Speaking about the kind of filmmaking now known as Classic Hollywood, the most popular and influential cinema ever invented, Vincente Minnelli once gave away it

"Speaking about the kind of filmmaking now known as Classic Hollywood ..., Vincente Minnelli once gave away its secret: 'I feel that a picture that stays with y

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From The Lady Eve, to The Big Valley, Barbara Stanwyck played parts that showcased her multidimensional talents but also illustrated the limits imposed on women