Bundle of Joy 1956 N/R, 100 min. Genre: Comedy
Director: Norman Taurog Cast: Debbie Reynolds, Eddie Fisher, Adolphe Menjou, Tommy Noonan, Melville Cooper, Edward Brophy, Una Merkel, Gil Stratton, Mary Treen, Nita Talbot
Attempting to cash in on the real-life marriage of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, the studio put them in this film together. The plot involves the aftermath of Polly Parrish's (Debbie Reynolds) actions when she picks up a baby left at a front door. Everyone believes that she is the real mother. Her ex-boss (Adolphe Menjou) becomes involved and tries to make Polly an "honorable woman" through marriage to his son, Dan (Eddie Fisher).
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Girl Crazy 1943 N/R, 100 min. Genre: Musical
Director: Norman Taurog Cast: Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Gil Stratton, Robert E. Strickland, Rags Ragland, June Allyson, Nancy Walker, Guy Kibbee, Henry O'Neill, Irving Bacon
Gershwin tunes "I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You," and "But Not for Me" highlight this film about college students who work to stave off bankruptcy for their school. One of the best Rooney/Garland musicals
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Stalag 17 1953 N/R, 120 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Billy Wilder Cast: William Holden, Don Taylor, Otto Preminger, Robert Strauss, Harvey Lembeck, Richard Erdman, Peter Graves, Neville Brand, Sig Ruman, Peter Baldwin, Michael(2) Moore, Robinson Stone, Gil Stratton, William Pierson, Robert Shawley
William Holden captured the Oscar for his portrayal of Sefton, a P.O.W., suspected of collaborating with his Nazi captors. Intrigue continues throughout as clues are dropped that lead to the identity of the real informer. Oscar nominations were received for Best Supporting Actor (Robert Strauss) and Director.
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| 1. Bundle of Joy (1956)
2. Girl Crazy (1943)
3. Stalag 17 (1953)
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