May 22nd is National Maritime Day; it is a holiday celebrated in the United States to recognize the maritime industry... with National Maritime Day in mind, the theme for today will be films with boats-enjoy!
1 Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Director: Frank Lloyd
Oscar winning movie about a revolt on the HMS Bounty...
2 Captains Courageous (1937) Director: Victor Fleming
Film about a spoiled young man (Freddie Bartholomew) who becomes friends with a fisherman (Spencer Tracy)-Tracy won an Academy Award for his performance...
3 Titanic (1997) Director: James Cameron
Oscar winning film that tells the story of romance between a wealthy young woman (Kate Winslet) and a poor man (Leonardo DiCaprio) aboard the Titanic-Winslett was nominated for an Academy Award for her role and Gloria Stuart was also nominated for her role as the survivor of the Titanic...
4 The Poseidon Adventure (1972) Director: Ronald Neame/Irwin Allen
Star studded disaster film about a group of people trying to escape to safety after their ocean liner capsizes; movie won an Oscar for Special Achievement for visual effects...
As I have seen all but one film from the above list (Mutiny on the Bounty) I look forward to your feedback...enjoy!
Dianezy
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