Christmas Movies Yet to See

 

There are some classic films I have yet to see and I need to see them, not want…need. So, without further adieu, here are my 3…

1. THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER-1940

This classic film has always evaded me and is not shown on TV plus I don’t have TCM so I never had a chance to see this famous film with my favourite actor, Jimmy Stewart. This is the original film remade as a musical starring Judy Garland, called “In The Good Ole Summertime” and “You’ve Got Mail” with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. It’s about 2 sales people working in a shop who dislike each other but, secretly, are writing to each other. They decide to meet but before that happens he finds out she is the gal he has been writing to. He decides to keep this a secret and it goes from there. It’s considered one of the best romantic comedies and one I have to see.

2.  REMEMBER THE NIGHT-1940

Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray star in this romantic comedy about a woman caught stealing who is brought to court and must deal with the prosecutor, played by Fred MacMurray. When he hears her lament being in jail for Christmas, he feels pity on her so he takes her under his wing and takes her with him to visit his family for Christmas. I never really heard about this film except in the last few years so it s one I’d love to see.

3. CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT-1945

This is a famous Christmas film that I have yet to see. I did see the remake with Dyan Cannon and it was ok but, I know this original would be far superior. Barbara Stanwyck plays a Martha Stewart type who is trapped to show her beautiful home in Connecticut baking away. She is trapped because she has no home there nor can she cook or sew or do anything she is famous for. Now she must find a home, a husband and a baby to play her family. One day, I will see this…

So, which Christmas films have you yet to see?