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The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) on 24 january 1942
, 1h52
Directed by William Keighley
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Monty Woolley, Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Jimmy Durante, Richard Travis, Billie Burke
Rating74% 3.7459453.7459453.7459453.7459453.745945
During a cross-country lecture tour, notoriously acerbic radio personality Sheridan Whiteside (Monty Woolley) slips on the icy steps of the house of the Stanleys (Grant Mitchell and Billie Burke), a prominent Ohio family, and insists on recuperating in their home during the Christmas holidays. The overbearing, self-centered celebrity soon comes to dominate the lives of the residents and everyone else who enters the household. He encourages young adults Richard (Russell Arms) and June (Elisabeth Fraser) Stanley to pursue their dreams, much to the dismay of their conventional father Ernest.
Joan of Paris
Joan of Paris (1942) on 20 january 1942
, 1h31
Directed by Robert Stevenson, James Anderson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Romance
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Political films, Films about capital punishment, Disaster films, Films about aviation accidents or incidents, Histoire de France, L'Occupation allemande en France
Actors Michèle Morgan, Paul Henreid, Thomas Mitchell, Laird Cregar, May Robson, Alexander Granach
Rating67% 3.392953.392953.392953.392953.39295
In German-occupied Paris, an announcer reports during a blackout that the Second Front has begun, with British forces invading the Continent, and that five Royal Air Force fighters have been shot down. The downed pilots split up and make their way to Paris to try to arrange their escape back to England. On the way, they break into a tavern in search of civilian clothes. When a German soldier shows up for a drink, Squadron Leader Paul Lavallier (Paul Henreid), a member of the Free French, knocks him out and takes his money. In Paris, Paul contacts an old teacher of his, Father Antoine (Thomas Mitchell), who agrees to hide the reunited men in the sewers underneath his cathedral.
Melodies Old and New
Melodies Old and New (1942) on 24 january 1942

Directed by Edward L. Cahn
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors George McFarland, Robert Blake, Billy Laughlin, Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas, Janet Burston, Dwayne Hickman
Rating64% 3.225983.225983.225983.225983.22598
Just as they did in Ye Olde Minstrels, the gang prevails upon old-time minstrel impresario Uncle Wills to help them stage a fund-raising musical show. Highlights include the ensemble number "When Grandma Wore a Bustle", the barbershop-quartet set piece "Songs of Long Ago", and the grand finale "Dances Old and New". The kids are unable to post the profits because Mickey has allowed most of the audience to enter for free, but Uncle Wills comes to the rescue once again.
Torpedo Boat
Torpedo Boat (1942) on 24 january 1942
, 1h10
Directed by John Rawlins
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Action
Actors Richard Arlen, Jean Parker, Mary Carlisle, Phillip Terry, Dick Purcell, Ralph Sanford
Rating70% 3.512163.512163.512163.512163.51216
Mr. and Mrs. North
Mr. and Mrs. North (1942) on 23 january 1942
, 1h7
Directed by Robert B. Sinclair
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Crime
Actors Gracie Allen, Paul Kelly, Rose Hobart, Virginia Grey, Tom Conway, Felix Bressart
Rating59% 2.9964552.9964552.9964552.9964552.996455
Jerry North (William Post Jr.) and his wife Pam (Gracie Allen) return home after a night away in a holiday spirit. The spirit soon vanishes when the body of a man falls out of the liquor closet. The corpse is identified as Stanley Brent, the estranged husband of Carol Brent (Rose Hobart), a friend of Pam's. As the clues are unearthed, it appears that some member of the North's social circle, who knew they would be away, gained entrance to their apartment, asked Brent to come there and murdered him. Pam tries to establish alibis for all of her friends, and in doing so inadvertently established who killed Brent.
The New Spirit
The New Spirit (1942) on 22 january 1942
, 7minutes
Directed by Wilfred Jackson, Ben Sharpsteen
Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Animation
Themes Films about animals, Politique, Documentary films about war, Documentary films about historical events, Films about birds, Political films, Documentary films about World War II, Mise en scène d'un canard, Children's films
Actors Cliff Edwards, Clarence Nash
Rating56% 2.807142.807142.807142.807142.80714
The film begins with Donald Duck, flush with the contemporary patriotic spirit present with the United States' full entry into World War II, dancing to a patriotic song. A radio announcer tells about the new patriotic spirit and asks Donald if he is willing to do his part. Donald fervently asserts his loyalty and begs to know how best to show it. His enthusiasm fades when the radio announcer advises he pay his income tax promptly. However, the announcer changes Donald's mind by stressing the country's need for resources to aid the war effort.
Duke of the Navy
Duke of the Navy (1942) on 23 january 1942
, 1h5
Directed by William Beaudine
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Action, Adventure
Actors Ralph Byrd, Veda Ann Borg, Zack Williams
Rating58% 2.918532.918532.918532.918532.91853
Along with his friend Dan "Cookie" Cook (Stubby Kruger), Bill "Breezy" Duke (Ralph Byrd), a sailor who disguises himself as the heir to the Duke Chocolate Company fortune, goes on furlough from his navy job. While the duo hitchhike, Mrs. Duke (Margaret Armstrong), who is part of the true Duke Chocolate family, picks them up. She finds herself entertained by Breezy's pose, and, while she is out of town for a month, she grants them permission to stay at her suite, located at the Coral Beach Hotel. While there, Cookie and Breezy become very popular. "General" Courtney (Herbert Corthell), who is also staying at the hotel, poses as a general with lots of fortune. He plots with "Sniffy" Higgins (Val Stanton), who poses as his valet, to entice Breezy into a con game to steal the Duke fortune. Courtney hires a woman named Maureen (Veda Ann Borg) to pretend to be his daughter. Maureen fakes fainting while in an elevator with Breezy and Cookie, so the duo carry her to Courtney's hotel room. They all get to know each other, and Breezy and Cookie become fascinated with Courtney's stories of adventure. Courtney asks them to become part of his search for buried pirate treasure, and Breezy and Cookie accept. When Courtney asks for two thousand dollars for expenses, Breezy and Cookie go to their fellow sailors and convince them to come up with the money. Unknown to them, Courtney uses the money to pay for the boat and his hotel bill.
The Lady Has Plans
The Lady Has Plans (1942) on 20 january 1942
, 1h17
Directed by Sidney Lanfield
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Actors Ray Milland, Paulette Goddard, Roland Young, Albert Dekker, Margaret Hayes, Cecil Kellaway
Rating65% 3.283443.283443.283443.283443.28344
A gang of criminals steal some top secret plans and tattoo them in invisible ink on the back of a beautiful young girl, planning to sell them to the highest bidder in Lisbon.
Fly-By-Night
Fly-By-Night (1942) on 19 january 1942
, 1h14
Directed by Robert Siodmak
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Actors Richard Carlson, Nancy Kelly, Albert Bassermann, Miles Mander, Edward Gargan, Walter Kingsford
Rating64% 3.242163.242163.242163.242163.24216
Geoffrey Burton, interne en médecine, se fait prendre en otage par un évadé d'asile. Ce dernier est assassiné et le docteur Burton est accusé du meurtre. Il s'échappe et emmène dans sa fuite sa voisine de chambre d'hôtel.