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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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Undercurrent (1946)
What Genre Is It? Noir/Thriller Why Watch Undercurrent? Katherine Hepburn, Robert Taylor, Robert Mitchum, Marjorie Main, and Edmund Gwenn star in this thrilling noir. Ann Hamilton (Katherine Hepburn) adores her father (Edmund Gwenn) and enjoys helping him with his work. She is happy with her single life until one night when Alan Garroway (Robert Taylor) comes to see her father about a business venture. Suddenly, romance blossoms, and before long, Ann agrees to marry Alan. The newlywed couple set off for their home in Washington, D.C. Ann’s life seems perfect at first. Until, Alan pushes her in front of his society without first allowing her to prepare. She comes across…
