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The Pride of the Yankees
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The Pride of the Yankees(1942)

7.6
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128Minutes

The Pride of the Yankees (1942) tells the inspiring story of Lou Gehrig, a legendary baseball player who becomes a hero on and off the field. From his humble beginnings to his rise as a sports icon, the movie showcases Gehrig's determination, talent, and his battle against motor neuron disease. It explores his relationships, his marriage to his wife, and his farewell speech at Yankee Stadium that moved the nation. The movie captures the essence of Gehrig's legacy and the indomitable human spirit.

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Goodbye, Mr. Chips
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Goodbye, Mr. Chips(1939)

7.9
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114Minutes

Goodbye, Mr. Chips tells the story of a dedicated language teacher at a boys' boarding school in Austria during the early 1900s. Through the years, he forms strong bonds with his students and navigates through various challenges, including the outbreak of World War I. As he looks back on his life, he reminisces about the impact he has had on his students and the profound influence they have had on him.

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The Barbarian
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The Barbarian(1933)

5.8
83Minutes

The Barbarian is a pre-code romantic adventure film set in 1930s Egypt. The story follows an American woman who finds herself entangled in a web of murder, cultural conflict, and romance. She is pursued by a fugitive who accuses her of a crime, and together they navigate the dangerous landscapes of Cairo and the desert to prove her innocence and find true love.

Hollywood Party
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Hollywood Party(1934)

5.9
68Minutes

In Hollywood Party, a wild and hilarious party takes place in Hollywood, filled with comedic chaos, musical numbers, and unexpected encounters. The story follows a group of characters including a con-man, a singer, an actress, and a millionaire as they navigate through the night of entertainment and find themselves caught up in absurd situations. With a touch of pre-code glamour and a hint of a taming of the shrew theme, Hollywood Party delivers a musical extravaganza that will leave the audience laughing and tapping their feet.

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Heartbeat
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Heartbeat(1946)

5.9
102Minutes

Heartbeat (1946) is a romantic comedy about a woman who poses as a diplomatic attache and falls in love with a man on a train station. They enter into a marriage of convenience, but their relationship becomes complicated when her true identity is revealed. With screwball comedy elements, this movie explores themes of class distinction, love across social classes, and the challenges of maintaining a dishonest facade.

The Stratton Story
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The Stratton Story(1949)

7.1
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106Minutes

The Stratton Story is a biographical film about the life of Monty Stratton, a baseball player who becomes a major league pitcher despite losing a leg in a hunting accident. The film follows his rise to success, his struggles with alcoholism, and his determination to overcome his disability and continue playing baseball.

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Stablemates
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Stablemates(1938)

6.8
89Minutes

A boozy former veterinarian and a teenage orphan team together with dreams of entering a broken-down horse in the big race.

Saratoga Trunk
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Saratoga Trunk(1945)

6.3
135Minutes

Saratoga Trunk is a romantic drama set in 1870s Saratoga Springs. The story follows the adventures of a strong-minded woman seeking revenge. Along the way, she falls in love and becomes involved in a romantic rivalry. The plot is filled with odd-couple relationships, conspiracy, jealousy, and an assumed identity. The movie explores themes of love, family relationships, and the challenges faced by a woman in a patriarchal society.

The Mine with the Iron Door
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The Mine with the Iron Door(1924)

6.6
80Minutes

This epic Western-melodrama was based on the popular novel by Harold Bell Wright. Two old prospectors, Thad Grove and Bob Hill find an infant in the cabin belonging to Sonora Jack, a notorious bandit. The girl, Marta, grows to womanhood.

Ambush
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Ambush(1950)

6.5
90Minutes

In Ambush (1950), an army major and his scout are ambushed by Apache Indians while escorting the general's daughter through the Arizona Territory. The major struggles to protect the group and navigate the complex relationships between the characters. As tensions rise, a love triangle, romantic rivalry, and false accusations emerge, leading to a gun battle and a massacre. The movie explores themes of honor, loyalty, and survival in the harsh frontier landscape.

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One Minute to Play
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One Minute to Play(1926)

7.4
74Minutes

"Red" Wade, a star high-school football player, has intentions of going to Claxton College, which has a powerhouse football team, but changes his mind when he meets the sister of the pitiful Paramlee team and goes to college there, just as his father, an alum of the school, had wished. But his father has ordered him not to play football. "Dad" Wade, has offered a $100,000 endowment to his old school, not knowing his son has joined the football team but is going to withdraw it if his son plays in the Big Game against Claxton. This puts "Red" between a rock and a hard place.

It's a Great Life
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It's a Great Life(1929)

5.9
93Minutes

Casey and Babe are sisters who work in a department store and each year the store puts on a show. As expected, things are going wrong with every act until Casey comes out to help Babe with her song. They are a hit, but in the final act, Casey again comes out and this time the president sees her act and fires both her and Babe on the spot. Benny is able to book Casey, Babe and Dean into Vaudeville and their act is popular. But before they have their shot at stardom, Dean and Babe leave Casey and the act.

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Sam Wood

Samuel Grosvenor (Sam) Wood (July 10, 1883 – September 22, 1949) was an American film director, and producer, who was best known for directing such Hollywood hits as A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, and The Pride of the Yankees. He was also involved in a few acting and writing projects. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sam Wood, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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