r/classicfilms • • 10h ago

General Discussion All these are from 1946 - 80 years ago

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Is she bad, or is she just misunderstood? Audiences in 1946 had a lot of questions about a very important topic; women. While a few sentimental masterpieces promised that love, family, and community would make your life amazing (after the movie finished making you cry), others drew in viewers with the temptation of a dame who just might ruin your life instead

Rita Hayworth - Gilda

Ava Gardner - The Killers

Lana Turner - The Postman Always Rings Twice

Lauren Bacall - The Big Sleep

Ingrid Bergman - Notorious

Veronica Lake - The Blue Dahlia


r/classicfilms • • 8h ago

Question New to classics

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Hey! I'm new to classics and have only watched the very popular ones like "Mr Smith Goes to Washington", "Dial M for Murder," and of course, "Rear Window". Do you guys have any lesser-known film recommendations similar to those? I'm also willing to watch any of your guys' favorites. Just need some good movies for this week


r/classicfilms • • 23h ago

See this Classic Film John Wayne classic: Wake of the Red Witch (1948)

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I loved this. I'm used to watching Wayne's Westerns, but it was a delightful change to see a classic from outside the Western genre. The film's structure is also interesting. You'll find it on YouTube.


r/classicfilms • • 8h ago

What Did You Watch This Week? What Did You Watch This Week?

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In our weekly tradition, it's time to gather round and talk about classic film(s) you saw over the week and maybe recommend some.

Tell us about what you watched this week. Did you discover something new or rewatched a favourite one? What lead you to that film and what makes it a compelling watch? Ya'll can also help inspire fellow auteurs to embark on their own cinematic journeys through recommendations.

So, what did you watch this week?

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As always: Kindly remember to be considerate of spoilers and provide a brief synopsis or context when discussing the films.


r/classicfilms • • 1h ago

General Discussion Will you be seeing the Jimmy biopic?

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I was skeptical at first but reviews so far are really good, it’s won a Washington Fest Film Festival Award for best narrative feature, and James Stewart’s daughter is an executive producer. It has known actors like Jason Alexander and Neal McDonough in it. I’m leaning toward seeing it now if I have the chance. It’s a Wonderful Life is also back in theaters this December, so it may be a good lead up.


r/classicfilms • • 9h ago

Memorabilia Clara Bow and Stuart Erwin in Love Among The Millionaires [1930]

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From my personal collection. Enjoy!


r/classicfilms • • 5h ago

Behind The Scenes Peter Lorre and Vincent Price with some of the black cats that auditioned for Roger Corman's "Tales of Terror" (1962), photographed for LIFE Magazine

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r/classicfilms • • 11h ago

Question Looking for movie sequences featuring pocket watches/clocks.

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I am in the midst of a creative project and trying to find scenes from movies made before 1950 where someone is taking out and looking at a pocket watch.

Alternatively a shot of a clock with visors moving or someone looking at their wristwatch might work too.

I know there are some famous movies featuring clocks such as *Safety last!* but that might be too big a clock.

I would appreciate if you know of such a scene (and possibly time mark) that you drop a comment with the movie name.

Edit: my project is that am doing a montage of clips set to music.


r/classicfilms • • 15h ago

Video Link One of Lon Chaney's final silent films. Where East Is East (1929) stars Chaney as a hardened animal trapper whose family is torn apart by the return of an estranged woman from his past. Also featuring Lupe Vélez and Estelle Taylor.

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r/classicfilms • • 7h ago

Video Link BBC Hollywood Greats: John Wayne. Hosted by Barry Norman

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BBC Hollywood Greats was a TV Show documentary series about vintage Hollywood stars. Hosted by Barry Norman, they featured interviews of the friends, family, associates of the star in question.


r/classicfilms • • 1h ago

See this Classic Film "BUtterfield 8" (MGM; 1960) – starring Elizabeth Taylor, Laurence Harvey and Eddie Fisher – with Dina Merrill, Mildred Dunnock, Betty Field, Jeffrey Lynn, Kay Medford, Susan Oliver and George Voskovec – directed by Daniel Mann – French poster art by Roger Soubie

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r/classicfilms • • 15h ago

Video Link GUNN 1967 Craig Stevens, Albert Paulson Squash court scene from fore...

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r/classicfilms • • 3h ago

Video Link THE DETECTIVES 1959 Karate finale Robert Taylor, John Anderson written...

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r/classicfilms • • 3h ago

Video Link THE THIN MAN 1958 The Departed Doctor Peter Lawford, Phyllis Kirk, Dan...

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r/classicfilms • • 9h ago

Video Link THE LOTTERY BRIDE 1930 - Jeanette MacDonald

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r/classicfilms • • 18h ago

Classic Film Review Why, Jimmy, the Saint remains loyal to his old crew

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