#1. Gabriel Over the White House (1933)

Storyline: Newly inaugurated President Judson Hammond is content to live out the next four years exercising a hands-off approach and leaving the problems of Depression America to local authorities. But after a miraculous recovery from an auto accident, Hammond is ready to take on every social ill and neither Congress, gangsters nor the nations of the world will stop him.—Erik Gregersen <erik@astro.as.utexas.edu>

Plot Keywords: president, chief of staff, secret police, secretary of state, lover, gangster, creative ...

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#2. Joan of Arc (2019)

Storyline: In the 15th century, both France and England stake a blood claim for the French throne. Believing that God had chosen her, the young Joan (Lise Leplat Prudhomme) leads the army of the King of France. When she is captured, the Church sends her for trial on charges of heresy. Refusing to accept the accusations, the graceful Joan of Arc will stay true to her mission.—Production

Plot Keywords: joan of arc, king, soldier, priest, passionate, inspiring, rousing ...

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#3. The Bridge of San Luis Rey (2004)

Storyline: In early 18th century Peru an old Inca rope bridge collapses, plunging five travelers to their deaths in the Andean chasm below. Brother Juniper, who was within minutes of being on the bridge himself, becomes obsessed with discovering how five people of differing class and circumstances came to be on the bridge at that moment. The Catholic friar wants to know if it was mere existential happenstance or part of God's cosmic plan. After researching the lives of the victims for five years and publishing his findings in a book, he is accused of heresy by the worldly Archbishop of Lima and is put on trial for his life by the Inquisition.—duke1029@aol.com

Plot Keywords: monk, archbishop, nobleman, mistress, daughter, somber, disheartening ...

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#4. Down to Earth (1947)

Storyline: Deity of dance Terpsichore (Rita Hayworth) and her fellow muses are enraged when they learn that Broadway hotshot Danny Miller (Larry Parks) is planning to spoof Greek mythology in his next play. Disguised as a mortal named Kitty Pendleton, Terpsichore decides to visit earth and use her powers to get a starring part in Miller's musical. Before long, she convinces him to shift his attention from parody to serious art -- but New York audiences aren't so pleased with the resulting show.

Plot Keywords: greek god, producer, broadway star, angel, agent, witty, positive ...

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