| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 " ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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". ...
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| 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", ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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: ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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", ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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.) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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