These Amazing Shadows

2011

English

7.6

♡ 33

75%

Paul Mariano Director

Paul Schrader as Himself

Christopher Nolan as Himself

Susan Sarandon as Janet Weiss

Robert J. Anderson as Little George

Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.

Ruthless

1948

English

6.8

♡ 4

100%

Edgar G. Ulmer Director

Charles Evans as Bruce McDonald

Robert J. Anderson as Horace Vendig

Forbes Murray as Lawyer

Diana Lynn as Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg

Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.

Samson and Delilah

1949

English

6.8

♡ 12

56%

Cecil B. DeMille Director

Pierre Watkin as 2nd Priest of Dagon

Robert J. Anderson as Boy

Frank Hagney as Gristmill Guard

Kenneth Gibson as (uncredited)

When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.

Why We Fight

1942

English

7.0

♡ 3

Documentary

War

world war ii

Frank Capra Director

Robert J. Anderson as Boy Donating Money for Japanese Children

Max Schmeling as German Paratrooper

Walter Huston as Narrator

Paul von Hindenburg as Self

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

A Place in the Sun

1951

English

7.7

♡ 22

82%

based on novel or book

George Stevens Director

John Roy as Courtroom Spectator

Ian Wolfe as Dr. Wyeland

Robert J. Anderson as Eagle Scout

Kathryn Givney as Louise Eastman

A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.

It's a Wonderful Life

1946

English

8.6

♡ 181

94%

Frank Capra Director

Todd Karns as Harry Bailey

Robert J. Anderson as Little George

John Indrisano as Man in Fantasy

Gloria Grahame as Violet

A holiday favourite for generations... George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

1945

English

8.0

♡ 18

94%

91%

Action

alcoholism

based on novel or book

Elia Kazan Director

Robert J. Anderson as Augie

William Smith as Boy

Mickey Kuhn as Boy at Christmas Tree Throw

Gloria Talbott as Teen-Age Girl in Classroom

In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.

The Bishop's Wife

1947

English

7.6

♡ 11

85%

husband wife relationship

miracle

Romance

taxi driver

Henry Koster Director

Robert J. Anderson as Defense Captain

Regis Toomey as Mr. Miller

Gladys Cooper as Mrs. Hamilton

Edgar Dearing as Policeman

An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.

The Grapes of Wrath

1940

English

8.1

♡ 34

100%

88%

Action

based on novel or book

John Ford Director

Robert J. Anderson as Hungry Boy

Trevor Bardette as Jule - Bouncer at Dance

Irving Bacon as Truck Driver

Darryl Hickman as Winfield

Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life... Hopefully.

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These Amazing Shadows

Ruthless

Samson and Delilah

Why We Fight

A Place in the Sun

It's a Wonderful Life

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

The Bishop's Wife

The Grapes of Wrath