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Lost 1950's film

posted 5 years ago by Starman (412)
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Only Zemeckis in his technical prowess could make a film with 40's/50's sensibilities, only updated to modern times which is expected from all films, however this feels like something Joseph Mankiewicz would have made back then, I mean truly wow Zemeckis my hats off to you, this is a film made by gentle touches of visual innuendo, no too clear exposition, so much is revealed in body language, I was crying just from the beauty of film language communicated here, so refreshing. Another surprising fthing about this film is how it feels like it was based on a novel, as if there's more story already written, yet it was an original tale, there's so much left to imagine and live in, and I love it that way. This is a film I would have adored as a 7 year old when dozens of films like this I used to watch with my parents.

[–] Catbookss (13664) 5 years ago

Hm, this sounds interesting. I like 40s and 50s sensibilities in filmmaking, and well done updated versions are welcomed by me. That it feels like something Mankiewicz would have done, and that there's not too clear exposition makes this one sound like something I must see.

Thanks for the tip!

[–] Starman (412) 5 years ago

You like old fashioned classical films from the 40's/50's? I am in my 30's and still watch and re-watch them regularly, I feel like one can lost grounding so to speak when paying attention only to modern films, especially filmmakers, seeing Allied for the first time made me excited to re-watch some of my favorites like Teresa (1951) and Casablanca (1942), I haven't watched anything from the last 50 years for 2 weeks since then. There's been lots of films made with a similar subject matter during and after the end of WWII, lots of romantic war films. Do you have any favorite romance/war films from that period yourself?

[–] manwithoutaplan (227) 5 years ago

I'll chime in here. Not sure if you want a combine of romance and war or war alone or romance alone or the combo. I'm just gonna try and cherry pick a few I like. There's tons out there.
1931 1940 Waterloo Bridge . I like the 1931 better, Mae Clarke was such a natural, if you wanna see good acting see every movie she's ever been in. It's based on WWI romance. 1931 can be found through dailymotion. 1940 didn't pop up for me.... side note see Night World 1932, it's where I first saw Mae, she's outstanding in it and you'll definitely get a feel for 1930's lingo. It's on YT right now.
1941 Sergeant York. Gary Cooper. YT.
1942 Mrs. Miniver and Then after seeing how awesome Teresa Wright is in that, You have to see The Lou Gehrig Story. Same year of release. Lou Gehrig Story is a movie that has my heart because of how excellent Wright and Cooper were. I'll warn you now, if you see Teresa Wright In Lou Gehrig Story you'll fall in love, just Fantastic!!!!! One of my 10 favorite movies of all time!
1943 A Guy Named Joe, Irenne Dunne and Spencer Tracy. Spielberg remade A Guy Named Joe into Always, with Dreyfuss and Hunter. Mr. Lucky, it's a romance set at the opening of WWII, Cary Grant and Laraine Day. NOW SEE THIS AS WELL, A Shadow of a Doubt, once again Teresa Wright. See it NOW! It's not romance or war, just see it. It's on YT and Starz right now.
1944 Noir film Double Indemnity. Just a great film. Memphis Belle; The Story of a Flying Fortress, a documentary, YT, C-Span. National Velvet, nothing to do with war of romance, see it.
1945 They Were Expendable, John Wayne, good quality on dailymotion........... but don't miss State Fair, a great flick. YT.

[–] manwithoutaplan (227) 5 years ago

1946 The Best Years of our Lives, this is a must see, but only if you get a high quality product. DO NOT watch on lesser quality and amazingly that gal Teresa Wright just happens to be in this, as does the marvelous Myrna Loy.
1947 for a laugh, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer. Myrna Loy and Cary Grant's scene on the dance floor has got to be seen by anyone that loves it when they just keep going instead of yelling cut!... The Farmer's Daughter, nothing with war, maybe some romance. It's good.
1948 good year for movies.
1949 The Heiress, Olivia De Havilland, enough said, you find a movie with her, give it a shot.
I lost interest the last two years, just got busy...

BUT IF YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT IS IN UNDER THE RADAR GREAT ROMANCE/WAR MOVIE SEE

Seventh Heaven from 1937. It's on YT along with the 1927 silent movie. The 1937 shows it being 98 minutes long, IMDB says 102 minutes, might be missing 4 minutes, I don't know, it's the version I saw and it's delightful.

Hope some of these help you out. There truly are some great movies from the 30's and 40's.