Friday, November 16, 2018

Charles Coburn - The Grandpa Who Just Helps Get Things Done

Introducing Charles Coburn . . .

He made too many movies to begin to count. He rarely played a main character. But his characters in the movies seemed to know how to get things done and not take no for an answer. I'll try to break his movies down into categories though each of them have beautifully romantic elements.


***Historical Films***

Edison the Man
If you are trying to teach the value of creativity and determination, this is the movie for you!

John Paul Jones 1959
How do we teach ourselves and our families courage like this Revolutionary War Hero had?


The Story of Alexander Graham Bell 1939
A wonderful film
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Stanley & Livingston

***Romantic Comedies***

Bachelor Mother 1939
A cute movie about a woman who finds a baby at Christmas time and everyone thinks it's hers.

Has Anybody Seen My Gal 1952
Super cute film about a man who loved only one woman had how he tries to bless her family's lives

Monkey Business 1952
A film about people searching for the formula for perpetual youth and what happens along the way.

Louisa 1950
A darling film about about a widow that shows that life has it's ups and downs.  What we want and need can be just around the corner.   The fun part with his movie is that Ronald Reagan stars in it.
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Peggy 1950
Super cute movie about 2 sisters, a pageant, a boyfriend, 
and a father who likes to have things his way.
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Mr. Music 1950
See what happens when you get someone who doesn't like to work together with someone who does.


The More the Merrier 1943
A film about the housing shortage and the mix up that follows

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The Devil & Miss Jones 1941
A business owner becomes one of his employees
to see what his business is really like.

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***Drama / Romance ***

Made for Each Other 1939

Colonel Effingham’s Raid 1946
So you think something should be done? If you care about it, do it!
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The Rocket Man 1954
Ever wished for a magic wand?
This boy has a magic gun given to him from the Rocket Man.



The Green Years 1946
The tale on an orphan growing up in Ireland.
He loses his parents and goes to live with his grandparents.
The film contrasts neglect & miserliness with generosity and love.


A Stranger in My Arms 1959
When someone you love dies, your life shouldn't end as well.

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