Category Archives: Movies 1940s

‘The Best Years of Our Lives’ premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 21 1946)


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(Thursday, November 21, 1946, 8:30 p.m. EST)The Best Years of Our Lives, an American drama film about three returning servicemen who fight to adjust to life after World War II, premiered tonight at the Astor theater in New York City.

Directed by William Wyler, the film starred Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo and Harold Russell.

‘The Big Sleep’ opens in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Aug 23 1946)


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(Friday, August 23, 1946, doors opened at 9:00 a.m. EDT)The Big Sleep, a film noir about a private eye who investigates a society girl’s involvement in the murder of a pornographer, opened this morning at the Strand theater in New York City.

Directed by Howard Hawks, the film starred Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

‘Notorious’ premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1946)


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(Thursday, August 15, 1946, 10:15 a.m. EDT)Notorious, a thriller film about a U.S. agent who recruits a German expatriate to infiltrate a Nazi spy ring in Brazil, premiered this morning at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Continue reading ‘Notorious’ premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Aug 15 1946)

‘The Lost Weekend’ wins Best Motion Picture at 18th Academy Awards 70 years ago this hour (Mar 7 1946)


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(Thursday, March 7, 1946, 8:00-9:41 p.m. PST)The Lost Weekend, a noir drama film about an alcoholic writer, won four Oscars tonight, including Best Motion Picture, Best Director (Billy Wilder) and Best Actor (Ray Milland) at the 18th Academy Awards ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. Continue reading ‘The Lost Weekend’ wins Best Motion Picture at 18th Academy Awards 70 years ago this hour (Mar 7 1946)