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The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz (1939) on 25 august 1939
, 1h38
Directed by Mervyn LeRoy, George Cukor, Victor Fleming, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, King Vidor
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Musical theatre, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Monde imaginaire, Films about music and musicians, Le pays d'Oz, Witches in film, Musical films, Steampunk films, Children's films
Actors Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke
Rating80% 4.0468654.0468654.0468654.0468654.046865
The film starts in sepia toned Kansas in the early 1900s. Dorothy Gale lives with her dog Toto on the farm of her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. Dorothy and Toto get in trouble with a ruthless neighbor, Miss Almira Gulch, when Toto bites her. However, Dorothy's family and the farmhands are all too busy to pay attention to her. Miss Gulch arrives with permission from the sheriff to have Toto euthanized. He is taken away, but escapes and returns to Dorothy; she then decides to run away from home with Toto to escape Miss Gulch.
The Star Maker
The Star Maker (1939) on 25 august 1939
, 1h34
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, Hal Walker
Origin USA
Genres Biography, Comedy, Musical
Actors Bing Crosby, Ned Sparks, Laura Hope Crews, Janet Waldo, Thurston Hall, Clara Blandick
Rating60% 3.0459853.0459853.0459853.0459853.045985
Larry Earl est un compositeur ambitieux mais fauché; sa femme Mary persuade un directeur de théâtre de le laisser monter un spectacle avec des enfants. Mais une nouvelle loi interdit aux enfants de travailler après 10H du soir.
Smuggled Cargo
Smuggled Cargo (1939) on 21 august 1939
, 1h2
Directed by John H. Auer
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Barry MacKay, Rochelle Hudson, George Barbier, Ralph Morgan, Cliff Edwards, John Wray
Rating60% 3.009753.009753.009753.009753.00975
Irish Luck
Irish Luck (1939) on 22 august 1939
, 58minutes
Directed by Howard Bretherton
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime
Actors Frankie Darro, Dick Purcell, Lillian Elliott, Dennis Moore, James Flavin, Sheila Darcy
Rating55% 2.764622.764622.764622.764622.76462
This script must be run from the command line
Detouring America
Detouring America (1939) on 23 august 1939
, 8minutes
Directed by Tex Avery
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Animation
Rating59% 2.9532352.9532352.9532352.9532352.953235
Ce récit de voyage à travers l’Amérique est rempli de gags visuels tels que le geyser 'd'une fiabilité parfaite' crachant dans un crachoir, des indiens qui vivent sur des falaises et qui marchent horizontalement sur les falaises pour se rendre à leurs maisons, et un marqueur de vaches du Texas qui marque les vaches en les frappant. On y trouve également M. Butter Fingers, une mouche humaine qui grimpe à l’extérieur de l’Empire State Building.
Angels Wash Their Faces
Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) on 26 august 1939
, 1h26
Directed by Ray Enright
Genres Drama, Crime, Romance
Actors Ann Sheridan, Billy Halop, Ronald Reagan, Bernard Punsly, Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall
Rating60% 3.0021653.0021653.0021653.0021653.002165
Gabe Ryan (Frankie Thomas) is released from reform school and it taken to a new house by his sister Joy (Ann Sheridan) to start a new life where no one knows of his past. However, Gabe immediately joins a local gang, the Beale Street Termites, where he meets up with William Kroner (Bernard Nedell), a local gangster. William accuses him of starting a fire at one of his properties, and Alfred Martino (Eduardo Ciannelli), the actual arsonist, uses this opportunity to frame Gabe for any fire. He decides to torch one of his apartment complexes so that he can collect the insurance money. Unfortunately, one of the kids, Sleepy (Bernard Punsly) is killed in the fire.
Calling All Curs
Calling All Curs (1939) on 25 august 1939

Directed by Jules White
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Buddy films
Actors Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Lynton Brent, Cy Schindell, Robin Raymond
Rating74% 3.7252653.7252653.7252653.7252653.725265
The Stooges are skilled veterinarians at a pet hospital who are the proud surgeons of Garçon, a prized poodle of socialite Mrs. Bedford (Isabelle LaMal). They successfully remove a thorn from his paw. Dognappers posing as reporters (Lynton Brent, Cy Schindell) dognap Garçon.
Everybody's Hobby
Everybody's Hobby (1939) on 26 august 1939
, 54minutes
Directed by William C. McGann
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Irene Rich, Henry O'Neill, Jackie Moran, John Ridgely, Peggy Stewart, Alberto Morin
Rating53% 2.6770452.6770452.6770452.6770452.677045