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Jean Arthur

Jean Arthur was an American actress known for her roles in classic films such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The More the Merrier, and Shane. She began her career on Broadway before transitioning to film in the 1930s. Arthur was known for her natural acting style and unique voice.

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Film Age rating: 3 Year: 1939 IMDB Rating: 8.1

Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortco...

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Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 1936 IMDB Rating: 7.8

Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for ever...

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Shane

Shane

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1953 IMDB Rating: 7.6

A weary gunfighter attempts to settle down with a homestead family, but a smouldering settler and rancher conflict forces him to act.

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The Devil and Miss Jones

The Devil and Miss Jones

Film Age rating: 1 Year: 1941 IMDB Rating: 7.6

The wealthiest man in the world, John P. Merrick, is a private person who likes to stay anonymous. One of his many assets is Neeley's Department Store. There is labor unrest at the store, and the empl...

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The More the Merrier

The More the Merrier

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 1943 IMDB Rating: 7.6

It's World War II and there is a severe housing shortage everywhere - especially in Washington, D.C. where Connie Milligan rents an apartment. Believing it to be her patriotic duty, Connie offers to s...

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Only Angels Have Wings

Only Angels Have Wings

Film Age rating: 6 Year: 1939 IMDB Rating: 7.6

A traveling performer arrives at a remote South American port town where the head of an air freight service must risk his pilots' lives to earn a major contract.

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The Talk of the Town

The Talk of the Town

Film Age rating: 6 Year: 1942 IMDB Rating: 7.5

When the Holmes Woolen Mill burns down, political activist Leopold Dilg is jailed for arson and accidental murder. Escaping, Leopold hides out in the home of his childhood sweetheart Nora Shelley... w...

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Arizona

Arizona

Film Age rating: 4 Year: 1940 IMDB Rating: 6.8

Phoebe Titus is a tough, swaggering pioneer woman, but her ways become decidedly more feminine when she falls for California bound Peter Muncie. But Peter won't be distracted from his journey and Phoe...

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Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1961 IMDB Rating: 6.6

Henry Fonda hosts this retrospective on the career and films of iconic filmmaker David O. Selznick, who epitomized the era of the auteur producer in the 30s and 40s.

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The Silver Horde

The Silver Horde

Film Age rating: n/a Year: 1930 IMDB Rating: 5.8

A salmon fisherman has to choose between a bad girl and a society doll.

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