The Pirate (1948)

A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.

From memory: Superb Hollywood musical may be stage-bound, but is very lively, sumptuously produced with excellent choreography and photographed in wonderful Technicolor.

Halliwell**: "Minor MGM musical with vivid moments and some intimation of the greatness shortly to come; all very set-bound, but the star quality is infectious."

Maltin***: "...lavish costuming, dancing and Cole Porter songs...bolster stagy plot. Kelly's dances are exhilarating, as usual."

New acquisition: Frieda Grafe

New acquisition: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)

In 1900, a young widow finds her seaside cottage is haunted...and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.

Mildly entertaining, but quite sentimental melodrama made in good style and taste.

Halliwell*: "Charming sentimental fable in Hollywood's best style."

Maltin***1/2: "Charming, beautifully made fantasy..."

5 Fingers (1952)

During WWII the valet to the British Ambassador to Ankara sells British secrets to the Germans while trying to romance a refugee Polish countess.

A Letter to Three Wives (1949)

A letter is addressed to three wives from their "best friend", announcing that she is running away with one of their husbands: but she does not say which one.