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Old movies make us laugh, make us cry and inspire us. Here are 4 films that are recommended viewing from Turner Classic Movies' (TCM).
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Sunday, May 17, at 2:15 p.m. ET
Howard Hawks9 classic comedy (喜剧)is one of the best. Katharine Hepburn stars as an absentminded heiress with a troublesome leopard (豹),who takes a buttoned-down zoology professor on a wild adventure. Charles Ruggles, Barry Fitzgerald and May Robson shine in supporting roles.
Father of the Bride (1950)
Wednesday, May 20, at 2:30 p.m. ET
Spencer Tracy plays the title role in this delightful comedy about an annoyed father trying to make the preparations for the wedding of his daughter (Elizabeth Taylor). Joan Bennett plays the mother of the bride. The film, which was popular, was nominated (提名)for three Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actor (Tracy) and Best Screenplay.
Maybe It's Love (1935)
Thursday, May 21, at 11:45 a.m. ET
This romantic film, based on a Maxwell Anderson play, makes audience laugh. Gloria Stuart and Ross Alexander star as newlyweds (新婚夫妇)who find themselves in financial trouble due to the Great Depression. Frank McHugh, Ruth Donnelly and Henry Travers costar.
His Girl Friday (1940)
Saturday, May 23, at 4 p.m. ET
Tn this film directed by Howard Hawks, Cary Grant is a newspaper editor who wants to win back his best reporter (who happens to also be his ex-wife), played by Rosalind Russell. The trouble is, she's engaged (订婚)to another fellow (Ralph Bellamy). This one is tons of fun.
21. What is the common feature of the four old movies?
A. Funny. B. Magic. C. Adventurous. D. Romantic.
22. What movies can be enjoyed on weekend?
A. Maybe It's Love & His Girl Friday.
B. Bringing Up Baby & His Girl Friday.
C. Father of the Bride & Maybe It's Love.
D. Bringing Up Baby & Father of the Bride.
23. Which movie was well-received and won the prizes?
A. His Girl Friday. B. Maybe It's Love.
C. Father of the Bride. D. Bringing Up Baby.
