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A Massachusetts Land Court judge Keith C. Long recently ruled that foreclosure sales of two properties with securitized mortgages were invalid, a decision that ties up thousands of Massachusetts real-estate transactions.

In this film publicity image released by Disney, Bob Cratchit carries Tiny Tim, both characters voiced by Gary Oldman, in a scene from "A Christmas Carol." Lionel Barrymore.

Published on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 12:00AM EDT Last updated on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 3:20AM EDT F ILM Get Animated! The National Film Board showcases animated films with special presentations by the filmmakers, including Oscar-winning animator Chris Landreth .

Why has the film It's A Wonderful Life overtaken every other Christmas fable--including A Christmas Carol, Charlie Brown and the Grinch --as the story of the season? As a tale of redemption, it is no better than so-so; the revelation that George Bailey's world was better off with him in it has none of the social message or the moral urgency of ...

You don't always have to be on the fly to enjoy a holiday movie. There are several classics on DVD and home video that are worth renting, if they're not a permanent part of your home library already.

Claud Nelson, son of Mrs. C.H. Nelson of Conway, who had been working in the student division of the national council of Y.M.C.A. in Atlanta, Ga., was appointed as southern secretary of the fellowship of reconciliation of New York City.

After three musicals, the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre offers its first play of the season, "You Can't Take It With You," opening Saturday, July 25.

The Brattle continues its Classic Gangsters series with the John Huston classic Key Largo , which couldn't come with a more hard-boiled cast: Edward G. Robinson, Humhrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and Lionel Barrymore.

On Borrowed Time," the final production of the Visalia Players' 2008-09 season, is delightful.

It's opening weekend for the Visalia Community Players' production of "On Borrowed Time," the final show of the 2008-09 season.

It's a Wonderful Life Two Roads Theatre Now running until June 27 When "It's a Wonderful Life" is brought up in conversation, people immediately picture Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore in Frank Capra's 1946 motion picture; however, the one-man show that is currently playing at Two Roads Theatre in Studio City, Calif.

SCENE/SONG FROM Dallas Hill, Warner Roberts in Brian Pinette's 2009 Christmas Movie "I'm Frightened Julie Andrews, I'm Frightened" Starring Matthew Willis with "cameos" by "STARS" in their classic roles ... Lillian and Dorothy Gish, Alla Nazimova, Henry B. Walthall, Leon Errol, Lionel Barrymore and Yvonne De Carlo.

As the wacky widow of the inventor of the shrinking process, the inimitable Rafaela Ottiano steals the show.

WHAT: Whitefish Bay High School's production of "You Can't Take It With You" SYNOPSIS: By George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy was the basis for the 1938 Academy Award winning film featuring James Stewart, Jean Arthur and Lionel Barrymore.

Duration: 1:40:32 CC TVPG Frank McCloud visits his friend's hotel, supposedly run by James Temple and his daughter-in-law Nora .

Today is Tuesday, April 28, the 118th day of 2009 with 247 to follow. The moon is waxing.