 The Chase 1946  N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Arthur Ripley
Cast: Robert Cummings, Michele Morgan, Steve Cochran, Lloyd Corrigan, Peter Lorre, Jack Holt, Don Wilson, James Westerfield, Shirley(2) O'Hara, Nina Koshetz, Alex Minotis, Yolanda Lacca, Jimmy Ames, Bess Flowers, Alex Montoya
The fortunes of Chuck (Robert Cummings), an out-of-luck veteran, change when he returns a wallet to gangster Eddie (Steve Cochran). Matters get rough when Eddie's wife (Michele Morgan) is sprung from prison. Chuck helps her escape from Eddie, and the chase is on.
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The Fallen Idol 1948  N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Carol Reed
Cast: Ralph Richardson, Michele Morgan, Bobby Henrey, Sonia Dresdel, Denis O'Dea, Walter Fitzgerald, Karel Stepanek, Jack Hawkins, Bernard Lee, Geoffrey Keen
Based on Graham Greene's short story, the world is seen through the eyes of young Felipe (Bobby Henrey) who tries to protect the butler, Baines (Ralph Richardson), during the murder investigation of Baines' wife.
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The Grand Maneuver 1955  N/R, 104 min.
Genre: Foreign / Comedy
Director: Rene Clair
Cast: Michele Morgan, Gerard Philipe, Brigitte Bardot, Yves Robert, Jean Desailly, Pierre Dux, Jacques Francois, Lise Delamare, Jacques Fabbri
Set in France during the early 20th century, this French offering involves the efforts of a cavalry lieutenant, Armand de la Verne (Gerard Philipe), to win a bet that he can seduce the young divorcee, Marie-Louise (Michele Morgan). Watch for a very young Brigitte Bardot in the role of Lucie.
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The Heart of a Nation 1943  N/R, 111 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Julien Duvivier
Cast: Raimu, Louis Jouvet, Michele Morgan, Suzy Prim, Renee Devillers, Jean Mercanton, Georges Biscot, Colette Darfeuil, Rene Bergeron, Rene Genin, Fernand Ledoux, Charles Boyer
Events in the lives of Froment family members–throughout 70 years, from 1871 to 1940–are chronicled in this film, which was smuggled out of France and into the U.S. where it was dubbed and released in 1943. Narrated by Charles Boyer.
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Higher and Higher 1943 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical / Romance
Director: Tim Whelan
Cast: Michele Morgan, Jack Haley, Frank Sinatra, Leon Errol, Marcy McGuire, Victor Borge, Mary Wickes, Elisabeth Risdon, Barbara Hale, Mel Torme, Paul Hartman, Grace Hartman, Dooley Wilson, Ivy Scott, Rex Evans
Mr. Drake (Leon Errol) is bankrupt and has not paid his staff in months. Now, his valet Mike (Jack Haley) hatches a scheme to marry off the maid, Millie (Michele Morgan), to wealthy bachelor Frank (Frank Sinatra) who lives next door. Millie poses as Drake's debutante daughter to get the attention of Frank, and the fun begins. Songs include "I Couldn't Sleep a Wink Last Night" and "This is a Lovely Way to Spend an Evening."
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Joan of Paris 1942 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Robert Stevenson
Cast: Michele Morgan, Paul Henreid, Thomas Mitchell, Laird Cregar, May Robson, Alexander Granach, Alan Ladd, George Cleveland, Richard Fraser, Paul Weigel
In this excellent World War II story the French underground helps allied pilots escape capture by the Gestapo.
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Landru 1963 N/R, 114 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: Bluebeard
Director: Claude Chabrol
Cast: Charles Denner, Michele Morgan, Danielle Darrieux, Hildegarde Neff, Juliette Mayniel, Stephane Audran, Catherine Rouvel, Denise Provence, Francoise Lugagne, Mary Marquet
Henri-Desire Landru (Charles Denner) was a mass murderer during World War I who preyed upon women with fortunes. After wooing and swindling them, he killed, dismembered, and burned them in his incinerator. This is Claude Chabrol's unique telling of the story.
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Lost Command 1966 N/R, 129 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Romance
Director: Mark Robson
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Alain Delon, George Segal, Michele Morgan, Maurice Ronet, Claudia Cardinale, Gregoire Aslan, Jean Servais, Burt Kwouk, Jacques Marin, Maurice Sarfati, Jean-Claude Bercq, Gordon Heath, George Rigaud
Set during World War II, this is the story of French paratroopers and their exploits in French-Algerian guerilla warfare. Their leader, Lt. Col. Pierre Raspeguy (Anthony Quinn), has worked his way up through the ranks and now molds his recruits into a fighting unit. But, there are deserters–including his assistant Esclavier (Alain Delon) who is frustrated with the war and Lt. Ben Mahidi (George Segal) who joins the rebels. Along the way, Raspeguy becomes romantically involved with Countess De Clairefons (Michele Morgan) who promises to marry him if he attains the rank of General. Romance and violence are part of this war story.
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Passage to Marseilles 1944 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Michael Curtiz
Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Michele Morgan, Claude Rains, Philip Dorn, Hans Conried, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, George Tobias, Monte Blue, Eduardo Ciannelli
When convicts escape from Devil's Island, they join the French Resistance in their fight against the Nazis.
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Port of Shadows 1938 N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
Director: Marcel Carne
Cast: Jean Gabin, Michel Simon, Michele Morgan, Pierre Brasseur, Rene Genin, Marcel Peres, Roger Legris, Robert Le Vigan, Edouard Delmont, Raymond Aimos
A French Army deserter (Jean Gabin) arrives in the port of Le Havre where he meets and is attracted to young Nelly (Michele Morgan). As he gets involved with Nelly, he realizes how morally corrupt her "friends" are and tries to protect Nelly, but loses his own life in the process.
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The Proud Ones 1953  N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Foreign / Drama
aka: The Proud and the Beautiful
Director: Yves Allegret
Cast: Michele Morgan, Gerard Philipe, Victor Manuel Mendoza, Michele Cordoue, Carlos Lopez Moctezuma
Based on the Jean-Paul Sartre novel, "Lapos Amour Redempteur," this story, set in Vera Cruz, involves a wealthy woman and a struggling doctor who are brought together amidst an alien culture. 1 User Review
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| 1. The Chase (1946)
2. The Fallen Idol (1948)
3. The Grand Maneuver (1955)
4. The Heart of a Nation (1943)
5. Higher and Higher (1943)
6. Joan of Paris (1942)
7. Landru (1963)
aka: Bluebeard
8. Lost Command (1966)
9. Passage to Marseilles (1944)
10. Port of Shadows (1938)
11. The Proud Ones (1953)
aka: The Proud and the Beautiful
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