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A rich heiress escapes her father's yacht and buys a bus ticket to New York. She meets a reporter who offers to help her in exchange for exclusive rights to her story. They pretend to be husband and wife to avoid suspicion and encounter various obstacles along the way. Ultimately, they fall in love and overcome the challenges to be together.
Ann, a former chorus girl marries above herself into a rich society family, but her mother-in-law regards her with great suspicion from the start. When Ann shoots her husband dead, claiming she thought he was a prowler, the older Mrs. Grenville decides to back the woman she despises, to protect the family image.
Cleopatra (1934) tells the story of Cleopatra, the powerful queen of Egypt, as she navigates dangerous political alliances, romantic entanglements, and the ultimate downfall of her empire.
Boom Town is a movie set in the 1920s during an oil boom in a small town. It follows the story of two wildcatters who become partners and face romantic rivalry, sabotage, and deception. The film portrays the challenges and successes of the oil industry during that time.
The Sign of the Cross tells the story of the persecution of Christians in ancient Rome. It follows a Roman official who falls in love with a Christian woman and betrays his friend to Emperor Nero. The movie showcases the spectacles and debauchery of Rome, including a scene in which Christians are fed to lions in the arena.
Imitation of Life is a poignant melodrama that explores the intertwining lives of two women, one white and one African-American, as they navigate through issues of race, love, and identity in 1930s America. Through their friendship, they confront societal prejudices and face the consequences of their choices.
Set in colonial America during the Revolutionary War, a newlywed couple must navigate the challenges and dangers of the American frontier. They face native American attacks, British colonialism, and the hardships of war as they try to build a life together. Drums Along the Mohawk is a gripping drama that explores the struggles faced by early American settlers.
In order to escape her money problems, a wife leaves her husband and travels to Palm Beach, Florida, where she gets caught up in a series of comedic misadventures.
Claudette Colbert plays Prudence Webb, who arrives in the wide-open town of Fort Ralston, Texas, to assume control of her late father's newspaper. Her first major print crusade is aimed at gambler Chris Mooney (Barry Sullivan), whom Prudence holds responsible for her dad's suicide. She then takes aim at a couple of crooked cattle barons (Ray Collins and Walter Sande), who'd like nothing better than to put Prudence out of the way for keeps.
Bluebeard's Eighth Wife is a screwball comedy about a millionaire and a shopgirl who meet on the French Riviera and get married. However, their relationship is tested when the millionaire's ex-wife tries to win him back.
In 'Midnight,' a taxi driver named Tibor Czerny finds himself embroiled in a series of comedic misunderstandings when he becomes the beneficiary of a wealthy judge. As Tibor navigates his way through a web of ruses and schemes, he must also contend with love, jealousy, and the chaos that ensues. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Paris, this film is filled with witty dialogue, memorable characters, and a delightful blend of comedy and romance.
The Egg and I is a screwball comedy about a newlywed couple who move to the countryside to run a chicken farm. They encounter various challenges and hilarious situations as they adapt to their new life. Based on the novel of the same name, the film portrays the comedic journey of the couple as they navigate through farm life and eccentric neighbors.
In It's a Wonderful World, a private detective is mistaken for a killer and must go on the run to clear his name. Along the way, he teams up with a news reporter and together they uncover a plot involving a wrongful conviction. With comedic twists and turns, this film will keep you laughing until the very end.
In the midst of World War II, a group of Army nurses face the challenges and tragedies of war while providing care to wounded soldiers. The film explores themes of patriotism, friendship, and the emotional trauma experienced by those on the frontlines.
In Let's Make It Legal, a wealthy man's ex-wife tries to win him back while he's engaged to a beautiful blonde. Their daughter tries to help but ends up making things worse. The film follows the hilarious and dramatic events that unfold as they navigate the complicated relationships and confront their marriage problems.
In Three Came Home, a woman and her husband are captured by the Japanese army during World War II and imprisoned in a brutal internment camp. She must find the strength and courage to survive and protect her family in the face of violence, torture, and suffering.
After a traumatic incident, a woman develops short-term memory loss and becomes convinced that her husband is gaslighting her to drive her insane. As she tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself framed for murder and must rely on her own wits to unravel the mystery and seek revenge.
A reporter falls in love with an English nobleman who is in New York City trying to mend his reputation. They navigate a series of hilarious misunderstandings and obstacles in their pursuit of love.
The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender(1997)
60%TomatometerA film scrapbook, images, phrases from our past, hiding their meanings behind veils. Let's lift those veils, one by one, to find how images, at one time seeming innocent, have revealed, after decades, to have homosexual overtones.
In Blithe Spirit, a novelist named Charles Condomine is researching for his next book about a seance. However, things take a hilarious turn when the ghost of his dead wife, Elvira, is accidentally summoned. Elvira's mischievous antics and attempts to sabotage Charles' current marriage to Ruth lead to a chaotic and comical romantic rivalry. Charles must find a way to rid himself of Elvira's ghost before his life turns into a complete disaster.
Claudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert was born in Saint-Mandé, Val-de-Marne, France on September 13, 1903 and was brought to the United States as a child three years later. Born Emilie 'Lily' Claudette Chauchoin, she went to high school in New York. She was studying at the Art Students League when, in 1923, she took the name Claudette Colbert for her first Broadway role in "The Wild Westcotts". Her most noteworthy stage vehicle was the "The Barker" in 1927. Her first film was a silent For the Love of Mike (1927), directed by Frank Capra. Made on a shoestring, the movie was a flop, and she vowed that it would be her last film role: "I only left Broadway when the crash came. The Depression killed the theater, and the pictures were manna from heaven". She had her first film success the next year, however, in The Lady Lies (1929). Her early notable films were all box-office hits and included Cleopatra (1934), in which she played the title role enticingly. She had her greatest triumph playing a runaway heiress, with enormous charm, opposite Clark Gable in Capra's comedy It Happened One Night (1934), for which she won the Academy Award as Best Actress. By 1938 her keen ability in business made her the highest paid star in Hollywood. By 1950, though, her star had begun to wane. She returned to the stage in 1956 when she replaced Margaret Sullavan during the spring and summer in the comedy "Janus". Appearances in other Broadway productions followed, including "The Marriage-Go-Round". Besides the stage, she did TV specials and had a supporting role in a notable TV movie, The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (1987), for which she received a Golden Globe award. In 1989 she was presented with a Life Achievement award from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She married actor Norman Foster in 1928, although they never lived together and were divorced after seven years. She married surgeon Dr. Joel Pressman soon after and remained married until his death in 1968. In latter years she divided her time between an apartment in New York and a 200-year-old plantation house in Speightstown, Barbados, where she entertained such guests as Frank Sinatra and Ronald Reagan. She remained on Barbados Island after her stroke. On July 30, 1996, Claudette died in Speightstown, Barbados. She was 92.
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