Many 1940s movies dealt with the war and its aftermath ... how the American people were feeling shortly after World War II ended. Old-school gangster movies simply don’t get much better than ...

Even in wartime, the golden age of Hollywood roared throughout the 1940s. Many of the best and most successful American films of the time ... Casablanca is nearly 80 years old, and its ability ...

a remarkable film from 1940. Directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, this movie stands out not only for its historical significance, but also for its bold satirical take on war and tyranny ...

Steve McQueen’s latest film, set in 1940 during Germany’s bombardment of the British capital, draws extensively from wartime photos, and much of it was shot outside London.