Adventures of Huckleberry Finn 1985  TV, 105 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure
Director: Peter H. Hunt
Cast: Patrick Day, Samm-Art Williams, Frederic Forrest, Lillian Gish, Barnard Hughes, Richard Kiley, Geraldine Page, Sada Thompson, Butterfly McQueen, Jim Dale, Ann Shropshire, Eugene Oakes, Jason Hankins, Bill Chamness, Hula Duke
This enjoyable remake of the Mark Twain classic is an American Playhouse production. Patrick Day and Samm-Art Williams give fine performances as Huck and the runaway slave Jim. Huck escapes from his brutal, alcoholic father Pap (Frederic Forrest) who had kidnapped him from the Widow Douglas' (Sada Thompson) home. As a means of escape, he joins Jim for the rafting trip down the Mississippi River, and they form a lasting bond. Along the way, they meet con-artists "the King (Barnard Hughes) and the Duke (Jim Dale) and reluctantly are drawn into their schemes.
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 Cabin in the Sky 1943 N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Cast: Ethel Waters, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Lena Horne, Louis Armstrong, Rex Ingram, Mantan Moreland, Butterfly McQueen, Willie Best, Kenneth Spencer, John William Sublett
In this, Vincente Minnelli's first feature film, the story comes out as somewhat racist. Gambler Little Joe (Eddie "Rochester" Anderson) succumbs to the charms of a beautiful woman (Lena Horne) while his wife, Petunia (Ethel Waters), waits for him to come to his senses.
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Duel in the Sun 1946 N/R, 138 min.
Genre: Western / Drama
Director: King Vidor
Cast: Jennifer Jones, Gregory Peck, Joseph Cotten, Lionel Barrymore, Lillian Gish, Walter Huston, Herbert Marshall, Charles Bickford, Harry Carey, Otto Kruger, Joan Tetzel, Tilly Losch, Butterfly McQueen, Scott McKay, Sidney Blackmer
Half-breed Pearl Chavez (Jennifer Jones) is taken into the home of Laura Belle McCanles (Lillian Gish), her cattle baron husband Senator (Lionel Barrymore), and two sons Jesse (Joseph Cotten) and Lewt (Gregory Peck). Because of her background, Pearl is thought of as hot-blooded, and both Jesse and Lewt vie for her affections. Meanwhile, the two brothers use different means to fight the railroad that is infringing on their land, and Lewt kills one man (Charles Bickford) when he tries to propose to Pearl. By story's end, Pearl decides to take the easy road and takes on the role of the Jezebel she is reputed to be. Produced by David O. Selznik, this epic film captures the romance and dangers of the bygone era when cattle was king.
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Flame of Barbary Coast 1945  N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Joseph Kane
Cast: John Wayne, Ann Dvorak, Joseph Schildkraut, William Frawley, Virginia Grey, Butterfly McQueen, Paul Fix, Marc Lawrence, Russell Hicks, Jack Norton
Montana rancher Duke Fergus (John Wayne) goes to San Francisco where he confronts the famous San Francisco earthquake AND a love affair with saloon singer Flaxen Tarry (Ann Dvorak).
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 Gone with the Wind 1939  G, 219 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: Victor Fleming
Cast: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Thomas Mitchell, Hattie McDaniel, Ward Bond, Jane Darwell, Victor Jory, Butterfly McQueen, Barbara O'Neil, Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, George Reeves, Laura Hope Crews
Based on Margaret Mitchell's popular novel, this story takes place during the Civil War. When southern belle Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) learns that her beloved Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard) is going to marry his cousin Melanie (Olivia de Havilland), she is crushed. Despite warnings from her faithful servant Mammy (Hattie McDaniel), Scarlett accosts Ashley at a barbeque. Charleston profiteer Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) listens in on the confrontation and falls in love with Scarlett. Their affair begins, and as Scarlett flirts, cries, struggles, and dances with Rhett, she manages to survive the changes brought on as the South fights to maintain plantation life. Ashley to Scarlett: "Isn't it enough that you've gathered every other man's heart today? You've always had mine. You cut your teeth on it." This film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, Actress (Leigh), and Supporting Actress (McDaniel). It was also nominated for five other awards.
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 I Dood It 1943 N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Musical
aka: By Hook or By Crook
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Cast: Red Skelton, Eleanor Powell, Richard Ainley, Patricia Dane, Thurston Hall, Lena Horne, John Hodiak, Butterfly McQueen, Sam Levene, Hazel Scott
Joseph Rivington Reynolds (Red Skelton) is a valet who marries a dancing star (Eleanor Powell)–whom he idolizes–when she wants to make her boyfriend jealous.
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The Mosquito Coast 1986  PG, 119 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama / Thriller
Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Harrison Ford, River Phoenix, Helen Mirren, Jadrien Steele, Hilary Gordon, Rebecca Gordon, Jason Alexander, Dick O'Neill, Butterfly McQueen, Andre Gregory, Conrad Roberts, Alice Heffernan-Sneed, Martha Plimpton, Michael Rogers, William Newman
The theme of this film is the same as "The Swiss Family Robinson." This time, a father, Allie Fox (Harrison Ford), who is upset with what is happening to the culture of America, takes his family (Helen Mirren, River Phoenix, Jadrien Steele, Hilary Gordon, and Rebecca Gordon) to Central America where they attempt to set up a perfect community. At times beautiful and inventive and at times a drag, but in any event it will hit each viewer differently.
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Polly 1989  TV, 100 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Debbie Allen
Cast: Keshia Knight Pulliam, Phylicia Rashad, Celeste Holm, Brock Peters, Dorian Harewood, Butterfly McQueen, Larry Riley, Ken Page
This Disney musical, made for TV, is delightful fare with Keshia Knight Pulliam in the role of the young orphan who goes to live with her Aunt Polly (Phylicia Rashad). 15 User Reviews
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| | LET'S DO IT ! | BUTTA 02/23/2008 | | I STARTED LOOKING FOR THIS MOVIE A FEW MONTHS AGO. I FOUND SOMEONE THAT HAD BOTH OF THEM BUT, TO MY SUPRISE IT WAS ONLY $35 FOR POLLY ; AND POLLY: COMING HOME. BUT, WHEN I RECIEVED IT IT WAS MY LOST TO FIND OUT IT WAS ONLY A 'BOOT-LEG' COPY OF A CLASSIC.. . . ..... IF WE COULD GET TOGETHER AND EMAIL DISNEY REQUESTING IT. THEY WILL NOTICE; IT'S TRUELY A BUYERS REQUEST! CUSTOMER REQUEST! OR HOWEVER YOU WANT TO LOOK AT IT!!! |
| | KRC212 01/18/2008 | | I also grew up watching this movie and would love to own it. To let everyone know, Disney has never released this movie onto VHS or DVD. It was only ever shown on TV. If you go to the Disney website, there is a section where you can submit your email to be notified when they do release it. Maybe if they get enough requests, they will finally make it available. |
| | I Loved it | kmcmax 11/19/2007 | | My family and I absolutely loved this move and the sequel. If anyone knows how I can get this movie as a present for my mother for Christmas I would really appreciate it. I have been looking for these movies for years. I can be reached at kmcmax@aol.com. |
| | I would love so very very much to have this movie | Lucianamay 10/31/2007 | | |
| | Tiffney_25 08/13/2007 | | I just want to say that I love Polly and Polly Come Home and if there's anybody who knows where I can get it from please email me at barnes_tiffney@yahoo.com |
| | Hajyn 08/12/2007 | | I think this movie created the bond that meand my mother have to this day. Great news a seller (GoldenAgetv) on sell.com is selling copies of these movies for $10.95! I know, i almost jumped out of my seat too. Good luck, they seem to have a lot of copies |
| | i must have this movie 08/07/2007 | | I LOVE THIS MOVIE AND I HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR IT FOR YEARS WITH NO LUCK. IF THERE IS ANYWAY I CAN PURCHASE THIS PLEASE EMAIL ME CLYNESIASTEWART@YAHOO.COM |
| | I gotta have it | MIMI 07/31/2007 | | I love this movie and been wanting to have a copy of it since I was a little girl. I havent been able to find it and I really want my son to be able to watch it. If any one knows how and where I can get a copy of this movie please email me and let me know @ MissBat04@hotmail.com |
| | Great Musical!!!! | StayMatt89@Yahoo.com 06/21/2007 | | This is one of the best musicals made!!!. Please let me know where I can purcahse a copy. I e-mailed Disney to release Polly on DVD or VHS and I have yet to receive a response. If you like this muscial please e-mail Disney to release Polly. This should be a part of everyone's collection; especially African American. Please e-mail me if anyone knows where/how to purchase Polly. My e-mail address is StayMatt89@Yahoo.com. |
| | MUST HAVE | jo 05/20/2007 | I grew up wathching this movie as a kid, have never seen the very begining ( it was recorded over) and have been looking for it ever since. I really want this movie to be releasable to the public!
If you can tell me where, I'll buy it!!
bluejaye28@yahoo.com.
Please let me know |
| | this is must see movie | I need this movie 04/19/2007 | | As a little girl I watched this movie all the time, and now I can't seem to find it anywhere. I love this movie because it's full of life and it tells a very important story. I would love to own it, so can you please tell me where I can buy the movie from? My e-mail address is trrichard22@yahoo.com |
| | I Need This Movie | Dennis Tate 04/09/2007 | Can You Please Send This Movie To Me. I Must I Was Suppoed To Get It For My Birthday But Know Body Find It. My Birthday Was 04/05/2007 Thursday I Must Have This Movie
My E-Mail Is blaze_stammerer@yahoo.com Thank You So Much! |
| | Anonymous 04/01/2007 | | my mother and i used to watch polly when i was a little girl. and now that I have kids of my own I want them to see this great movies. All family's should watch polly because they don't make movies like this anymore. my mother taped it for me when i was a child but one day my father taped over it to tape the knicks game. i need to buy this movie so if there a way you can get it on dvd please e-mail me at udanaclark@yahoo.com |
| | GREAT | nisha 02/27/2007 | | This is a great family movie. A must have. I would love to see this on video |
| | hopsonfam@charter.net 01/29/2007 | | one of the best movies i have ever seen, i believe all families need to own and view it regularly. i want to own copies myself for my grandchildren and i to see. this movie should be on the shelves of any establishment selling movies. my children and i watched it as they were growing up, it was on vhs but was accidently taped over. please email me if there is somewhere i can purchase it. |
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 The Women 1939 N/R, 134 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: George Cukor
Cast: Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Paulette Goddard, Mary Boland, Joan Fontaine, Lucile Watson, Ruth Hussey, Marjorie Main, Butterfly McQueen, Phyllis Povah, Virginia Weidler, Virginia Grey, Muriel Hutchison, Hedda Hopper
After Mary's (Norma Shearer) friend Sylvia (Rosalind Russell) arranges for her to get the information that Mary's husband is having an affair, Mary heads for Reno to obtain a divorce. When she returns home to New York, she learns that her husband has married his mistress Crystal Allen (Joan Crawford), and now Mary plots to win her husband back. This all-female-cast movie is a classic.
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| 1. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1985)
2. Cabin in the Sky (1943)
3. Duel in the Sun (1946)
4. Flame of Barbary Coast (1945)
5. Gone with the Wind (1939)
6. I Dood It (1943)
aka: By Hook or By Crook
7. The Mosquito Coast (1986)
8. Polly (1989)
9. The Women (1939)
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