Movies for the Day, Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Today's movies mark the birthdays of Chuck Yeager and George Segal and Valentine's Day.


Which of today's movies would you watch?

Breaking the Sound Barrier (1952) is a
fictionalized drama of breaking the sound barrier.
Test pilot Chuck Yeager, born February 13, 1923,
accomplished this major aviation feat on
October 14, 1947.  This very good movie won
an Oscar for Sound.



Breaking the Sound Barrier












Loving (1970) is about a man
torn by marital and occupational woes.
This drama (and comedy) stars
George Segal, born February 13, 1934.
A very good movie.






Loving

Queen of the Stardust Ballroom (1975) is
a TV movie about a widow and a postman who find love
at a dance hall.  This movie was broadcast February 13,
1975, the day before Valentine's Day.  It was nominated
for many Emmys, including Lead Actor, to Charles
Durning, Lead Actress, to Maureen Stapleton, and Supporting
Actress, to Charlotte Rae.  It won Emmys for
Cinematography and Choreography.



Queen of the Stardust Ballroom