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Greer Garson
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Greer Garson, CBE (September 29, 1904 – April 6, 1996) was a British-born actress who was very popular during World War II, being listed by the Motion Picture Herald as one of America's top ten box office draws in 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, and 1946.
As one of MGM's major stars of the 1940s, Garson received seven Academy Award nominations, winning the Best Actress award for Mrs.
Miniver (1942).
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This documentary focuses on 1939 considered to...1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year 2009
This documentary focuses on 1939, considered to be Hollywood's greatest year, with film clips and insight into what made the year so special.
Some of MGMS musical stars review...That's Entertainment! III 1994
Some of MGM'S musical stars review the studios history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon, from the first musical talkies to Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain.
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present...That's Entertainment, Part II 1976
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
Various MGM stars from yesterday present...That's Entertainment! 1974
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
After being kidnapped and escaping young...
Belgian nun Sister Ann is sent...The Singing Nun 1966
Belgian nun Sister Ann is sent to another order where she's at first committed to helping troubled souls, like Nichole and little Dominic. When Father Clementi hears Sister Ann's uplifting singing style, he takes her to a talent contest. Sister Ann is signed to a record deal and everyone is listening to her lighthearted songs. She is unprepared for her newfound fame (like appearing on The Ed Sullivan Show) and unwanted side effects, including a wrongful attraction to an old friend.
Mario Cantinflas Moreno is a hired...Pepe 1960
Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood director buys a white stallion that belongs to Pepe's boss. Pepe, determined to get the horse back (as he considers it his family), decides to take off to Hollywood. There he meets film stars including Jimmy Durante, Frank Sinatra, Zsa Zsa Gabór, Bing Crosby, Maurice Chevalier and Jack Lemmon in drag as Daphne from Some Like It Hot. He is also surprised by things that were new in America at the time, such as automatic swinging doors. When he finally reaches the man who bought the horse, he is led to believe there is no hope of getting it back. However, the last scene shows both him and the stallion back at the ranch with several foals.
The assassination of the wouldbe ruler...
Julia and William were married and...Julia Misbehaves 1948
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A rough and tumble man of...Adventure 1945
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Mary Rafferty comes from a poor...The Valley of Decision 1945
Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
This short celebrates the 20th anniversary...Twenty Years After 1944
This short celebrates the 20th anniversary of MGM. Segments are shown from several early hits, then from a number of 1944 releases.
Poor physics student Marie is studying...Madame Curie 1943
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Wandered away from his asylum an...Random Harvest 1942
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Middleclass housewife Kay Miniver deals with...Mrs. Miniver 1942
Middle-class housewife Kay Miniver deals with petty problems. She and her husband Clem watch her Oxford-educated son Vin court Carol Beldon, the charming granddaughter of the local nobility as represented by Lady Beldon. Then the war comes and Vin joins the RAF.
Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney operator...Blossoms in the Dust 1941
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Mrs Bennet wishes to wed her...Pride and Prejudice 1940
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A shy British teacher looks back...Goodbye, Mr. Chips 1939
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