Vday in Film
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In this 2010 ensemble rom-com, multiple storylines all take place on February 14th in Los Angeles.

Valentine’s Day?

100

These small pastel candies often feature phrases like “Be Mine” and “XOXO.”

conversation hearts

100

This iconic actor, known for Forrest Gump, was born on February 14, 1944.

Tom Hanks

200

In this 1939 romantic drama set atop the Empire State Building, a planned Valentine’s Day reunion between two lovers becomes one of cinema’s most famous almost-meetings

An Affair to Remember

200

This heart-shaped chocolate box brand is famous for its gold packaging and assorted truffles.

Ferrero Rocher

200

This American singer and actress, famous for Hairspray and her powerful voice, shares her birthday with Valentine’s Day, 1981.

Jennifer Love Hewitt

300

In this 2001 comedy, this blonde protagonist gets dumped on valentines day 

Legally Blonde

300

This candy company introduced the first heart-shaped chocolate box in the 1800s.

Cadbury

300

Born on February 14, 1804, this famous poet wrote The Raven and is considered a master of macabre literature.

Edgar Allan Poe

400

In this animated special featuring Charlie Brown, Valentine’s Day becomes a source of anxiety as he waits for cards that never come.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown?

400

This chocolate company created the “Hearts and Kisses” line in the early 1900s, featuring small chocolate pieces individually wrapped in foil for Valentine’s Day.

Hershey’s

400

This English mathematician and inventor, known for his work on algorithms, was born on Valentine’s Day in 1815.

Ada Lovelace

500

In this 1999 teen romantic comedy, a character hires someone to take a girl out so he can pursue her sister — and the school’s Valentine’s dance plays a big role.

10 Things I Hate About You?

500

Originally called “Sweethearts,” this candy was first manufactured in 1866 and included hand-stamped messages like “Be True” or “Call Me.”

Necco Wafers

500

This American jazz pianist and composer, nicknamed “The Genius,” was born on Valentine’s Day, 1902, and revolutionized jazz.

Nat King Cole