Which of today's movies would you watch?
The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945) is
a thrilling fantasy horror movie about a corrupt
young man who stays young while his portrait
ages. This very good movie won an Oscar for
Cinematography. It is based on a story by Oscar
Wilde, who was born October 16, 1854. Angela
Lansbury won a Golden Globe as Best Supporting
Actress- she was also born October 16 (1925).
The Picture of Dorian Gray
The Iceman Cometh (1973) is about
the characters in a saloon in about 1912.
This very good movie is based on the
classic play by Eugene O'Neill, who was
born October 16, 1888. It was the last film
appearance by Fredric March.
The Iceman Cometh
The Tin Drum (1979) is about a boy who ceases
to grow and beats a drum in frustration. This
mesmerizing movie is partially set against the
period when the Nazis came to power in Germany.
This excellent movie won an Oscar as Best Foreign
Film. It is based on the classic novel by
Gunter Grass, born October 16, 1927.
The Tin Drum
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