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    Mr. Duck Steps Out 1940 POSTER

    Mr. Duck Steps Out

    1940

    English

    7.2

    11

    Action

    Animation

    anime

    cartoon

    Comedy

    donald

    duck

    Family

    Romance

    short

    short film

    Jack King Jack King Director Clarence Nash Clarence Nash as Donald Duck / Daisy Duck / Huey / Dewey / Louie
    Donald visits the house of his new love interest for their first known date. At first Daisy acts shy and has her back turned to her visitor. But Donald soon notices her tailfeathers taking the form of a hand and signaling for him to come closer. But their time alone is soon interrupted by Huey, Dewey and Louie who have followed their uncle and clearly compete with him for the attention of Daisy. Uncle and nephews take turns dancing the jitterbug with her while trying to get rid of each other. In their final effort the three younger Ducks feed their uncle maize in the process of becoming popcorn. The process is completed within Donald himself who continues to move wildly around the house while maintaining the appearance of dancing. The short ends with an impressed Daisy showering her new lover with kisses
    Before I Hang 1940 POSTER

    Before I Hang

    1940

    English

    6.1

    3

    45%

    45%

    Action

    Crime

    criminal blood

    doctor

    experiment

    Horror

    mad scientist

    murder

    pianist

    Sci-Fi

    Nick Grinde Nick Grinde Director Don Beddoe Don Beddoe as Capt. McGraw Edward Earle Edward Earle as Dr. Nichols Edward Van Sloan Edward Van Sloan as Dr. Ralph Howard Frank Richards Frank Richards as Otto Kron - Convict
    Dr. John Garth conducting an innovative medical experiment aimed at prolonging life and combating aging. The experiment takes an unexpected turn, placing the doctor in a confrontation with the ethics of his work and the consequences of his research.
    Broadway Melody of 1940 1940 POSTER

    Broadway Melody of 1940

    1940

    English

    7.2

    5

    80%

    80%

    Action

    musical

    Musical

    Norman Taurog Norman Taurog Director John T. Murray John T. Murray as Ham Actor Jean Del Val Jean Del Val as Italian Waiter George Chandler George Chandler as Mr. Jones Irving Bacon Irving Bacon as Soda Jerk
    Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.
    Music in My Heart 1940 POSTER

    Music in My Heart

    1940

    English

    6.0

    3

    18%

    18%

    Action

    adoption

    election

    Musical

    newspaper

    restaurant

    Romance

    valet

    Joseph Santley Joseph Santley Director Alan Mowbray Alan Mowbray as Charles Spencer Gardner III Joseph Crehan Joseph Crehan as Mark C. Gilman Tony Martin Tony Martin as Robert Gregory George Tobias George Tobias as Sascha
    A young woman engaged to a millionaire falls for the understudy in a Broadway musical.
    The Fighting 69th 1940 POSTER

    The Fighting 69th

    1940

    English

    6.6

    5

    71%

    57%

    Action

    Adventure

    army

    Biography

    chaplain

    Drama

    faith

    History

    regiment

    War

    William Keighley William Keighley Director Pat O'Brien Pat O'Brien as Father Duffy Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette as First Alabama Man Dennis Morgan Dennis Morgan as Lt. Ames William Hopper William Hopper as Pvt. Turner
    Although loudmouthed braggart Jerry Plunkett alienates his comrades and officers, Father Duffy, the regimental chaplain, has faith that he'll prove himself in the end.
    Down Argentine Way 1940 POSTER

    Down Argentine Way

    1940

    English

    6.3

    6

    54%

    54%

    argentina

    Comedy

    Drama

    Musical

    Romance

    Sport

    Irving Cummings Irving Cummings Director Elena Verdugo Elena Verdugo as Argentine Dancer Fortunio Bonanova Fortunio Bonanova as Hotel Manager Armand Kaliz Armand Kaliz as Hotel Manager Jean Del Val Jean Del Val as Señor Rufino
    The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a showstopping dance routine by the always amazing Nicholas Brothers.
    My Little Chickadee 1940 POSTER

    My Little Chickadee

    1940

    English

    6.8

    6

    93%

    64%

    Action

    bandit

    Comedy

    con man

    masked man

    pretend marriage

    Western

    Edward F. Cline Edward F. Cline Director Edward Hearn Edward Hearn as Barfly Drinking Panther Addison Richards Addison Richards as Judge Margaret Hamilton Margaret Hamilton as Mrs. Gideon Herman Hack Herman Hack as Townsman
    While on her way by stagecoach to visit relatives out west, Flower Belle Lee is held up by a masked bandit who also takes the coach's shipment of gold. When he abducts Flower Belle and they arrive in town, Flower Belle is suspected of being in collusion with the bandit.
    Strike Up the Band 1940 POSTER

    Strike Up the Band

    1940

    English

    6.8

    3

    79%

    79%

    Action

    Comedy

    musical

    Musical

    Romance

    Busby Berkeley Busby Berkeley Director Margaret Marquis Margaret Marquis as 'Antony and Cleopatra' Girl Virginia Brissac Virginia Brissac as Mrs. May Holden Enid Bennett Enid Bennett as Mrs. Morgan Harry Harvey Harry Harvey as Shooting Gallery Concessionaire
    Jimmy and Mary get a group of kids together to play in a school orchestra. A huge contest between schools is coming up and they have a hard time raising money to go to Chicago for the contest.
    Baptism of Fire 1940 POSTER

    Baptism of Fire

    1940

    German

    5.8

    4

    95%

    Action

    Documentary

    Hans Bertram Hans Bertram Director Herbert Gernot Herbert Gernot as Narrator Hermann Göring Hermann Göring as Self Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler as Self - Führer und Reichskanzler
    The Legend of the Luftwaffe began in Poland, the first victim of Hitler's blitzkrieg. Combat cameramen filmed the aerial campaign, showing preparations for flight, massive air strikes, and the appalling devastation wreaked upon Polish towns and armies.
    Black Friday 1940 POSTER

    Black Friday

    1940

    English

    6.3

    9

    100%

    51%

    Action

    car accident

    Crime

    Drama

    experiment

    Film-Noir

    gangster

    Horror

    mad doctor

    murder

    Mystery

    professor

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Arthur Lubin Arthur Lubin Director Murray Alper Murray Alper as Bellhop Edward Earle Edward Earle as Detective Bela Lugosi Bela Lugosi as Eric Marnay Wallace Reid Jr. Wallace Reid Jr. as Student
    University professor George Kingsley is struck by gangsters while crossing the street, leaving him with brain damage and one of the gangsters, Cannon, paralyzed. Kingsley's friend Dr. Sovac attends to both men, and when Cannon offers him a reward for aiding his recovery, Kovac transplants part of Cannon's brain into the dying Kingsley's skull, creating a dual personality.
    Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip 1940 POSTER

    Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip

    1940

    English

    7.0

    13

    Action

    Adventure

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    railway station

    short

    short film

    train

    train conductor

    Clyde Geronimi Clyde Geronimi Director Elvia Allman Elvia Allman as Bus Passenger June Foray June Foray as Mad Woman Walt Disney Walt Disney as Mickey Mouse Billy Bletcher Billy Bletcher as Pete
    Mickey is heading out on vacation from Burbank to Pomona, taking the train. The conductor, Pete, won't let him on with Pluto, so he hides Pluto in his suitcase, and tries to hide him all throughout the trip without much luck. But Pete wins when Pluto is hooked by a mail hook. Or does he?
    Donald's Dog Laundry 1940 POSTER

    Donald's Dog Laundry

    1940

    English

    6.7

    11

    Action

    Animation

    Comedy

    Family

    laundry

    short

    short film

    Jack King Jack King Director Clarence Nash Clarence Nash as Donald Duck Lee Millar Lee Millar as Pluto
    With a rubber bone as a lure, Donald Duck tries to entice Pluto to try his mechanical dog washer. When the bone gives Pluto trouble, Donald tries a toy cat as a lure only to unexpectedly fall into the washer himself, get scrubbed and then hung out on the line to dry.
    The Westerner 1940 POSTER

    The Westerner

    1940

    English

    7.2

    10

    100%

    75%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    horse thief

    Romance

    Western

    William Wyler William Wyler Director Lilian Bond Lilian Bond as Lily Langtry Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette as Shad Wilkins Chill Wills Chill Wills as Southeast Forrest Tucker Forrest Tucker as Wade Harper
    Drifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manages to talk his way out of it by claiming to be a friend of stage star Lillie Langtry, with whom the judge is obsessed, even though he has never met her. Tensions rise when Harden comes to the defense of a group of struggling homesteaders who Judge Bean is trying to drive away.
    The Man with Nine Lives 1940 POSTER

    The Man with Nine Lives

    1940

    English

    6.5

    2

    63%

    63%

    Action

    canada

    cryogenics

    flashback

    glacier

    Horror

    island

    mad scientist

    Mystery

    Sci-Fi

    Nick Grinde Nick Grinde Director Landers Stevens Landers Stevens as Doctor Spectator Byron Foulger Byron Foulger as Dr. Bassett Boris Karloff Boris Karloff as Dr. Leon Kravaal Bruce Bennett Bruce Bennett as State Trooper
    Dr. Leon Kravaal develops a potential cure for cancer, which involves freezing the patient. But an experiment goes awry when authorities believe Kravaal has killed a patient. Kravaal freezes the officials, along with himself. Years later, they are discovered and revived in hopes that Kravaal can indeed complete his cure. But human greed and weakness compound to disrupt the project.
    Flight Command 1940 POSTER

    Flight Command

    1940

    English

    6.3

    2

    33%

    33%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    navy

    pilot

    Romance

    War

    Frank Borzage Frank Borzage Director Forbes Murray Forbes Murray as Captain Ruth Hussey Ruth Hussey as Lorna Gary Irving Bacon Irving Bacon as Taxi Driver Addison Richards Addison Richards as Vice Admiral
    A rookie flyer, Ens. Alan Drake, joins the famous Hellcats Squadron right out of flight school in Pensacola. He doesn't make a great first impression when he is forced to ditch his airplane and parachute to safety when he arrives at the base but is unable to land due to heavy fog. On his first day on the job, his poor shooting skills results in the Hellcats losing an air combat competition. His fellow pilots accept him anyways but they think he's crossed the line when they erroneously conclude that while their CO Billy Gray is away, Drake has an affair with his wife Lorna. Drake is now an outcast and is prepared to resign from the Navy but his extreme heroism in saving Billy Gray's life turns things around.
    The Mad Doctor 1940 POSTER

    The Mad Doctor

    1940

    English

    6.6

    4

    Action

    Crime

    Film-Noir

    mad doctor

    Romance

    Thriller

    Tim Whelan Tim Whelan Director Norma Varden Norma Varden as Charity Bazaar Woman George Chandler George Chandler as Elevator Operator Douglas Kennedy Douglas Kennedy as Hotel Clerk Edward Earle Edward Earle as Librarian
    A reporter sleuths the mystery behind an oft-married Viennese doctor whose wives met mysterious fates.
    Request Concert 1940 POSTER

    Request Concert

    1940

    German

    5.9

    4

    Action

    Musical

    Romance

    War

    Eduard von Borsody Eduard von Borsody Director Elise Aulinger Elise Aulinger as Frau Schwarzkopf Aribert Mog Aribert Mog as Leutnant v. Zülkow Gustav Püttjer Gustav Püttjer as Matrose Albert Florath Albert Florath as Physician
    The young, attractive Inge Wagner becomes acquainted with Herbert Koch during the Berlin Olympics, his flight officer insignia having first caught her eye. Sparks fly immediately between the two and they soon decide to marry. But Herbert is called off on a secret mission in Spain.
    Charley's 1940 POSTER

    Charley's

    1940

    English

    5.8

    1

    Action

    Comedy

    Walter Forde Walter Forde Director Arthur Askey Arthur Askey as Arthur Linden Phyllis Calvert Phyllis Calvert as Betty Forsythe Elliott Mason Elliott Mason as Dame Luckton Anthony Dawson Anthony Dawson as Student
    Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Walter Forde starring Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch as Oxford 'scholars'. The film is one of many to be made based on the farce Charley's Aunt. Taking inspiration from a well-known Victorian play, a modern-day prankster poses as a wealthy woman in a ploy to prevent him and his friends from being expelled from college.
    Dark Command 1940 POSTER

    Dark Command

    1940

    English

    6.7

    5

    100%

    68%

    Action

    Adventure

    civil war

    Drama

    kansas, usa

    marshal

    Romance

    War

    Western

    Raoul Walsh Raoul Walsh Director Art Dillard Art Dillard as Guerrilla Trevor Bardette Trevor Bardette as Mr. Hale Frank Hagney Frank Hagney as Tough Yankee #2 Edward Earle Edward Earle as Town Leader
    When transplanted Texan Bob Seton arrives in Lawrence, Kansas he finds much to like about the place, especially Mary McCloud, daughter of the local banker. Politics is in the air however. It's just prior to the civil war and there is already a sharp division in the Territory as to whether it will remain slave-free. When he gets the opportunity to run for marshal, Seton finds himself running against the respected local schoolteacher, William Cantrell. Not is what it seems however. While acting as the upstanding citizen in public, Cantrell is dangerously ambitious and is prepared to do anything to make his mark, and his fortune, on the Territory. When he loses the race for marshal, he forms a group of raiders who run guns into the territory and rob and terrorize settlers throughout the territory. Eventually donning Confederate uniforms, it is left to Seton and the good citizens of Lawrence to face Cantrell and his raiders in one final clash.
    The Great McGinty 1940 POSTER

    The Great McGinty

    1940

    English

    7.2

    6

    100%

    79%

    banana republic

    black and white

    Comedy

    depression era

    Drama

    great depression

    politics

    pre-unix

    Preston Sturges Preston Sturges Director Duke Green Duke Green as Double Richard Carle Richard Carle as Dr. Jonas J. Jarvis - Card Player in Cantina Paul Newlan Paul Newlan as Prisoner Demanding Quiet Louis Jean Heydt Louis Jean Heydt as Tommy Thompson
    Told in flashback, Depression-era bum Dan McGinty is recruited by the city's political machine to help with vote fraud. His great aptitude for this brings rapid promotion from "the boss," who finally decides he'd be ideal as a new, nominally "reform" mayor; but this candidacy requires marriage. His in-name-only marriage to honest Catherine proves the beginning of the end for dishonest Dan...
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