Today's movies mark the birthday of Spencer Tracy, baseball season, and the birthday of Betty Davis.
The Power and the Glory (1933) is a rags to riches
tale of an American industrial magnate. This
movie, which is on the National Film Registry, stars
Spencer Tracy, born April 5, 1900.
The Power and the Glory
It Happens Every Spring (1949) is a baseball
comedy about a scientist/pitcher who invents
a substance whereby balls avoid bats. Spring
is baseball season and Major League Baseball
began its 2018 campaign on March 29, 2018.
It Happens Every Spring
All About Eve (1950) is about an aspiring actress (Eve)
insinuating herself into the circle of an older actress played
by Betty Davis, born April 5, 1908. This movie is on the National
Film Registry, features an American Film Institute great
quote, "Fasten your seatbelts. It's going to be a bumpy night," and
an AFI Villain, Eve Harrington. This movie won Oscars for
Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Supporting Actor,
to George Sanders, Costume Design, and Sound.
All About Eve
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