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Father’s Little Dividend (1951)

Charlotte Movies — Mon, 11 May 2026 13:14:20 +0000

1h 22min. // In this sequel of Father of the Bride (1950), newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are going to have a baby, leaving her father having to come to grips with the fact that he will soon be a granddad.

Directed by: Vicente Minnelli

Writing Credits: Albert Hackett (screenplay), Frances Goodrich (screenplay)

Starring: Spencer Tracy (as Stanley Banks), Joan Bennett (as Ellie Banks) and Elizabeth Taylor (as Kay Dunstan)

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Directors Guild of America, USA 1951. Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures. Vicente Minnelli.

NOMINATED. Writers Guild of America, USA 1952. Best Written American Comedy. Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich.

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Say It with Songs (1929)

Charlotte Movies — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:26:16 +0000

1h 35min. // A popular radio crooner and songwriter rides the wave of his success, adored by audiences and cherished by his young son. Behind the microphone, however, his home life teeters on the edge when the slick studio manager begins making unwelcome advances toward his devoted wife. A confrontation in the studio hallway explodes into violence, and in a single disastrous moment the manager is killed, shattering the family’s fragile happiness.

Sentenced to prison for the accidental death, the once-celebrated entertainer faces a future of iron bars and regret. Believing his wife and child deserve better than a convict’s shadow, he urges her to divorce him and accept the security offered by her respectable employer, a kindly doctor. As the years pass, the outside world moves on, but the bond between father and son refuses to fade. When he is finally released, the disgraced performer must navigate a changed world, a complicated new family arrangement, and his own guilt.

Music becomes his only true language of redemption. Through songs sung on the airwaves and in intimate moments with his boy, he tries to bridge the distance that fate and his own temper created. The film weaves its talking and singing sequences into a heartfelt story of sacrifice, forgiveness, and the enduring pull of a father’s love, all set against the crackling energy of early radio and the raw immediacy of the dawn-of-sound era.

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon

Writing Credits: Harvey Gates

Starring: Al Jolson, John Bowers, Frank Campeau, Davey Lee, Holmes Herbert

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Where the North Begins (1923)

Charlotte Movies — Mon, 04 May 2026 09:52:14 +0000

1h 0min. // In the frozen wilds of northern Canada, a lost German Shepherd pup is taken in by a roaming wolf pack and raised as one of their own. The harsh landscape becomes his playground and his proving ground, shaping him into a powerful, resourceful animal the trappers call the Wolf-Dog. When he crosses paths with Gabriel Dupre, a solitary French fur-trapper, instinct and curiosity give way to a tentative trust, and soon man and dog form a bond that bridges the divide between wilderness and civilization.

Life at the trading post, however, is far less noble than life in the snowbound forests. A corrupt post manager schemes to ruin Gabriel, coveting both his hard-won furs and the affection of his sweetheart. When the Wolf-Dog is framed for attacking a baby, fear and suspicion turn the settlement against him, and he flees back into the unforgiving wild. As tensions rise and the villain’s plot tightens around Gabriel, the loyal animal must find his way back through icy rivers and shadowed pines to clear his name, expose the treachery, and prove that courage and loyalty can outmatch greed in even the most remote corner of the North.

Directed by: Chester M. Franklin

Writing Credits: Lee Duncan, Millard Webb, Fred Myton

Starring: Charles Stevens, Rin Tin Tin, Walter McGrail, Claire Adams, Fred Huntley

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The Cameraman (1928)

Charlotte Movies — Sun, 03 May 2026 13:14:01 +0000

1h 16min. // The Cameraman (1928) is a landmark silent comedy directed by Edward Sedgwick and Buster Keaton, with Keaton also starring in one of his most beloved roles. Produced by MGM, this film marks Keaton’s first project with the studio and showcases his signature blend of physical comedy, deadpan expression, and inventive storytelling.

The film follows Buster, a shy and awkward tintype photographer in New York City who falls head over heels for Sally (Marceline Day), a secretary at MGM’s newsreel office. Hoping to impress her and win her affection, Buster decides to become a newsreel cameraman. However, his early attempts are riddled with mishaps, as he struggles with unwieldy equipment, chaotic crowds, and a fierce professional rival.

Determined to prove himself, Buster stumbles into one comedic scenario after another, including a memorable sequence involving a wild chase through Chinatown and a spontaneous baseball game in the park. With persistence, creativity, and a touch of serendipity, Buster eventually captures dramatic footage that saves the day and earns him both professional recognition and Sally’s admiration.

The Cameraman is often regarded as one of Keaton’s finest works, balancing slapstick humor with heartfelt emotion and romantic charm. The film’s clever visual gags, tightly constructed scenes, and meticulously choreographed stunts highlight Keaton’s genius as both performer and filmmaker. Despite being made at a time when sound cinema was emerging, it remains a pinnacle of silent film artistry.

Preserved as part of the National Film Registry, The Cameraman endures as a timeless tribute to ambition, resilience, and love—all told through the lens of one of cinema’s great comedic storytellers. It continues to captivate audiences with its humor, pathos, and the inimitable charm of Buster Keaton.

Directed by: Edward Sedgwick, Buster Keaton

Writing Credits: Clyde Bruckman, Lew Lipton, Joseph Farnham

Starring: Buster Keaton (as Buster), Marceline Day (as Sally) and Harold Goodwin (as Stagg)

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Awards:

WON. National Film Preservation Board, USA 2005. National Film Registry.

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The Thief Of Bagdad (1940)

Charlotte Movies — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:13:44 +0000

1h 46min. // After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Princess he loves.

Directed by: Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell and Tim Whelan

Writing Credits: Miles Malleson and Miklós Rózsa

Starring: Conrad Veidt (as Jaffar), Sabu (as Abu), June Duprez (as Princess), John Justin (as Ahmad), Rex Ingram (as Djinn), Miles Malleson (as Sultan) and Mary Morris (as Halima)

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Awards:

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1941. Best Cinematography, Color. Georges Périnal.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1941. Best Art Direction, Color. Vincent Korda.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1941. Best Effects, Special Effects. Lawrence W. Butler (photographic), Jack Whitney (sound).

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1941. Best Music, Original Score. Miklós Rózsa.

NOMINATED. Hugo Awards 1941. Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form.

NOMINATED. Venice Film Festival 1946. Best Feature Film.

NOMINATED. International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA) 2017. Best Re-Release or Re-Recording of an Existing Score.

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How Green Was My Valley (1941)

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:12:02 +0000

2h 6min. // “How Green Was My Valley” is a 1941 movie directed by John Ford, based on the novel of the same name by Richard Llewellyn. The story is set in a small Welsh mining village in the late 19th century and follows the life of Huw Morgan, a young boy who grows up in a close-knit community of miners and their families.

As the story unfolds, we see how the lives of the villagers are intertwined, and how they struggle to survive in the face of the harsh realities of mining life. Huw’s family, in particular, faces many challenges, including his father’s injury in a mining accident, his brother’s struggle with the decision to leave the village and work in the mines, and his own growing awareness of the class divisions and injustices that exist in his world.

Through it all, Huw finds comfort in the love and support of his family, and in the beauty of the valley that surrounds them. But as the coal industry begins to decline, the villagers’ way of life is threatened, and they are forced to confront the harsh realities of an uncertain future.

In the end, the movie is a poignant tribute to the resilience and strength of a community facing profound change. Through its vivid portrayal of the lives and struggles of the people of the valley, “How Green Was My Valley” offers a powerful meditation on the enduring bonds of family, the importance of community, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Directed by: John Ford

Writing Credits: Philip Dunne (screenplay), Richard Llewellyn (novel)

Starring: Walter Pidgeon (as Mr. Gruffydd), Maureen O’Hara (as Angharad), Anna Lee (as Bronwyn), Donald Crisp (as Mr. Morgan) and Sara Allgood (as Mrs. Morgan)

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Awards:

WON. National Board of Review 1941. Top Ten Films.

WON. National Board of Review 1941. Best Acting. Sara Allgood.

WON. National Board of Review 1941. Best Acting. Donald Crisp.

WON. National Board of Review 1941. Best Acting. Roddy McDowall.

WON. New York Film Critics Circle Awards 1941. Best Director. John Ford.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Picture. John Ford.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Director. John Ford.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Donald Crisp.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Cinematography, Black-and-White. Arthur C. Miller.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Art Direction-Interior Decoration, Black-and-White. Richard Day, Nathan Juran, Thomas Little.

WON. Argentinean Film Critics Association Awards 1943. Best Foreign Film. John Ford.

WON. National Film Preservation Board, USA 1990. National Film Registry.

WON. Online Film & Television Association 2007. Motion Picture.

NOMINATED. New York Film Critics Circle Awards 1941. Best Film.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Sara Allgood.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Writing, Screenplay. Philip Dunne.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Sound, Recording. Edmund H. Hansen.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Film Editing. James B. Clark.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic Picture. Alfred Newman.

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The Little Princess (1939)

Charlotte Movies — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:11:50 +0000

1h 33min. // A little girl is left by her father in an exclusive seminary for girls, when her father fights in the Second Boer War. Later, when he is presumed dead she is forced to become a servant.

Directed by: Walter Lang

Writing Credits: Ethel Hill (screenplay), Walter Ferris (screenplay), Frances Hodgson Burnett (novel)

Starring: Shirley Temple (as Sara Crewe), Richard Greene (as Geoffrey Hamilton), Anita Louise (as Rose), Ian Hunter (as Capt. Crewe), Cesar Romero (as Ram Dass), Arthur Treacher (as Bertie Minchin), Mary Nash (as Amanda Minchin), Sybil Jason (as Becky), Miles Mander (as Lord Wickham) and Marcia Mae Jones (as Lavinia)

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Faro Island Film Festival 1939. Best Film. Walter Lang.

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Scrooge (1935)

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:11:02 +0000

1h 18min. // In the Victorian England, the stingy and cranky Ebenezer Scrooge does not care to Christmas and runs his business exploiting his employee Bob Cratchit and clients. In the Christmas Eve, he is visited by the doomed ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley that tells him that three spirits would visit him that night. The first one, the spirit of past Christmas, recalls his miserable youth when he lost his only love due to his greed; the spirit of the present Christmas shows him the poor situation of Bob’s family and tiny Tim and how joyful life may be; and the spirit of future Christmas shows his fate. Scrooge finds that life is good and time is too short and suddenly you are not there anymore, changing his behavior toward Christmas, Bob, his nephew Fred and people in general.

Directed by: Henry Edwards

Writing Credits: Charles Dickens (novel)

Starring: Seymour Hicks (as Ebenezer Scrooge) and Donald Calthrop (as Bob Cratchit)

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Awards:

WON. Venice Film Festival 1936. Special Recommendation. Henry Edwards.

NOMINATED. Venice Film Festival 1936. Best Foreign Film. Henry Edwards.

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The Pogo Stick (1957)

sergio — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:28:49 +0000

5min. // A quiet suburban afternoon is interrupted when a mysterious package arrives on the doorstep of an unsuspecting family, containing nothing more than a shiny new pogo stick and no explanation. The family dog, curious and excitable, quickly becomes obsessed with the strange bouncing contraption. Each attempt to understand or control it leads to ever-escalating chaos around the neighborhood, as the pogo stick seems almost to have a mischievous mind of its own.

As the dog chases the pogo stick through yards, streets, and construction sites, ordinary settings are turned into slapstick obstacle courses. Garden fences become launchpads, laundry lines become traps, and even passing traffic is drawn into the tumbling spectacle. The humans can only react in baffled frustration as the dog and pogo stick wreak havoc, transforming a normal day into a frenetic chain of sight gags and pratfalls.

The mayhem builds to a wild crescendo, with the pogo stick bouncing ever higher and the dog ever more determined. Just when it seems disaster is inevitable, the frenzied energy resolves in a final, absurd twist that restores a fragile sense of order. The brief adventure leaves the neighborhood worse for wear but somehow cheerfully intact, as the last bounce fades and calm returns—at least until the next oddity arrives in the mail.

Directed by: Sam Singer

Writing Credits: Ed Nofziger

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The Kid (1921) [Silent movie]

Charlotte Movies — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:10:01 +0000

1h. 8min. // The Tramp cares for an abandoned child, but events put that relationship in jeopardy.

Directed by: Charles Chaplin

Writing Credits: Charles Chaplin (written by)

Starring: Carl Miller (as The Man), Edna Purviance (as The Woman), Jackie Coogan (as The Kid) and Charles Chaplin (as The Tramp)