Wholesome Entertainment: May 2018

Friday, May 25, 2018

For sheer optimism and pleasantness it's hard to beat Shirley Temple movies

In the mood for some lighthearted and laughter? Turn on a Shirley Temple movie. Most of us know her as an child singing and dancing star. And we'll do a post on the films we loved of her as a child on a later date. But don't forget to check out the fun-filled films she made as a teen!

Kathleen (1941)
We haven't seen this movie, but it looks darling!

Kathleen Trailer

Miss Annie Rooney (1942)
About a girl from the poor side of town who meets a boy from the rich side.

Miss Annie Roonie

Since You Went Away (1944) -
Haven't seen but looks good

Since You Went Away Trailer

I'll Be Seeing You (1944)
Watch first Some Adult Themes

I'll Be Seeing You - Trailer

Kiss and Tell (1945)
Romantic comedy full of delightful complications.

Clip from Kiss and Tell

Honeymoon (1947)

Clip from Honeymoon

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947)
What happens when you fall in love with an older man and your sister is the judge.

The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer Trailer

That Hagen Girl (1947)
Haven't seen but looks good.

That Hagen Girl Trailer

Mr. Belvedere Goes to College (1949)

A cute story about a man who goes to college later in life

Clip from Mr. Belvedere Goes to College

Adventure in Baltimore

We haven't seen but it looks cute

Adventure in Baltimore Clip

Friday, May 18, 2018

If You Like Old Movies We Think You Will Love Jeanne Crain Movies

Whether you are looking for wholesome uplifting entertainment or movies that teach a lesson, we think you will like the movies of Jeanne Crain. Here are some of our favorites.

Cheaper by the Dozen is a delightful movie about a family with 12 children
Romantic Comedy

Cheaper by the Dozen

Bells on Their Toes is the Sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen

Romantic Comedy

Bells on Their Toes Trailer

State Fair - Romance often happens at the State Fair

Romantic Comedy

State Fair Preview

In the movie Centennial Summer 2 sisters are after the same fellow. Who is going to win?

Romantic Comedy

Centennial Summer

In the Meantime Darling is about a newlywed couple - the groom is in the armed forces and about to go to war and the bride comes from a rich family. Every couple has to solve the issues that come from different backgrounds and upbringing. A fun movie to watch while solving yours.

Drama

Sorry no Trailer

The Fan - drama

Preview first - some adult themes

Pinky - drama about a light skinned black woman and the choices she makes to hide of embrace and be proud of who she is and fight for her rights.

Drama

Pinky Clip

I haven't seen Margie, but it looks darling

Clip from Margie

Take Care of My Little Girl - Romantic Comedy about a young woman going off to college who needs to make decisions about sororities, men, priorities and ethics.

Romantic Comedy

Take Care of My Little Girl Clip

The Model and the Marriage Broker

Romantic Comedy

The Model and the Marriage Broker Trailer

Friday, May 11, 2018

Our Favorite Moms from the Movies and TV

Mother's Day is almost here. And while no mom ever better than your own mom, we wanted to share some of our favorite mom's from the movies and from TV with you. If you have a favorite Movie or TV mom either from our list or one that we missed, please mention her in the comments below and what you like about her and while you are at it, you can say what you love about your own mom!