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Directed by Irving PichelOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
HistoricalThemes Films about religionActors Niall MacGinnis,
Irving Pichel,
David Horne,
Henry Oscar,
Alexander Gauge,
Heinz PiperRating67%
The time frame of the film is 1505-1530: Luther's entrance into the Augustinian monastery in Erfurt to the presentation of the Augsburg Confession. It recounts Martin Luther's struggle to find God's mercy: his discovery of the gospel in Romans 1:17, the posting of the Ninety-five theses, and the subsequent controversy, which led to Luther's being separated from the church of Rome. It shows Luther's resistance to the forces of radicalism, and his work to establish and maintain the evangelical movement of his day. The dramatic climax of the film is Luther's "Here I Stand" speech before the 1521 Diet of Worms, and the grand finale is the singing of A Mighty Fortress Is Our God by Luther's congregation., 1h21
Directed by William CastleOrigin USAGenres Drama,
Biography,
Adventure,
HistoricalThemes Films set in Africa,
Politique,
Political films,
Films about royaltyActors Rhonda Fleming,
William Lundigan,
Raymond Burr,
Jean Byron,
Michael Ansara,
Michael FoxRating50%
The film opens in 44 BC, just after the assassination of Julius Caesar, and tells the story of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra (Fleming) and her relationship with the Roman general Mark Anthony (Burr) from that time until their mutual suicide in 30 BC. It also stars William Lundigan as Lucilius and Michael Fox as Octavius.Directed by Grigori AlexandrovOrigin RussieGenres Drama,
Historical,
MusicalThemes Films about music and musicians,
Films about classical music and musicians,
Musical filmsActors Lioubov Orlova,
Andrei Popov,
Vladimir Saveliev,
Georgy Vitsin,
Iouri Lioubimov,
Rina ZelionaïaRating64%
The young composer Mikhail Glinka performs his new work at a soiree at earl Vielgorsky's house. However, the public is accustomed to Western music, and reacts coldly to the creation of the composer. This makes him very sad, but soon he decides to go learn the art of music in Italy. , 1h26
Directed by Ken Annakin,
Cliff OwenOrigin United-kingdomGenres Drama,
WarThemes Transport films,
Aviation films,
Political filmsActors Michael Denison,
Edith Sharpe,
Patricia Ruth Plunkett,
Kathleen Harrison,
Denis O'Dea,
David TomlinsonRating65%
A British coastal command pilot sinks what he believes [correctly] to be a German submarine, which had sunk a British submarine, for which sinking the pilot is blamed. He is charged with neglect, and volunteers for a deadly mission. His girlfriend meanwhile tries to prove that he is innocent, and did sink a German U-boat rather than a British one.Directed by Jules WhiteOrigin USAGenres ComedyThemes Buddy filmsActors Moe Howard,
Larry Fine,
Shemp Howard,
Benny Rubin,
Connie Cezon,
Ferris TaylorRating68%
The Stooges are detectives who have nearly mastered the game of Gin Rummy. They are frequently interrupted by a very loudly ringing telephone. Shemp brings in the pickpocket Slick Chick (Connie Cezan) who manages to talk her way out of the station. Shemp joins the Gin Rummy game before the three of them tangle with a very stubborn filing cabinet.