Jane Wyman
1) Pollyanna
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Meet Pollyanna, the orphan who brings sunshine into the lives of everyone she meets. But her strict Aunt Polly is too concerned with appearances, propriety and local politics to appreciate her effervescent niece. It isn't until the town almost loses their "Gald Girl" that Aunt Polly realises the power of love and lightheartedness."--Container.
4) The yearling
Publisher
Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
A young boy, Jody, living with his family on the Florida frontier shortly after the Civil War, must sacrifice his pet fawn for his family's survival.
Series
Publisher
Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Just for you: Musical comedy about widower Jordan Blake, a successful Broadway producer who's not very successful as a father until a musical comedy star shows him the way.
Here comes the groom: Musical comedy about a reporter who must find a bride in five days if he wants to keep the war orphans he is eager to adopt.
Series
Criterion collection volume 95
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"This heartbreakingly beautiful indictment of 1950s American mores follows the blossoming love between a well-off widow and her handsome and earthy younger gardener. When their romance prompts the scorn of her children and country-club friends, she must decide whether to pursue her own happiness or carry on a lonely, hemmed-in existence for the sake of the approval of others. A profoundly felt film about class and conformity in small-town America"--Container....
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Centers around the rich vineyards and richer people of Northern California's wine country. Winery matriarch Angela Channing, lets nothing - not family, honor, or the law - stand between her and power. Angela deals with Chase Gioberti, her upstart nephew and rival and Lance Cumson, her scheming, playboy grandson.
10) Stage fright
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
When her friend is accused of murdering the husband of a high society entertainer, an aspiring actress disguises herself as a maid to help him prove his innocence.
Series
Criterion collection volume 457
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Reckless playboy Bob Merrick crashes his speedboat, requiring emergency attention from a rescue team. They have to use the town's only resuscitator. At that same moment the beloved, local doctor has a heart attack and dies while waiting for the life-saving device. When Bob learns about the doctor's secret - to give selflessley and in secret - he decides to give it a try. He alienates the doctor's widow, Helen, with whom Bob has now fallen in love....
12) Magic town
Publisher
Olive Films
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
An ambitious pollster finds a small town whose citizens' opinions accurately reflect those of America at large. On discovering this oddity in the darling town of Grandview, Smith plots to exploit this mathematical miracle. Posing as an insurance salesman along with his two sidekicks, Ike Sloan and Mr. Twiddle, he romances the local newspaper editor while trying to keep her from discovering his true intentions.
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Bob is a playboy who recklessly crashes his boat. The only person who can help him dies of a heart attack, and Bob becomes involved with the doctor's widow. Includes the original 1935 version with Robert Taylor, documentary, interviews, and more.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A secretary accepts an impulsive marriage proposal from an army private just before he is dispatched overseas to fight in World War II. When she receives news of his death, her suffering becomes unbearable-- until a miracle occurs.
15) Johnny Belinda
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Life is hard on MacDonald farm in stony, windswept Nova Scotia - and harder for young Belinda, a deaf mute whose affliction has been confused with mental deficiency.
18) Larceny, Inc
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Pressure Maxwell emerges from Sing Sing planning to run a dog track with his cronies Jug and Weepy. But a plan needs dough, so the boys open a luggage shop as a front while attempting to tunnel into the bank next door. The store gains unexpected success. Hanging around the store is a gabby traveling valise salesman. A sour con arrives wanting in on their action.
19) Bon voyage!
Series
Publisher
[Walt Disney Home Entertainment]
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Harry Willard packs up his family and sets sail for a long-awaited "dream" vacation to romantic France. However, their trip includes some unforeseen adventures
20) The Yearling
Publisher
Turner Entertainment Co
Pub. Date
[1989]
Language
English
Description
A young boy, Jody, living with his family on the Florida frontier shortly after the Civil War. must sacrifice his pet fawn for his family's survival.