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Paleface, ThePaleface, The (1948)
Dir. Norman Z. McLeod
Feat. Bob Hope, Jane Russell, Robert Armstrong
One of Bob Hope's most popular comedies is a western spoof in which he stars as a hapless dentist who through a series of misfortunes winds up…
Paradine Case, TheParadine Case, The (1948)
Dir. Alfred Hitchcock
Feat. Gregory Peck, Alida Valli, Ann Todd
Lawyer Gregory Peck falls in love with the 'wrong woman', in this case Alida Valli, a client charged with murdering her blind husband. In classic…
Pirate, ThePirate, The (1948)
Dir. Vincente Minnelli
Feat. Judy Garland, Vincente Minnelli, Gene Kelly
Real–life partnership Judy Garland and Vincente Minelli reteam for a fine musical that also boasts Gene Kelly's footwork and Cole Porter's…
Portrait of JenniePortrait of Jennie (1948)
Dir. William Dieterle
Feat. Joseph Cotton, Jennifer Jones, Ethel Barrymore
An exquisite flight of fantasy, in which starving–artist Joseph Cotton is visited upon by an otherworldly Jennifer Jones. Dazzling photography…
Rachel and the StrangerRachel and the Stranger (1948)
Dir. Norman Foster
Feat. William Holden, Loretta Young, Robert Mitchum
Western 'rom–com' with husband William Holden and 'stranger' Robert Mitchum competing for the affections of Loretta Young ('Rachel') towards…
Red RiverRed River (1948) Recommended
Dir. Howard Hawks
Feat. John Wayne, Montgomery Clift, Joanne Dru
Another contender for the best of the west. John Wayne is in prime mode as a tyrannical rancher whose adopted son is determined to prove his…
Red Shoes, TheRed Shoes, The (1948) Aro Favourite
Dir. Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Feat. Anton Walbrook, Moira Shearer, Marius Goring
Beloved dance classic is a strikingly realised story of a young ballerina who, in an echo of the Hans Christian Andersen story, becomes torn between…
Road House (1948)
Dir. Jean Negulesco
Feat. Richard Widmark
Engrossing melodrama exploring the dark side of human emotion. Psychotic club owner Richard Widmark goes into a jealous rampage when his girl decides…
RopeRope (1948) Recommended
Dir. Alfred Hitchcock
Feat. James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger
A perverse comedy about a couple of gay men who murder a friend for the thrill of it, then throw a party with the body hidden in a cabinet. Hitch's…
Scott of the AntarcticScott of the Antarctic (1948)
Dir. Charles Frend
Feat. John Mills
Ealing studios produced thie epic recount of Scott's final voyage to the South Pole. With John Mills.

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