In the 1930s to 1950s, romantic dramas dominated the silver screen, with iconic films like Casablanca (1942), Roman Holiday (1953), and An Affair to Remember (1957). These movies often featured dashing leading men, elegant leading ladies, and sweeping scores that transported viewers to a bygone era. The romantic dramas of this era typically followed a tried-and-true formula: meet cute, whirlwind romance, obstacles, and ultimately, a happy ending.