Okay, I think I'm getting back on track.
Today the theme moves on to best actor.
Recommended:
The Big House (1930) - This is an excellent early talkie prison film. Montgomery, Morris, and Beery all give superb performances.
A Free Soul (1931) - Another excellent Shearer film - she out-sexes Gable, leaves Leslie Howard in her dust, and plays well alongside Lionel Barrymore.
Citizen Kane (1941) - Kind of have to include it here. Despite saying that, this truly is an excellent film.
The Search (1948) - I saw this about a year ago, maybe during the same month, and quite enjoyed it.
Bad Day At Black Rock (1955) - Another film that I stumbled across and very much enjoyed. The visuals are well done and Tracy stands out.
Highly Recommended:
This is a tough one again. I'm torn between The Big House and A Free Soul, but am going, this time, to give it to The Big House. It's a film that doesn't get too much play (I Know, A Free Soul doesn't either) and really is quite good.
Haven't Seen, but want to:
Lust For Life (1956) - One of the Minnelli I haven't seen and feel like I should. Biopics generally turn me off which has kept me away.
Mourning Becomes Electra (1947) - Sounds like the kind of film I might enjoy. I know little about it other than the TCM blurb.
Really Not Interested:
I Never Sang for My Father (1970) -Again, I know little other than the TCM blurb, but this one does nothing for me.
The Rest:
Gaslight (1944)
Random Harvest (1942)
Philadelphia (1993)
The China Syndrome (1979)
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