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Susan Slept Here (1954)
Mark Christopher (Dick Powell) is a Hollywood screenwriter struggling to finish his latest film. It’s Christmas Eve, and he’s working late, trying to cram to get the script done. He’s been stuck in a bout of writer’s block ever since he won an Academy Award. Much to his surprise, Mark gets an odd Christmas gift: … Continue reading
The Enchanted Cottage (1945)
The Enchanted Cottage is based on a stage production of the same name, which was also made into a successful silent film in the 1920s. Originally written to provide encouragement to disfigured soldiers returning from combat in World War I, this 1945 adaptation is updated to feature a World War II veteran who has been … Continue reading
The Girls of Pleasure Island (1953)
The Girls of Pleasure Island is a 1953 romantic comedy set near the end of World War II. Roger (Leo Genn) is a British man living on the aptly named South Pacific land mass known as Pleasure Island. Roger has three very sheltered daughters named Gloria (Dorothy Bromiley), Hester (Audrey Dalton) and Violet (Joan Elan) … Continue reading
Random Harvest (1942)
Charles Rainier – sometimes known as “Smithy” – can’t seem to keep his memories in check. Charles is a World War I veteran who is struck by a bout of amnesia. He doesn’t remember his life before the war at all, including his parents or the people that he associated himself with. After breaking free … Continue reading
Three Guys Named Mike (1951)
*WARNING: This review contains some mild spoilers, but I’ve tried to avoid them as much as possible, and I’ve left the ending up to you to find out when you watch! Three Guys Named Mike is an early ’50s romantic comedy. The story follows Marcy Lewis (Jane Wyman), a young woman who moves from small … Continue reading
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