Classic Movies 2023, Film Reviews

Classic Movie: Forever Amber (1947)

Starring: Linda Darnell, Cornel Wilde, Richard Greene, George Sanders Director: Otto Preminger Based on a book that was widely banned for indecency, (and therefore was a huge bestseller in it's time) Forever Amber is the story of a foundling who runs away from her Puritan home to find a better life, but falls in love… Continue reading Classic Movie: Forever Amber (1947)

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Classic Movie Of The Week: Anatomy Of A Murder (1959)

Starring: James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara Director: Otto Preminger There is a murder. A man has killed someone who was seen flirting with his wife. He claims that she was raped, and that he killed the man in a fit of fury and insanity. But something about his history as a jealous type and… Continue reading Classic Movie Of The Week: Anatomy Of A Murder (1959)

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Classic Movie Of The Week: Angel Face (1953)

Starring: Jean Simmons, Robert Mitchum, Mona Freeman Director: Otto Preminger Frank Jessup (Mitchum) bites off more than he can chew when he meets the beautiful and wealthy Diane Tremayne (Simmons). Charmed by her innocent face, he's convinced to work as her families chauffeur, with the deal being that she'll arrange an investment for him so… Continue reading Classic Movie Of The Week: Angel Face (1953)

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Classic Movie Of The Week: Carmen Jones (1954)

Starring: Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Pearl Bailey Director: Otto Preminger A musical based on the opera by Bizet, with different words, and updated to be set in an all-black army camp, this film stars the incredible Dorothy Dandridge, one of the first black bombshells in Hollywood. This is Dandridge's film. A beautiful woman and excellent… Continue reading Classic Movie Of The Week: Carmen Jones (1954)

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Classic Movie Of The Week: Laura (1944)

Starring: Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, Vincent Price Director: Otto Preminger While investigating the murder of Laura, the detective in charge finds himself falling under the dead woman's spell, but all is not what it seems. Everyone is in love with Laura (Tierney) who sparkles and shines in the memories of those who loved… Continue reading Classic Movie Of The Week: Laura (1944)