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Synopsis: Tom Breneman hosts popular radio show Breakfast in Hollywood and during one of the tapings, meets a young woman from Minnesota, Dorothy Larson, who is looking for her sailor fiancé, Jimmy, and introduces her to another sailor from Minnesota, Ken Smith. The pair hit it off with Ken developing an instant crush. However, when Dorothy learns Ken is friends with Jimmy and he tells her the truth about her fiancé, their relationship seems doomed and a desperate Ken begs Breneman for help. Who's in it? The movie stars Tom Breneman, Bonita Granville , Edward Ryan, Beulah Bondi and Hedda Hopper . Review: I've had Breakfast in Hollywood in my library for some time, mostly because I am a Bonita Granville fan. However, I was somewhat reluctant to watch it because I wasn't completely sure it would be a movie I'd enjoy. I ended up giving it a try this morning though and it proved to be a much better choice than expected. The movie's concept is somewhat clever. Breakf...

Synopsis: Henry Grant is in love with his fiancée, Marcia West. However, their relationship is put in jeopardy when the 20-year-old develops a crush on actor Basil Underwood. Hoping to correct the situation, Henry asks Underwood for help and, seeking to redeem himself for all the times he lied to and cheated on his own fiancée, Joyce Arden, Basil agrees to go Marcia's house and make her fall out of love with him by acting like a cad.  However, as his attempts repeatedly fail, Underwood's loyalties to Joyce are tested when he realizes he is attracted to Marcia's unwavering devotion. Complicating matters is Joyce unexpectedly arriving to see Marcia in Basil's arms. Who's in it? The movie stars Leslie Howard , Olivia de Havilland , Bette Davis , Patric Knowles , Eric Blore and Bonita Granville . Review: While I like classic comedies, I usually avoid watching them first thing in the morning because I'm always afraid my brain won't be awake enough to catch the...

Synopsis: A spoiled and snobbish heiress, Maggie Richards, gets into an argument with her parents and storms out of the house. While driving, she discovers the car is almost out of gas and fills it up at a service station. When she is unable to pay and tries to drive away, the manager, Bill Davis, forces her to work off the money she owed. Angry and embarrassed, Maggie vows to get back at Davis and when she learns of a business venture Davis is working on, tricks him into seeing her father, Ben Richards, for the money, knowing her dad will give him the runaround. However, her desire for revenge fades when she starts to fall in love with Davis. There's just one problem, telling him the truth might make him hate her. Who's in it? The movie stars Olivia de Havilland , Dick Powell , Charles Winninger , Allen Jenkins and Bonita Granville. Review: I added Hard to Get to my movie library mostly because I have enjoyed most (maybe all) of the Olivia de Havilland movies I've seen...

Synopsis: Shortly after pledging $250,000 to Nancy Drew's school, the wealthy Mary Eldredge goes missing. Everyone thinks the elderly Eldredge simply changed her mind or didn't really intend to donate the money except for Nancy, who believes something sinister has happened to the woman. She feels her suspicions are confirmed when a local doctor is kidnapped and forced to treat an elderly woman but her attempts to locate the woman could potentially put Nancy's life in danger. Who's in it? The movie stars Bonita Granville , John Litel , James Stephenson , Frankie Thomas and Helena Phillips Evans . Review: I was under the impression I had seen this movie before, especially since I know I saw the other three Nancy Drew films starring Bonita Granville. However, as I watched it this morning, I realized that probably wasn't the case after all and, after finally seeing it (or seeing it again after not remembering it), I have to say I am glad I took the time to watch it...