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Marion Aitchison

Marion Aitchison's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) 93% EDIT “We found The Day the Earth Stood Still both exciting and thought-provoking, and it's a definite must for the younger generation which has become so expert in scientific angles, both actual and imaginative. ” – Miami Herald Jan 16, 2026 Full Review Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) 95% EDIT “Pungent and thought-provoking seem but feeble words to describe this vivid document.” – Tampa Bay Times Jan 3, 2026 Full Review The Lady Eve (1941) 99% EDIT “A scintillating comedy dotted with piquant situations and clever lines and played against ultra-modish backgrounds, The Lady Eve proves a brilliant vehicle for the talents of Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda.” – Tampa Bay Times Dec 29, 2022 Full Review The Maltese Falcon (1941) 99% EDIT “An exciting film that mingles mystery, crime, suspense and hard-boiled romance with excellent results. ” – Tampa Bay Times Nov 11, 2022 Full Review Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) 97% EDIT “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is bang-up entertainment -- if we were one to scatter around stars we'd give it four of them. It is swiftly paced and bright with humor to balance its more serious implications.” – Tampa Bay Times Nov 9, 2022 Full Review The Life of Emile Zola (1937) 92% EDIT “It is a markedly superior picture, presented with dignity and skill.” – Tampa Bay Times Aug 3, 2022 Full Review The Great Ziegfeld (1936) 72% EDIT “It is brilliant and spectacular to a superlative degree with scenes that are nothing less than astonishing in their magnificence.” – Tampa Bay Times Dec 2, 2021 Full Review His Girl Friday (1940) 99% EDIT “Boisterous entertainment, ably handled by the principals who are backed up by Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, John Qualen, Helen Mack, and others.” – Tampa Bay Times Oct 14, 2021 Full Review Them! (1954) 93% EDIT “Views of the creatures which had the youngsters screeching delightedly are plenty scary -- in fact the blown-up scenes of actual ants, such as everyone in the hot country knows, are enough to make you squirm.” – Miami Herald Sep 28, 2021 Full Review Gun Crazy (1950) 91% EDIT “Tightly knit suspense and deft character drawing make [Gun Crazy] one of the surprise thrillers of the season. You can fairly hear the audience holding its breath as events build up to the crashing climax.” – Miami Herald Sep 15, 2021 Full Review The Philadelphia Story (1940) 100% EDIT “Pardon us a moment, please, while we dip into our supply of superlatives and bring up quite a few to bestow upon Philadelphia Story... Here, boys and gals, is the most sparkling comedy to reach the screen in lo! these many moons.” – Tampa Bay Times Jun 10, 2021 Full Review Rear Window (1954) 99% EDIT “Easily the most unusual and surely one of the most absorbing pictures of many months, Rear Window is suspense drama at its best The fact that it was made by Alfred M. Hitchcock guarantees that.” – Miami Herald Jun 8, 2021 Full Review The Women (1939) 94% EDIT “While the film has its serious moments, the comedy is of the sort that is irresistible.” – Tampa Bay Times May 25, 2021 Full Review Modern Times (1936) 98% EDIT “Miss Goddard put us in mind more of a ballet dancer in portraying her role than a screen player, which fits in, on the whole, rather well with Chaplin's style. She's attractive and has charm.” – Tampa Bay Times May 6, 2021 Full Review Mrs. Miniver (1942) 93% EDIT “Atmospheric background with many scenes of beauty combine with able direction, sympathetic portrayals, and well designed plot to make Mrs. Miniver a strong contender for first place among the best pictures of the year.” – Tampa Bay Times Jan 13, 2021 Full Review The Long Voyage Home (1940) 100% EDIT “The picture is splendidly directed and boasts some unusual photography. The cast is a fine one with Thomas Mitchell, John Wayne, John Qualen and Ian Hunter giving especially impressive performances.” – Tampa Bay Times Jan 13, 2021 Full Review The Great Dictator (1940) 92% EDIT “Though The Great Dictator provides a good many laughs [it] merits serious consideration for the superior presentation of the message it is trying to put across to that part of the world where democracy is still a precious possession.” – Tampa Bay Times Jan 13, 2021 Full Review Rebecca (1940) 98% EDIT “Under the skillful direction or Alfred Hitchcock, the eerie quality of Daphne du Maurier's best-selling novel, Rebecca, has been deftly caught for the screen.” – Tampa Bay Times Jan 13, 2021 Full Review Only Angels Have Wings (1939) 100% EDIT “Superlative performance on the part of principal and supporting players, alike, coupled with a tensely melodramatic story, make [Only Angels Have Wings] one of the outstanding pictures of the year.” – Tampa Bay Times Jan 13, 2021 Full Review Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! (1958) 30% EDIT “Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, who generally lend their talents to more serious roles, essay comedy here with just as satisfactory results.” – Miami Herald Sep 2, 2020 Full Review I Want to Live! (1958) 94% EDIT “It is strong factual drama, thoughtfully presented, with a harrowing climax that is little short of nerve-shattering.” – Miami Herald Jun 23, 2020 Full Review
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