Father of the Bride, 1950, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Starring Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Bennett. Directed by Vincent Minnelli. B&W, 93 minutes. Stanley Banks (Spencer Tracy) has a favorite child, his daughter, Kay (Elizabeth Taylor). When she announces she’s getting married, he …
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Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year, 1942, MGM Pictures. Starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Fay Bainter. Directed by George Stevens. B&W, 114 minutes. An incomparable combination of cast, director and screenwriters created a timeless film about a powerful woman with a notable …
Libeled Lady
When a reporter's mistake leads to a calamitous lawsuit, the newspaper's editor has no qualms about marrying off his jilted bride to an unscrupulous ladies' man so he, in turn, can entrap a snooty heiress.
Adam’s Rib
Adam’s Rib, 1949, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn. Directed by George Cukor. B&W, 100 minutes. A distraught wife (Judy Holliday) seeks out her husband (Tom Ewell) as he meets with his paramour (Jean Hagen). With a great lack of …
