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The Long Dark Hall (1951)
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Arthur Groome (Rex Harrison) is a married man who had an affair with Rose Mallory (Patricia Wayne). When Rose is murdered, all evidence points to Harrison. Throughout the trial, his faithful wife stands by him. The real murderer plans to confess after
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The Magic Voyage of Sinbad (1952)
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Sinbad searches the world over for the magical bird of happiness. This was an impressive Russian production, imported to America and dubbed into English.
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Beat the Devil (1953)
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A clever cult favorite written by Truman Capote, directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart - how can you lose?
Bogart heads a superior cast in this tale of a gang of swindlers who look to purchase African lands rich in uranium.
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Faustina (1957)
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A conquering woman of love, power, and fame decides to gain control of all. When she is challenged by the devil himself, as he too wants to conquer the world, all hell breaks lose. Even the devil learns that there is no wrath like that of a woman scorn.
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The Man with the Golden Arm (1955)
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This powerful drama, which broached the subject of drug addiction in a stark and realistic manner, may be mild by today's standards, but was a groundbreaking and edgy film in its day. The legendary Frank Sinatra plays addict, Frankie Machine, with Eleanor
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Dona Perfecta (1951)
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Pepe, a young upstart in the year of reforms, arrives in the township of Santa Fe, immediately creating hostility when he tries to force the townspeople to change their ways. He seeks refuge in the home of his Aunt Dona Perfecta, only to learn she opposes
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Happy Go Lovely (1951)
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A delightful comedy in which David Niven plays B.G. Bruno, the wealthy and uptight head of a Scottish greeting card company. But when he meets several lovely ladies from a cash-strapped American theater company who mistake him for a reporter
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The Jackie Robinson Story (1950)
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Jackie Robinson, the first black major league baseball player in the 20th century, plays himself in his own biography. Traces his life and career from childhood to the Negro leagues to the major leagues.
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Napoleon (1955)
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Epic dramatization the life of one of the most dynamic and war-like world leaders in history. Written and directed by Sacha Guitry.
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The Curious Adventures of Mr. Wonderbird (1953)
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A chimney sweep and his beloved shepherd girl come to life out of paintings in a ruthless King's private quarters. The King pursues the pair because he has his own nefarious plans for the pretty shepherd girl. The two young lovers are aided in their
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