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Classic Movies


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Welcome to the I Just Retired Classic Movie Section.

Here you'll find those classic black and white films from the 1940's, 50's and 60's. Choose from several genre's like Comedy, Sci-Fi, Film Noir and more. Grab your popcorn, pull up a seat and enjoy the show. 

Choose your genre below.

New movies added regularly. Check back often.


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Film Noir

Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and motivations. The 1940s and 1950s are generally regarded as the "classic period" of American film noir.-Wikipedia


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Mystery

A mystery film is a genre of film that revolves around the solution of a problem or a crime. It focuses on the efforts of the detective, private investigator or amateur sleuth to solve the mysterious circumstances of an issue by means of clues, investigation, and clever deduction.-Wikipedia


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Sci-Fi/Horror

Science fiction is a film genre that uses speculative, fictional science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial lifeforms, spacecraft, robots, cyborgs, dinosaurs, mutants, interstellar travel, time travel, or other technologies.-Wikipedia


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Comedy

A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through the amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in the film—and derived from the classical comedy in theatre.-Wikipedia


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Romance

Romance films, romance movies, or ship films involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey through dating, courtship or marriage is featured.-Wikipedia


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Western

"The western is arguably the most iconic and influential genre in American cinema. The solitude of the lone rider, the loyalty of his horse, and the unspoken code of the West render the genre popular yet lead it to offer a view of America's history that is sometimes inaccurate. For many, the western embodies America and its values."

The philosophy of the western McMahon, Jennifer L.; Csaki, B. Steve.


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(1950) William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson.

A struggling screenwriter becomes entangled with a fading Hollywood star, whose obsession and delusions lead to a dark and tragic tale of fame, love, and madness.

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