Greer Garson

This beautiful drama about a quiet English village and its inhabitants during the early days of WWII is perfect in every way. Director William Wyler was himself flying a bombing mission over Germany the night the Academy got it right and singled it out as Best Picture. Like the hat Greer Garson purchases despite the cost, this film is rather precious, and if made tomorrow, would still win the award for Best Picture. Read Full Story

Based on a novel by the same name, written by James Hilton who is narrating this opening, is touted as being one of the only amnesia films that is enjoyable as well as being one of the few films that is better than the book. Random House takes place in 1918, where a chance meeting and the concern for a stranger leads to love, marriage and seemingly a happily ever after. However, in the true fashion of dark films of the time, there is more to the story. I have to admit that I have never heard of this film, but I am now ... Read Full Story

Another movie set during World War II, Mrs. Miniver is also set in London just before England declared war on Germany. Mrs. Miniver, played by Greer Garson , begins the movie as self-centered and materialistic, quite an unlikable character. She is married with several children, but states that she gets what she likes and she likes nice things. In her eyes, nothing matters but herself. Upon the outbreak of the war, her oldest son joins the Royal Air Force and is sent to defend London during the German bombing raids. In the meantime, her husband is called to duty to help the country in ... Read Full Story

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