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The Strange Woman

1946

The Strange Woman

1946
6.1
In early 19th century New England, an unscrupulous woman uses her beauty and wits to seduce, deceive and control the men around her.
Swamp Fire

1946

Swamp Fire

1946
5.2
Buster Crabbe and Johnny Weissmuller battle it out in Cajun country! Johnny, a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi, is seduced away from his fiance (Carol Thurston) by a rich outsider (Virginia Grey) who's nursed him back to health after a serious accident. She owns a large piece of the swamp and has outlawed hunting on her property. His rival Mike (Crabbe) is a trapper who harbors deep resentment for Johnny and his new wealthy friends. When he feels Johnny is responsible for the hunting ban, he resorts to destructive acts of vengeance.
Black Beauty

1946

Black Beauty

1946
5.4
Based on Anna Sewell's novel. In rural England of the 1880's, widower Squire Wendon is rearing his young daughter Anne. Her father has forbidden her to be present when their mare, "Duchess," gives birth. Anne sneaks out to the stable, however, and is discovered by her father who forbids her ever to ride Duchess again. Despite this punishment, he gives Anne Duchess's colt because it is her birthday, and she names him "Black Beauty."
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

1946

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

1946
7.1
Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.
Gilda

1946

Gilda

1946
7.5
A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.
Shock

1946

Shock

1946
5.9
In this thriller, psychiatrist Dr. Cross kills his wife and expects to get away with murder, until he discovers that the slaying was observed by a next-door neighbor, Janet Stewart. As Janet attempts to convince her husband of the doctor's dastardly deed, Cross shows up to advise him that Janet is in dire need of some in-depth counseling.
Whistle Stop

1946

Whistle Stop

1946
4.3
When beautiful Mary returns to her "whistle stop" hometown, long-standing feelings of animosity between two of her old boyfriends leads to robbery and murder.
The Bells of St. Mary's

1945

The Bells of St. Mary's

1945
6.8
Father O'Malley is sent to St. Mary's, a run-down parochial school on the verge of condemnation. He and Sister Benedict work together in an attempt to save the school, though their differing methods often lead to good-natured disagreements.
Scarlet Street

1945

Scarlet Street

1945
7.6
Cashier and part-time starving artist Christopher Cross is absolutely smitten with the beautiful Kitty March. Kitty plays along, but she's really only interested in Johnny, a two-bit crook. When Kitty and Johnny find out that art dealers are interested in Chris's work, they con him into letting Kitty take credit for the paintings. Cross allows it because he is in love with Kitty, but his love will only let her get away with so much.
Caesar and Cleopatra

1945

Caesar and Cleopatra

1945
6.2
The aging Julius Caesar finds himself intrigued by the young Egyptian queen Cleopatra.
Detour

1945

Detour

1945
7.2
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
Brief Encounter

1945

Brief Encounter

1945
7.7
Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
And Then There Were None

1945

And Then There Were None

1945
7
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island and while they are waiting for the mysterious host to appear, a recording levels serious accusations at each of the guests. Soon they start being murdered, one by one. As the survivors try to keep their wits, they reach a disturbing conclusion: one of them must be the killer.
Story of G.I. Joe

1945

Story of G.I. Joe

1945
6.4
War correspondent Ernie Pyle joins Company C, 18th Infantry as this American army unit fights its way across North Africa in World War II. He comes to know the soldiers and finds much human interest material for his readers back in the States. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with The Film Foundation in 2000.
The Southerner

1945

The Southerner

1945
6.5
Sam Tucker, a cotton picker, in search of a better future for his family, decides to grow his own cotton crop. In the first year, the Tuckers battle disease, a flood, and a jealous neighbor. Can they make it as farmers?
The Great Flamarion

1945

The Great Flamarion

1945
6
A beautiful but unscrupulous female performer manipulates all the men in her life in order to achieve her aims.
Henry V

1944

Henry V

1944
6.6
In 1415, in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France.
The Woman in the Window

1944

The Woman in the Window

1944
7.4
A seductive woman gets an innocent professor mixed up in murder.
A Canterbury Tale

1944

A Canterbury Tale

1944
6.9
Three modern-day pilgrims investigate a bizarre crime in a small town while on their way to Canterbury.
The Way Ahead

1944

The Way Ahead

1944
6.5
A mismatched collection of conscripted civilians find training tough under Lieutenant Jim Perry and Sergeant Ned Fletcher when they are called up to replace an infantry battalion that had suffered casualties at Dunkirk.