Charlotte Movies – Old Movies – Free & Full

Royal Wedding (1951)

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:15:27 +0000

1h. 42min. // Tom and Ellen Bowen are a brother and sister dancers whose show closes in New York. Their agent books them in London for the same period as the Royal Wedding. They both fall in love on their journey towards Europe. Will romance break up their act and dreams of stardom.

Directed by: Stanley Donen

Writing Credits: Alan Jay Lerner (story and screenplay)

Starring: Fred Astaire (as Tom Bowen), Jane Powell (as Ellen Bowen) and Peter Lawford (as Lord John Brindale)

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1952. Best Music, Original Song. Burton Lane (music) and Alan Jay Lerner (lyrics) for the song “Too Late Now”.

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The North Star (1943)

Charlotte Movies — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:15:21 +0000

1h. 48min. // A Ukrainian village must suddenly contend with the Nazi invasion of June 1941.

Directed by: Lewis Milestone

Writing Credits: Lillian Hellman (screenplay)

Starring: Anne Baxter (as Marina Pavlov), Dana Andrews (as Kolya Simonov), Walter Brennan (as Karp), Dean Jagger (as Rodion Pavlov), Farley Granger (as Damian Simonov) and Erich von Stroheim (as Dr. von Harden)

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Writing, Original Screenplay. Lillian Hellman.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Cinematography, Black-and-White. James Wong Howe.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration, Black-and-White. Perry Ferguson, Howard Bristol.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Sound, Recording. Thomas T. Moulton.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Effects, Special Effects. Clarence Slifer (photographic), Ray Binger (photographic) and Thomas T. Moulton (sound).

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture. Aaron Copland.

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The Gene Krupa Story (1959)

Charlotte Movies — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:15:15 +0000

1h. 41min. // The story of legendary jazz drummer, Gene Krupa. Since his youth, all Gene ever wanted to do is play the drums and make music. This is something his parents would not approve of- they want him to be a priest. When Gene’s father dies he promises to enter the priesthood. He soon realizes that he doesn’t belong there and leaves to join his friend, Eddie’s band. Ethel, Eddie’s girlfriend, convinces Gene to go to New York and make it big. The 3 of them head to New York. Here Ethel and Gene soon fall in love and Gene makes a name for himself. Gene starts to live in the fast lane, with drugs, alcohol, women and parties. Ethel, unhappy with Gene’s lifestyle, leaves him. Gene soon “hits rock bottom” where he has to face reality and choose where to take his life.

Directed by: Don Weis

Writing Credits: Orin Jannings (screenplay)

Starring: Sal Mineo (as Gene Krupa), Susan Kohner (as Ethel Maguire) and James Darren (as Eddie Sirota)

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Awards:

WON. Golden Globes, USA 1959. Most Promising Newcomer – Female. Susan Kohner.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1960. Top Musical. 5th place.

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In Old Arizona (1928)

Charlotte Movies — Sat, 30 May 2026 14:37:27 +0000

1h 35min. // A charming outlaw known as the Cisco Kid rides the dusty trails of the Southwest, robbing stages with a disarming grin and a code all his own. Feared by the law but adored by the public, he turns every holdup into a performance, punctuated by easy banter and the occasional song. His greatest weakness, however, is not a sheriff’s bullet but a fickle sweetheart waiting back in town, whose affections are as changeable as the desert wind.

While the Cisco Kid toys with the authorities, a determined U.S. Army sergeant is dispatched to bring him in. The sergeant thinks he’s found the perfect angle when he learns of the outlaw’s love for the flirtatious Tonia Maria, a woman who enjoys the attention of any man who happens to be nearby. What begins as a simple plan to use her as bait quickly turns into a dangerous triangle of deception, jealousy, and shifting loyalties.

As the sergeant grows more entangled with Tonia Maria, the line between duty and desire blurs. The Cisco Kid, sensing betrayal in the air, responds with his trademark mix of humor and menace, turning the chase into a psychological game played out against sweeping canyons, mission walls, and stark desert vistas. The story builds toward an ironic and morally ambiguous climax, true to its O. Henry roots, where charm and bravado can no longer shield anyone from the consequences of their choices.

Along the way, the film revels in its new sound technology: the jangle of spurs, the echo of gunshots, and the Cisco Kid’s casual serenades lend an immediacy that pulls audiences straight into the frontier. Beneath the light touches and romantic entanglements, though, lies a surprisingly sharp portrait of betrayal and survival on the borderlands, where even a singing cowboy can’t quite ride clear of fate.

Directed by: Raoul Walsh, Irving Cummings

Writing Credits: Tom Barry, Paul Girard Smith

Starring: George Arliss, Frank Campeau, Henry Armetta, Warner Baxter, Edmund Lowe

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Awards:

WON. Academy Award for Best Actor. Category. Warner Baxter.

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945)

Charlotte Movies — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:15:02 +0000

2h 9min. // In the early 1900s, the Nolans, a poor working-class family who lives in Brooklyn tries to find a way to scape from poverty.

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Writing Credits: Tess Slesinger (screenplay), Frank Davis (screenplay) and Betty Smith (novel)

Starring: Dorothy McGuire (as Katie Nolan), Joan Blondell (as Aunt Sissy), James Dunn (as Johnny Nolan), Lloyd Nolan (as Officer McShane), James Gleason (as McGarrity) and Ted Donaldson (as Neeley Nolan)

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Awards:

WON. National Board of Review, USA 1945. Top Ten Films.

WON. National Film Preservation Board, USA 2010.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1946. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. James Dunn

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1946. Best Writing, Screenplay. Tess Slesinger, Frank Davis

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The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

Charlotte Movies — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:05:33 +0000

2h 19min. // A wily street thief darts through the bustling bazaars of Bagdad, living by his wits and the lightness of his feet. He laughs at the pious and the powerful alike, plucking purses and trinkets with acrobatic ease, convinced that happiness lies only in the treasures he can steal. Everything changes when a daring escapade carries him over the palace walls and into the presence of the Caliph’s sheltered daughter. Struck by her beauty and grace, the carefree rogue is suddenly confronted with a desire he cannot pilfer: the love of a princess far beyond his station.

To win her hand, suitors from distant kingdoms arrive bearing riches and grand promises, each vowing to fulfill impossible tasks. Determined not to be outdone, the thief reinvents himself as a prince and joins the contest, relying on his courage, cunning, and astonishing athleticism. His quest sends him across deserts and seas into realms of pure fantasy, where magic carpets soar above the clouds, enchanted ropes climb into the sky, and sinister monsters lurk in shadowy caverns.

As he travels, the thief is forced to confront not only supernatural perils but the darker ambitions of those who would seize Bagdad for themselves. A treacherous Mongol court intrigues from within, using spies and slaves to undermine the Caliph’s rule, while the princess becomes a pawn in their designs. The rogue who once believed in nothing but his own agility must decide what kind of man he wishes to be.

Through feats of daring and a newfound sense of honor, he learns that true greatness lies not in stolen jewels but in sacrifice, loyalty, and devotion. The tale builds to a lavish, effects-laden climax as wonder upon wonder unfolds, capturing the exuberant spirit of silent-era spectacle and the timeless allure of Arabian Nights storytelling.

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Writing Credits: Achmed Abdullah

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Anna May Wong, Snitz Edwards, Brandon Hurst, Charles Belcher

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Peyton Place (1957)

Charlotte Movies — Mon, 25 May 2026 13:15:01 +0000

2h. 37min. // In the small New England town of Peyton Place, where high moral standards rule, a series of dark secrets and scandals, involving sexual attraction and repression, illegitimacy, rape, gossip, intolerance, and class snobbery, come to light.

Directed by: Mark Robson

Writing Credits: John Michael Hayes (screenplay), Grace Metalious (novel)

Starring: Lana Turner (as Constance MacKenzie), Lee Philips (as Michael Rossi), Lloyd Nolan (as Dr. Swain), Arthur Kennedy (as Lucas Cross), Russ Tamblyn (as Norman Page), Terry Moore (as Betty Anderson), Hope Lange (as Selena Cross) and Diane Varsi (as Allison MacKenzie)

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Awards:

WON. Golden Globes, USA 1958. Most Promising Newcomer – Female. Diane Varsi.

NOMINATED. Golden Globes, USA 1958. Best Supporting Actress. Mildred Dunnock.

NOMINATED. Golden Globes, USA 1958. Best Supporting Actress. Hope Lange.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Picture. Jerry Wald.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actress in a Leading Role. Lana Turner.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Arthur Kennedy.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Russ Tamblyn.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Hope Lange.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Diane Varsi.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Director. Mark Robson.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. John Michael Hayes.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Cinematography. William C. Mellor.

NOMINATED. Directors Guild of America, USA 1958. Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures. Mark Robson.

WON. Laurel Awards 1958. Top Drama.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1958. Top Female Dramatic Performance. Lana Turner.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1958. Top Female Supporting Performance. Diane Varsi.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1958. Top Female Supporting Performance. Betty Field.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1958. Top Male Supporting Performance. Arthur Kennedy.

NOMINATED. Writers Guild of America, USA 1958. Best Written American Drama. John Michael Hayes.

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Oliver Twist (1948)

Charlotte Movies — Sat, 23 May 2026 13:15:01 +0000

1h. 45min. // An orphan named Oliver Twist meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master.

Directed by: David Lean

Writing Credits: David Lean (screenplay), Charles Dickens (novel by)

Starring: John Howard Davies (as Oliver Twist), Robert Newton (as Bill Sykes) and Alec Guinness (as Fagin)

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Awards:

WON. Venice Film Festival 1948. Best Production Design. John Bryan.

NOMINATED. Venice Film Festival 1948. Grand International Award. David Lean.

NOMINATED. BAFTA Awards 1949. Best British Film.

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Much Too Shy (1942)

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:15:02 +0000

1h. 25min. // An artistic village handyman gets into trouble when the head and shoulders portraits of some prominent local ladies are sold without his knowledge to an advertising agency and are published with nude bodies added to them.

Directed by: Marcel Varnel

Writing Credits: Ronald Frankau (story), Walter Greenwood (screenplay)

Starring: George Formby (as George Andy), Kathleen Harrison (as Amelia Peabody) and Hilda Bayley (as Lady Driscoll)

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Awards:

WON. Writers Guild of America, USA 1952. Best Written American Low-Budget. Samuel Fuller.

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The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935)

Charlotte Movies — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:15:01 +0000

1h 15min. // The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes (1935) is a British mystery film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, based on Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel The Valley of Fear. This early screen adaptation features Arthur Wontner in one of his most acclaimed performances as the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, alongside Ian Fleming (not to be confused with the James Bond author) as Dr. Watson.

The story begins as Holmes contemplates retirement, having grown weary of the endless parade of criminal minds. However, he is soon drawn back into action when a mysterious murder involving coded messages and a secretive American society comes to light. The victim, Douglas, is found dead in his English country estate under suspicious circumstances. As Holmes investigates, he uncovers a complex web of deceit that ties the case to the Scowrers, a dangerous secret society with roots in the American coal-mining underworld.

The narrative unfolds in two parts: the present-day mystery and an extended flashback to the United States, revealing the dark history that led to the crime. Through meticulous deduction, Holmes pieces together the clues, exposing the hidden identities and motives behind the murder. His intellect and sharp observations once again prove indispensable in the pursuit of justice.

Praised for its faithful depiction of Conan Doyle’s characters, The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes stands out for its atmospheric settings, clever plot, and strong performances—particularly Wontner’s portrayal of Holmes, which many fans consider among the most authentic. The film captures the essence of the classic detective tale, blending suspense, drama, and deductive brilliance.

A standout among 1930s Sherlock Holmes adaptations, the film remains a must-watch for fans of vintage mysteries and admirers of the world’s most famous consulting detective.

Directed by: Leslie S. Hiscott

Writing Credits: Arthur Conan Doyle, H. Fowler Mear, Cyril Twyford

Starring: Arthur Wontner (as Sherlock Holmes), Lyn Harding (as Professor Moriarty) and Leslie Perrins (as John Douglas)

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