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| Subject | Date Asked |
| a home film from the 30's | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: i'd like to watch it to see what's on it. do i need to do anything before i hit the play button ... A: Although I'm not an expert on old 16mm film,...I believe you're right about the condition of the ... | |
| Classic movie about college dorm | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for the title of a movie from the 1930's or 1940's about college boys needing a ... A: Sorry for the delay,..but I think I have an answer for you. A very famous theatre comedy play has ... | |
| Old movie/ title similar to the world's baby? | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I am trying to find the name of an old movie I saw on TMC (I am 99% positive) a few years ago and ... A: I Found the film you're looking for! (Though there's No "world" or "baby" in the title,..that's ... | |
| The Story of San Michele | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: sorry, have to ask just on the off chance; in the 1960's I saw this film adapted from the book of ... A: Yes, the film was German, released in 1962 by Criterion Productions, as "Der Arzt Von San Michele" ... | |
| 1943 Stage Door Canteen | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: In the 1943 film, Stage Door Canteen, are the Russian soldiers real or are they actors? Same ... A: I really don't recall exactly when the Russian and Chinese soldiers appeared in the film,....( ... | |
| 30's to 40's era black and white movie | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I am tasked with finding the name of a movie possibly put out in the 30's or 40's. As told to me, a ... A: ...and sorry for the delay. I'm pretty sure that the film you're looking for is MGM's 1942 ... | |
| June 1949 and film | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing a report for my film class on great films during June 1949 (every person in the class has ... A: Yes, I believe that Variety and H'wood Reporter also posted grosses. Re: choosing years,...I'd ... | |
| June 1949 and film | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing a report for my film class on great films during June 1949 (every person in the class has ... A: It's a tough one !!! It's hard to come up with the exact films that were released in a certain ... | |
| an old cinderella movie | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for an old cinderella movie. She has short hair, and a funny accent. She meets the ... A: I most certainly DO know the "cinderella" film you're looking for! It's always been one of my ... | |
| Claqssic movie | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: As a young man (now 68), I viewed a Glen Ford film with a plot showing him escorting a heiress cross ... A: I'm not absolutely certain that this is the movie you're looking for,...but read the plot of the ... | |
| Need title of Movie | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Looking for the movie about a haunted house where the male and female actress are ghosts cursed to ... A: ...and YES,..I think I have the film you're looking for! At first, I thought it might be the old ... | |
| DOSTOEVSKY IN THE CINEMA | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: How are you? Where can I get a list of film versions of Dostoevsky's novels and short stories? I'm ... A: Not too many films based on Dostoevsky's works have been made,...but I have several sources for you ... | |
| ??? Movie Title | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: Sorry to bother you but I am going crazy trying to remember the title of a movie I saw many years ... A: No bother,...especially regarding this film which has always been a favorite of mine. (I saw it as ... | |
| name of this song | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: What was the name of that music in the movie "Seven" starring Morgan Freeman" who is a detective ... A: I'm not positive about this,...since I haven't seen the film, but, in checking a list of all the ... | |
| old black & white movie | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I have been trying to find the name of this movie for approx. 35 years. After the movie was over I ... A: Yes, I'm pretty sure you're referring to one of the greatest "tearjerkers" of all time, the 1951 RKO ... | |
| name of black and white movie | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I watched this movie long ago so my memories are vague. I hope this is enough info: - black and ... A: I'm not positive, but the only film I can think of which might be the one you're looking for is the ... | |
| name of a old movie please | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: sorry 2 time first e-mail was bad. newlywed husband American and wife from Paris wife becomes ... A: Yes, I know the film you're looking for. It was the 1962 Universal International film, "If A Man ... | |
| A movie title, can't think | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: Can you name this film, basically a red-headed women (i think) is engaged to a doctor, and she takes ... A: , Yes, I know the film you're looking for. It's the 1992 nutty flick, "Death Becomes Her" starring ... | |
| adoption | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I am looking for a movie that came out most likely in the 60's. It's about a woman who makes make-up ... A: I'm pretty sure you're looking for a film that's always been one of my favorites. Believe it or ... | |
| name that Classic film! | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: Many years ago I saw a Classic 'Film Noir' in which a poor woman kills her rich twin sister and ... A: I think I may have the answer for you. I've always loved "twin" movies, ( including one called "The ... | |
| Name of old movie? | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: Sometime in the 80's, I remember watching a black and white movie (on TV) in which children were ... A: Yes,...I know the film you've described. It was the movie that 20th Century Fox's Darryl Zanuck ... | |
| Old Actors' Photos | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I inherited a pile of professional headshots of actors, collected by my father and mother. I ... A: I'm sure I could help you identify some of the actors,..and have several friends who could also be ... | |
| old war/naval movie | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: I hope you know this one, it's a very very long shot: As a young child of 6 or 7, I guess, I ... A: Yes, ...I think I know just the film you're looking for !! I saw it as a little boy when I lived ... | |
| Black & White Ghost comedy film | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I sa this film a long time ago where a house is haunted and there is a blonde atress lead and a ... A: I think you may be referring to the 1941 film, "Topper Returns" with Joan Blondell. It was a sequel ... | |
| classic movies | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: There was an old movie that I vaguely remember from childhood. It seems I remember the setting ... A: I think that the movie you're looking for may be the 1953 United Artist's film, "Return To ... | |
| old 16 mm films worth ? | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have some old 16mm films I found in my Moms attic. Some are made by PICTOREEL,EXCEL,CASTLE FILMS, ... A: I would suggest that you check out the following web sites to see what info you can find on these ... | |
| Film noir - movie title | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Trying to find this movie for 30 years! A woman kills her lover and his wife while they are ... A: Yes, I'm pretty sure I know the film you're looking for. In fact, you practically mentioned the ... | |
| W.C. Fields and Baby LeRoy | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: W.C. Fields once kicked Baby LeRoy in the seat of his pants so hard he fell through a doorway. I ... A: Yes, W.C. actually DID boot little Baby LeRoy in his rump,..tho' not very hard. Wikipedia the free ... | |
| Movie | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: i have been trying to find this one black and white movie where a woman and a man are in a car. she ... A: Yes, I think I know exactly the film you're looking for ! A famous comedy novel of the 1930's was ... | |
| Any TCM Fans Out There ? | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a lifelong fan of old movies - especially the musicals. I hasten to add that I am 51 so ... A: Forgive the delay in getting back to you. But, I've been trying to locate some fan sites for you. ... | |
| movies | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: whats the name of the movie where the woman's new husband finds gold in the hills on their land, ... A: I think you may be looking for the 1964 MGM musical starring Debbie Reynolds and Harve Presnell, ... | |
| Movie Title | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I recall watching this in which there were 2 teenage girls that went to catholic school. It was a ... A: I'm pretty sure you're talking about the well-received 1966 comedy, "The Trouble With Angels" ... | |
| movie title, please. | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I had watched only one part of this movie, so im not sure if you can help. its a black and white ... A: Hope that this may be the film you're looking for. It's the 1937 RKO musical, "Damsel in Distress" ... | |
| Movie Title | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: As a child in the late 50's my wife remembers a scene in a movie with an elf spinning on top of a ... A: Sorry for the delay, but I've been trying to locate the film you've mentioned. I'm not positive, but ... | |
| donkey serenade | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to chase down a movie that featured the Donkey Serenade, it is not the Fire Fly with ... A: When you mentioned "The Donkey Serenade", right away I thought of the film, for which it was ... | |
| 2 old movies | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: have 2 old movies trying to figure out. 1st is an old one and I thot it had tony randall in it but ... A: It's taken me a while to figure out the 2 films you're looking for,...but I think I've Found them ... | |
| Old movies | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find two movies I watched with my grandmother back in the mid to late 80's. obviously ... A: Regarding your two inqueries,...I'm happy to say I can answer the first one,...but not the second. ( ... | |
| 1950 classic movie | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to find a movie to purchase can't find it anywhere??? "The Blue Veil" starring ... A: and sorry about the delay. "The Blue Veil" seems to be one of the favorite 1950's films of many ... | |
| Film title | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: Been asked by a friend about the title of a film which is about an old actrees who employs a writer ... A: Yes, I certainly DO know the film you're looking for. It's one of my all time favorites. It's the ... | |
| I know the plot but not the title | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: A long time ago, I saw a classic movie about a teenage musical prodigy who goes to live with her ... A: I'm not absolutely sure that this is the film you've described,...but it sounds close enough to be a ... | |
| Movie Title from Plot | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: Well, this is driving me nuts, Jim, so I hope you can come with the answer! Black and white film. ... A: Yes, I know what film you're talking about,....and I'm not going to tell you. No, seriously,...it ... | |
| don't know movie title | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find the title to an old movie. I am pretty sure it was in the 1950s and in black and ... A: Sorry for the delay. I'm pretty sure the film you're looking for is the 1963 Paramount comedy ... | |
| Movie Title By Plot Summary | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: 1950s US movie - color. An attractive young woman marries for love and her spouse dies accidentally, ... A: The movie you're referring to is one of my favorite comedy/musicals,....the 1964 Shirley MacLaine ... | |
| classic movie | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I remember a movie where the wife of a research dr. is dying and adopts a little girl who she trains ... A: I can' locate your film,.....but the short description you've sent sounds something like the ... | |
| Classic movie | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: What is the name of a movie starring Carol Baker and Roger Moore I think it was in the 1950's She ... A: I'm pretty sure you're looking for the 1959 Warner Bros. film, "The Miracle". But, in the film, ... | |
| Black & white movie | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: Thought this was called "The man Who wasn't there". Can you help with real title? Husband developes ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm pretty sure the film you've described is the ... | |
| Old black and white ghost film | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find the name of an old black and white film, possibly 30s or 40s, and possibly ... A: Yes, I DO indeed know the film you're looking for. I saw it as a young boy,...and remember it well. ... | |
| Please disregard my last question | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: Kason, I submitted a question to you a few hours ago which read: "Would you have any idea Who this ... A: Yes,.......of Course the photo is of the illustrious, silent film actress,Vilma Banky !!! Scratch ... | |
| Madame X | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Re Madame X: I saw a version of this film in around 1971 on the TV in England. I was greatly moved ... A: Received your fascinating question, and have been trying to find an answer for you. I'm pretty sure ... | |
| Upside-down tap dance? | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: From when I was younger, I remember seeing a segment from a documentary showcasing the old musicals ... A: It was an easy one for me, since I've been a Film Musical fan ever since I was a child,...and that ... | |
| Old Movie | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I once saw an old movie on TV, was probably from the 1940's, a romantic film involving time travel. ... A: I'm pretty sure the film you're looking for ( since you mentioned Ann Blyth ), is one of My all-time ... | |
| movie title and buying availablity on DVD | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I saw this black and white movie 25 years ago, maybe made in the 30's or 40's. These 2 couples are ... A: I'm not sure I can answer your question. The only film of that sort I recall is "The Search For ... | |
| old movie | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Iam thinking its with Susan Hayward but Im not sure. I thought it was the movie "I want to live", ... A: I'm sorry I don't have a definite answer for you regarding this movie. But since there were many ... | |
| Scene from an old film | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I am sorry not to be more precise, but years ago I saw a film which had a long take of a man jumping ... A: or Ms. Anon, Yes I know exactly what film you're asking about, and who was in it. It's one of my ... | |
| 40's movie | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: The song "The Angels are Lighting God's Little Candles" is from a film from the late 1940's. It is ... A: I hope that the following info may be of some help to you. I definitely know thay Judy Garland ... | |
| movie name | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Old movie likely 40's or 50's, had arabian type guy on a quest, he has to fight a skeleton and ... A: I'm really not certain about the film you're looking for. The only one I can come up with is ... | |
| ghost film | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for an old film where the husband is a writer and his current wife arranges for a ... A: Yes,...of course,...you are looking for the wonderful film comedy written by one of your own ... | |
| Old 1940-50's Movie | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: Want to get the title to a movie starring Clifton Webb in which he plays Mr. Belvedere and gives ... A: I really can't say which of the three 20th Century Fox "Belvedere" films that particular scene was ... | |
| Find Classic Movie | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I saw this movie about 40 years ago! It was about a black rose or blue rose that needed to be found ... A: The film you're looking for is no doubt the 1961 (or 60) film released by MGM: "The Thief of ... | |
| old movie | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: i saw an old black and white movie when i was a kid and i would love to see it again. it was about a ... A: I'm pretty sure the movie you're looking for is Columbia Pictures 1941 "tearjerker" "PENNY ... | |
| find classic movie | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: There is a movie classic about a teacher who teaches for years and thinks her students do not like ... A: I believe that the film you're looking for is RKO's 1951 "The Blue Veil" starring Jane Wyman, Joan ... | |
| Old Movie | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: Movie about a housewife who finds that money is growing in her flowers. I saw this as a 9 year old ... A: I'm pretty sure you're describing the 1952 comedy from Universal-International Pictures, "It Grows ... | |
| B&W film without accompanying music | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to get hold of a film I saw as a boy recommended by my old english teacher. It is unique ... A: I'm pretty sure tou're looking for the 1953 French film "The Wages of Fear", starring Yves Montand. ... | |
| Old Christmas movie | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: There was a movie that use to show at Chrismas time. 1930's or 40's. It was about these homeless ... A: Yes, I know the film you've asked about. I saw it as a kid, and loved it (also because it had ... | |
| Rudolph Valentino | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently submitted a question, looking for a movie with Rudolph Valentino auditioning as a dancer. ... A: I'm hoping that I may have an answer for you,....but it may not be of much help. Rudolph Valentino ... | |
| Rudolph Vanetino | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Kason, My mother is 68 years old and she keeps asking us to find a movie for her with Rudolph ... A: I sen you an answer to your question on the 19th,...but if you didn't receive it, here it is again: ... | |
| tap dancing | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a scene in my head, a white actor goes down into the belly of a ship and there witnesses ... A: Yes, I certainly Do know that film. I'm a Musical film "buff", and especially love all the Fred ... | |
| identifying an old movie | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Can you help? I'm trying to remember an old American black/white movie I saw as a child. It featured ... A: The only film I can think of about a family with many children (and boys in caps) is 20th Century ... | |
| Our Gang Follies 1938 | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Can you identify the black tap dancing act near the end of the film? A: I can't actually answer your question for you, but I can come close. If you go to each of the sites ... | |
| find film based on plot | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: 1930's film in which a wife convinces her extremely successful husband to sell his business and ... A: I'm sure the film you've described is the 1936 Samuel Goldwyn/United Artists classic, "Dodsworth" ... | |
| black and white comedy ghost movie | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: "Hi im tying to trace and old black and white comedy film. My mum and me watched it when i was ... A: Just got back from a trip to London, and found your question. I'm not at all sure what film you ... | |
| movie from the 40's | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I'd like the name of a movie perhaps from the 40's where the main character is a nanny for many ... A: I believe the film you're looking for is RKO's 1951 "The Blue Veil" starring Jane Wyman, Joan ... | |
| Don't know title of a certain b&w mystery movie | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: If you can help me here it would be nothing short of a miracle...I've been searching high and low ... A: Yes, I know the film you're looking for. In fact it was one of my sister and my favorite films when ... | |
| black and white movie | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: i'm trying to find out where i can possibly purchase a movie that is black and white, not sure if ... A: Sorry for the delay, but I've been travelling in London, and just came across your question.Ann ... | |
| old movie | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I want to find the name of movie where a girl was in some kind of trouble and had to hideout. She ... A: Sorry I didn't get to your question sooner,but I've been on a trip, and am now just checking in, in ... | |
| Old Classic Movie - Need Title | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the Title to an old Black & White movie that depicts a spoiled rich kid on a cruise ... A: The film you've described is the black and white Classic, "Captains Courageous" (based on the novel ... | |
| looking for the title of an old movie | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for the title of a movie, probably late 50's, that has a very inhibited blond woman ... A: Yes, I know the film you're looking for. It's an old favorite of mine,...based on a 50's novel and ... | |
| Roy Rogers | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: My father has recently discovered an old Roy Rogers 8mm film titled, Silver Fox Hunt. The film ... A: The film your father has is an 8mm copy of an episode of the old 1950's TV show, " The Roy Rogers ... | |
| Old movie help | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find a movie from early 30's to fifties. Bear with me because this info is all from ... A: I know exactly what the film is. And you Grandpa gave a pretty good description of it too ! It's ... | |
| Movie title help! | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: Many years ago I watched a classic movie late at night on AMC, I just loved the movie, but don't ... A: I'm pretty sure the movie you're looking for is Paramount Studios 1947 film, "Dear Ruth", starring ... | |
| fashion shows in movies | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the names of classic movies that feature a salon fashion show. ie The Women I ... A: I've been trying to think of some films with fashion shows,...and can think of a few that might be ... | |
| Name of a old movie | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I believe this was a black and white film. It takes place in a small costal town. A young girl who ... A: I'm pretty sure the movie you're asking about is the 1942 film, "Always in My Heart", with Walter ... | |
| Cute movie from the 50s | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for the title of a movie from the 50s. It was about a newlywed couple and the new ... A: I'm pretty sure the movie you're thinking of is the 1962 Universal picture, "If A Man Answers" ... | |
| 1930-50's black & white movie | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: a lady ghost in white befriends a little girl. And they keep it a secret. One day the little girl ... A: At first I thought that the film you described was MGM's 1948 "The Woman in White".....(a similar ... | |
| movie title from plot | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: Am looking for the title of a b/w movie probably from the 50's. As the movie begins it is new years ... A: You'll probably find this hard to believe, but I just showed this film (on an OLD VHS tape I made ... | |
| Old film | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I vaguely remember watching an old black & white film many years ago and would love to know what it ... A: Yes, I know the film you're looking for. I remember seeing it as a child, and even at the time the ... | |
| Maternity wards and delivery rooms | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: We are film makers here in Cleveland working on or next project. We need clips from old movies ... A: Soryy for the delay. I came up with two old musicals that had scenes of dad's looking thru the ... | |
| Need the name of the movie and the woman's name | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: A Movie where J. Wayne and Harry Carey Jr, were in where an arrow is pulled from a woman's shoulder, ... A: Your question sounds like it should be a category question on the TV quiz show, "Jeopardy". But ... | |
| mother, college | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I am looking a movie from the 40's I think. It is about a mother returning to college after having ... A: Yes, I know the film you're describing. In fact, without knowing it, YOU almost named the title ... | |
| Jose Ferrer - "Cain Mutiny" Movie | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband has always wondered why Jose Ferrer's left hand is bandaged in the movie "The Caine ... A: I too, wondered why. Couldn't find a direct answer,...but came up with the following: There's a ... | |
| Can you tell me the name of this movie | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I saw a movie on TCM within the last year. I believe it starred Karl Malden. He and his friends, ... A: H Delta, Forgive me for the delay in getting back to you,...but the holiday weekend had me pretty ... | |
| Old B&W horror-sci-fi film | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I can't remember the film's name, I believe it was made in the 40's or 50's. Plot was about a group ... A: J., I believe you're thinking of a 1956 Universal Studios film called "The Mole People" which " ... | |
| Black and White Ghost Movie | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I remember watching this movie about a house that had been abandoned because a woman was said to ... A: Yes,I know the film you're referring to ! It's one of my All-time favorite "ghost" thrillers from ... | |
| I need to know the title of a musical | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I know there is a prim and proper piano teacher (beatuiful young lady). She lives with her father(?) ... A: I have the title of the film you're looking for,....however, it seems it's not a musical, but ... | |
| Black and white movie about a haunted english castle | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: When I was a child, in Romania we don't see to many movies. But one Saturday, we have a surprise: ... A: I'm not sure if the film I remember is the same as the one you're looking for. I, too, saw a film ... | |
| film title | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to recall the title of a film set in the 30s, 40s or 50s. It focuses on a group of ... A: Although it's taken me a little while to research your film for you,...I think I may have found what ... | |
| Black & White Film | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to trace a film where a man and woman crash their car into a tree. I'm pretty sure that ... A: Yes, I know exactly the film you're looking for ! It's a classic comedy film based on a famous ... | |
| 2 movies by Disney or ? | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I remember two movies that I loved but can not find them or exact history. One I believe was called ... A: Being an old Disney movie fan myself,...I'm very familiar with both of the Walt Disney films you'e ... | |
| Classic funny ghost movie | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: Years ago my sister had an old movie. I thought it's name was topper but I cannot find this movie. ... A: Yes, I know exactly the film you're looking for ! And you were right:...the main character's name ... | |
| 1970s movie | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking for the title of a 1970s film with a bunch of famous actors about a family of loggers ... A: I'm pretty sure the film you're looking for is the 1971/72 film , "Sometimes A Great Notion".based ... | |
| B&W escapee movie, maybe about WW2 | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: This one is tough. Staying up late one night many years ago, I saw a movie about seven (I think ... A: I've been trying to track down your film for you, so sorry about the delay in answering. I'm pretty ... | |
| old movie on suicide | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: it begins in a room where young lovers felt desperate and turn on gas from old wall burner...they ... A: I think I may have the film you're looking for. Actually, ....two films were made,...both based on ... | |
| Movie from the 50s | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: This movie is about an airplane crew who crash in the middle of the desert, and by the end of the ... A: It's taken me a while to do some research on this plot,....sorry for the delay. But I think the ... | |
| Foreign Film | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Looking for an older B & White movie about a poor Chinese(?) farmer that bit by bit buys land around ... A: After a little bit of memory searching, I finally recalled the film I think you're referring to. ... | |
| Question about a Classic Comedy | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Please Help- I saw a portion of a classic film (color) without the sound (at a bar) and could not ... A: From your description,...the only (somewhat) similar story I could come up with is: The Banger ... | |
| Please help me...... | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I know this is kind of a vague discription, but I started watching this movie one sunday, and had to ... A: Yes,...I know exactly what film you're talking about ! It's always been one of my favorite ... | |
| searching for a movie title. | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: I was watching a clip from a black and white film the other night, but i don't recall the title of ... A: From what you've described, I think that perhaps ( with a few changes) you're looking for the 1950 ... | |
| Late 40s/Early 50s movie | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm just guessing at the timeframe of this classic movie. It's about a corporate president I ... A: I'm pretty sure the film you're referring to was the1954 MGM release, "Executive Suite", with a ... | |
| movie search | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking for a movie that my dad took me to see when I was young. A BOY 10 FEET TALL. ... A: Yes, that was a wonderful film. But, unbelieveably, it's never been released on VHS or DVD ! (I ... | |
| Films | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My father was in a film as an extra around 1935 at Shepperton Studios, I remember when i was young ... A: I haven't been able to find any film that both Liz Taylor AND John Mills made together. I imagine, ... | |
| wizard of oz | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: what do you know about the famous accidental "suicide" from a munchkin in a scene from The Wizard of ... A: Yes, I'm familiar with the "legend" of the Munchkin committing suicide on the set of "Wizard of Oz". ... | |
| Looking for a certain comedy ghost movie black & white | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I remember watching black & white comedy movie of a ghost. I thought it was Canterbury Ghost, but it ... A: I happened to think of a British "ghost" film made back around 1936, called "The Ghost Goes West", ... | |
| Looking for a certain comedy ghost movie black & white | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I remember watching black & white comedy movie of a ghost. I thought it was Canterbury Ghost, but it ... A: I've been trying to locate your "ghost" movie,......but am afraid that with so little to go ... | |
| New York mortgage sales from 50s | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a movie title about a high pressure sales operation in New York in the 50s. I ... A: I'm pretty sure I've found the film you're looking for. And you were right about it starring Jack ... | |
| MOVIE PATCH OF BLUE | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: WHAT DOES SIDNEY POITIER RUN TO GIVE ELIZABETH HARTMAN IN LAST SCENE OF MOVIE PATCH OF BLUE AND WHAT ... A: I have the answers to your questions about "A Patch of Blue" ! Early in the film, Eliz. notices a ... | |
| bank safes behind paintings in films | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: As part of a book I am writing I am very eager to discover classic Hollywood or other films of ... A: I've been trying to find some early "wall painting" films for you,...and the only one I could find ... | |
| movie answer | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: "I have already answered this question for you once before." My below question was a follow-up ... A: I really feel I must reply to your last email. I'm sorry that you mistakenly took my answer to your ... | |
| movie title via plot | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: old film wife accidently kills abusive hubby with frozen leg of lamb. she tosses it into the oven ... A: Yes, I know that story, but I'm pretty sure that what you've described was not a movie, ...but a ... | |
| the name of this movie. | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: i saw a movie many many years ago..black and white film. begins with a the leading lady on a train ... A: I'm not certain, but I think the film you're describing may be the 1955 film, "Lucy Gallant" ... | |
| Old British B&W Movie | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out the name of an old British film I nearly saw! I arrived home almost 20 years ... A: After thinking about it some more, I suddenly had a "heavenly" flash!! Could the film have been a ... | |
| Movie | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find two movies. The first plot: A couple takes their two teenage daughters on ... A: I can help you with One of the movies you've described, but am not sure of the other one. Regarding ... | |
| Old British B&W Movie | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out the name of an old British film I nearly saw! I arrived home almost 20 years ... A: Although that one scene you describe sounds familiar, I can't come up with a film title from the ... | |
| Old B&W Movie | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I keep trying to remember enough information about this movie to find out what it is called. I ... A: I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure the film you've described is one I enjoyed seeing as a boy: ... | |
| classic film | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: The film I'd like to know the name of is a black and white movie. I don't know the year. There is ... A: Yes, I know that film, and remember it well. It's a classic "suspense" film from 1948, called ... | |
| old black and white film | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: i remember seeing this film like 18 years ago, and it was a black and white film, in English, ... A: Yes, I know the film you're describing ! It's a wonderful classic comedy/mystery made in 1941 ... | |
| classic adventure film- maybe Sinbad | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: years ago, I saw a black & white movie . I thought the hero was Sinbad. It was about a city held ... A: I'm pretty sure that you're referring to a 1963 film called "Captain Sindbad", starring Guy Williams ... | |
| SUSAN HAYWARD in Madame X | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I saw your answer concerning Madame X, so I hope you have seen Madame X starring SUSAN HAYWARD. I ... A: I'm sorry to say that I can't help you with the film you've described,...because I feel that it ... | |
| Name of a Movie | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I remember watching a movie when I was really young, and I really loved it. All I can remember is ... A: Yes, I definitely know the film you're describing! It's always been one of my favorites since I ... | |
| Old Christmas Movie | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: Trying to find an old movie that my mother and I watched on TV in the 70's. The movie was an old ... A: isa, Yes,...I know that film, and it's one of my old favorites, "All Mine To Give" . It starred ... | |
| Looking for movie title | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: About 25 years ago I saw part of a movie that I think was made in the 30's. It was a poor girl/rich ... A: Sorry for the delay, but have been trying to locate the title of the film for you. All I've been ... | |
| Film name | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: RAF pilots shot down in desert. They try to walk out but keep ending upi back at their wrecked ... A: I thik I may have the title of the film you're looking for. It's possible that it was a TV movie ... | |
| Old Black and White Christmas movie | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I saw an old black and white christmas movie several years ago and I've been looking for it ever ... A: I think I MAY have the title of the film you're looking for. The plot seems to be what I recalled ... | |
| A film similar to the "Thin Man" series. Anyone know the name? | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Last year, I saw an old black and white movie that was very similar to the Thin Man series. I can?t ... A: Other than the "Thin Man"series,...the only other films I can think of are : The husband and wife ... | |
| looking for two older movies | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: 1st. movie is an old classic black and white movie where a female witch is sitting on a tree branch ... A: I think I have the titles for both of the films you're asking about. The first,...could possibly ... | |
| Name of movie | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: The movie I am looking for I believe was made in the forties. The movie begins with a married woman ... A: I'm pretty sure you're talking about one of my favorite childhood films, the charming 20th Century ... | |
| 40s/50s weepie | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I can remember watching a film on tv in hte late 60s the story was about an old lady remenicing ... A: I'm pretty sure that the film you're describing (one of my favorites), is the 1951 "The Blue Veil" ... | |
| actor's name | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I am searching for the actor's name who had major parts (but not the leading man) in gangster films ... A: I'm pretty sure you must be thinking about the wonderful character actor, Peter Lorre,..who made ... | |
| classic Christmas movie | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I have been looking for a film about Santa Claus who owns a fancy dress shop and hires out all the ... A: I'm pretty sure the film you're asking about was one made for TV, called "The Man In The Santa Claus ... | |
| classic movie name | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for the name of a movie not sure when it was made. I am pretty sure it was a b&w movie. ... A: I'm pretty sure that the movie you're describing is the 1938 Warner Bros. film, "Four Daughters", ... | |
| what's the name of this movie? | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: This movie must have been based in the '40s. The opening scene involves a woman whose husband was ... A: I think that the film you're referring to might be The Wald/Krasna production, "The Blue Veil" ... | |
| Name a movie | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I remember watching this movie on PBS 30 or more years ago. First off, this is not "Goodbye Mr ... A: This is really not an answer to your question. Because, if the film you're describing is not ... | |
| Classic Movie Name | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me with the name of a movie I saw when I was The movie was about ... A: Yes I know the film you're describing. It's "Imitation of Life", released in 1959 in color by ... | |
| Old B&W movie on TV... | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I once watched a movie on television with my mother (B&W, in the late 60's or early 70's on TV, but ... A: Yes, I know the film, It's an MGM release from 1950 called "The Next Voice You Hear". ( It's a ... | |
| old cartoon | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: There was this old cartoon it was about 10 mins or less. There was a little boy who use to sing and ... A: I hope that this is the animated cartoon you're thinking of: It was a "Mel-o-toon" from the 1960's, ... | |
| Ghost in a well | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for the title of a B&W movie from the 30's to possibly the 50's. The plot included a ... A: Sorry to have taken so long to get back to you,...but I think I 've come up with the film you're ... | |
| old film | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: can you help me to find the name of an old black and white film. It was about a chinese man who ... A: I'm not certain that this is the film you're talking about, because it's in color,...but the plot is ... | |
| aladdin | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: There is this very old aladdin movie but im not sure if its called aladdin. All I know is that the ... A: I'm pretty sure the film is "The Thief of Bagdad" (which was an Alexander Korda production made in ... | |
| question | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Im looking for a movie about this puppet rabbit and the rabbit is suppose to go to its grandmothers ... A: I think you may be referring to the puppet/animated film (originally made for TV) called "Here Comes ... | |
| Please help me find the names of these movies. Thanks! | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: "I emailed you about this before, however, I received a response with no answer, perhaps because I ... A: ( I never received a question from you before;...it must have gone to one of the other Experts.) ... | |
| Religious Movie Information | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I would like any information you can give me on a religious movie entitled, "The Miracle of ... A: The film, "The Miracle of Marcellino" is a VCI Entertainment film from 1955 in B&W. ( I believe it ... | |
| Gift of the Magi | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: Who starred in the black & white movie? Late 40's or 50's. A: Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I was away for the weekend. I'm pretty sure you're ... | |
| Debbie Renolds Movie | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I remember seeing a movie when I was younger with Debbie Renolds. I'm not sure what it's called and ... A: I'm pretty sure that the movie your'e referring to is MGM's 1954 musical "Athena" (in CinemaScope ... | |
| classic movie from approx. 50's era | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: "I saw this movie in the mid 80's, that was from the 50's, about a couple who met in wartime Europe, ... A: A ray of sunshine just came thru,...and I think I've found the film you're describing. A bit late, ... | |
| The Great Ziegfeld | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Jim! Yep, this is a difficult one. I've just posted the same question as a commentary to the youtube ... A: I, too, am "in the theatre" of sorts. Majored in Theatre in college, acted a bit in L.A. and N.Y. ... | |
| The Great Ziegfeld | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently working on a project about the M-G-M musical and having a little problem with the ... A: Just read your interesting question re the "YOU" singer. Checked the number, and can't say I ... | |
| Movie Title | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: Jim, I don't remember much about this film. It should have been in the 50's. It was about a volcano ... A: You weren't dreaming. The story you describe WAS a film,...in fact,...two films. The first was ... | |
| Classic Film plot; I don't know name. | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I tried to skim through the past questions, so I hope this wasn't already asked! I've been trying to ... A: I don't know if this will help at all. I can't seem to think of any other film that would have a ... | |
| this old movie | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: Hi i saw an old movie when i was little i can remember it vaguely its about an undercover spy cop ... A: I don't think I can give you a definite answer about the title of this film, from what you've ... | |
| Black and white film that Google can't find | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I saw a black-and-white movie on TV a couple years ago and can't remember who's in it or what it's ... A: The story-line you've described is almost identical (except for a few differences) to one of my ... | |
| Portrait of an actor | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a painting of a portrait of an actor. It is believed to be from about the 50's era. The ... A: How interesting about the painting! I'd love to see a photo of it, to see if I can identify who it ... | |
| Classic film | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: My wife recalls a movie about a girl who has brothers who are boxers, and there is a tree in ... A: The plot you describe doesn't seem to ring a bell with me. I know Jeanne Crain never made a film ... | |
| Yet ANOTHER movie plot lol | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm sending you a lot these days! I remember seeing another movie when I was younger. I remember a ... A: First, as for your previous question , about the boy who paints , and the father who is also a ... | |
| Movie Plots | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm only 24 but I've been watching older movies my whole life and I love musicals. There are a few ... A: I think I can help you with all three movies! Plot 1: This has to be the delightful Irving Berlin ... | |
| fred astair boat whistle scene with ginger | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: first of all -- thank you very much for the opportunity to ask you a question on this site glad i ... A: I love all the old Rogers/Astaire musicals! They made nine of 'em at RKO Studios in the 1930's, ... | |
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Questions on classic films of the late 30's, 40's and 50's, especially the musicals.
Started going to films with my parents when I was two,..and when growing up..I usually saw 4 movies a week! I especially loved the musicals.
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BA in "Speech and Drama" San Jose State Univ.
MFA in "Theatre Arts/Acting" tanford Univ.
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