Classics
Cactus Flower; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Utterly charming romantic comedy, featuring a radiant performance by Ingrid Bergman.
Odds Against Tomorrow; Review by Robert Pruter
The last 1950s-style noir film shows classic strengths in the genre with strong acting by top actors performing as noir archetypes and with stark grey urban imagery but is somewhat undone by weak story telling.
Christmas Holiday; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
The hard-to-wrap-one’s-head-around story of Deanna Durbin as a prostitute-ish character married to a homicidal psychopath played by Gene Kelly.
The Mad Miss Manton; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Romantic screwball mystery misses the mark of a true classic but offers fine performance by Stanwyck.
Mad About Music; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Wholesome, overly sweet Durbin vehicle lacks appeal for modern viewers.
Where the Boys Are (1960); Review by Robin Franson Pruter
A surprisingly complex and engrossing tale of young love, sex, and sexism.
Tea and Sympathy; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
When you talk about this movie, and you will, be kind.
The Bells of St. Mary’s; Review by Robin Franson Pruter
Manipulatively inspirational pablum elevated by Ingrid Bergman’s stellar performance.
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