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Top Five Dean Jones’ Film Recommendations
Springtime means it’s time to compile a list of fun upbeat films, and Dean Jones is one of my favorite actors who starred in various fun family classics. Get ready for laughs as you make your way through my top five Dean Jones’ film recommendations. 5. Blackbeard’s Ghost (1968) Image From Google Steve Walker (Dean Jones) never could have imagined the obstacles he would face when he accepted the Godolphin College track coach position. Arriving in Godolphin, Steve decides to stay at Blackbeard’s Inn, a local hotel run by the Daughters of the Buccaneers—who are all decedents of Blackbeard’s crew. The night this unsuspecting coach arrives, the Daughters are having…
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The Gnome Mobile (1967)
What Genre Is It? Fantasy/Adventure Why Watch The Gnome Mobile? If you love Disney’s Mary Poppins, you will enjoy The Gnome Mobile. The beloved Mary Poppins’ children, Jane and Michael, return in this springtime film as Elizabeth and Rodney Winthrop who are sent to America to visit their grandfather, D.J. Mulrooney. Mulrooney is a busy lumber tycoon who decides to take his grandchildren on a picnic before heading to an important business meeting. However, things become complicated when Elizabeth claims to see a gnome in the redwood forest. Mulrooney tries to appease his granddaughter by helping the last of the gnomes; the only problem is Mulrooney didn’t expect to deal…
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Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
What Genre Is It? Comedy/ Romance Why Watch Christmas in Connecticut? Get ready to laugh as columnist Elizabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck) prepares to spend the Christmas holiday in a way she never imagined. Elizabeth writes one of the most adored magazine columns titled the “Diary of a Housewife”. Housewives all over the country read this column for inspiration and wisdom. In fact, Elizabeth’s readers are so involved with her column, they rush to provide her with whatever it is she writes that she needs. Another reason Elizabeth Lane is so popular is because of her kitchen skills. Her recipes make sailors dream of having a home cooked meal from her…
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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
What Genre Is It? Comedy/Drama Why Watch Miracle on 34th Street? Miracle on 34th Street is a classic Christmas film that highlights the importance of friendship, hope, and love. Starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood, and John Payne, this film captures the heart and soul of the holiday season. Doris Walker (Maureen O’Hara) wants to protect her young daughter, Susan Walker (Natalie Wood) from unrealistic expectations. Doris has one belief: that life must be viewed from a completely realistic perspective in order to avoid disappointment. According to Doris, fairy tales, lullabies, and the imagination are harmful to children—as such fantasies only lead to future disappointments. However, when Doris meets…
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Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951)
Guess who’s back for more laughs and spooks in this classic twist on the invisible man? What Genre is it? Burlesque Comedy Definition of Burlesque Comedy A burlesque form of comedy is when a story mocks a subject or when a particular subject is presented in an ironic, over-exaggerated way. Abbott and Costello do this style of comedy very well. They usually have fast dialogue with one in the duo playing the straight man and the other the comic. Why Watch Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man? After graduating from Dugan’s Detective Training course, Abbott and Costello open their own private eye practice. Everything is going great. Until, the…
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The Long, Long Trailer (1953)
What is the Genre? Comedy Calling all I Love Lucy fans, this film is for you! Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz team up in this hilarious newlywed, road-trip comedy. If anyone’s honeymoon was going to be slightly unconventional and filled with laughter and tears, it would be Lucy and Desi’s. Why Watch The Long, Long Trailer? The Long, Long Trailer (1953) makes for a wonderful summer film. It has a comical cast including not only the leading couple of comedy, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, but also familiar faces such as Marjorie Main, Gladys Hurlbut, Keenan Wynn, and Howard McNear to list a few. With comical talent like the above,…
