Ten Most Important Films of Half Century by Bob Thomas
Hollywood critic Bob Thomas lists ten pivotal films shaping cinema. The Great Train Robbery 1903 influenced storytelling and exhibition. The Birth of a Nation 1915 built maturation and popularity despite controversy. The Kid 1920 blended laughs with pathos. The Jazz Singer 1927 pioneered synchronized sound. 42nd Street 1933 solidified the modern musical. It Happened One Night 1934 launched mature romantic comedy. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 1937 a top earner and family favorite. Stagecoach 1939 defined the western epic.
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A Movie Buff's List Of Top Classics
A film enthusiast ranks Gone with the Wind and The Best Years of Our Lives among the era's greatest. The commentary lauds Gone with the Wind as widely seen and faithful, while The Best Years of Our Lives is praised for its realistic portrayal of postwar issues and influence on later socially conscious cinema.
Weed killing trains sweep across English tracks
British railways have deployed weed killing trains that spray chemical mixtures from tank cars to clear over 1000 miles of England's tracks. The controlled program targets encroaching vegetation along railway corridors, aiming to improve safety and performance.
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Friends School celebrates Wilmingtons 200th anniversary
The time honored landmark Friends School in Wilmington Delaware marks its 200th anniversary on October 22 with celebrations reflecting two centuries of Quaker heritage and educational service.
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