Classic films can you recommend?

The one classic film that I REALLY love, and if I were asked which my favourite film was I would instantly say 'Rebecca' - but it must be the 1940 black and white Hitchcock version. Usually when I watch a film of a book that I have enjoyed I am left disappointed, but I felt that this film stuck very much to the original book and captured the dark, gothic theme well. The film was of course, adapted from the book - Rebecca -by Daphne du Maurier, and was the first American film project for Alfred Hitchcock. The producer was David O. Selznick, who had previously produced the classic Gone with the Wind. This is the only Hitchcock film that won an Academy award (for cinematography and Best Picture) Joan Fontaine was chosen to co-star with Laurence Olivier. Among the other candidates to play Fontaine's role were Loretta Young, Olivia de Havilland (Fontaine's real-life sister) and even Vivien Leigh. I think that the casting of Joan Fontaine (who was 22 years old) was excellent, I know that her acting in this role did take a lot of criticism, but having read the book I think that she put across precisely the weakness and naivety that the role of the shy second wife required. She was the narrator of the film and her character - as in the original book - remained unnamed throughout. The combination of Selznick and Hitchcock led to the success of this film - Selznick's understanding of drama and romance combined with Hitchcock's use of suspense, mystery, and black comedy cumulated in a pure classic. The photography in this film is what makes it such a classic. The use of lighting, shadows, and images add to the dark and gothic th Hitchcock wonderfully eerie Manderley mansion a key part of the story line. The dramatic lighting and camera techniques accent the dark theme of the film. The ending is one of the most memorable endings in films.

one classic film that I would recommend is one of David Lean’s earlier films – ‘Brief Encounter’that was released in 1945. The film received Oscar nominations for Best Actress, Best Director and Best Screenplay. It won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. It is at second place in the British Film Institute Top 100 films, behind only ‘The Third Man’ (1949). This was the fourth film David Lean had directed.As with his first three films, the story was based on a play by Noel Coward. Coward himself worked as a screenwriter and producer on the film. There is not really a plot to this film, it is the simply story of an ill-fated romance, complicated by a middleclass obsession with shame and guilt. I have recently watched this film myself again,and re-watching this old classic on DVD reminded me how engrossing this wonderfully simple story was. I know that there are lots of ‘themes’ that can be looked at in this film, I know that it is very dated, I know that the cut glass accents can be rather annoying – but all in all the 86 minutes that it runs just fly by. I think that the film is supremely and unaffectedly English, from the steam trains, the clipped vowels, and the tortured middle class decency of the main characters. With writing from Noel Coward, direction from David Lean, incredible filmin and wonderfulacting there is also the fantastic use of Rachmaninoff's Concerto no. 2 in C minor, especially the adagio section. I can’t hear that music now without imagining Celia Johnson’s tear streaked face

Going on the fact you liked "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" you may also want to check out "Young at Heart" the 1954 movie with Doris Day and Frank Sinatra. You could also check out "Little Women" with my favourite version being the 1994 one with Susan Saranadon, but the older ones are just as good. And to throw a few other great movies which may you like "It Happened One Night", "It's a Wonderful Life", "The Philadelphia Story", "The River" (1951 version) and something more modern but will end up a classic "The Best of Youth" from 2003.

I like classic movies, not because of my age but because of the theme of the story. The one I really like best are The Sting, Paper Moon and Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid. I have a dvd on these films and I keep on watching them. I wish you'll watch them too.

The third and final classic film that I would recommend is another oldie, it is the 1939 'Wuthering Heights' adapted from Emily Bronte's classic novel. This was the first film dramatization of Emily Bronte's 1847 masterpiece, with a screenplay written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur (concentrating on the first two-thirds or 17 chapters of the 34 chapter book). With Laurence Olivier as the leading actor the film is what many people feel among the very best romantic dramas of all-times. There must have been something in the water in 1939 because it is amazing how many classic films were released in that year, just over ten years after the first "talkie" was made- Gone with the Wind, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Of Mice and Men, Stagecoach and The Wizard of Oz were just some of those films. No surprise then that Wuthering Heights only received one Oscar for best cinematography. In Laurence Olivier's illustrious 60-year career, the Oscar nomination for his role as Heathcliff was the first of ten Oscar nominations he received (He won one, Hamlet, 1948) If you enjoy any classical romantic drama. If you are a fan of the novel, Wuthering Heights. If you have any soul. If you like to see a love story without the typical Hollywood happy ending, You will enjoy this well-acted tale of love gone very wrong. I may be biased as an English woman but I still think that Wuthering Heights should have won that Oscar over Gone With The Wind!!! I need to watch it again now!!!!

I've been downloading a lot of movies lately. Recently, I started watching Midnight Cowboy. It has somewhat adult content, but it's a classic. Another classic is Cool Hand Luke. I remember watching it as a kid. It's pretty cool, with the lead character having an epic quality to his character in that you have no idea where he's coming from. Roman Holiday is another Audrey Hepburn movie that I watched as a kid. It's a fun romantic comedy. Anything with Audrey Hepburn in is worth watching!

If you liked A Tree Grows In Brooklyn , you may like To Kill A Mockingbird. It is a story told through the eyes of a little girl. It is a powerful movie. If you like Breakfast , try Roman Holiday. It stars Audrey Hepburn It is a romantic comedy. Try these and let mr know if you like them.If not, I can suggest others.

i actually just watched 'breakfast at tiffanys' a couple of weeks ago. i just watched 'tora, tora, tora' a movie about the bombing of pearl harbour and 'flying tigers' last week. i am really into war movies (older ones) 'flying tigers' had john wayne in. i have requested more john wayne war movies from the library and am getting the 'green berets' next week.

I adore old classic films and I wouldn't know where to start. The list of wonderful talents is so long! Cary Grant, Marilyn Monroe, Hepburn (both Kathryn and Audrey) and so on! I'd say watch Arsenic and Old Lace. I think it's one of the funniest films ever made. And Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Some Like it Hot are not to be missed. You have such a treat in store with all the classics available. How are you on old musicals? Kiss Me Kate is one of the best!

I like old western films like Clint Eastwood films, and Terence Hill w/ Bud Spencer. The good the bad the ugly, for a few dollars more, fistful of dollars, My name is nobody,Trinity is my name, my name is still trinity, and more. I also like the village of the damned and children of the damned. I haven't seen Breakfast at tiffany's yet but I would like to see it when I get a chance. here is a scene from My Name is Nobody: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Mrb23gCmc&feature=watch_response

St. Elmo's fire was supposed to be a huge hit but after watching it-I was like OKay.. LOL I like the older ones..Mary Poppins, bednobs and broomsticks and the ever famous Gone with the Wind.

Oh, I love Breakfast At Tiffany's! If you liked it, you might also like other Audrey Hepburn movies, so you should check them out!

The Godfather parts 1 and 2. I never get tired watching these movies. The acting is all natural, no acting, especially Pacino, De Niro and Don Vito Corleone(Brando). The supporting cast were also great. And great background music too.

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Sometimes I like to watch classic movies. I am from India. So I always watch Indian classic movies. But mostly time I prefer to watch actions and horror movies. Because I like horror movies very much. I also watched Hollywood movies and recently I had seen a latest movie Resident Evil 4. It was a fantastic movie and its action was very good.

I love the GodFather trilogy as well as the Sting. These are all old old old movies about mafias. I love stories about mafias. :) Try watching the film. Especially The Sting. My uncle told me that when he watch the movie in the cinema, people actually gave a standing ovation after the movie. It was that great!

I heard about this "Breakfast at Tiffany" but I did not really see the movie nor read the book. I should, I think. I did not know any classic movie to recommend..sorry.

well watch this......ROMAN HOLIDY...its reallly a 0ld and classical story

I highly recommend two movies. The first is "I Remember Mama". It was made in 1948 and stars Irene Dunne and a very young Barbara Bell Gettes as "Trina". It was nominated for 5 Oscars and received 1. Its the story of an immigrant Norwegian family and their trials and tribulations in the big city. The central focus is the family's efforts to stay away from the "bank" where "Mama" has the family's savings. The other movie is "Boy Town". Its a vey heartwarming fictional account of Father Flanagan (The true part of the story) and his wish to start a community for wayward boys. Of course, we all know the ending to that story. The film was made in 1938 and stars the great Spencer Tracy and the star of all ages, Mickey Rooney. Both of these movies are in my top 50 classic movies.