/1959Imitation of Life (Two Movie Collection) 1934/1959
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Epic depiction of the complications of life for both a wealthy actress and a hard-working African-American in the 1950's. Deals with the race issue in a poignant manner.
The Glenn Miller StoryThe Glenn Miller Story
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When you have Jimmy Stewart and June Allison in a music movie -- what can be better?
To Hell and BackTo Hell and Back
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The life of Audie Murphy is such an inspiration.
Singin' in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition)Singin' in the Rain (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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We all know that Gene Kelly is a dancing legend, but Donald O'Connor is a dancing genius in thie debut of Debbie Reynolds.
Goodbye Mr. Chips (1969) [VHS]Goodbye Mr. Chips (1969) [VHS]
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Petula Clark is amazing as Mr. Chips' love. Wonderful music.
Goodbye Mr. Chips! [Region 2]Goodbye Mr. Chips! [Region 2]
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The dramatic version is terrific.
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonMr. Smith Goes to Washington
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Everyone should see this on Constitution Day! Classic David & Goliath story keeps viewers in suspence till the very end.
The Snake PitThe Snake Pit
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This drama forced Americans to face the deplorable conditions in mental institutions in the late 40's. Olivia de Havilland is superb.
Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)Yankee Doodle Dandy (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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My favorite Fourth of July movie.
The RainmakerThe Rainmaker
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As I teenager I didn't like this. However, as I grew to be an adult, the complexities of the story hit home. Katherine Hepburn is always terrific, and Burt Lancaster is at his best.
PicnicPicnic
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Small town New England following WWII is the setting for this powerful drama. Kim Novak and William Holden are electric.
Ben-HurBen-Hur
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This epic has wonderful spiritual message. Charleton Heston is his usual terrific self.
Auntie MameAuntie Mame
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Rosalind Russell is wonderful!
Seven Brides for Seven BrothersSeven Brides for Seven Brothers
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The best choreographed musical ever.