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6:00 AM
1354878000
documentary
Prelude to War (1943)
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6:00 AM
52 min
TV-PG
documentary
Prelude to War (1943)

The rise of the fascists in Germany and Italy and Japan's growing aggression put the world on the brink of war.

52 min, TV-PG
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7:00 AM
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war
Cry Of Battle (1963)
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7:00 AM
C- 99 min
TV-PG
war
Cry Of Battle (1963)

The son of a wealthy businessman finds himself in the guerrilla movement fighting against the Japanese in World War II.

Dir: Irving Lerner Cast:  Van Heflin , Rita Moreno , James MacArthur .
C- 99 min, TV-PG
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8:45 AM
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war
They Were Expendable (1945) buy dvd
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8:45 AM
135 min
TV-PG
war
They Were Expendable (1945)

A Navy commander fights to prove the battle-worthiness of the PT boat at the start of World War II.

Dir: John Ford Cast:  Robert Montgomery , John Wayne , Donna Reed .
135 min, TV-PG , CC
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D: John Ford. Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt, Ward Bond, Louis Jean Heydt, Marshall Thompson, Leon Ames, Cameron Mitchell, Russell Simpson, Jack Pennick, Robert Barrat, Tom Tyler. One of the finest (and most underrated) of all WW2 films, based on the true story of America's PT boat squadron in the Philippines during the early days of the war. Moving, exquisitely detailed production (photographed by Joseph August) under Ford's distinctive hand, with real-life Naval officer Montgomery a convincing lead. Screenplay by Frank "Spig" Wead.

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This 7-disc "John Wayne/John Ford Film Collection" celebrates the iconic collaboration between the Western genre's best director and its most loved star. Featuring an Ultimate Special... more

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11:00 AM
1354896000
war
Task Force (1949) buy dvd
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11:00 AM
C- 117 min
TV-PG
war
Task Force (1949)

A naval officer devotes his life to the development of the aircraft carrier.

Dir: Delmer Daves Cast:  Gary Cooper , Jane Wyatt , Wayne Morris .
C- 117 min, TV-PG , CC
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D: Delmer Daves. Gary Cooper, Jane Wyatt, Wayne Morris, Walter Brennan, Julie London, Bruce Bennett, Stanley Ridges, Jack Holt. Well-made but unremarkable story of a Naval officer's career, tracing aircraft carrier development. Originally shown with some scenes in color.

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To trace the history of naval aviation and the development of the aircraft carrier, writer/director Delmer Daves expertly weaves drama with documentary. The resulting film superbly... more

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1:00 PM
1354903200
war
Air Force (1943) buy dvd
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1:00 PM
124 min
TV-G
war
Air Force (1943)

A bomber crew sees World War II action over the Pacific.

Dir: Howard Hawks Cast:  John Ridgely , Gig Young , Arthur Kennedy .
124 min, TV-G , CC
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D: Howard Hawks. John Garfield, John Ridgely, Gig Young, Arthur Kennedy, Charles Drake, Harry Carey, George Tobias, Faye Emerson. Archetypal WW2 movie, focusing on archetypal bomber crew. Tough to stomach at times ("Fried Jap going down," chimes Tobias after scoring a hit), but generally exciting, well done.

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In Howard Hawks' "Air Force" (1943), a B-17 crew bound for Pearl Harbor is drawn deeper into the Pacific war; with John Garfield, Gig Young, Arthur Kennedy. "Command Decision" (1948)... more

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3:15 PM
1354911300
drama
From Here To Eternity (1953) buy dvd
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3:15 PM
118 min
TV-PG
drama
From Here To Eternity (1953)

Enlisted men in Hawaii fight for love and honor on the eve of World War II.

Dir: Fred Zinnemann Cast:  Burt Lancaster , Montgomery Clift , Deborah Kerr .
118 min, TV-PG , CC
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D: Fred Zinnemann. Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra, Philip Ober, Ernest Borgnine, Mickey Shaughnessy, Jack Warden, Claude Akins, George Reeves. Toned-down but still powerful adaptation of James Jones' novel of Army life in Hawaii just before Pearl Harbor. Depiction of Japanese sneak attack combines unforgettable action scenes with actual combat footage. Brilliantly acted by entire cast, including Sinatra in his "comeback'' role as the ill-fated soldier Maggio. Eight Oscars include Best Picture, Director, Screenplay (Daniel Taradash), Cinematography (Burnett Guffey), and Supporting Actors Sinatra and Reed. Remade in 1979 as a TV miniseries, which in turn spun off a brief series.

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5:30 PM
1354919400
war
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) buy dvd
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5:30 PM
C- 149 min
TV-PG
war
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)

The Japanese take advantage of American blunders to launch a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

Dir: Richard Fleischer Cast:  Martin Balsam , So Yamamura , Jason Robards Jr. .
C- 149 min, TV-PG , CC
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From the Chinese revolution of 1925-27 through the Vietnam War, this 20-disc, 10-film collection spans 40 years of military heroics. Packed with extras, this anthology includes... more

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8:00 PM
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epic
Loves of Pharaoh, The (1922)
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8:00 PM
100 min
TV-PG
epic
Loves of Pharaoh, The (1922)

An Ethiopian king offers his daughter to a powerful Pharaoh to secure peace between the two countries.

Dir: Ernst Lubitsch Cast:  Emil Jannings , Harry Liedtke , Dagny Servaes .
100 min, TV-PG
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10:00 PM
1354935600
comedy
Ninotchka (1939) buy dvd
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10:00 PM
110 min
TV-G
comedy
Ninotchka (1939)

A coldhearted Soviet agent is warmed up by a trip to Paris and a night of love.

Dir: Ernst Lubitsch Cast:  Greta Garbo , Melvyn Douglas , Ina Claire .
110 min, TV-G , CC
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D: Ernst Lubitsch. Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, Bela Lugosi, Sig Ruman, Felix Bressart, Alexander Granach, Richard Carle. Amid much outdated sociological banter, a lighthearted Garbo still shines. Lubitsch's comedy pegged on tale of cold Russian agent Garbo coming to Paris, falling in love with gay-blade Douglas. Supporting cast shows fine comedy flair. Script by Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, and Walter Reisch was basis for Broadway musical and film SILK STOCKINGS.

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This collection captures the mystique of Great Garbo in both silent films and talkies: "The Temptress" (1926), "Flesh and the Devil" (1927), "The Mysterious Lady" (1928), "Anna... more

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11:51 PM
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short
Jimmy Fund - At Home With Joan Crawford (1953)
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11:51 PM
4 min
short
Jimmy Fund - At Home With Joan Crawford (1953)

Joan Crawford urging the audience to donate to the Jimmy Fund to end childhood cancer.

4 min,
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12:00 AM
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romance
Shop Around The Corner, The (1940) buy dvd
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12:00 AM
99 min
TV-G
romance
Shop Around The Corner, The (1940)

Feuding co-workers don't realize they're secret romantic pen pals.

Dir: Ernst Lubitsch Cast:  Margaret Sullavan , James Stewart , Frank Morgan .
99 min, TV-G , CC
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D: Ernst Lubitsch. Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut, Sara Haden, Felix Bressart, William Tracy, Charles Smith. The ultimate in sheer charm, a graceful period comedy about coworkers in a Budapest notions shop who don't realize that they are lonelyhearts penpals. Superbly scripted by Samson Raphaelson, from Nikolaus Laszlo's play Parfumerie. Later musicalized as IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME, brought to Broadway as She Loves Me, remade as YOU'VE GOT MAIL.

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This TCM Greatest Classic Films Set includes these four great films:A Christmas CarolReginald Owen portrays Charles Dickens' holiday humbug Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser's miser who has... more

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2:00 AM
1354950000
comedy
Below The Belt (1980)
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2:00 AM
C- 95 min
TV-MA
comedy
Below The Belt (1980)

A waitress aims for the big time when she takes up pro wrestling.

Dir: Robert Fowler Cast:  Regina Baff , John C. Becher , Mildred Burke .
C- 95 min, TV-MA
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3:45 AM
1354956300
comedy
...All The Marbles (1981) buy dvd
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3:45 AM
C- 113 min
TV-MA
comedy
...All The Marbles (1981)

A two-bit promoter tries to take a women's wrestling team to the top.

Dir: Adell Aldrich Cast:  Peter Falk , Vicki Frederick , Laurene Landon .
C- 113 min, TV-MA
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The California Dolls are hot, young and dirty (well, muddy). But although the gorgeous tag-team wrestlers may be wallowing in a down-market mud-wrestling bout right now, they have a... more

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5:45 AM
1354963500
short
Shy Guy, The (1952)
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5:45 AM
14 min
TV-PG
short
Shy Guy, The (1952)

A new student must overcome his shyness by studying the most popular kids at high school in order to fit in.

14 min, TV-PG
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