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Books and plays adapted into classic films between 1930 and 1939. Vote based on the book, or the movie, or both!
Apr 6, 2024 · The 1930s introduced a new era of stars and iconic films that would leave an indelible mark on cinema. From the unsettling charm of Universal Horror classics to the screwball comedies that lightened hearts, these films shaped the film industry and reflected and influenced the society of the time.
Following the switch to talking movies c. 1926/1927, many classic films were remade in the 1930s (and later). These include Alice In Wonderland (1933), Cleopatra (1934), and The Prisoner of Zenda (1937).
Oct 4, 2020 · In the 1930s the studios reached the height of their power in the 30s. Between 1930 and 1948, eight major studios controlled 95% of all films made and exhibited in the US. The eight major studios were a true oligopoly. They became known as the ‘big five’ and the ‘little three’.
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- The Green Mile (1999) Directed by Frank Darabont. Starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse. Crime, Drama, Fantasy (3h 9m) 8.6 on IMDb — 79% on RT.
- Chinatown (1974) Directed by Roman Polanski. Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston. Drama, Mystery, Thriller (2h 10m) 8.2 on IMDb — 99% on RT.
- Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Directed by Arthur Penn. Starring Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard. Action, Biography, Crime (1h 51m) 7.7 on IMDb — 90% on RT.
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Starring George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson. Adventure, Comedy, Crime (1h 47m)
Oct 26, 2021 · Film: 1935. Director: Alfred Hitchcock. There have been four film versions of John Buchan’s The Thirty-Nine Steps: this, the first, by an ambitious director by the name of Alfred Hitchcock is without question the best. Perhaps not the most faithful to Buchan’s original book, but certainly the best.
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The book covers four main topics: the Great Depression, World War II, the early years of the Cold War, and the changing expectations and images of women in movies from 1930 to 1970. An historical overview chronicles how each topic was treated in movies from that time period.
