So Dear to My Heart (1948)

So Dear to My Heart (1948)

Family|Drama|Animation    1hr 19mins       Color

Starring: Burl Ives, Beulah Bondi

Co-Starring: Bobby Driscoll, Luana Patton

Director: Harold D. Schister and Hamilton Luske

A heart warming Disney classic of a little boy, who lives with his  country Granny, and his mischevious lamb. A super cute movie filled with valuable life lessons for everyone. Also, contians wonderful songs that you are sure to fall in love with.  This is definitely not your average Disney film. Highly recommended for all ages. 

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Parental Guidence:
None

Audience: All ages           MFM Rating: 5 stars

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Johnny Tremain (1957)

Johnny Tremain (1957)
Adventure|Family|History         1hr 20mins          Color

Starring: Hal Stalmaster, Luana Patten, Jeff York

Co-Starring: Sebastian Cabot, Richard Beymer, Rusty Lane, Walter Sande, Whit Bissell

Director: Robert Stevenson

Johnny Tremain is a young teen who becomes a fighting patriot during the Revolutionary war. This movie has lot's of history tied into it, including a scene of the Boston Tea Party. Based on the book of the same title by Esther Forbes. 

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Parental Guidence:

A boy burns his hand on hot metal

Audience: All ages                MFM rating: 5 stars

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Drama|Family           2hrs 9mins              B&W

Starring: Jean Arthur, Jimmy Stewart

Co-Starring: Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee, Thomas Mitchell

Director: Frank Capra 

After a US Sentor dies, a naive Jefferson Smith (Stewart) takes his place. Smith is shocked at how corrupt the government is and is determined to expose all their lies!

This is one of the best movies ever made! Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including best original story. This reveals a lot of  truth about our American government. There are so many good quotes in this movie and so inspiring. This is a must see for anybody living in America. If I could, I would send a copy of this to every American citizen!

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Parental Guidance:

Kissing, Minor Drunkenness

Audience: All ages            MFM rating: 5 stars

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Follow Me, Boys! (1966)

Follow Me, Boys! (1966)
Drama|Family         2hrs 11mins     Color

Starring: Fred MacMurray, Vera Miles

Co-Starring: Lillian Gish, Charles Ruggles, Elliott Reid, Kurt Russell, Luana Patten

Director: Norman Tokar

Lem Siddons is the home town hero. He volunteers to be scoutmaster of the newly formed boy scout troop and he studies law in his extra time. A wonderful story of Lem, his wife and "their boys". Based on the book "God and My Country". It's a touching story full of love, loyalty and it has a surprise ending!

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Parental Guidance:

None

Audience: All ages                                      MFM rating: 5 stars

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Blossoms in the Dust (1941)

Blossoms in the Dust (1941)

Biography|Drama|Romance     1hr 39mins     Color

Starring: Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon

Co-Starring: Felix Bressart, Marsha Hunt, Fay Holden

Director: Mervyn LeRoy

This is a highly recommended movie. I know I say this a lot, but this is a superior movie. Though you might want to have a Kleenex ready. This is a story of the life of Edna Kahly Gladney, the tragedies, her sacrifice, her loyalty and her ''children'' in Fort Worth, TX. This is a true story of a women who loved, cared, and found adoptive families for over 10,000 children. This is also about her fight with the Senate to remove the name 'illegitimate' from children without last names. As Mrs. Gladney says "There are no illegitimate children only illegitimate parents." Learn more about Edna Gladney here

The last scene is very touching I must say. Watch the movie and you will know what I mean. This is a must see. 

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Parental Guidance:

On and off screen death, off screen suicide, kissing

Audience: All ages               MFM rating: 4 stars

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Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

Comedy|Drama|Family|Romance     1hr 53mins      Color

Starring: Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien

Co-Starring: Mary Astor, Lucille Bremer, Tom Drake, Marjorie Main

My favorite musical ever!!!!! I love the family life in this movie and the sisterly love between Esther (Garland) and Tootie (O'Brien). This movie is filled with wonderful songs and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" was introduced in this movie. 
This was also the second highest grossing picture in 1944.

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Parental Guidance:

 Kissing, Halloween scene

Audience: All Ages               MFM rating: 4 stars

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The Bells of St. Mary (1945)

The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)

Drama|Family         2hrs 6mins         B&W

Starring: Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman

Co Starring: Henry Travers, William Gargan

Director: Leo McCarey

Nominated for over 7 academy awards and winning 1.  The Bells of St. Mary's is the sequel to Going my Way.  I love this movie.  This film follows Father O'Malley to another church and school for children. You will be sure to laugh in this film. I mean, who has ever seen a boxing nun? But also this movie has a great story line and is often watched at Christmas time.

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Parental Guide:

None

Audience: All ages                     MFM rating: 5 stars

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