Lynn's American Diner Movie Archive
Celebrating the Golden Age of American Cinema
Welcome to the Lynn's American Diner Movie Archive.
American movies have inspired generations through unforgettable characters, legendary performances, iconic cars, timeless music and stories that continue to shape popular culture. At Lynn's American Diner, these films are more than decorations on our walls—they represent the spirit of America that inspired our diner.
This archive is our tribute to the films, actors, directors and creative minds that made Hollywood the home of some of the greatest movies ever produced.
Whether you're a lifelong film enthusiast or simply enjoying one of our smash burgers, we invite you to explore our growing collection of articles celebrating classic American cinema.
Featured Movies
- The Wild One (1953)
- Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
- The Godfather (1972)
- American Graffiti (1973)
- Jaws (1975)
- Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
- Superman (1978)
- The Blues Brothers (1980)
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
- The Goonies (1985)
- Back to the Future (1985)
- Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Stand By Me (1986)
- State of Grace (1990)
- Apocalypse Now (1979)
- The Sopranos (1999 - 2007)
- The Big Lebowski (1998)
- Wall Street (1987)
- The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984)
- Chinatown (1974)
- Easy Rider (1969)
Explore Our Archive
- Legendary Hollywood actors and actresses
- Award-winning directors
- Screenwriters and producers
- Classic American movie cars
- Memorable filming locations
- Famous movie quotes
- Behind-the-scenes stories
- Iconic movie soundtracks
- Academy Award winners
- American diners featured in films
- Route 66 and roadside Americana
- The history of Hollywood
Explore Our Archive
Our archive includes dedicated pages for hundreds of legendary stars including:
- Marlon Brando
- James Dean
- Al Pacino
- Robert De Niro
- Harrison Ford
- John Travolta
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Roy Scheider
- Bill Murray
- Dan Aykroyd
- John Belushi
- Christopher Reeve
- Michael J. Fox
- Tom Hanks
- Robin Williams
- Clint Eastwood
- Paul Newman
- Steve McQueen
- Burt Reynolds
Every biography includes career highlights, filmography, awards, fascinating facts and links to other films and actors throughout the archive.
Why We've Created This Archive
Lynn's American Diner was founded on a love of authentic American hospitality and culture.
The classic movies displayed throughout our diner celebrate the people, places and stories that have entertained audiences for decades. This archive allows us to share that passion with visitors from Tavistock and around the world.
Our ambition is to create one of the UK's most enjoyable online resources dedicated to classic American cinema and Americana.
Thank you for visiting.
We hope you enjoy exploring the Lynn's American Diner Movie Archive as much as we enjoy bringing a little piece of America to Devon.