For Whom the Bell Tolls – Dot suggested this title on Oct. 25, 1943 as a movie she and Dart might see on their first movie date in Cleveland.

So Proudly We Hail – Dot mentions this film on November 18, 1943. She was quite impressed by the courage of the nurses depicted in the film.

Heaven Can Wait, The Sky’s the Limit, Alaskan Highway Melody Parade – Dot saw all of these movies over Thanksgiving break in 1943.

Claudia – Dot thought this movie was very funny, but also had a thoughtful message.

Dust to Dust – Dot never saw this film, but was intrigued because her headmaster wrote a letter to the editor of the “Plain Dealer” saying it was unsuitable for young ladies!

Higher and Higher – Dart made note of this on 2/17/44 because he has heard great things about Frank Sinatra’s acting in this film.

Last Angel – 2/19/44 – Dot saw this Margaret O’Brien movie while she was in Cleveland and like it and the young star quite a bit.

A Guy Named Joe – Another recommendation from 2/19/44, starring Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunn, and Van Johnson

Girls on Probation – 2/27/44 – This was an “educational” film which Dot claims dissuaded her from a planned life of crime.

Purple Heart – 4/9/44 – Dot mentions this without much comment.

His Butler’s Sister – 6/14/44 – After Dot saw this film starring Deanna Durbin, she wrote Dart about the philosophy of setting goals.

White Cliffs of Dover – 6/19/44 – Dot and her cousin Jane enjoyed this sad and beautiful movie starring Irene Dunn.

Buffalo Bill – 6/19/44 Shown in Techicolor, and Radio City Music Hall.

The Story of Dr. Wassel – 7/5/44 -Dot drank this film up because it was about the Navy and starred Gary Cooper.

Cover Girl – 7/15/44 – Dot enjoyed this colorful and lively color film starring Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly.

The Navy Way – 7/15/44 -Dot watched this one with an eagle eye because it was filmed quite moved by this

at Great Lakes Naval Base where Dart spent his boot camp and several months in the hospital.

Going My Way –  7/20/44 – Dart saw this while on liberty in San Francisco. He enjoyed Bing Crosby’s acting in this classic film.

Pin Up Girl – 7/30/44 – Neither Dot nor Dart are big fans of Betty Grable

Dragon Seed – 8/6/44 – Dot was quite moved by this propaganda film starring Dart’s favorite. Kate Hepburn.

Tender Comrade  – 8/20/44 – This movie staring Ginger Rogers moved Dot deeply, making her even sorrier she had not told Dart she loved him during his recent leave.

Bathing Beauty – 9/9/44 – Dart saw it, but he prefers Dot’s beauty.

Home in Indiana – 9/12/44 – Dart liked this documentary-type film because it reminded him of Ohio.

Mr. Skeffington – 9/19/44 – Dot liked this one starring Bette Davis, mostly because the actor who played George looked so much like Dart, Sr.

Since you Went Away – 11/19/44 – Dart liked it, even though it made him cry.

The Princess and the Pirate – 11/28/44 – Dart liked this hilarious melodrama starring Bob Hope, especially the surprise ending.

Can’t Help Singing – 2/16/45 – Dot quipped that Deanna Durbin really “couldn’t stop singing,” but Dot suggested the romantic scenes would have been better had the girl been able to.

I Love a Soldier – 2/26/45 – Dot liked it, although it made her miss her sailor even more. She recognized the San Francisco scenes from sketches Dart had sent from there.

Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo – 3/5/45 – Dot was intrigued by this war film and suggested Dart should see it if they showed it on board ship.