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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