Today I thought I would share some of my favorite classic movies that I enjoy watching during this season. I love old movies year round, but I do have a number that I set aside for each individual season, and this time of year there are a number that we enjoy watching. No one in our family likes horror movies or anything too witchy, and even though a few of these movies do include witches, there is nothing dark or scary about them, at most a few of them may be a bit suspensful at times, but they are all light-hearted and fun movies to watch.
*Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)
Arsenic and Old Lace is a screw-ball comedy crime film direct by Frank Capra and starring Cary Grant. But for me the two most loveable characters in the movie are Aunt Martha (pictured above left) and Aunt Abby (right). With the exception of their habit for helping forlorn old men to pass on to a better life, they are completely loveable, everything one could want in a doting old aunt. It's a perfect movie for the season, warm and cozy with just a hint of suspense.
*Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
Released in 1958 and starring Jimmy Stewart, Jack Lemmon and Kin Novak. The perfect romantic movie, and just a little witchy!
*I Married A Witch (1942)
A charming comedy which went on to inspire the TV series Bewitched.
*The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
This is our favorite go-to classic movie for the season, and we watch it every year on All Hallow Eve! I absolutely love Don Knotts, and of all the movies he made this one is my favorite!
If you've never watched any of his movies before I highly recommend them. The Reluctant Astronaut is very good, too, as well as How to Frame A Figg.
*The Private Eyes (1980)
Another great movie featuring Don Knotts joined by Tim Conway, so double the laughs! A comedy/mystery perfect for the season.
*Young Frankenstein (1974)
Directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein is another family favorite this time of year. I would recommend using discretion when watching this movie with younger children as it has quite a bit of secual innuendo. Marty Feldman as Igor is probably my favorite!
So there you have it, my friends! Maybe I've put you on to a movie you've never seen before, or perhaps you have some classic favorites that aren't on my list. If so, I'd love for you to share in the comments! I'm always looking to add to our collection!
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