Favourite Films From The 40's

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Pride and Prejudice (Korean Import)
1.  Pride and Prejudice (Korean Import) DVD ~ Laurence Olivier
The list author says:
  "Typical Hollywooded version of Jane Austen's novel, the only saving graces are the two strong leads. Olivier made a good Darcy and Greer Garson a superb feisty Elizabeth. Edna May Oliver co stars"
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Philadelphia Story [DVD] [1941] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
2.  Philadelphia Story [DVD] [1941] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Cary Grant
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  "The dream team of Grant, Hepburn and Stewart made this film a must see, Stewart won the Oscar for his performance. Hepburn's wedding plans are interupted with the arrival of her x husband"
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Charlie Chaplin - The Great Dictator [1940] [DVD]
3.  Charlie Chaplin - The Great Dictator [1940] [DVD] DVD ~ Charlie Chaplin
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  "Chaplin's first talkie and most successful. A film satirizing Nazi Germany, Hitler, Fascism and Antisemitism, it managed to stir the conscience of America as far back as 1940. Written & Directed by CC"
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Pinocchio : Special Edition [DVD] [1940]
4.  Pinocchio : Special Edition [DVD] [1940] DVD ~ Dickie Jones
The list author says:
  "Widely regarded as one of the best animated films ever made, Disney's 2nd full length feature about a wooden puppet wanting to become a real boy is a delight. 'When You Wish Upon A Star' a great tune."
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Dumbo (Special Edition) [1941] [DVD]
5.  Dumbo (Special Edition) [1941] [DVD] DVD ~ Dumbo
The list author says:
  "One of my fave Disney films of all time and Walt Disney's personal favourite also, cannot believe that it was criticised for being racist at the time for the crow characters being stereotypicaly black"
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Citizen Kane [DVD] [1941] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
6.  Citizen Kane [DVD] [1941] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Orson Welles
The list author says:
  "Generally regarded in film circles as the greatest film ever made, Orson Welles debut about an idealistic businessman that turns to ruthless power is semiautobiographical. Won the Oscar for screenplay"
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Blossoms In The Dust (1941)
7.  Blossoms In The Dust (1941) VHS Greer Garson
The list author says:
  "Greer Garson & Walter Pidgeon star as the Gladney's who set up the first adoption agency in America, orphan's were frowned upon and she manages to change the law and the public's way of thinking."
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Mrs Miniver [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
8.  Mrs Miniver [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Greer Garson
The list author says:
  "Churchill even agreed that this did more for the war effort than any form of polotics. Greer Garson is superb as a housewife trying to keep her family together whilst conducting herself with dignity"
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Random Harvest [All Region] [import][1942]
9.  Random Harvest [All Region] [import][1942] DVD ~ Ronald Colman
The list author says:
  "Fourth box office success in a row for Greer Garson making her the biggest star in Hollywood. Ronald Colman is also superb in this story of  found love, amnesia, lost love and a happy ending?!"
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Casablanca [1942] [DVD]
10.  Casablanca [1942] [DVD] DVD ~ Humphrey Bogart
The list author says:
  "Probably the most famous romantic film of all time with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Quite topical at the time as it dealt with the French resistance against the Nazi's as America joined WW2."
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Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (Special Edition) [DVD] [1943]
11.  Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (Special Edition) [DVD] [1943] DVD ~ Roger Livesey
The list author says:
  "Set in 1943 this film cleverly transports the viewer back 40 years to 1903 with the use of a turkish bath! We travel through the Boer War, WWI and how our character got to WW2. Roger Livesey stars."
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Meet Me in St. Louis [DVD]
12.  Meet Me in St. Louis [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "Great musical starring Judy Garland, her version of 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' brings a lump to the throat even now. Leon Ames is brilliant as the Father surrounded by women!"
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Das Bildnis Des Dorian Gray (The Picture of Dorian Gray) [DVD]
13.  Das Bildnis Des Dorian Gray (The Picture of Dorian Gray) [DVD] DVD ~ George Sanders
The list author says:
  "Superb horror movie of Oscar Wilde's only novel starring George Sanders and Hurd Hatfield. The use of colour to show how the picture has aged truly scared me to death when I first watched it!"
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Brief Encounter Restored [DVD]
14.  Brief Encounter Restored [DVD] DVD ~ Celia Johnson
The list author says:
  "Total classic from David Lean about a repressed and bored housewife Celia Johnson who is tied to her husband through duty finds love in the form of Trevor Howard who's also married. Very British."
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The Yearling [1946] (Region 2 compatible)
15.  The Yearling [1946] (Region 2 compatible) 
The list author says:
  "Claude Jarman Jr gives an extraordinary performance as a young boy yearning for a pet. He gets a yearling that continues to grow and ruin crops and cause problems until something has to be done."
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It's a Wonderful Life [DVD]
16.  It's a Wonderful Life [DVD] DVD ~ James Stewart
The list author says:
  "My favourite film of the 1940's, Frank Capra's original film of the life of George Bailey and his endless quest to move away is an absolute classic. Donna Reed plays his wife. A Feel Good Film."
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The Winslow Boy [DVD] [1948]
17.  The Winslow Boy [DVD] [1948] DVD ~ Robert Donat
The list author says:
  "Robert Donat my favourite actor from this period gives another stunning performance in Terrence Rattigan's play. A story of fighting injustice at all costs no matter how small the crime."
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Adam's Rib [DVD]
18.  Adam's Rib [DVD] DVD ~ Spencer Tracy
The list author says:
  "Classic romantic comedy and one of many Hepburn & Tracey films. A husband and wife team of lawyers defend opposing sides with hilarious results as the case spills over into the're home life."
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Kind Hearts and Coronets [DVD]
19.  Kind Hearts and Coronets [DVD] DVD ~ Dennis Price
The list author says:
  "The superb Alec Guiness plays no less than 8 characters, The Duke, The Banker, The Parson, The General, The Admiral, Young Ascoyne, Young Henry and Lady Agatha. This is the reason this film is class."
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Passport to Pimlico [DVD]
20.  Passport to Pimlico [DVD] DVD ~ Stanley Holloway
The list author says:
  "Based on a true story where Canada had to pass a law to make a hospital room part of the Netherlands. Sterling Holloway and Margaret Rutherford star in a very British comedy."
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Samson & Delilah [DVD]
21.  Samson & Delilah [DVD] DVD ~ Victor Mature
The list author says:
  "Cecil B Demille's spectacular epic with Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr. A firm childhood favourite especially the finale, he soon wipes the smiles off their faces in this ultimate "told you so" movie!"
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The Third Man [DVD] [1949]
22.  The Third Man [DVD] [1949] DVD ~ Orson Welles
The list author says:
  "Carol Reed's classic with Trevor Howard, Orson Welles and Joseph Cotton. His use of distorted camera angles and a distinctive soundtrack made this movie memorable."
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Bambi (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD]
23.  Bambi (2 Disc Special Edition) [DVD] DVD ~ Peter Behn
The list author says:
  "The third classic Disney tale of a young fawn and his adventures still manages to enchant even now, the unseen enemy of man is a menace, provoked early animal rights activists to form and protest."
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Hue and Cry [DVD] [1947]
24.  Hue and Cry [DVD] [1947] DVD ~ Alastair Sim
The list author says:
  "Alastair Sim is undoubtably one of the funniest comedy actors we have produced, this is generally regarded as the first Ealing comedy. The film is historic and makes good use of London after the blitz"
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Oliver Twist -- Special Edition [DVD] [1948]
25.  Oliver Twist -- Special Edition [DVD] [1948] DVD ~ Robert Newton
The list author says:
  "David Lean's adaptation of the Dickens novel is widely regarded as the best, Alec Guiness is inspired as Fagin. Shot in black & white, it enhances the view of the daker side of London's past."
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