Hollywood
During the era, theaters were a staple of Main Street America. The 1940s showcased some of the most iconic stars in Hollywood history: Tyrone Power, Robert Taylor, Cary Grant, Bette Davis, Claudette Colbert. Inseparable from the era are the classic films Casablanca, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Miracle on 34th Street.
Trending: TYRONE POWER, PRINCE OF ACTORS
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An All-American Film: Knute Rockne, All American
Film critics agree that Knute Rockne, All American (1940) dictated the style in which future sports films would be made.
Overview: 1940s Films
A unique assortment of comedies, biopics, light romances, war films, spy and costume pictures were pumped out by the thousands during the decade.
