I was hoping to see a documentary about what is considered, and actually is, the greatest year for movies in Hollywood history. I was hoping it would discuss the movies that didn't get as much attention as the more well known ones, but, were equally as good. However, this was a rehashing of things that are well known already and there was nothing new or interesting. We all know about the studio's mistreatment of Judy Garland and the abhorrent treatment of Hattie McDaniels* and yet again, the insinuation that Cary Grant and Randolph Scott were a gay couple when it has come to light in recent times that their bachelor pad had a lot of female visitors.
If you are genuinely a film buff ignore this rubbish and just seek out the movies made in 1939 that you may not have heard of, my first suggestion woul be a personal favourite 'Midnight' starring Don Ameche and Claudette Colbert or perhaps The Women, which features an entire cast of just women. Or the delightful Ninotchka.
*I wonder how many of those disgusted by the treatment of Hattie McDaniels in 1939 demanded Disney remove another of her movies from public view. I'm talking of 'Song Of The South'. Double standards maybe.
If you are genuinely a film buff ignore this rubbish and just seek out the movies made in 1939 that you may not have heard of, my first suggestion woul be a personal favourite 'Midnight' starring Don Ameche and Claudette Colbert or perhaps The Women, which features an entire cast of just women. Or the delightful Ninotchka.
*I wonder how many of those disgusted by the treatment of Hattie McDaniels in 1939 demanded Disney remove another of her movies from public view. I'm talking of 'Song Of The South'. Double standards maybe.