For fans of vintage film, just the mention of 1939 is a Pavlovian rite of passage, making mouths water and eyes glaze over in a cinematic-style swoon.
Hollywood Hit Its Stride as 1930s Ended
1939 often is regarded as the single greatest year in American film history. Indeed, it would be difficult to identify another 12-month period in which more classic films were produced within the Hollywood studio system.
After watching the 1939 documentary in TCM I realized that it was a momumental year. I know about Wizard of Oz, Stagecoach, and Gone With The Wind but there were other films that were railroaded by those films like Only Angels Have Wings, Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Roaring Twenties, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, and Gunga Din and they fantastic as well. 1939 overall was a fascinating year in film and how they can be a factory and yet still produce masterpieces unlike today! Great video.
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Ok, Just because Gone with the wind, Stagecoach, and Wizard of oz happened to fall on 39 doesnt mean its the best year - All the rest of the movies mentioned were stinkers! 3 good movies came out of that year, I'll give them that. But whats up with all these movies we never heard of? Is this a joke? You'd think if it was such a great movie people might of accually heard of it - I bet 1985 or 1991 was better
I don't know what you were thinking! 1939 was a great year for Hollywood! The studio system was at it's height of power, the celebrites were at the peak of their craft, and the films released in that 12 month period were 2,012! More than any other year before or since! 1939 was the height of the Golden Age!
You did an absolutely wonderful job! A great tribute to the films of 1939! The music choice is pure class all the way! And really beautiful quality pictures!! :D I really enjoyed it!!! thank you for taking the time to make such a lovely video!
For fans of vintage film, just the mention of 1939 is a Pavlovian rite of passage, making mouths water and eyes glaze over in a cinematic-style swoon.
Hollywood Hit Its Stride as 1930s Ended
1939 often is regarded as the single greatest year in American film history. Indeed, it would be difficult to identify another 12-month period in which more classic films were produced within the Hollywood studio system.
CelluloidPalace 2 years ago
Thank you for such a superb comment. Your statement is one of many given here which encompases the meaning of Hollywood in 1939.
4262009AP 2 years ago
Oh, Swoon...The score is puuuurfect, Josh!
And to other critics, '39 Was a MONUMENTAL
year!. Wiz of Oz,Dark Victory, Wurthering Heights
Gone with the Wind, Ninotchka ,Love AFFAIR, Good bye, Mr. Chips, Mr Smith Goes to Washington,
CelluloidPalace 2 years ago
After watching the 1939 documentary in TCM I realized that it was a momumental year. I know about Wizard of Oz, Stagecoach, and Gone With The Wind but there were other films that were railroaded by those films like Only Angels Have Wings, Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Roaring Twenties, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, and Gunga Din and they fantastic as well. 1939 overall was a fascinating year in film and how they can be a factory and yet still produce masterpieces unlike today! Great video.
drcoxcentral 2 years ago
Thank you for such an awesome comment!
4262009AP 2 years ago
The 1939 years of gold for excellence in Hollywood. From that began the decade of the most successful American film.
TheBigValley 2 years ago
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Ok, Just because Gone with the wind, Stagecoach, and Wizard of oz happened to fall on 39 doesnt mean its the best year - All the rest of the movies mentioned were stinkers! 3 good movies came out of that year, I'll give them that. But whats up with all these movies we never heard of? Is this a joke? You'd think if it was such a great movie people might of accually heard of it - I bet 1985 or 1991 was better
billydumont 2 years ago
I don't know what you were thinking! 1939 was a great year for Hollywood! The studio system was at it's height of power, the celebrites were at the peak of their craft, and the films released in that 12 month period were 2,012! More than any other year before or since! 1939 was the height of the Golden Age!
4262009AP 2 years ago
billydumont, doesn't know what he's talking about I agree with you that was an epic year that I think was only dublicated two times in 1974 and 1989.
drcoxcentral 2 years ago
It was really a magnificent year for Hollywood. Very nice tribute.
GEVMM 2 years ago
I LOVE 1939 and this video! Great work Josh!!!
BitterSweetxo13 2 years ago
Thanks!
4262009AP 2 years ago
AWESOME FIRST VIDEO JOSH
tcrownprince 2 years ago
Thanks!! I love 1939, I think my favourites are Babes in Arms and Wizard of Oz. Great video!
nimbusmiranda 2 years ago
Ah, "Stardust!" Bette Davis' favourite song! It says it all doesn't it?!
1939 was CRAZY good! A great tribute to a legendary year! Thanks so much! =)
KathyFan21 2 years ago
You are very welcome, I thought that "Stardust" would be a fitting choice.
4262009AP 2 years ago
You did an absolutely wonderful job! A great tribute to the films of 1939! The music choice is pure class all the way! And really beautiful quality pictures!! :D I really enjoyed it!!! thank you for taking the time to make such a lovely video!
redrosebutterfly13 2 years ago
That's the most thrilling compliment I've heard so far. Thanks much!
4262009AP 2 years ago
Lovely tribute for the year 1939!!! It was a great year for Hollywood. Nice choice on the song!
Theclassyginger 2 years ago
1939, the greatest year in film ever...we'll never see that again...thanks for such a great video
GoldenEraDame 2 years ago
You are welcome!
4262009AP 2 years ago
Excellent video, 1939 was just legendary!
XxBrooklynsFinestxX 2 years ago
Nice video! 1939 was just epic, eh?
caryandingrid 2 years ago
Yes, it was. Such great legacies left.
4262009AP 2 years ago
It was definitely a great year for film...Awesome video :-)
jktropics43 2 years ago