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Her Nora Charles came from money but was eager for thrills, so
she pushed husband and former detective Nick into one comic adventure
after another as he solved seemingly impenetrable whodunits.
The first of six films in the series I think this one still shines
as the best. Excellent characters throughout, and many time worn
plots abound making it an enjoyable and memorable film.
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William Wyler directed this American classic of three
veterans returning home after W.W.II, readjusting to civilian
life. Robert Sherwood's script from MacKinlay Kantor's
book perfectly captured mood of postwar U.S., still
powerful today. In an emotional opening scene three
servicemen share a cab home to join their families.
Each reunion is uneasy and touching, but immediately
enrapture you to the film.
Seven Oscars include Best Picture, Wyler, March, Russell,
Sherwood, Daniel Mandell's editing, Hugo Friedhofer's
score. Russell, an actual veteran who lost his hands, also
took home a second Oscar, a special award for bringing hope
and courage to other veterans. Remade as TV movie RETURNING
HOME.
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The Gang celebrate at Butches:
Left to Right: Homer Parish (Harold Russell), Peggy Stephensen
(Thersa Wright), Fred Derry ( Dana Andrews), Milly Stephensen (Myrna
Loy), Butch Engle (Hoagy Carmichael), Al Stephensen (Fredric March)
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If you have ever thought of doing extensive renovations to your
home or buying a new fixer upper you need to watch this film for
a reality check.
Jim and Muriel Blandings are a New York couple trying to simplify
their lives, but as fate would have it buying a cottage in the country
is anything but simple. Cary is marvelous as a man under pressure
doing his level best to deal with the situation. Myrna seems almost
oblivious to the problems and just supports her husband in his every
move. One of the best scenes in the film is when Myrna, describing
the colours she would like her walls painted with the most elaborate
and amusing detail, has her efforts completely thwarted by the painters.
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