Shanghai Express (1932) is a romantic movie
featuring a train through China during civil
warfare. It starred Marlene Dietrich and was indeed
a vehicle for her stardom. Dietrich was born December
27, 1901. The movie won an Oscar for
Cinematography.
Shanghai Express
The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936) is a
biography of the famous French
scientist (pasteurization, for example).
The movie won Oscars for Best Actor,
to Paul Muni, Adapted Screenplay, and
Original Story. Pasteur was born
December 27, 1822.
The Story of Louis Pasteur
The Return of Martin Guerre (1982) is a story
of a peasant who returns home to his family a seemingly
better person, or an imposter. This French film is
set in the 16th century and gives a good lesson in
history. It stars Gerard Depardieu, born December
27, 1948.
The Return of Martin Guerre
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