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Hollywood Classics that you may have missed - a list by travelgirl

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With all that Hollywood is churning out today, we often forget that there were movies that didn't have special effects and just had really good actors. This list contains classic films that are over 20 years old.

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Old films that still pack a punch

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12 Angry Men (1957)

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You know it's the writing and the acting that are keeping your attention, because there's no action, no set to speak of, no special effects, and not even any color. Made in 1957 and still gripping, insightful, and relevant.

Updated Oct 3, 2006

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To Sir, With Love

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To Sir, With Love is my favorite film because its the first film I ever saw as a small child. It is indeed a classic. Sydney Poitier portrays a teacher who must teach at a London school where the kids are less than stellar students. Miraculously he finds a way to get through to them. (via Netflix)

Updated Jun 26, 2009

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Amazon: West Side Story (Full Screen Edition) with Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno

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My list wouldn't be complete without this film. The highlight: the dancing. Gotta love the dancing. George Chakiris and Rita Moreno didn't get Oscars for nothing. If you can buy the collector's edition then do that. It has a lot extras. This is a must for any movie buff. (via Amazon)

Updated Jun 26, 2009

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The Children's Hour

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I recently saw this film on televison and "wow". Great performances by three legendary actors, Audrey Hepburn, Shirley McClain, and James Garner. Audrey Hepburn and Shirley McClain are two friends that run an all girls school. When they have to discipline one of their students, the little girl hatches a lie that changes the lives of everyone. Believe it or not this is remake of an earlier film done by the same director William Wyler. In the original "These Three", the studio made him change the story line because the subject matter was deemed "too sensitive". However, he held out and got to make the film he really wanted to make. He succeeds in "The Children's Hour". (via Amazon)

Updated Jun 26, 2009

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Planet of the Apes Movie

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When I was a kid my older sister used to go crazy every time this movie came on tv. I didn't really understand why for a long time. After a night of hanging out with friends, I recently sat down and finally watched this film. Man, I can see why she really liked it. Its quite a masterpiece. So this recommendation is really for my older sister a true fan of the film. Little sister finally caught up to the fascination. (via Amazon)

Updated Jun 26, 2009

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The Candidate

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Robert Redford plays a bewildered candidate trying to get through an election. Accompanied by Peter Boyle (Everybody Loves Raymond) they muddle through the process of what a lot of candidates have to go through. (via Netflix)

Updated Jun 26, 2009

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Amazon: Diner with Steve Guttenberg, Daniel Stern, Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Tim Daly, Ellen Barkin and Paul Reiser

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Seven stars brighten this film. See it for them alone. This film was made at the beginning of all of their careers.

Updated Jun 26, 2009

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Claudine

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This is a classic film done with care. I first saw this film when I was child with my family. Claudine is a period piece that deserves to be viewed. Diahn Carol and James Earl Jones give strong perfomances as two people trying to build a life together. The soundtrack which was done by Motown greats "Gladys Knight and the Pips" was played in our household many times. (via Amazon)

Updated Jun 26, 2009

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I Remember Mama

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Again, one of my older sister's really liked this film and on her recommendation, I have watched it. Its really good about family and sticking together. Also, there are two nice bonuses: you get to one of the early perfomances of Barbara Bel Geddes, thats Ms. Ellie from Dallas to you and me. Not to mention Ellen Corby she play the cantakerous grandma on The Waltons. (via Netflix)

Updated Jun 26, 2009