Thursday, August 16, 2018

Movies for the Day, Friday, August 17, 2018

Today's movies mark the birthdays of Mae West, Alfred Hitchcock, and Robert DeNiro.






I'm No Angel (1933) is a vehicle
showcasing Mae West, born August
17, 1893, as a performer with many
wealthy suitors and comedic implications.







I'm No Angel










Foreign Correspondent (1940) is
a Hitchcock movie set in London
about an American reporter and an
espionage ring at the beginning of
World War II.  This highly regarded
film by Alfred Hitchcock, born August 13,
1899, continues our August Hitchcock
series of movies.



Foreign Correspondent












Taxi Driver (1976) is a disturbing portrait
of a violent loner.  This thrilling movie
features an American Film Institute Villain,
Travis Bickle.  It stars Robert DeNiro, born
August 17, 1943.  It also features an AFI Quote:
"You talking to me?"  This movie is on the
National Film Registry.





Taxi Driver










































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