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Subgenre Sampler

 
Woman on the RunWoman on the Run (1950)
Dir. Norman Foster
Feat. Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith
Twisty, San Fransisco–set noir spins a gripping yarn around a mob witness on the run and his estranged wife in grave danger. Excellent and…
Wooden Horse, The (1950)
Dir. Jack Lee
Feat. Leo Genn, David Tomlinson, Anthony Steel
Allied P.O.W.'s attempt to escape a Nazi prison camp by way of an excercise vaulting horse.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1949)
Dir. Tay Garnett
Feat. Bing Crosby, Rhonda Fleming, William Bendix
Mark Twain's comedy given a light musical spin with Bing Crosby.
Act of ViolenceAct of Violence (w/ Mystery Street) (1949-1950)
Dir. Fred Zinnemann, John Sturges
Feat. Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh
Van Heflin's blissful small–town existence is upended when a returning WWII–vet arrives, determined to settle an old score. Disturbingly…
Adam's RibAdam's Rib (1949) Recommended
Dir. George Cukor
Feat. Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn
A bittersweet battle of the sexes in which married lawyers find themselves on opposite sides of an attempted murder case. High–brow romp was…
Adventures of Don JuanAdventures of Don Juan (1949)
Dir. Vincent Sherman
Feat. Errol Flynn
Errol Flynn swashbuckler that somewhat exploits his public reputation for debauchery.
Adventures of Francis the Talking Mule, The - Volume 1Adventures of Francis the Talking Mule, The - Volume 1 (Francis, Francis Goes to the Races, Francis Goes to West Point, Francis Covers the Big Town) (1949-1952)
Dir. Arthur Lubin
Feat. Donald O'Connor, Chill Wills, Piper Laurie
The first four comedies starring O'Connor as an affably naive young man, who is assisted through life by a berating, smart–arsed talking mule…
Africa ScreamsAfrica Screams (1949)
Dir. Charles Barton
Feat. Bud Abbott, Lou Costello
More dependable comedy from the Abbott and Costello duo, this time running amok in Africa, complete with racial stereotypes.
All the King's MenAll the King's Men (1949) Recommended
Dir. Robert Rossen
Feat. Broderick Crawford, John Ireland, Mercedes McCambridge
Broderick Crawford brilliantly plays a well intentioned but bullheaded Southern senator whose thirst for power sets him on the road to ruin. Fine…
Batman and RobinBatman and Robin (1949)
Dir. Spencer Gordon Bennett
The first screen incarnation of Bob Kane's comicbook duo – a 15–episode serial following the caped crusaders portentous perils. Two…

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