One cannot mention classic movie scenes of the 1940′s without mentioning “Casablanca.” There are many emotional scenes in that film, ranging from romantic love to patriotism.

No one can argue that one of the final scenes while Rick (Humphrey Bogart) is telling Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) that she has to get on the plane with her husband. If you don’t he tells her, “you’ll regret it. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.” The look of love and desire is her eyes shadowed by her large hat in the rainy night. It hurts Rick to say it.

Another film of the 1940′s that has left us with many classic movie scenes, is “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1947). Despite its dated schmaltz, one cannot deny James Stewart’s acting in the film. The scene in which he is beside himself with hopelessness and lashes out at his Uncle Billy is moving and upsetting. “Someone’s going to jail and it’s not gonna be me!”, George shouts.

Later, he is in the bar, distraught, drinking and finally George prays gently. “Please, God. I need help. I’m at the end of my rope.” He utters gently but shakily.