Story of a love affair (1950) is the legendary Michelangelo Antonioni's debut feature, a powerful statement on the delusions and violence sparked by a passionate love. This deeply tragic romance already exhibits the astonishing formal control and penetrating insights into the human condition that would later make him famous in films like Il Grido, L'Avventura and Blow-up.

A lost gem rediscovered! Thanks to the efforts of the Film Noir Foundation, this terrific 1950 film noir, the only American print of which was burned in a 2008 fire, has been rescued and restored to its original luster. Join the wild chase around San Francisco as a man goes into hiding after witnessing a gangland execution. Police bird-dog his wife Eleanor (Ann Sheridan), certain she'll lead them to her husband, whose testimony against the killer could bring down a crime kingpin. But Eleanor and her hubbie are Splitsville-she never wants to see him again.. When roguish newspaperman Danny Leggett (Dennis O'Keefe) charms Eleanor into helping him track down the hidden husband-there are unexpected, stunning, and poignant results. This nervy, shot-on-location thriller is a witty and wise look at the travails of romance and marriage, and perhaps the best cinematic depiction ever of mid-20th century San Francisco..

After their supporting roles in *My Friend Irma* and *My Friend Irma Goes West*, AT WAR WITH THE ARMY was the first film starring the legendary duo of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. They went on to co-star in thirteen more comedies becoming Paramount Pictures new comedy team and box office champs. Lewis is a hapless bungling private and Martin is his bossy first sergeant and ladies man. Together the duo is thrown into a series of classic gags and routines and some great musical pieces.

A mentally unbalanced young man kills a priest. One of the priest's colleagues sets out to find the killer.

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In 1949, at Republic Pictures, Fritz Lang (self-proclaimed "master of the unusual") created House by the river, a shocking and mordant thriller of passion and murder. Boasting an ingenious script by Spiral staircase scribe Mel Dinelli and evocative photography by Edward Cronjager (I wake up screaming), House ... is an underrated American "Grand Guignol" that transcends its modest origins and affirms Lang's genius.

After taking 20 dollars from his employer to go on a date with plans to repay it the next day, an auto mechanic falls into increasingly disastrous circumstances for more and more money which rapidly spirals out of his control.

In this John Ford classic, John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara are embroiled in an epic battle with the Apaches and each other. Lt. Col. Yorke (John Wayne) leads his cavalry troops to the Rio Grande to fight a warring tribe. Yorke's toughest battle lies ahead when his unorthodox plan to outwit the elusive Apaches leads to possible court-martial. Locked in a bloody war, he must fight not only to save his family, but also to redeem his honor.

Tough-as-nails career Marine Sergeant John Stryker (John Wayne) is greatly disliked by the men of his squad, particularly the combat replacements, for the rigorous training he puts them through. From training to the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. Nominated for four **Academy Awards**, including Best Writing and Best Actor. "*There are internal wars and interpersonal battles waged between many of his characters across many of [Dwan's] films. SANDS OF IWO JIMA happens to locate these in one of the decisive events in world history, and is all the more affecting for it.*" - Jordan Cronk, **Slant Magazine**

In this emotional drama, the incomparable Marlon Brando plays former GI, Ken, who has become paralyzed as a result of the war. After fighting through an intense battle with depression following his injuries, Ken soon focuses on his physical therapy and eventually believes that he may gain the use of his limbs again. But after falling in love and marrying the woman of his dreams, problems arise that puts Ken right back into the hospital. Nominated for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay at the **Academy Awards**. Nominated for Best Film at the **BAFTA Awards**. Voted one of the Top Ten films of 1950 by the **National Board of Review, USA**. *"Stern in its intimations of the terrible consequences of war, this film is a haunting and affecting, as well as a rewarding, drama to have at this time." - Bosley Crowther, **The New York Times***

Professor Willingdon is a scientist engaged on highly secret Government research. When he sends a letter to 10 Downing Street threatening to blow up the Houses of Parliament within 7 days unless the Prime Minister agrees to his demands, it is at first dismissed as a hoax. When Willingdon disappears, however, alarm bells ring, and soon all of London is hunting for this modern day Guy Fawkes. Winner of Best Screenplay at the **Academy Awards**. Nominated for Best British Film at the **BAFTA Awards**. Nominated for the Golden Lion at the **Venice Film Festival**.

France, 1640: Cyrano, the charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose, hopelessly loves the beauteous Roxane; she, in turn, confesses to Cyrano her love for the handsome but tongue-tied Christian. The chivalrous Cyrano sets up with Christian an innocent deception, with tragic results. Much cut from the play, but dialogue not rewritten.