What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies?

I Heart Disneyland · 03-14-2007, 11:47 PM

My hubby and I have recently started watching movies from the 1930's - 1960's. There are some amazing movies we'd never seen, even though we were born in the 1960's!!! One of my favorites was Casablanca. LOVED IT! I have really enjoyed the Bogie & Bacall movies.

Do you have any favorites I can add to my Netflix list? (And, I am talkin' OLD movies here...not from the 80's!) ha!

Radiobarry · 03-15-2007, 12:31 AM

Sunset Boulevard...a great classic.

From Here To Eternity - key role for young Sinatra.

An Affair To Remember - Cary Grant

Some Like It Hot - Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis

The Days of Wine And Roses - Lemmon and Lee Remmick ( a sad, but well-done story)

There's a few to start -

--Barry

Radiobarry · 03-15-2007, 12:36 AM

Gone With the Wind (Naturally)

A real favorite of mine - Birdman of Alcatraz - great performance by Burt Lancaster from the early 60's

The Manchurian Candidate with Sinatra and Angela Lansbury

Anything by Hitchcock if you like more psychological type horror like I do...

Brando's On The Waterfront

(Do you get Turner Classic Movies on cable? They have a tremendous selection especially of the old MGM flicks...there's also Fox Movie Channel,...)

Mighty Mikerscope · 03-15-2007, 12:47 AM

I was not around back then either, but I also love old films.

Here are some I like from the 30's and 40's. Can't go wrong with any of these. Lemme know if you've already seen these...

His Girl Friday- Cary Grant (Comedy)
The Philadephia Story- Jimmy Stewart, Katharine Hepburn (Comedy)
My Man Godfrey- William Powell (Comedy)
Lifeboat- Hitchcock (Drama)
The Lady Vanishes- Hitchcock (Suspense)
Bride of Frankenstein (Horror)
Hunchback of Notre Dame- Charles Laughton (Horror)
Captain Blood- Errol Flynn- A Great pirate movie! (Action)
The Sea Hawk- Errol Flynn again- and another Great pirate movie!! (Action)
Top Hat- Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers (Musical)
Meet Me in St. Louis- Judy Garland (Musical)
Rebecca- Laurence Olivier (Romance, Mystery)
To Have and Have Not- Bogey and Bacall again! (Romance/Adventure)
Gone with the Wind- Clark Gable (Epic)
The Maltese Falcon- If you liked Casablanca, you'll like this Bogey movie too!

There's a few in a bunch of categories to start! Enjoy!

I Heart Disneyland · 03-15-2007, 02:09 AM

Keep 'em coming! I have seen a couple of the ones mentioned and especially loved Maltese Falcon and Birdman of Alcatraz. Great movies!!

Thank you for helping with my Netflix list!!

Coheteboy · 03-15-2007, 02:36 AM

I love:

Singin' In the Rain

and

It Happened One Night

Barbossa · 03-15-2007, 04:02 AM

The General starring Buster Keaton

Silent movie from 1927. Rated in the top ten best comedies of all time.

Barbaraann · 03-15-2007, 06:22 AM

Angels With Dirty Faces
Captains Corageous
The Egg and I
I Remember Mama
Bells Are Ringing
Test Pilot
Spencer's Mountain
It happened One Night
Going My Way
Penny Serenade
Three Faces of Eve
Pride of the Yankees
A Guy Named Joe
Desk Set

Just some of the old movies that I have on video tape.

Roo719 · 03-15-2007, 06:22 AM

I just figured out that Radio Barry is, most likely, my twin in some way. I was going to recommend my personal faves:

Casablanca "Rick, Rick...you gotta hide me, you GOTTA hide me!"

Sunset Blvd "I'm still big! It's the pictures that got small!"

Some Like it Hot "Why would a man want to marry a MAN?" "SECURITY!"

Singing in the Rain--what's interesting is that you'll put it in, and then suddenly, it's two hours later. THe movie moves like clockwork. And it does so, so fast, you won't know that the time has gone. Your butt won't get numb and you'll be humming tunes for the rest of the week!

A personal favorite is "Bringing Up Baby," with Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant. "No, I've just suddenly gone GAY!" he explains at one point. The humor is dated in that 'screwball comedies' aren't really made any more. A screwball comedy is basically a romantic comedy with lots and lots of absurdist plot elements added in. Stuff happens that couldn't possibly. But I find that, on a dark Sunday afternoon, the brevity of the picture is borderline therapeutic...if you open yourself up to the humor, it's as light as a good piece of cheesecake.

And, of course, any and all Hitchcock's films. Just be open minded, for today's movies have stolen so much from this great, it will feel a bit dated. 'Disturbia,' Shia LeBouf's new movie is a remake of Hitch's 'Rear Window.' Time it right and you can have great discussions. Another idea? Watch 'Dial M for Murder.' Then watch 'A Perfect Murder.' Compare. See which one gave you the creeps more!

Another fun thing? Watch 'The Twilight Zone' series and then watch the 80's movie. See what you think.

And let us know what you find!

Peace and popcorn,
Roo

Nancywitt · 03-15-2007, 07:33 AM

There have already been some great movies listed. I won't repeat any, but I do love anything Errol Flynn and Humphrey Bogart and of course Gone With The Wind.

Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney (That boy can really dance!)
Anything with James Stewart, favorites include: It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and The Glenn Miller Story
Dark Victory with Betty Davis (I challenge you not to cry)
Shall We Dance with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers (Actually any movie where they dance is a good movie.)
Christmas In Connecticut with Barbara Stanwyck

Don't you love Netflix? Even if the movie you picked out was not that great, you haven't really wasted any money. Enjoy! And let us know which ones you have seen.

TikiRoomLiz · 03-15-2007, 08:30 AM

I can't get enough of The Heiress with Olivia DeHavilland & Montgomery Clift.

Belle626 · 03-15-2007, 08:55 AM

I just saw this one recently -- All About Eve.
Here's some other to add to the greats already listed (BTW LOVE CASABLANCA):
Roman Holiday
Sabrina
Paris When it Sizzles (ok ok I'm a big Audrey Hepburn fan)
The Glenn Miller Story
Laura
The Shop Around the Corner
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir
Gunga Din
Sorry, Wrong Number
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane
The Harvey Girls

I used to watch TCM all the time before they switched it to digital cable --luckily now I've switch to digital so I can watch it again! Also for anyone looking for a great variety of classic movies -- Netflix has a ton of them!

Fishbulb · 03-15-2007, 08:59 AM

ALL ABOUT EVE (can't believe no one has mentioned it yet)
Sunset Boulevard (one of my all time favorite films ever)
Bringing up baby
Lawrence of Arabia
The Godfather
The Lost Weekend
Casablanca
M (Very creepy)
Bringing up baby
Mr Skeffington
The Letter
Rear Window

upov · 03-15-2007, 09:31 AM

The Greatest Show On Earth
The Wings of Eagles
The Bridge on the River Kwai

I love to watch almost anything with John Wayne in it. Just about any of the old classic westerns and war movies will make me stop and watch when channel surfing.

*sir clinksalot* · 03-15-2007, 09:34 AM

Fishy, You forgot Friday the 13th V.

For me:

Vertigo
The Birds
Godfather
Grease
Sunset Blvd
It's a Wonderful Life
White Christmas
Casablanca
To Catch a Theif
Chinatown
Citizen Kane
Dr Strangelove
French Connection
The Mummy (1959 version)
Sound of Music
Mary Poppins
Yours, Mine and Ours
Bond movies

03-14-2007, 11:47 PM	#1
I Heart Disneyland "8 year olds Dude!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: With the tumbling tumbleweeds. Posts: 25,309	What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? My hubby and I have recently started watching movies from the 1930's - 1960's. There are some amazing movies we'd never seen, even though we were born in the 1960's!!! One of my favorites was Casablanca. LOVED IT! I have really enjoyed the Bogie & Bacall movies. Do you have any favorites I can add to my Netflix list? (And, I am talkin' OLD movies here...not from the 80's!) ha! __________________ "THAT RUG REALLY TIED THE ROOM TOGETHER" --- DUDE

03-15-2007, 12:31 AM	#2
Radiobarry Hot air and hotter java Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In search of another open mike Posts: 17,441 Blog Entries: 6	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? Sunset Boulevard...a great classic. From Here To Eternity - key role for young Sinatra. An Affair To Remember - Cary Grant Some Like It Hot - Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis The Days of Wine And Roses - Lemmon and Lee Remmick ( a sad, but well-done story) There's a few to start - --Barry __________________ --Barry LET'S GO ANGELS!

03-15-2007, 12:36 AM	#3
Radiobarry Hot air and hotter java Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: In search of another open mike Posts: 17,441 Blog Entries: 6	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? Gone With the Wind (Naturally) A real favorite of mine - Birdman of Alcatraz - great performance by Burt Lancaster from the early 60's The Manchurian Candidate with Sinatra and Angela Lansbury Anything by Hitchcock if you like more psychological type horror like I do... Brando's On The Waterfront (Do you get Turner Classic Movies on cable? They have a tremendous selection especially of the old MGM flicks...there's also Fox Movie Channel,...) __________________ --Barry LET'S GO ANGELS!

03-15-2007, 12:47 AM	#4
Mighty Mikerscope Can see my car from here Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 713	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? I was not around back then either, but I also love old films. Here are some I like from the 30's and 40's. Can't go wrong with any of these. Lemme know if you've already seen these... His Girl Friday- Cary Grant (Comedy) The Philadephia Story- Jimmy Stewart, Katharine Hepburn (Comedy) My Man Godfrey- William Powell (Comedy) Lifeboat- Hitchcock (Drama) The Lady Vanishes- Hitchcock (Suspense) Bride of Frankenstein (Horror) Hunchback of Notre Dame- Charles Laughton (Horror) Captain Blood- Errol Flynn- A Great pirate movie! (Action) The Sea Hawk- Errol Flynn again- and another Great pirate movie!! (Action) Top Hat- Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers (Musical) Meet Me in St. Louis- Judy Garland (Musical) Rebecca- Laurence Olivier (Romance, Mystery) To Have and Have Not- Bogey and Bacall again! (Romance/Adventure) Gone with the Wind- Clark Gable (Epic) The Maltese Falcon- If you liked Casablanca, you'll like this Bogey movie too! There's a few in a bunch of categories to start! Enjoy! __________________ Next refurb— Autopia powered by Substitutiary Locomotion. Last edited by Mighty Mikerscope; 03-15-2007 at 12:48 AM. Reason: spelling

03-15-2007, 02:09 AM	#5
I Heart Disneyland "8 year olds Dude!" Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: With the tumbling tumbleweeds. Posts: 25,309	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? Keep 'em coming! I have seen a couple of the ones mentioned and especially loved Maltese Falcon and Birdman of Alcatraz. Great movies!! Thank you for helping with my Netflix list!! __________________ "THAT RUG REALLY TIED THE ROOM TOGETHER" --- DUDE

03-15-2007, 02:36 AM	#6
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03-15-2007, 04:02 AM	#7
Barbossa Nov 11: Lest We Forget Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 3,614	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? The General starring Buster Keaton Silent movie from 1927. Rated in the top ten best comedies of all time. __________________ Veteran's Week Nov 5-11, 2009

03-15-2007, 06:22 AM	#8
Barbaraann GivingThanksThanksGiving Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 35,430	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? Angels With Dirty Faces Captains Corageous The Egg and I I Remember Mama Bells Are Ringing Test Pilot Spencer's Mountain It happened One Night Going My Way Penny Serenade Three Faces of Eve Pride of the Yankees A Guy Named Joe Desk Set Just some of the old movies that I have on video tape.

03-15-2007, 06:22 AM	#9
Roo719 Deeply amused by it all. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grizzly bear, extraordinaire! Posts: 3,313	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? I just figured out that Radio Barry is, most likely, my twin in some way. I was going to recommend my personal faves: Casablanca "Rick, Rick...you gotta hide me, you GOTTA hide me!" Sunset Blvd "I'm still big! It's the pictures that got small!" Some Like it Hot "Why would a man want to marry a MAN?" "SECURITY!" Singing in the Rain--what's interesting is that you'll put it in, and then suddenly, it's two hours later. THe movie moves like clockwork. And it does so, so fast, you won't know that the time has gone. Your butt won't get numb and you'll be humming tunes for the rest of the week! A personal favorite is "Bringing Up Baby," with Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant. "No, I've just suddenly gone GAY!" he explains at one point. The humor is dated in that 'screwball comedies' aren't really made any more. A screwball comedy is basically a romantic comedy with lots and lots of absurdist plot elements added in. Stuff happens that couldn't possibly. But I find that, on a dark Sunday afternoon, the brevity of the picture is borderline therapeutic...if you open yourself up to the humor, it's as light as a good piece of cheesecake. And, of course, any and all Hitchcock's films. Just be open minded, for today's movies have stolen so much from this great, it will feel a bit dated. 'Disturbia,' Shia LeBouf's new movie is a remake of Hitch's 'Rear Window.' Time it right and you can have great discussions. Another idea? Watch 'Dial M for Murder.' Then watch 'A Perfect Murder.' Compare. See which one gave you the creeps more! Another fun thing? Watch 'The Twilight Zone' series and then watch the 80's movie. See what you think. And let us know what you find! Peace and popcorn, Roo __________________ husband, petowner, wordsmith, imagineer, martialist, playwright, traveller, ardent, wit, critic, barista, Taoist, superhero, fortuneteller, reader, fidget, teacher, dreamer, author, blogger, ghosthunter, voter, patient, bear, gourmand, soon-to-be Floridian, friend Last edited by Roo719; 03-15-2007 at 06:27 AM.

03-15-2007, 07:33 AM	#10
Nancywitt Faith, Trust & Pixie dust Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pennsylvania6-5000 Posts: 2,956	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? There have already been some great movies listed. I won't repeat any, but I do love anything Errol Flynn and Humphrey Bogart and of course Gone With The Wind. Yankee Doodle Dandy with James Cagney (That boy can really dance!) Anything with James Stewart, favorites include: It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and The Glenn Miller Story Dark Victory with Betty Davis (I challenge you not to cry) Shall We Dance with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers (Actually any movie where they dance is a good movie.) Christmas In Connecticut with Barbara Stanwyck Don't you love Netflix? Even if the movie you picked out was not that great, you haven't really wasted any money. Enjoy! And let us know which ones you have seen. __________________

03-15-2007, 08:30 AM	#11
TikiRoomLiz Circle of Ancients Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere Posts: 14,548	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? I can't get enough of The Heiress with Olivia DeHavilland & Montgomery Clift. __________________

03-15-2007, 08:55 AM	#12
Belle626 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Most Boring Place on Earth! Posts: 262	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? I just saw this one recently -- All About Eve. Here's some other to add to the greats already listed (BTW LOVE CASABLANCA): Roman Holiday Sabrina Paris When it Sizzles (ok ok I'm a big Audrey Hepburn fan) The Glenn Miller Story Laura The Shop Around the Corner The Ghost & Mrs. Muir Gunga Din Sorry, Wrong Number What Ever Happened to Baby Jane The Harvey Girls I used to watch TCM all the time before they switched it to digital cable --luckily now I've switch to digital so I can watch it again! Also for anyone looking for a great variety of classic movies -- Netflix has a ton of them!

03-15-2007, 08:59 AM	#13
Fishbulb Minion MiceChat News Team MiceEars Crew Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,733 Blog Entries: 3	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? ALL ABOUT EVE (can't believe no one has mentioned it yet) Sunset Boulevard (one of my all time favorite films ever) Bringing up baby Lawrence of Arabia The Godfather The Lost Weekend Casablanca M (Very creepy) Bringing up baby Mr Skeffington The Letter Rear Window __________________ "Fame was like a drug, but what was even more like a drug were the drugs.” Homer Jay Simpson

03-15-2007, 09:31 AM	#14
upov This space for rent Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 870	Re: What Are Your Favorite Old Classic Movies? The Greatest Show On Earth The Wings of Eagles The Bridge on the River Kwai I love to watch almost anything with John Wayne in it. Just about any of the old classic westerns and war movies will make me stop and watch when channel surfing.

03-15-2007, 09:34 AM	#15
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