Hollywood
During the era, theaters were a staple of Main Street America. The 1940s showcased some of the most iconic stars in Hollywood history: Tyrone Power, Robert Taylor, Cary Grant, Bette Davis, Claudette Colbert. Inseparable from the era are the classic films Casablanca, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Miracle on 34th Street.
An All-American Film: Knute Rockne, All American
Film critics agree that Knute Rockne, All American (1940) dictated the style in which future sports films would be made.
Overview: 1940s Films
A unique assortment of comedies, biopics, light romances, war films, spy and costume pictures were pumped out by the thousands during the decade.
