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China
Set in 1941, China is an explosive wartime epic starring Loretta Young and Alan Ladd that "stirringly and impressively tells many truths" ( The Hollywood Reporter ). Ladd plays an American gasoline salesman in China who supplies his wares to the highest bidder, in this case, the enemy Japanese. His unbiased business philosophy is tested on a trip to Shanghai when he meets an American schoolteacher (Young) and her Chinese students who tell him of Japanese cruelty. In a surprise show of fierce...
The Benny Goodman Story
The music of Benny Goodman comes to life in this wonderful musical biography of the famed King of Swing. Featuring all the outstanding songs and instrumental made famous by the immortal clarinetist, the story follows the innovative musician from his childhood in Chicago to his historic concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938. Steve Allen, Donna Reed and Sammy Davis, Sr. star in this unforgettable tribute to Goodman and his music with performances by the original Benny Goodman Quartet (Gene Krupa,...
The Chalk Garden
The peculiar antics of Laurel (Hayley Mills), an emotionally troubled young girl, are the focus of The Chalk Garden - a stately household drama set on the cliffs of the English south coast. Edith Evans plays a matriarchal grandmother who, in raising her granddaughter, has neglected her other love - a barren chalk garden. Mayhem ensues as Laurel's behavior frightens away a succession of governesses until an enigmatic one (Deborah Kerr) is hired in spite of her mysterious references. She...
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
Penny (Deanna Durbin) has a knack for matchmaking and realizes that her own two sisters Joan (Nan Grey) and Kay (Helen Parrish) could use her help since one of them is in love with the other’s boyfriend. In attempting to manipulate the situation so that both sisters end up with the ideal fiancé, Penny only creates further problems until her father is forced to intervene on her behalf. Often noted as Deanna Durbin’s first young adult role, this breezy, lighthearted entry is directed by Henry...
Up in Central Park
Singing sensation Deanna Durbin portrays a young Irish immigrant in the screen adaptation of the popular Broadway musical comedy Up in Central Park . Set in New York during the 1870s, the promise of America fills the hearts of Rosie (Durbin) and her father, Timothy Moore (Albert Sharpe), as they cross through the gates of Ellis Island. It is not long before a crooked politician entices innocent Mr. Moore to become involved with the notorious racketeer Boss Tweed (Vincent Price). As Mr. Moore is...
Because of Him
After appearing in a Broadway production of Cyrano de Bergerac, actor John Sheridan (Charles Laughton) informs playwright Paul Taylor (Franchot Tone) that he wants a young, unknown actress to star opposite him in their next production, Strange Laughter. When waitress Kim Walker (Deanna Durbin) learns of Sheridan’s request, she tries to pass herself off as an experienced actress and even succeeds in winning the coveted role. That’s when the real problems begin. The score by Academy Award-winning...
Can't Help Singing
Singing sensation Deanna Durbin stars in the romantic musical comedy Can't Help Singing , her only movie filmed in glorious Technicolor. Set in 1849, Durbin portrays the spirited Caroline who leaves Washington to pursue a handsome cavalry officer (Davis Bruce) despite the wishes of her father (Ray Collins). After learning of her California destination, her outraged father posts a substantial reward for her return. Now, with a price on her head, Caroline attempts to keep a low profile. While in...
First Love
Deanna Durbin and Robert Stack star in First Love , a critically acclaimed "modern day" version of a Cinderella story. A young orphan named Connie (Durbin) returns to live with her wealthy uncle (Eugene Pallette) and his snobbish family in New York after finishing her school. The story follows the magical scenes of Cinderella, including a jealous debutante cousin (Helen Parrish), a grand ball, a handsome love interest, and even a beautiful gown. When Connie is suddenly excluded from the party,...
For the Love of Mary
When Mary Peppertree (Deanna Durbin), a White House telephone operator, breaks her engagement to marry Phillip Manning (Jeffrey Lynn), an attorney for the Justice Department, it causes a stir and encourages two new admirers, David (Don Taylor) and Tom (Edmond O’Brien), to pursue her. Mary’s romantic entanglements soon become the talk of the White House and even the President of the United States and four Supreme Court justices try to play Cupid for her in this screwball comedy which marked...
I'll Be Yours
Singing sensation Deanna Durbin shines in the musical comedy I'll Be Yours written by Academy Award winner Preston Sturges. Louise Ginglebusher (Durbin) is a small-town girl who goes to the Big Apple looking for work and finds herself in a jam. With the help of her friend, Wechsberg (William Bendix), she crashes a ritzy society party and attracts the attention of an amorous millionaire (Adolph Menjou). Desperate to put the brakes on this Romeo, she tells him she's married to a struggling lawyer...