Most-Loved Classic Films

If you have a hankering for some classic cinema, pop in one of these much-adored favorites. All skillfully acted by some of the biggest names in film history, these films will transport you back in time:

The Best Years of Our Lives
Directed by William Wyler, this film tells the story of three soldiers returning home after the end of World War II. This film lets you glimpse into what it must have really been like when the GIs returned home after WWII. This film allows you to see the lives of average people with typical struggles who face the problems of adjusting to life after such a war.

Rebecca
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this movie is an adaptation of a book by renowned author, Daphne DuMaurier. It begins with a simple romance between a poor, plain girl and a wealthy titled gentlemen, however, as the movie continues, you are led down a path that turns into something far more sinister than you could have imagined.

Philadelphia Story
This delightful comedy brought Katharine Hepburn back into the spotlight as a great screen actress. This movie still rings true today as it portrays our insatiable desire to know what society's elite do in their private lives. The story begins when a journalist and photographer show up to write a story about Katharine Hepburn’s character’s impending marriage to a stuffy businessman. Joined by film icons, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart, this film is a crowd pleaser for the ages.

Mrs. Miniver
Directed by William Wyler, this much loved film also served as a powerful piece of war propaganda during WWII. The sultry Greer Garson, who was offered the role after Norma Shearer refused it, initially balked at the idea of playing the mother of a college age boy, but was later convinced she was the right woman for the part.  She was later recognized with an Oscar for her performance in the film.

Laura
This intriguing mystery is one of the most stylish, captivating, elegant, and witty film noirs ever made. With an outstanding ensemble cast of characters, this thriller will leave you guessing until its final moments. An original poster hailed the film as: "The story of a love that became the most fearful thing that ever happened to a woman."

Timeless Oscar-Winning Films

If you’re longing to watch a memorable classic film from the good old days, these films cannot be beat. These Oscar-winning standouts continue to make an impression today.

The Philadelphia Story
This classic tale, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and Jimmy Stewart, who won the Best Actor Oscar for his role, is a charming comedy that traces the ups-and-downs of a wealthy heiress’s love life as she plans her wedding. The follies and foibles that follow are sure to leave you laughing!

Rebecca
This haunting tale, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, will leave you guessing until the very end! The film won Best Picture in 1940, and continues to captivate and thrill audiences to this day.

Yankee Doodle Dandy
James Cagney, better known for his gangster roles, won the 1942 Best Actor Oscar for his role in this movie. The movie tells the story of George M. Cohan, replete with song and dance!

The Best Years of Our Lives
Best Picture winner of 1946, this film recounts the stories of World War II veterans as they return home from the war. Their hardships are retold in a poignant tale that remains relevant to this day.

How Green Was My Valley
This touching coming-of-age story is set in a Welsh mining town. Adapted from a wonderful novel, this moving tale won the Best Picture Oscar in 1941. Before you settle in to watch, be sure to have some tissues ready.

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