F. Scott Fitzgerald
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A tale of love, romance and jealousy in Post-War France. In the midst of celebrating V-E Day, two sisters meet an army lieutenant. The free-spirited sister wins his heart. Their marriage is less than idyllic, and though they are very much in love, the pairing results in tragedy.
85) The Great Gatsby
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This third film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel was one of the most hyped movies of the summer of 1974. Robert Redford stars as self-made millionaire Jay Gatsby, who uses his vast (and implicitly ill-gotten) fortune to buy his way into Long Island society. Most of all, Gatsby wants to win back the love of socialite Daisy Buchanan, now married to 'old money' Tom Buchanan. Calmly observing the passing parade is Nick Carraway, Gatsby's...
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Father's little dividend: Spencer Tracy is about to become a grandfather. If he thought he wasn't ready for a son-in-law, he really isn't ready for phase two.
The last time I saw Paris: M-G-M threw all their tremendous assets behind this tale of love, romance and jealousy in Post-War France. Shot on location in Paris, Liz sparkles as a free-spirit who falls for Johnson, a reporter she meets on the chaotic night of the Allied liberation. Their marriage...
87) Three comrades
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A poignant love story centered around the lives of three young, disillusioned returned soldiers caught up in the turmoil of post-World War I Germany. Their close friendship is strengthened by their shared love for the same woman who is dying of tuberculosis.
88) The great Gatsby
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"This 1949 movie lavishly takes us on the journey of Jay Gatsby who worked his way from poor fisherman to extravagant millionaire. Travel back in time to the roaring 20s, a time of flappers, bootlegging, art deco architecture, and jazz music, through this classic tale of love and betrayal, deception and mystery. This is the second film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous novel and was made before the book became considered an American classic....
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Criterion collection volume 476
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Tells the story of the life and loves of Benjamin Button who was born an old man and ages in reverse.
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Español
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Reporter Charles Wills (Johnson) falls in love and marries the gorgeous Helen Elsworth (Taylor). He supports her with a low paying job, devoting his evenings to writing a novel. After numerous rejections, he gives up writing, quits his job and lives off investments. The marriage falters when he enters into self-destructive behavior that is halted by a devasting tragedy.
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Graphic classics volume 19
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"Ghosts, cowboys & killer dolls! Seven classic stories and poems to make your holiday season brighter" -- p. [4] of cover.
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The last time I saw Paris: A reporter and an aristocrat meet and fall in love in post-World War II Paris.
Father's little dividend: In this sequel to Father of the bride, Stanley Banks thinks his life is getting back to normal after his daughter's wedding, only to find everything turned on its head when he learns he is going to become a grandfather.
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In the early 1930's, before Hollywood began enforcing a self-imposed Production Code, many films allowed for extraordinary frankness including nudity, adultery and prostitution. In this restored and remastered three-movie collection, three daring young actresses are featured in racy, riveting star vehicles. Jean Harlow is a red-headed secretary who hooks the company's married boss, while carrying on with chauffeur Charles Boyer. A young soldier is...