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Blondes Have More Fun when Held Hostage
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On his way to El Paso , Reese ( Neville Brand ) stops by a bar " in the middle of nowhere " , and is taken hostage . He is held at gunpoint ( and later tied up ) by three outlaws : gang leader Warren Kemmerling ( as Jack Hanks ) , Mexican right hand man Fernando Lamas ( as Paco Romero ) , and slightly psycho Jack Weston ( as John Holden ) . The bar's proprietor is saucy Jeanette Nolan ( as Martha Tuforth ) . She and young blonde " niece " Sheilah Wells ( as Maryanne ) are also hostages . Later , city councilman Tol Avery ( as Millburn Willburn ) and his older blonde wife Marian Moses ( as Letty ) become additional hostages . The episode's bizarre storyline involves outlaw Lamas romancing the experienced " old blonde " ( Ms . Moses ) and the pliable " young blonde " ( Ms . Wells ) . The hostage victims are so taken by their abductor's charms , they begin to fight over him - desiring to continue serving him as hostage , in Mexico . Halfway into the story , Joe ( William Smith ) arrives , posing as a traveling salesman ( the " Stanley " character referred to in the episode title ) . Perhaps wisely , Peter Brown and Philip Carey do not appear during the hour . It ends strangely . Moses later appeared on " Falcon Crest " ; both she and Lamas had sons ( Lorenzo and William ) who were regulars on the show . Laredo - It's the End of the Road , Stanley ( / 66 ) Leon Benson - Fernando Lamas , Neville Brand , William Smith
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452,679 | 15,896,852 | 624,853 | 1 |
Something Is Rotten in Laredo
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Lovable , naive tough guy George Kennedy ( as Jess Moran ) steps in to replace lovable , naive tough guy Reese , who is on assignment in Houston . Mr . Kennedy is a fine performer ; but , his skills are not apparent in this episode . Chad ( Peter Brown ) , Joe ( William Smith ) , and Capt . Parmalee ( Philip Carey ) assume their regular roles ; star Neville Brand does not appear at all . The fact that Kennedy is ( perhaps with short notice ) acting essentially like the " Reese " character , in an inferior episode , is a sure sign something is wrong with the " Laredo " series . Moreover , it looks as if producers were trying out a slightly different situation , most notable in the addition of purely comic " weak " Ranger Henry Gibson ( as Freddy Gruber ) . Michael Shaughnessy ( as Monahan ) is the special guest star . Ironically , later on , William Smith revealed he broke Mike Mazurki's nose during their boxing match ; the injury is not apparent , on screen . Laredo - Pride of the Rangers ( / 65 ) Tony Leader - George Kennedy , Peter Brown , William Smith
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452,872 | 15,896,852 | 624,850 | 1 |
No Song , No Licorice
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While Chad ( Peter Brown ) and Joe ( William Smith ) play checkers , Reese ( Neville Brand ) reveals his has a plan to capture Native American Indian " Linda Littletrees " ( Shelley Morrison ) . Reese suggests using Joe as " bait " , recalling that when she last appeared , the Indian woman fell in love with Joe . Captain Parmalee ( Philip Carey ) has other plans ; and , he sends Reese to San Antoine for the rest of the episode . Meanwhile , undercover replacement Ranger Michael Conrad ( as Willie G . Tinney ) works to infiltrate Littletrees ' gang . Later , Mr . Conrad must free the kidnapped Joe . Conrad works well with the regular Rangers ; but , it's a wasted effort . The series scores good continuity points for licorice loving Linda Littletrees ' third appearance ; it is noted as her third appearance , her love for Joe is continued , and his knowledge of Comanche lore is a character trait . This is the least appealing , to date , of the already limitedly appealing " Linda Littletrees " episodes . Morrison gets to sing a " Comanche love song , " repeatedly , " outside the tee pee . . . " Laredo - No Bugles , One Drum ( / 66 ) Earl Bellamy - William Smith , Michael Conrad , Shelley Morrison
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452,738 | 15,896,852 | 47,369 | 1 |
I'll Sign ! " I'll Sign ! " " I'll Sign ! " " I'll Sign ! " " I'll Sign ! " " I'll Sign ! "
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Ronald Reagan and a bunch of US soldiers in a North Korean POW camp . They are tortured . . . We learn North Korean Communists are bad people . . . We learn Americans ' beards grow very slowly during days of torture . . . I tried to suppress it , but I finally burst out laughing at this movie . It was the scene when Mr . Reagan comes out from telling the Communists he wants to be on their side . Then , he asks for a bottle of brandy . Next , acting stone-cold sober , he takes a drunken companion , Dewey Martin , to get sulfur to cure Mr . Martin's hangover . Of course , the North Korean communist guard is as dumb as they come . So , the drunk distracts the guard while Reagan goes over to get something from a drawer , which is next to a bunch of empty boxes . I'm sure he boxes were supposed to contain something ; but , of course , Reagan causes them to shake enough to reveal they are empty . Ya gotta laugh ! I think " Prisoner of War " will appeal mainly to family and friends of those who worked on it - otherwise , it's wasteful . Prisoner of War ( 1954 ) Andrew Marton - Ronald Reagan , Steve Forrest , Dewey Martin
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452,713 | 15,896,852 | 60,666 | 1 |
Debbie Does Manos
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In this macabre tale of a trip gone horribly wrong , an innocent family becomes lost and find themselves at a remote farmhouse . The only apparent resident of the property is a strangely deformed man named Torgo , who insists he is watching the place for ' The Master ' . What our travelers don't know is ' The Master ' and his demon-worshiping wives have awakened from their slumber to prey upon them for their sacrifices , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Although John Reynolds ( as Torgo ) manages an interesting characterization , it isn't enough to lift this film from rock bottom , unfortunately . Manos : The Hands of Fate ( 1966 ) Harold P . Warren - John Reynolds , Diane Mahree , Tom Neyman
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453,486 | 15,896,852 | 49,615 | 1 |
10 , 000 Yawns Under the Sea
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The U . S . Government sends a scientist to investigate some mysterious deaths along a stretch of beach on the Pacific Coast . What brings the scientist to the investigation is the radiation burns found on the victims . Arriving at the scene of the deaths , the scientist visits the nearby Pacific College of Oceanography where he meets Professor King and his daughter Lois . While falling for the professor's daughter , our scientist begins to suspect that Professor King's secret research is somehow connected to the radiation and the deaths , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . There may be some effect of radiation on marine life , but this film presents the possibility in the dullest , most illogical way possible . The monster looks very silly . Possibly the most interesting character is inquisitive Vivi Janiss ( as Ethel ) , secretary to Professor King . And , more evidence that everyone in show business is related can be found in Helen Stanton ( as Wanda ) being the real life mother of " Doctor Drew " aka Drew Pinsky . Kent Taylor , who lent his first name to Siegel and Shuster's " Superman " has nothing to do with Mary Tyler Moore's " Tex Baxter " , however . Small world . The Phantom from 10 , 000 Leagues ( 1955 ) Dan Milner - Kent Taylor , Cathy Downs , Michael Whalen
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453,489 | 15,896,852 | 129,028 | 1 |
The Armpit of Films
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A singularly awful movie . Very few films have the awful power of " Façade " . There is evidence some form of satire was attempted . It's a botched job . Eric Roberts ( as businessman Colin Wentworth ) meanders through the proceedings in a hopefully inebriated state . The obligatory " hot chick " moment is over quickly , blessedly ; if you're watching for that reason . The soundtrack rips off " Strangers in the Night " ( doesn't anyone own the copyright on that song ? ) . Quite possibly , this is the worst film ever made with Eric Roberts . One would certainly have to hope so , anyway . The credits end with a 1997 production date , so this may have been unreleased for a number of years . Really , they needn't have bothered . Facade ( 1997 ) Carl Colpaert - Eric Roberts , Camilla Overbye Roos , Angus Macfadyen
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453,394 | 15,896,852 | 60,415 | 1 |
Reckless Driving 101
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Leaving the beach behind , drag racing Frankie Avalon ( as Dave Owens ) and statuesque Annette Funicello ( as Jane Harris ) get involved with bootlegging racer Fabian ( as Sonny Leander Fox ) . Pretty Julie Parrish ( as Martha Brian ) is Mr . Avalon's main squeeze this time around ; in one of the film's few memorably bad scenes , she gets a firm grip on shirtless Avalon's buttocks . In a related move , Fabian's fan club , the " Eager Beavers " express devotion on their derrières . Chill Wills is ( as Big Jaw ) and Harvey Lembeck ( as Charlie Bigg ) are among the unfortunate supporting cast . Director William Asher's American International team absolutely needed a change of pace , but " Fireball 500 " was about as unnecessary a postscript as could be produced .
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452,443 | 15,896,852 | 62,036 | 1 |
Wouldn't Scare the Family Cat
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A Texas community is beset with a rash of mysterious killings involving some of the students from the local college . The sheriff investigating the death discovers the startling identity of the killer responsible for the murders . A NASA experiment involving cosmic rays has mutated an ape and turned it into an unstoppable killing machine with a thirst for blood , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Or , could the creature really be a mutated alligator returning from a space-bound " Noah's Ark " ? A long opening , with laughably straight 1960s couple Ralph Baker Jr . ( as Chris ) and Dorothy Davis ( as Judy ) , suggests " Night Fright " might be a joyously bad movie ; but , don't get your hopes up . After some innocent cavorting , the attractive collegiates discover another couple has encountered a monster ; naturally , the creature is hell-bent on terrorizing young romantics . Sheriff John Agar ( as Clint Crawford ) isn't trusted by the younger set ; but , he really wants to help . Mr . Agar was a friend of my aunt ; he spoke about very few movies , and this wasn't one of them .
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453,732 | 15,896,852 | 71,666 | 1 |
Snow Job
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A group of campers in the Canadian wilderness begins ( sic ) to hear strange reports over their radio . Tales of a plague spreading across the Earth , sightings of bizarre beings as well as planes and cars malfunctioning fills the airwaves . Terrified by what they've been listening to , the campers decide to barricade themselves at their cabin in order to face the danger , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Aka " They " , this is a very difficult movie to sit through . Hardly anything ever happens to the five main characters . They seem to be isolated in snowy Wisconsin , for reasons severely lacking in clarity , as the Earth is invaded from within . The " leader " finally emerges as " Stan " ( Paul Bentzen ) ; he is the blonde guy with the beard . " Sarah " ( Debbi Pick ) and " Jake " ( Nick Holt ) are brother and sister . " Eric " ( Karl Wallace ) seems to be the early " leader " ; and , " Andy " ( Robert Arkens ) quintuples the group . The startling ending ( a pair of loin-clothed young children are tastefully shown ) would have worked ; however , the preceding 90 minutes don't lead you there . The very derivative soundtrack jumps the shark when " Jake " goes for help in his snowmobile , to the tune of " The Good , the Bad , and the Ugly " !
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452,814 | 15,896,852 | 39,987 | 1 |
Scavenging Old Film
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A rare white gorilla is shunned by the rest of the gorillas due to its unique nature and is forced to live a life of solitude . The time alone makes the gorilla hate all other primates and turns it into a murderous monster . A final confrontation between the white gorilla and his former tribe's leader will decide the fate of all of Africa , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Ray " Crash " Corrigan ( as Steve Collins ) extensively recalls seeing the 1927 serial " Perils of the Jungle " , which had noting to do with " The White Gorilla " in his present form ( as Ray Corrigan ) . To wit , Mr . Corrigan witnesses his " friend " Frank Merrill ( as Ed Bradford ) in the old silent serial . Mr . Merrill , who also played " Tarzan " , must have got a kick out of seeing himself co-starring in a new movie , after almost 20 years of retirement from film . The opening credits promise an " All-Star Cast " , but neither Bing Crosby nor Greer Garson appear in this movie . The 1927 footage is better than the newer parts . The White Gorilla ( 1945 ) Harry L . Fraser - Ray Corrigan , Lorraine Miller , Frank Merrill
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452,485 | 15,896,852 | 46,786 | 1 |
How Not to Act
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Yikes ! This movie begins with a Knight riding by on a horse , singing a little ditty about Knightly daring douze . Though this film was made around the same time as " Shane " , Alan Ladd looks quite different ; he appears to be ill in many scenes . Since Mr . Ladd's stuntman is very energetic , he might have been a better choice to play the lead role of " John " in this film . Peter Cushing has a very deep tan , which made me wonder if , perhaps , the actors thought they were being filmed in " Black and White " ? Oh well , I guess Mr . Cushing would have recognized that color cameras are different . Still , the movie has a very inexpensive look . I was so distracted by the costumes , I lost track of the plot . There is some fire , and they try to burn a man in a cage , but Mr . Ladd interferes with the burning . He also saves the woman This movie has no trouble earning a most " awful " rating . The Black Knight ( 1954 ) Tay Garnett - Alan Ladd , Patricia Medina , Peter Cushing
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452,850 | 15,896,852 | 31,648 | 1 |
The Butler Doesn't Do It
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Margaret Wilson ( Frances Redd ) is the daughter of a well-respected small town family , who is courted by local man Buster Barnett ( Edward Brandon ) and a traveling carnival mentalist , Prince Alihabad ( Laurence Criner ) . When Margaret's father turns up dead after showing his oil well deed to his daughter's suitors , she decides to track down her father's killer herself ( by hiring ) a private investigator and his bumbling assistant , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . " Midnight Shadow " is an embarrassingly poor , segregated production . Midnight Shadow ( 1939 ) George Randol - Frances Redd , Laurence Criner , Edward Brandon
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453,089 | 15,896,852 | 315,398 | 1 |
Pass the Ammunition and Praise the Lord
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In Chicago ( Canada ) , it's hard times for goateed ex-superman Dean Cain ( as Lt . Cornelius Morgan ) ; he is suspended from the police force for being too generous with his bullets . Mr . Cain and Baywatch blonde Erika Eleniak ( as Catherine " Cat " Morgan ) might have to send their children to public school . ( Gasp ! ) Worse off is ex-gangster Eric Roberts ( as Jimmy Scalzetti ) , who must return to his more successful life of crime . Mr . Roberts ' son has leukemia , and desperately needs an expensive bone marrow transplant . ( Choke ) So , Cain and Roberts have a " Die Hard " shoot-out in the mall , where Ms . Eleniak becomes a lipstick and blood hostage . Written and directed for Christians , by Charles Robert Carner . Re-titled " Breakaway " to lure in unsuspecting non-believers . This is an unforgivable waste of resources . There is no laugh track . Those involved surely found a chunk of coal in their stockings . Christmas Rush ( 2002 ) Charles Robert Carner - Dean Cain , Eric Roberts , Erika Eleniak
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453,369 | 15,896,852 | 75,035 | 1 |
Dub and Dubber
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A British research scientist is working with various forms of bacteria when he is accidentally exposed to a deadly variety due to a lab accident . The exposure transforms the scientist into a hideous , flesh-eating monster and he begins a rampage in the local community that has the government considering whether or not to destroy the entire town to contain the problem , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . David Warbeck ( as Captain Kirk ) and Janet Agren ( as Jane Blake ) are dumbed and dubbed as they try to stop a bacteria ( or virus ) from taking a bite out of everyone in the city . The monster , " Professor Adams " , worked with Ms . Agren ; so , beauty has some intuition regarding the beast . At first , people think " Professor Adams " has gone fishing ; and , in a sense , he has . Some of the sewer shots , later in the film , look okay - - but , it's not enough of a redeeming quality . " Bakterion " ( or " Panic " ) is simply not a competent film
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453,093 | 15,896,852 | 62,365 | 1 |
Smash-Up at American International
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Racing enthusiast Fabian ( as Tommy Callahan ) smokes , drinks , and suffers blackouts while juggling feelings for alluring brunette Annette Funicello ( as Francie Madsen ) and blonde mainstay Diane McBain ( as Annie Blaine ) . Complicating matters are Ms . Funicello's boozy race car boyfriend Warren Berlinger ( as Eddie Sands ) , and her father Jan Murray ( as Pete Madsen ) , who encourages the reckless drivers . Funicello's cow-eyed performance is sometimes enjoyable ; however , her drunken driving scene is unnerving . " Thunder Alley " provides marginally more NASCAR excitement than its predecessor , " Fireball 500 " ( 1966 ) ; be warned , it isn't much . A wild party scene , featuring some mild strip tease , is the film's low highlight .
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452,957 | 15,896,852 | 24,787 | 1 |
Houston , We Have a Problem
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According to the DVD sleeve's synopsis , " An investigative reporter uncovers a plot against the District Attorney . The D . A . is about to present a case of white-collar crime against some well-respected Wall Street investors who wish to eliminate the D . A . before it can happen . The reporter races to prevent the murder before it can occur , and also help the D . A . in bringing those responsible to justice . " But , nothing about this inappropriately titled film " races " . The story proceeds in the dullest possible manner . Mediocrity runs a frightening level ( and , this is crime drama , not a horror film ) . A couple of the kissing scenes are funny . Pat O'Brien ( as Andy ) sings a little . Please set your " so bad it's good " expectations on very low . The World Gone Mad ( 1933 ) Christy Cabanne - Pat O'Brien , Neil Hamilton , Evelyn Brent
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452,901 | 15,896,852 | 131,624 | 1 |
Go Jump in a Lake
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Under the depths of a lake located near a small town , lies a strange alien spacecraft that is unknown to the town's residents . An electronics expert picks up signals emitted by the spacecraft and begins to investigate the source of these mysterious transmissions . The electronics expert hopes to recruit a group of scientists to aid him in investigating the signals , hoping to discover the secrets contained within the alien ship , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Young teaching fellow Nick Plakias ( as Alan Grimes ) has a startling change-of-life UFO experience . Extra sensory perceptive Cynthia Cline ( as Vivian ) unfortunately gets swept up in his investigation . " UFO Target Earth " plays like a stretched-out " Outer Limits " episode , with one-tenth of the old show's budget . But , in this case , there IS something wrong with your television set . Brooks Clift ( as General Gallagher ) appears in a brief , uninteresting role ; he was Montgomery Clift's brother . UFO Target Earth ( 1974 ) Michael A . de Gaetano - Nick Plakias , Cynthia Cline , Brooks Clift
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453,535 | 15,896,852 | 46,097 | 1 |
Ciao , Boris Karloff
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An undercover government agent arrives on an Italian island in order to investigate a drug-smuggling ring . The agent quickly establishes some contacts on the island and appears to be well along in the case when a complication arrives . His wife and daughter visit him , thus destroying his cover , and the head of the ring , a kind older man with a dark secret , kidnaps his daughter , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . " The Island Monster " has a drug-smuggling Boris Karloff ( as Don Gaetano ) and his gang kidnapping the daughter of leading man Renato Vicario ( as Mario Andreani ) . Franca Marzi ( as Gloria D'Auro ) provides ample feminine distraction , which Mr . Vicario has promised his wife he'll avoid , romantically . The film's horrendously dubbed-in-English version is , at least , outstanding in that respect . Il mostro dell'isola ( 1954 ) Roberto Bianchi Montero - Renato Vicario , Franca Marzi , Boris Karloff
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453,632 | 15,896,852 | 26,273 | 2 |
Alias Smith and Jones
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Falsely accused , skirt-chasing chums John Wayne ( as John Scott ) and Eddy Chandler ( as Kansas Charlie ) change identities to become " Alias Smith and Jones " . Mr . Wayne becomes " John Jones " . Mr . Chandler's is supposed to be " Rev . Smith " , but Wayne calls him " Dr . Smith " . At no time are either of them as entertaining as Roger Davis , Pete Duel , Jonathan Harris , or Ben Murphy ; although , Wayne can be considered infinitely more successful than any of them , career wise . Pretty blonde Mary Kornman ( as Anne ) , grown-up from her days in " Our Gang " , is a lovely interest for Wayne . She and Chandler have a couple of cute scenes with Wayne . If you're not a fan of low budget John Wayne films of the 1930s , this movie won't make you one .
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452,569 | 15,896,852 | 6,562 | 2 |
All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go
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Very difficult to follow film . Teenagers Bobby Vernon and Gloria Swanson are most recognizable . Ms . Swanson drives fast . After Mr . Vernon helps her with car trouble , Swanson almost hits him . In the most notable part , Swanson gets the idea to dress up as a man , while examining men's clothing from a suitcase . She goes to a party in " drag " and takes off with Vernon for a nut sundae ; instead , they seem to do shots . Vernon does not recognize Swanson is his female friend . Next , the pair go to meet Vernon's girlfriend near a fountain ; but , Swanson in drag lures her away . . . More stuff happens . Everyone seems to be having fun ; I'm not sure viewers will feel included . The Danger Girl ( 1916 ) Clarence G . Badger - Bobby Vernon , Gloria Swanson , Helen Bray
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452,646 | 15,896,852 | 436,058 | 2 |
Bye , Bye American Pie
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Tenacious young Tad Hilgenbrink ( as Matt Stifler , brother of Steve ) is sent to " Band Camp " for monkeying around with his school's instruments . There , he plans to take moving pictures of women undressing . Go figure . Anyway , he falls for adorable Arielle Kebbel ( as Elyse ) , which helps him make a " mature " decision about his stiffing collection . Erstwhile Eugene Levy ( as Mr . Levenstein ) is around , to help weakly provide " Pie " continuity . Not even half-baked shenanigans , for this fourth serving of the " American Pie " film franchise . Ms . Kebbel and the " playmates " are very sexy . Mr . Hilgenbrink makes a noteworthy first impression , in the starring role ; but , this material is just mind-bogglingly weak . Whatever . Beats unemployment . American Pie presents Band Camp ( 2005 ) Steve Rash - Tad Hilgenbrink , Arielle Kebbel , Eugene Levy
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452,449 | 15,896,852 | 72,626 | 2 |
Calling Dr . Bombay ? Emergency , Come Right Away !
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A man in town for a convention gets lost while trying to return to his hotel room , after seeing a woman , and ends up being taken in by a mortician to wait out a storm . To pass the time , the mortician shows the man four recently deceased people and begins to tell him how each person ended up as an occupant of one of his coffins , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . John Ericson ( as Talmudge ) is the man who finds refuge with mortician Ivor Francis , during the rainstorm . Mr . Francis ' four stories aren't as enthralling as his characterization is appealing . Bernard Fox ( as McDowal ) is featured in the , passable , third story . Mr . Fox was , perhaps , most memorable the delightful witch doctor first called upon by " Samantha Stevens " on " Bewitched " ; but , even " Dr . Bombay " can't save this plodding film . Charles Aidman ( as Toliver ) banters well with Fox . " Alien Zone " was appropriately re-titled " House of the Dead " . Steve March , vocalizing the theme song " The Sound of Goodbye " , sounds a little like his famous father .
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453,430 | 15,896,852 | 59,287 | 2 |
Stuffing the Turkey
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Annette Funicello is always tempting and / or is a temptation when left alone , so sailor Frankie Avalon goes to Witchdoctor Buster Keaton and sends an enchanted Pelican to watch over her . That doesn't stop Dwayne Hickman as " Ricky " . Mickey Rooney as " Peachey Keane " arrives on the beach to search for " The Girl Next Door " , and he finds an eager ally in Harvey Lembeck's " Eric Von Zipper " , naturally . Is there such a thing as a " Cheap Beach Party " movie ? This one could not wait for Ms . Funicello to either get in shape or have the baby . Mr . Avalon is hardly present at all ; strangely enough , he is missed . The film is unimaginative in recycling ideas both good and bad . Astute observers will know the " twitch " in the ending cameo isn't even done correctly . On the plus side , Mr . Keaton has more to do this time around , and it's good to see he and Mr . Rooney in a film . The song material sounds better at the end , and the opening credits are the highlight . Still , the " Beach Party " film series looks more tired with every entry ? How to Stuff a Wild Bikini ( 1965 ) William Asher - Annette Funicello , Dwayne Hickman , Mickey Rooney
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452,857 | 15,896,852 | 28,174 | 2 |
Night of the Living Dud
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After World War I , an expedition representing the Allied countries is sent to Cambodia to stop the efforts of Count Mazovia in creating a zombie like army of soldiers and laborers . Hoping to prevent a possible outbreak of war due to Mazovia's actions , the group presses through the jungle to Angkor Wat in spite of the perils . The group includes Armand who has his own agenda contrary to the group's wishes , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Heads up ! the zombie make-up department revolted before the cameras started to roll . Also , this " Revolt of the Zombies " has little to do with its supposed predecessor " White Zombie " ( 1932 ) , which starred Bela Lugosi . If that film's zombies didn't thrill you , this one's certainly won't . A younger-than-usual Dean Jagger ( as Armand Louque ) stars as a man obsessive with blonde Dorothy Stone ( as Claire Duval ) . A couple supporting performances are good : devilish Roy D'Arcy ( as Mazovia ) and subservient Teru Shimada ( as Buna ) ; however , neither are given enough material to really pull this one out of the dumps . Revolt of the Zombies ( 1936 ) Victor Halperin - Dean Jagger , Dorothy Stone , Roy D'Arcy
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453,500 | 15,896,852 | 101,356 | 2 |
Woof ! And " Yodel-Lay-He-Who " Watches
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Unpleasant final teaming of Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor . Mr . Wilder ( as George ) and Mr . Pryor ( as Eddie ) had to have already been contracted and paid for this film to see completion . Otherwise , there are no credible responses to the remarks , " You guys are awful ! " and " This is NOT working ! " The most jaw-dropping unfunny moments involve yodeling . Mercedes Ruehl ( as Elaine aka Mimi ) has an sexy and effective black underwear scene . Pryor has a good sequence , upon arriving at the Fielding mansion . Wilder impersonates Cary Grant and Desi Arnaz . If you don't count Lucy , Ethel , and Elvia Allman working in the candy factory ( on the Fielding's TV ) , the early 1990s Hollywood location footage is the film's only real strength . Another You ( 1991 ) Maurine Phillips - Gene Wilder , Richard Pryor , Mercedes Ruehl
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452,841 | 15,896,852 | 466,909 | 2 |
Here Comes the Son Again
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Portending a bad Omen , the film's promotional dialogue barks , " The prophecy is clear , the signs are unmistakable , Armageddon is upon us - and our darkest fears are revealed ? as an unspeakable horror is unleashed on the world ! U . S . diplomat Robert Thorn ( Liev Schreiber ) substitutes an orphan for his own stillborn baby in order to spare his unknowing wife ( Julia Stiles ) . But after a series of grotesque murders and dire warnings , the Thorns come to the chilling realization that their child is the son of Satan ! " This is a well-produced , but uninspired re-make of the 1976 box-office revelation . After about thirty minutes , it's difficult to suppress the laughter ( the scene with the Thorn family in a car , on their way to a church ) . Unfortunately , there aren't enough funny scenes to recommend the second coming of " The Omen " as a comedy . Casting Mia Farrow ( as Mrs . Baylock ) was interesting , since she so memorably provided a womb for Satan's son in the granddaddy of these films , " Rosemary's Baby " . All in all , you're infinitely better off with originals , like " Rosemary's Baby " ( 1968 ) and " The Omen " ( 1976 ) . The Omen ( 2006 ) John Moore - Liev Schreiber , Julia Stiles , Mia Farrow
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452,984 | 15,896,852 | 162,569 | 2 |
Swinging on a Star
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Hal Le Roy in a dual role - he's a swinging saxophonist Mr . Razzenstill on his way to the country of Sulvania . There , he discovers he is a distant cousin to the country's Prince Rudolph . The prince hates Swing music , and declares that , after his coronation , the music will be banned . Swing lovers swap the identical Le Roys - and , Rudolph is thrown in his dungeon . Will he escape ? The film is far too dependent on the films it spoofs ( " The Prisoner of Zenda " ) . Given that , you can't follow the story ; for example , why does Razzenstill decide to try and rescue Rudolph ? June Allyson is the princess who seems to fall in love with the other man ; it's an interesting , but unresolved , subplot . " The Prisoner of Swing " highlight is Le Roy's expert tap dancing performance following the scene with Ms . Allyson . The Prisoner of Swing ( 1938 ) Roy Mack - Hal Le Roy , June Allyson , Eddie Foy Jr .
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453,385 | 15,896,852 | 68,295 | 2 |
Blood and Guts
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Indigestive red-head Raimund Harmstorf ( as Heinz ) persuades blue-eyed hunk Amadeus August ( as Christian ) to join himself and studly pal Gianni Macchia ( as Luigi ) in order to rob a Munich bank . Things don't go exactly as planned ( wouldn't you know it ) ; and , the heist turns into a hostage situation . " Bloody Friday " offers plenty of gratuitous violence , which must have been considerably more shocking in its day . A couple of the hostages contrast interestingly with foul-mouthed Harmstorf : Ernst Hilbich ( as Ernst ) clearly wants to be one of the boys , and Daniela Giordano ( as Dagmar ) wants nothing to do with men ( she's a Lesbian ) . Some of the performances are all right ; but , the actors are wasted in this bizarre , exploitive , and dated production .
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453,337 | 15,896,852 | 2,282 | 2 |
Indian Giver
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In the U . S . Southwestern desert , Indian maiden Mary Pickford ( as Iola ) is trapped by scum combing cut-throats . They fight over who is to have his way with Ms . Pickford . Along comes Yankee prospector Alfred Paget , who rescues Pickford , and takes her to his cabin . Thinking Mr . Paget is like all white men , she expects to be raped ; instead , she is given food ; and , so , she falls in love with her savior . But , Paget has a sweetheart ( Dorothy Bernard ) , who sends a letter announcing her arrival . Paget goes out prospecting , and Pickford follows . He shows her a gold stone , and she promises to let him know if she should happen upon one . Pickford returns to her own , savage people ; but , she remembers her promise . Pickford goes unbelievably overboard in her gratitude , later in the film . It's also possible that her " cross your heart " gesture , when she makes her promise , is meant to be a religious experience . This D . W . Griffith effort is rather more insulting than exciting . The extras are an illustrious lot .
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453,536 | 15,896,852 | 91,166 | 2 |
A Terminator with Heart
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An international industrialist is determined to stop the interference of a world-leading ecological scientist . The industrialist hopes to continue his profitable , but environmentally unsafe practices , by sending his cyborg assassin to kill him . His plans take a turn when the cyborg's human side takes control and he refuses to kill the scientist , thus threatening to expose the evil man's enterprises , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Poorly produced in Italy , and poorly dubbed in English as " Hands of Steel " - this is a , consequently , poor " Terminator " movie imitation . Star cyborg Daniel Greene ( as Paco Queruak ) is a handsome bodybuilder . Cool blonde Janet Agren ( as Linda ) brings out his " human " side . George Eastman and Claudio Cassinelli ( his last feature ) are okay ; and , John Saxon phones one in . Mr . Greene's battle with the female cyborg is the highlight . Vendetta dal futuro ( 1986 ) Sergio Martino - Daniel Greene , Janet Agren , Claudio Cassinelli
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453,262 | 15,896,852 | 270,980 | 2 |
Three Leaks and a Peak
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Dreamy young Ashton Kutcher ( as Tom Stansfield ) wants a date with sexy blonde Tara Reid ( as Lisa Taylor ) . Ms . Reid thinks Mr . Kutcher is gay . Kutcher works for Reid's father , an anal retentive Terence Stamp ( as Jack Taylor ) . Kutcher agrees to " housesit " for the boss , believing it will get him closer to Reid . Mr . Stamp has a pet owl named " O . J . " , who becomes a toilet cokehead . This is a film to get your restricted to " G-rated " pre-teens ready for raunchier " R-rated " fare . It will help if they haven't seen the plot before , and especially like moronic potty humor . Remember , people get paid to act like this . My Boss's Daughter ( 2003 ) David Zucker - Ashton Kutcher , Tara Reid , Terence Stamp
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452,391 | 15,896,852 | 50,558 | 2 |
Feeding the Myth Monster
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The James Dean Story is introduced as " A different kind of motion picture , " explaining , " The presence of the leading character in this film has been made possible by the use of existing motion picture material , tape recordings of his voice and by means of a new technique - dynamic exploration of the still photograph . " The only " tape recordings of his voice " noteworthy is one short recording Mr . Dean make while visiting his family in Indiana ; he wanted to record any family recollections of his great-grandfather Cal Dean , intrigued because he played a similarly named " Cal " in " East of Eden " . Dean asks if Cal Dean was interested in art , and learns the relative was an auctioneer . James Dean was interested in art and had warm relationship with his family , obviously . That's the only 100 % accurate revelation in this documentary . James Dean was interested in art and had warm relationship with his family . An amazing " screen test " / " outtake " from " East of Eden " appears near the film's end . It's a black and white scene between Dean ( as Cal Trask ) and co-star Richard Davalos ( as Aron Trask ) . Dean is at his mesmerizing best . If this scene appeared only here , and no " East of Eden " film was completed , this documentary would be an essential , high rated film . But the scene , a perfect " 10 " in isolation , should be considered an " East of Eden " extra . Dean's " Traffic Safety Film " is also worth seeing . There are the expected interviews with family and friends . My favorites were the guy ( Lew Bracker ) going through a box of stuff Dean left with him , and Dean's family . There wasn't enough from Aunt Ortense and the letter from Dean to his little cousin was very nice . More reading of Dean's letters would have been welcome . Dean's unidentified writer friend seemed to have a better thesis for the film ; filmmakers might have considered developing it a main focus . Robert Altman's direction of Martin Gabel's reading of Stewart Stern's script is dreadful . What were they thinking ? Perhaps , filmmakers can be forgiven due to the closeness of Dean's passing . Don't expect " The James Dean Story " at all . This movie is more about Dean's effect on people ( both the fans and filmmakers ) than the man . It is very clearly an early piece of the James Dean myth-making " legend " . Tommy Sands sings " Let Me Be Loved " . The narrative refers to Dean as " He " with a god-like air . The shots of Dean's family seeming to " know " the moment he dies are truly wretched . The James Dean Story ( 1957 ) Robert Altman - James Dean , Martin Gabel , Richard Davalos
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452,766 | 15,896,852 | 26,209 | 2 |
Don't Answer !
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A young woman of mixed parentage lives in the bayou , raised by a black voodoo priestess who looks to avenge the death of her husband , lynched by an angry white mob . As the tension rises due to the evil plans of the priestess , the young woman finds herself torn between two cultures . Hoping to break free from the control of the woman who raised her , the young woman finds she must confront the priestess in order to save her own life , as well as those the priestess intends to harm , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Voodoo ? Hocus-pocus ? Racist ? Trash ! The most astonishing thing about " Chloe , Love Is Calling You " is that it was directed by Marshall Neilan . One of the most well-known filmmakers of the 1920s , Mr . Neilan's films were once eagerly anticipated . He was especially successful in partnership with Mary Pickford ( see " Stella Maris " ) . Beautiful star Olive Borden ended her ten-year film career as " Chloe " , unfortunately . It also offers a good look at handsome Reed Howes ( as Wade ) and handsome Philip Ober ( as Jim ) , who was Vivian Vance's volatile husband ( off-screen ) during " I Love Lucy " . Chloe , Love Is Calling You ( 1934 ) Marshall Neilan - Olive Borden , Reed Howes , Philip Ober
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452,832 | 15,896,852 | 37,115 | 2 |
Cry Me an Amazon River
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A young girl is the only survivor of a plane crash that carried herself and her father , a bank embezzler escaping with the money . Befriended by a gorilla that protects and cares for her , the girl grows up in the jungle guarding the fortune . The son of the bank president , from which the money was stolen , tracks down the girl to recover the money , but falls for the girl and must protect her from an unscrupulous guide , who wants the money for himself , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . The " stock footage " is so obvious , it's annoying . Co-stars Buster Crabbe ( as Ray Gorman ) and Julie London ( as Doreen Stockwell ) are in very good shape . Mr . Crabbe gets to show off his chest , but Ms . London remains covered . Crabbe plays his scenes with London notably well ( like a muscular Ozzie Nelson ) . In her first appearance on film , London is very beautiful . Since Ray " Nbongo " Corrigan plays the gorilla named " Samson " , probably " Nabonga " means gorilla in another language . Nabonga ( / 44 ) Sam Newfield - Buster Crabbe , Julie London , Barton MacLane
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452,812 | 15,896,852 | 19,788 | 2 |
The Belle in Her Fall
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If you've never seen a Mary Pickford film , this is not the place to start . Ms . Pickford was one of the greatest early film performers ; and , this , her first sound offering , is an artistic failure . The Helen Hayes play " Coquette " ( 1927 ) might have seemed like an ideal way to introduce a talking Pickford . Sadly , it may have contributed to her impending retirement from films ; and , Pickford continued to choose some questionable film projects . The opening scenes , with Pickford positively awful as the coquettish southern belle " Norma Besant " , are embarrassing . If you can get used to the characters , later scenes may marginally repair the damage ; in fact , the much admired " trial " and " cabin " breakdown scenes earned Pickford a " Best Actress " Oscar . Coquette ( / 29 ) Sam Taylor - Mary Pickford , Johnny Mack Brown , John St . Polis
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452,696 | 15,896,852 | 52,325 | 2 |
A Tunnel of Lunacy
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This film has an astonishingly ludicrous , unbelievable plot . Doris Day and Richard Widmark are unable to conceive while ol ' reliable neighbor Gig Young has kid after kid , despite having ( arguably ) the biggest substance abuse problem on the block . With all the single beds and double shots , it's a wonder . Anyway , an adoption agency finds a baby for the childless Day / Widmark pair . Mr . Widmark is convinced he actually fathered the child they find , during a drunken one-night-stand . . . It gets worse . Ms . Day recognizes the newly adopted baby as Mr . Widmark's , and storms out on her bicycle ! The movie makes absolutely no sense . Day and Widmark are terrible parents . Widmark also sings , by the way , at a cocktail party and to the baby . Be warned ! Won't reveal the film's climax , but it should be easy to guess ? The Tunnel of Love ( 1958 ) Gene Kelly - Doris Day , Richard Widmark , Gig Young
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452,384 | 15,896,852 | 54,691 | 2 |
The Least Dangerous Game
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While vacationing in the tropics , a group of teen-agers set sail to an apparent deserted island . What they discover when they arrive is that the island is owned by Dr . Balleau , an eccentric man with a passion for big-game hunting . After years of importing game onto the island for sport , Dr . Balleau has set his sights on a new quarry , those unfortunate enough to stumble upon his island . Now realizing what they're up against , the teen-agers must elude their host in the hopes of making ( it ) off the island alive , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . The sleeve's synopsis is inaccurate in describing the group of four as " teen-agers " . They are quite clearly " young people " in their 20s ; however , the film is funnier if you think of them as teenagers . Leading the group is tall Robert Reed ( as Johnny Randall ) , inappropriately paired with the shorter female , June Kerry ( as Betty Scott ) . Probably , followers of " The Brady Bunch " will enjoy seeing Mr . Reed before he essayed his most famous role . " Bloodlust ! " is better than your average " Brady Bunch " episode , but Reed doesn't demonstrate the same ability to make the most of a bad situation . Ralph Brooke's " Most Dangerous Game " hunter Wilton Graff ( as Balleau ) doesn't help much . Supporting performances vary . Bloodlust ! ( 1961 ) Ralph Brooke - Robert Reed , Wilton Graff , Walter Brooke
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452,724 | 15,896,852 | 61,015 | 2 |
Spinning Out of Control
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Elvis Presley is an out-of-shape rock ' n ' roll singer who digs girls and race cars . His musical group dreams of appearing on " The Ed Sullivan Show " ; but , they don't look bookable , despite some nice songs . The group's visual " gimmick " is Deborah Walley as its " tomboy " drummer . She can't get the guys to notice her . Diane McBain is a writer interested in Mr . Presley's sex life . Best of the women is Shelley Fabares , the spoiled rich girl interested in Elvis . She , and the man who plays her father ( Carl Betz ) were both on " The Donna Reed Show " . Ms . Fabares , Mr . Betz and flunkie Warren Berlinger are more entertaining than the others . Presley's good " Spinout " songs are not presented well , visually ; the film attempts to hide his overweight status , with varying success . Presley's movements are noticeably stiff and ungraceful during the musical numbers . Ms . Walley , with her hair , make-up , and tight pants , does not look like a boy . Well past the point where he didn't need to , Elvis isn't trying . Spinout ( 1966 ) Norman Taurog - Elvis Presley , Shelley Fabares , Diane McBain
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453,161 | 15,896,852 | 43,651 | 2 |
What's Good for the Country Is Good for General Motors
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Jeffrey Lynn plays an ex-politician who blames big business for his failure to get re-elected . To expose big business as an evil monster he joins his uncle's newspaper . When his little sister is caught in a cave-in , the town's largest company comes to her aid and he must now reconsider his opposition to corporate America . Mr . Lynn ( as Blake Washburn ) and Marjorie Reynolds ( as Janice Hunt ) would have been better off playing the parents of the girl - what the heck were they doing before his five years in the Army and two in the State Capitol ? Best friendly Alan Hale Jr . ( as Slim Haskins ) and sagely Donald Crisp ( as John MacFarland ) serve very workmanlike supporting parts . Mr . Crisp gets to end a speech with director / writer Arthur Pierson's obtuse observation , " When this country was first discovered , there was nothing here . " Marilyn Monroe ( as Iris Martin ) has a relatively small , but pointed , secretarial role . It probably goes without saying that Ms . Monroe's occasional appearances , in close-fitting attire , are the film's highlights . Home Town Story ( 1951 ) - Jeffrey Lynn , Alan Hale Jr . , Marilyn Monroe
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452,734 | 15,896,852 | 394,561 | 2 |
James Dean plays John the Baptist
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It's Easter ; and a group of soldiers note how war " Hills " all blend together , as they rest after a battle . To combat their war weariness , the group have some coffee , and hear the story of Jesus Christ . Christ's Hill was " Hill Number One " , where he was crucified . In flashback , the story shifts to tell the main story - - of Christ's resurrection . After Christ's death , a surprised Pilate witness several of his people are being converted to Christianity . Following his mother Mary's lead , the followers of Jesus recite " The Lord's Prayer " . Many people celebrate Christ's resurrection . Back in the present , the soldiers learn their allies have taken another Hill . Lastly , viewers are led in a Catholic prayer . This was produced on a limited budget , for a specific purpose ; and , understandably , it is not a great production . Ruth Hussey and Leif Erickson star as Mary ( the mother ) and Pilate . They are both memorable in their roles , considering the production limitations . Ms . Hussy emotes properly , and Mr . Erickson looks almost on the road to conversion in probably the most memorable performance . There are familiar and unfamiliar players - - some good and some bad . Most notable is , of course , James Dean , in his first available screen performance . There isn't much sign of the later Dean . I believe he comes on about 20 minutes in , if you want to skip to that part . He receives his cue from a line Mary says ; so look for Ruth Hussey as Mary , as Dean's cue comes after she begins . It looks like a ' bit " , but he comes back into the story . Roddy McDowall plays a Christian soldier ( the " Professor " ) in the " present " , and has no scenes with Dean . Hill Number One ( / 51 ) Arthur Pierson - Ruth Hussey , Leif Erickson , James Dean
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452,464 | 15,896,852 | 32,404 | 2 |
The Wong Man
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When ' The Wentworth Castle ' ( a ship ) catches ablaze , killing numerous people , shipping tycoon Cyrus Wentworth is distraught over the loss , and is found shot dead in his office . Dick Fleming is the prime suspect in the mind of the none-to-bright ( sic ) police captain Bill Street . Dick is a business rival , and happens to be in love with Wentworth's daughter Cynthia . When cub reporter Bobbie Logan puts Mr . Wong on the case , the result is a foregone conclusion , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Boris Karloff politely bows out of the lackluster " Mr . Wong " series , after this entry . This time , as always , Wong uses his wiser " oriental mind " to unravel a mystery that nobody else can see ( don't bother trying to solve it at home ; there really isn't a solvable mystery to be found ) . Cute and bubbly Marjorie Reynolds ( as Bobbie Logan ) does appear . So does Grant Withers ( as Bill Street ) , who , as Ms . Logan notes , " always arrests the wrong man . " The film makes good use of stock footage . The uncredited cast is good ; for example , catch Angelo Rossitto as a newsboy in the opening , and Gibson Gowland as the doctor who treats Karloff's " flesh wound " . Doomed to Die ( 1940 ) William Nigh - Boris Karloff , Marjorie Reynolds , Grant Withers
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452,800 | 15,896,852 | 34,832 | 2 |
A Dose of Slapstick
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Roy Rogers ( as Roy ) , Smiley Burnette ( as Frog ) , George " Gabby " Hayes ( as Gabby ) , and " The Sons of the Pioneers " defend Cherokee City ranchers against taxes imposed on transporting cattle . Edmund McDonald ( as Ross Lambert ) leads the evil-doers . The story is slight . Mr . Burnette and Mr . Hayes team-up for a ludicrous " two-men-in-the-horse " joke . This , and action sequences appear to have been speeded up for dramatic and / or comic effect . The film includes a generous , interesting amount of location work ; climaxing with a storm-drenched river scene . Unfortunately , the relatively low budget makes certain sequences appear more technically incompetent than exciting . Song highlights are when Mr . Rogers sings with Riverboat workers , on " Who's Gonna Help Me Sing ? " and " The River Robin " . Heart of the Golden West ( 1942 ) Joseph Kane - Roy Rogers , Smiley Burnette , George ' Gabby ' Hayes
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453,604 | 15,896,852 | 39,180 | 2 |
Shooting the Breeze
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Roy Rogers is a " border investigator " who arrives at San Angelo for some singing , and some problem solving - the problem is silver smuggling along the U . S . - Mexican border , and murder rears its ugly head . Comic sidekick Andy Devine ( as " Cookie " ) is local sheriff / dog catcher . Dale Evans ( as " Helen " ) is a reporter with a nose for news , and a penchant for trouble . Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers sing " Hot Lead " and shoot the breeze . " Bells of San Angelo " is full of absurdities . Mr . Devine's dogs and raccoon keep the production looking perpetually infantile - one of the dogs even tosses a bad guy over a cliff . There are several scenes with Mr . Rogers and Ms . Evans ( especially Ms . Evans ) performing quite well , but the production does not give them a proper outlet for their obvious charm and ability ; they shine in the " Robin Hood " scene , and during a couple of songs ( like " I Love the West " ) . The color photography is nice , but the film is lackluster . Bells of San Angelo ( 1947 ) William Witney - Roy Rogers , Dale Evans , Andy Devine
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452,863 | 15,896,852 | 202,402 | 2 |
It Takes a Motif
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Hunky , handsome Shane West ( as Ryan Woodman ) thinks he's a " nerd " . Mr . West persuades popular James Franco ( as Chris Campbell ) to help him get into sexy Jodi Lyn O'Keefe ( as Ashley Grant ) ; in return for Mr . Franco's assistance in seducing West's sweet ' n ' sexy neighbor , Marla Sokoloff ( as Maggie Carter ) . Think ? " Cyrano de Bergerac ! " Eventually , Franco strips to his thong , and gets tied up . All of these characters act like they are in high school ? and they ARE in high school . Obviously , they have been kept back a few years . You could laugh along with them , if they did anything funny . So , how is West able to sleep at night with someone like Ms . Sokoloff that close ? And , visa versa . . . I'd be up all night . Whatever It Takes ( 2000 ) David Raynr - Shane West , Marla Sokoloff , James Franco
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453,062 | 15,896,852 | 32,457 | 2 |
Hits the Wong Note
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In his latest case , Mr . Wong is investigating the murder of a police office ( sic ) at the request of his friend Captain Street . The murder investigation leads Mr . Wong to a smuggling ring operating on the San Francisco waterfront . After three additional murders take place , Mr . Wong is able to track down the killer and expose the smugglers , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . This episode's most interesting plot development is Mr . Wong ( Boris Karloff ) ' s discovery of the killer's use of a " remote control " radio device . The plot isn't very interesting , but the relatively large " remote control " is ; perhaps it was developed for movie plots only , however . Capt . Street ( Grant Withers ) shouts his lines excessively , which gets other actors involved . Blonde reporter Marjorie Reynolds adds her feminine charms . Still , the Monogram series is lifeless and obnoxious . The Fatal Hour ( 1940 ) William Nigh - Boris Karloff , Marjorie Reynolds , Grant Withers
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453,432 | 15,896,852 | 58,953 | 2 |
Skydiving without a Blanket
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Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello get involved with skydiving on the beach - after " Bullets " Paul Lynde uses the sport to promote " Sugar Kane " Linda Evans . Frankie and Annette get into the sport , with Don Rickles ' " Big Drop " ; and , they try out skydivers Deborah Walley and John Ashley , too . Harvey Lembeck's " Eric Von Zipper " falls for " Sugar " . " Bonehead " Jody McCrae meets and falls in love with Mermaid Marta Kirsten . Buster Keaton chases a bikini-clad young woman around . The music is lightly pleasant - especially when sounding like Brian Wilson's Beach Boys , as in " Cycle Set " , for example . Mermaid Kirsten's was the storyline I found the most enchanting . Kirsten the Mermaid was on " Lost in Space " as Judy Robinson . Michael Nader could have had a bigger part . As far as the low points , it's difficult to pick one - there are so many weak elements of " Beach Blanket Bingo " - possibly , it's Eric Von Zipper's solo song . Beach Blanket Bingo ( / 65 ) William Asher - Frankie Avalon , Annette Funicello , Paul Lynde
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452,849 | 15,896,852 | 32,047 | 2 |
Sheer Torture
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Jack London's short story " A Thousand Deaths " is virtually unrecognizable in this sluggish cinematic translation . For " Torture Ship " , the self-described protagonist becomes Lyle Talbot ( as Bob Bennett ) . The original's father is now uncle Irving Pichel ( as Herbert Stander ) . A mad doctor , Mr . Pichel has isolated what he calls , " The active ingredient of the endocrine glands governing criminality . " Pichel takes Mr . Talbot , some aides , and some crooks on a cruise to experimentation . Talbot is " free from criminal taint , " but becomes temporarily mean . Additional nastiness ensues . . . Torture Ship ( 1939 ) Victor Halperin - Lyle Talbot , Irving Pichel , Julie Bishop
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452,552 | 15,896,852 | 89,470 | 2 |
The Yellow Haired of Texas
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Texas blondes Helen Slater ( as Billie Jean ) and Christian Slater ( as Binx ) go out for a ride on his motor scooter ; they meet some local toughs , who show unwelcome interest in Ms . Slater . Mr . Slater douses the head punk with his vanilla drink , and the Slaters take off for a swim . While the Slaters take a dip , the toughs steal Christian's scooter , which they later trash . Helen goes to the head tough's dad , and demands just over $600 . 00 ; or , the value of her little brother's scooter . Then , oops , the punk's father is accidentally shot . The Slaters go on the lam ; soon , they hook up with Keith Gordon ( as Lloyd ) , to provide a love interest for Helen . They become famous rebels for the youth set , adopting the motto " Fair Is Fair " . " The Legend of Billie Jean " starts out fun ; but , it is brought down by a truly wretched finale .
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452,420 | 15,896,852 | 35,755 | 2 |
Island of Love
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While the United States and Japan duke it out during World War II , doctors Otto Kruger ( as Jan ) , Elissa Landi ( as Royce ) , and Donald Woods ( as Michael ) must sort out their " love triangle . " On the strategically located Philippine island of " Corregidor " , the good doctors get to see some of the war action . Stock footage is flown in . Of course , Ms . Landi , being a " lady doctor " , is protected from viewing " mutilated " corpses . Right . Although it isn't enough to recommend the film , Rick Vallin ( as Pinky Mason ) and Wanda McKay ( as Hey Dutch ) are relatively entertaining . " Dedicated to the United States and Philippine Armed Services "
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453,634 | 15,896,852 | 430,001 | 2 |
Poe Hits the Skids
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Renown writer Mark Redfield ( as Edgar Allen Poe ) tries to conquer old addictions and start a new life for himself , as a Baltimore , Maryland magazine publisher . However , blackouts , delirium , and rejection threaten to thwart his efforts . He would also like to rekindle romance with an old sweetheart , a significantly flawed prospect , as things turns out . Mr . Redfield also directed this dramatization of the mysterious last days of Edgar Allen Poe . Redfield employs a lot of black and white , color , and trick photography to create mood . Kevin G . Shinnick ( as Dr . John Moran ) performs well , relatively speaking . It's not enough .
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452,873 | 15,896,852 | 32,107 | 2 |
Not So Much Wall Street
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Roy Rogers ( as Roy Rogers ) and his two loyal hands George " Gabby " Hayes ( as Gabby ) and Raymond Hatton ( as Chuckawalla ) must save Mr . Rogers ' Circle R ranch from wicked New York bankers , after the cowboy hero has trouble coming up with the mortgage payments . Complicating matters : a gold-like substance is discovered on Rogers ' land . Not surprisingly , the film fails to live up to the promise of its title " Wall Street Cowboy " . Other than a " Wall St . " sign and a " New York Chronicle " newspaper , there is not much to distinguish this from any other California-located Rogers western . Fast moving transportation moves the otherwise aimless story along . Rogers sings / yodels on a few good songs , like " Ride ' em Cowboy " and " Me and the Rollin ' Hills " . Smooth , but forgettable . Wall Street Cowboy ( 1939 ) Joseph Kane - Roy Rogers , George ' Gabby ' Hayes , Raymond Hatton
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453,583 | 15,896,852 | 628 | 2 |
Hello , Dollie !
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The first known film directed by D . W . Griffith ; it's just so-so . Arthur V . Johnson and Linda Arvidson like to take their little girl Dollie ( Gladys Egan ) out for afternoon walks and such . One day , vagrant Charles Inslee tries to sell Ms . Arvidson a basket . When she shines the tramp on , he gets belligerent ; then , Mr . Johnson beats him up . Seeking revenge , Mr . Inslee kidnaps the little girl . The " exciting climax " is when the barrel tumbles down a waterfall and along a river . It's not all that exciting ; the falls should have been nearer to the end of the rolling on the river . . . By " Way Down East " ( 1920 ) , Mr . Griffith had the waterfalling excitement correctly presented . " The Adventures of Dollie " is more silly than adventurous . The Adventures of Dollie ( 1908 ) D . W . Griffith - Arthur V . Johnson , Linda Arvidson , Charles Inslee
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453,419 | 15,896,852 | 639 | 2 |
The Black Veil
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Husband and wife D . W . Griffith and Linda Arvidson separately dress up for a costume party . At the party , Mr . Griffith does not recognize the beguiling " nun " he meets is really Ms . Arvidson . The two dance , and flirt . Ms . Arvidson doesn't know whether to be furious or flattered . After the two separate , and change costumes , hilarity and mistaken identity ensue . The main comic point is that Arvidson has changed her costume with the couple's " colored " maid . Edward Dillon and Robert Harron are notable cast members , the latter in a typical messenger boy role . Most notable for the " split screen " costume changing scene . Directed not by Griffith , but by Wallace McCutcheon . Griffith and Arvidson were real life husband and wife ; and , she is the standout performer " At the French Ball " .
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453,652 | 15,896,852 | 582 | 2 |
The Illegitimately Staged
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In Biblical times , Jerusalem rebels under Roman rule . After an ( unfortunately staged ) accident fells a Roman soldier , Herman Rottger ( as Ben Hur ) is taken into custody . William S . Hart ( as Messala ) orders Mr . Rottger become a slave . Soon , Rottger wins freedom , and seeks revenge against Mr . Hart , in a " Chariot Race " . For the famed Chariot Race , the two stars simply ride by a stationary camera , while costumed people cheer . The good folks at Kalem ( the film company responsible ) were counting on viewers to have either seen " Ben-Hur " on stage , or read the Lew Wallace book . And , undoubtedly , most 1900s flicker watchers had the prior knowledge necessary to understand the action . This film highlights the inferiority of the medium , at that time . Director Olcott and Gene Gauntier , who was credited with having written the " Ben Hur " scenario , would have much greater artistic success with films like " From the Manger to the Cross " ( 1912 ) . Ben Hur ( / 07 ) Sidney Olcott , Frank Rose - Herman Rottger , William S . Hart
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452,595 | 15,896,852 | 33,613 | 2 |
Bowery Black Eyes
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Loafing leader Leo Gorcey ( as Muggs McGuiness ) is unemployed , but Bobby Jordan ( as Danny Graham ) , Donald Haines ( as Skinny ) , David Gorcey ( as Peewee ) , Bobby Stone ( as Louie ) , and Ernest " Sunshine Sammy " Morrison ( as Scruno ) are figuratively " Flying Wild " with jobs at an aviation company . While at work , Mr . Jordan is recruited as a spy . Then , " The East Side Kids " get tangled up in a dangerous sabotage scheme . Soon , it will threaten to claim the life of an East Side Kid ! - Don't miss the opening " car ride " to work ; the car unexpectedly tips over on its side , after a sharp turn , and threatens to take the " real life " of several " East Side Kids " . You may ( not ) want to hang in for the end " joke " ( to see how a " black eye " might show up on Mr . Morrison's face ) . Flying Wild ( / 41 ) William West - Leo Gorcey , Bobby Jordan , David Gorcey
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452,627 | 15,896,852 | 69,980 | 2 |
Divorce Snooze , Divorce Snooze
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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton ( as Jane and Martin Reynolds ) star in a two-part TV movie , showing their characters ' marriage crumbling into divorce . Mr . Burton's " Divorce His " aired February 6 , 1973 . Ms . Taylor's " Divorce Hers " aired February 7 , 1973 . Carrie Nye ( as Diana Proctor ) and Gabriele Ferzetti ( as Turi Livicci ) play the " other woman " and " other man " . The children outperformed their illustrious elders . This sure sounded like a good idea - - divorce told from the differing husband / wife points of view ; with notorious divorcées , and terrific performers , Taylor and Burton in the lead roles . The result is startlingly dull . There are few reasons to care whether the couple divorces , or not . The differing perspectives are slight , and uninteresting . And , don't expect any boozy " Virginia Woolf " - type arguments . Although it's highly irrelevant , or should be , it must be said that Taylor looks very beautiful in many scenes . Since the effort to display her beauty is so obvious ; I will mention she was , in my opinion , most alluring in the scene when she was in bed , in the blue nightgown , talking on the telephone .
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453,221 | 15,896,852 | 39,660 | 2 |
Seizure Inducing Cinema
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On the east coast of Florida , epileptic scientist Ronald Reagan ( as John Galen ) rents a house from attractive , but loony , Viveca Lindfors ( as Ann Gracy ) . The house comes with a maid , Lillian Yarbo ( as Josephine ) , who seems to appear from a different movie . Ms . Lindfors ' sexy sister , Osa Massen ( as Lisa ) , visits Mr . Reagan , and he begins to become intrigued by Lindfors ' tragic history - she thinks her dead husband " Bill " speaks to her . Broderick Crawford ( as Shawn ) is a believer . The " house " sets , location , photography , and direction are strengths . Reagan is thoroughly unconvincing , and the story is wastefully insufferable . Night Unto Night ( 1949 ) Don Siegel - Ronald Reagan , Viveca Lindfors , Broderick Crawford
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453,061 | 15,896,852 | 54,860 | 2 |
Duck and Cover
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In order to avoid the draft , Buddy Hackett ( as Admiral John Paul Jones ) and Mickey Rooney ( as Kermit Beetle McKay ) have joined the Navy . " Everything's Ducky " for the pair when they're assigned an easy mission ; in " Operation Bird Brain " , they are to set free a recently dead officer's duck . The sailors become attached to " Scuttlebutt " , the duck who can talk . Mr . Hackett and Mr . Rooney take the duck out drinking , and become financially attached to Scuttlebutt . They try to save their feathered friend from Navy officers , who want to cut the bird's brain out . Contrived lunacy as in the hands of Hackett and Rooney is criminal . This film is both unfunny and unpleasant . Despite Scuttlebutt's boasting he can handle a few martinis , the duck gets roaring drunk . The sight of the drunken , neck-wobbling duck is unsettling . It's also obvious filmmakers have put some irritant in the duck's mouth , in close-ups , to make it appear to be talking . The duck looks very uncomfortable . Jackie Cooper ( as Parmell ) makes an impressive re-appearance on film , after a long absence ; his appearance is mercifully short , considering the star-billing , and weakness of material . And , singer Joanie Sommers ( as Nina ) appears , without singing . Everything's Ducky ( 1961 ) Don Taylor - Buddy Hackett , Mickey Rooney , Jackie Cooper
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452,451 | 15,896,852 | 74,475 | 2 |
Abort !
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A research scientist is experimenting with human DNA in an attempt to create the perfect human being . His work has made it to the point where he can take a human fetus and accelerate its growth to that of an adult within a few days . His latest creation is a ( spoiler omitted ) , but side effects from the process ( spoiler omitted ) , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . " Embryo " opens by promising : " The film you are about to see is not all science fiction . It is based upon medical technology which currently exists for fetal growth outside the womb . It could be a possibility tomorrow ? or today , " according to Dr . Charles M . Brinkman III . Right . And , Dr . Joyce Brothers appears , later , at a party with Roddy McDowall . First , we see Rock Hudson ( as Dr . Paul Holliston ) light a cigarette and drive recklessly ( watch that speedometer ! ) during a storm ; unfortunately , he hits a dog . Mr . Hudson takes the wounded canine home . He learns it is pregnant , and manages to save the life of one of the puppies , due to his experimental knowledge of fetal growth . What this really boils down to is that Hudson uses an experimental drug to grow the embryo , so that it can survive outside the mother's womb . The dog , " Number One " , grows to adult-size rapidly , and is passed off as its mother . Hudson lives with his sister-in-law Diane Ladd ( as Martha Douglas ) ; since his wife Nicole , also a doctor , died in another car accident . Ms . Ladd seems more emotionally stable about Nicole's death than Hudson , who survived the crash that killed his wife . Things begin to get creepy when Hudson's dog shows an intelligence level far above any normal dog . Then , Hudson decides to use his accelerated embryo growth on a human , Barbara Carrera ( as Victoria Spencer ) . Hudson and the cast try their best ; but , the " Embryo " storyline is wretchedly absurd nonsense . If you take away her silly opening and closing scenes , Ms . Carrera's valiant characterization almost works ; she might have been a bigger star , if offered better films than this . The infantile ending suggests a sequel ; but , happily , the idea was aborted .
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452,396 | 15,896,852 | 653 | 2 |
Linda Arvidson Travels Light
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Linda Arvidson ( as Jennie ) and Harry Solter ( as Frank ) are enjoying a romantic tryst , when in walks her father Charles Inslee ; furious , he chases Mr . Solter out of the house . Undaunted , he goes to her balcony and begs her to elope . Ms . Arvidson is agreeable , and goes to pack . Then , burglar George Gebhardt arrives to rob the place . Though he doesn't get much in the way of booty , thieving Gebhardt manages to use Arvidson's trunk to escape from the police ? A Contrived Comedy . Note , during the balcony scene , Solter goes off-camera , so burglar Gebhardt can enter the house undetected . And , Arvidson travels very light , since there appears to be nothing in her heavy trunk ; perhaps she just wanted to buff up beau Solter ? Director D . W . Griffith , Robert Harron , and Florence Lawrence are illustrious extras .
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452,397 | 15,896,852 | 641 | 2 |
Shotgun Wedding Spinster
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Mabel Stoughton is a large-nosed woman who is , apparently , fond of ridiculous hairstyles . She reads ( presumably ) " The Three Ages " , and has a yen for men . She finally snags one , assisted by her father's shotgun ; and , they proceed to the altar . The intended groom escapes , which leads the entire wedding party on a merry chase ? Notable for the New Jersey location footage featured prominently in the ending chase . Ms . Stoughton looks appropriately ridiculous , and could have had a more successful film career with better material . D . W . Griffith make an on-screen appearance , alongside his Biograph troupe . The supporting cast includes a " silly Negro " , with Mack Sennett , Harry Solter , and George Gebhardt . All in all , not very funny .
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452,399 | 15,896,852 | 640 | 2 |
Revenge of the Gypsy
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On Christmas Eve , Judge Harry Solter " throws the book " at gypsy George Gebhardt ; the convicted man's wife , Marion Lenard , delivers a furious protest , and is hauled out of the court . Later , the gypsy woman trails Judge Solter to his home , seeking revenge . Home , the Judge and wife Florence Lawrence are preoccupied with Christmas - - he is sneaking around a packaged frock for her ; and , she has wrapped a rifle for him . Little Gladys Egan , their daughter , is ( presumably ) looking forward to the arrival of Santa Claus ; instead , Gypsy Lenard climbs in through the window , ready to enact her terrifying revenge ? Director D . W . Griffith's 1908 Christmas gift to filmgoers doesn't quite deliver the goods ; though , the final scene captures the spirit of the season . Mainly , " An Awful Moment " climaxes with an often filmed set-up involving : a bound and gagged woman , a gun , and a string . In this film , the awful moment isn't very suspenseful . Probably due to camera and budget restrictions , it's not very clear how a rescue is to be achieved ; additionally , you have to assume this family takes some heavy sleeping potion - - little Gladys is an especially heavy Christmas Eve sleeper !
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On the March
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An Irishman comes home too find his family being visited by a bill collector ; so , the father throws the man out . The bill collector enlists the local police , and chaos ensues . As events unfold , the story gets rather confusing . Edward Dillon and D . W . Griffith appear , the latter in a minor role as actor " Lawrence Griffith " . Mr . Griffith doesn't seem to have offered much suggestion to director Wallace McCutcheon or cameraman G . W . Bitzer . The story was , perhaps , too ambitious for the effort given . The " Caught by Wireless " stage is interesting , with its timely desk and calendar . Interestingly , the errand boy is not played by Robert Harron . Mr . Harron stated that his school friend James Smith , who also joined Griffith's team , played similar such roles , circa 1907-'08 .
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453,224 | 15,896,852 | 70,121 | 2 |
Making Graven Images
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Stephen Schwartz ' music , especially the song " Day By Day " , is excellent . Otherwise , this movie is really , Really , REally , REAlly , Really , REALLy , REALLY awful . Why does it exist ? Well , it looks like it might have been an entertaining stage musical ? and the Christian / Hippie seemed angle seems natural enough ? so , the filmmakers added the expanded NYC locations and sets ? and , they thought that , you know , it has a style ? albeit unsuccessful . It's interesting to see the " World Trade Center " buildings . The " All for the Best " dance around the streets , and skyscrapers , is visually clever , and well performed by Victor Garber and David Haskell . More often than not , though , the film looks exuberantly ludicrous . Godspell ( 1973 ) David Greene - Victor Garber , David Haskell , Lynne Thigpen
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452,395 | 15,896,852 | 749 | 2 |
Bringing Up Baby
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D . W . Griffith gets his ax , kisses his wife , and tweaks his baby ; then , Woodsman Griffith is off to work . While he's chopping down trees , a huge Eagle swoops down and kidnaps his unattended baby . Mother emerges and discovers the Eagle has taken her child ; she picks up a rifle , but , wisely , thinks before shooting at the airborne pair . Instead , she goes to get Griffith and his fellow woodsmen , who must see that the baby is " Rescued from an Eagle's Nest " . Notable for its star , Lawrence Griffith , who would soon begin unprecedented success as film Director D . W . Griffith . The " special effects " look very phony - - and , that baby has incredibly odd looking feet , while in flight ! Griffith's final battle with the Eagle is mildly interesting , but there isn't much else here . It might have been a fair film if Edison and company had the bird nesting in a tree cut , or likely to be chopped down , by the woodsmen . Or , they could have made the bird a Vulture ?
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453,643 | 15,896,852 | 33,787 | 2 |
Voodoo Hoodoo
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During World War II , an American agent , his butler and a plot are searching for a missing admiral when their plane crash lands on a Caribbean island . Taken in by a German doctor and his strange wife , the trio discovers the island inhabited by zombies under the control of Dr . Sangre . The doctor is attempting to use the zombies to extract information from the missing admiral to help his country's war efforts . Through the efforts of the butler , the heroes are able to turn the tables on Dr . Sangre and set his zombies against him , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . The predominance of Black actor Mantan Moreland ( as Jefferson " Jeff " Jackson ) in the film makes this a great one to watch for the " type " of racial character depicted . Pedagogical interests aside , " King of the Zombies " is a dull attempt to frighten and amuse . Strangely , Edward Kay's musical score was nominated for an Academy Award ; Mr . Kay received five score nominations in the 1940s . Henry Victor ( as Dr . Sangre ) is a Lugosi-like zombie-maker . John Archer ( as Bill Summers ) and Dick Purcell ( as Mac McCarthy ) are one too many heroes . Resident " maid " Marguerite Whitten ( as Samantha ) and " voodoo high priestess " Madame Sul-Te-Wan ( as Tahama ) easily outdistance the higher-billed women . King of the Zombies ( 1941 ) Jean Yarbrough - Mantan Moreland , Henry Victor , John Archer
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452,853 | 15,896,852 | 93,935 | 2 |
A Garden Grows Quite Contrary
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Some literary masterpieces are successfully adapted to the movie screen , and some are not . Strangely , Frances Hodgson Burnett's " The Secret Garden " , which seems so naturally suited for cinematic magic , falls into the latter category . This one introduces " Mary Lennox " as an attractive adult woman , who recalls her life in Misselthwaite Manor , following the death of her parents . There , young Gennie James ( as Mary ) meets her young friends , Barret Oliver ( as Dickon ) and Jadrien Steele ( as Colin ) . There are a couple of instances where the three young stars prove themselves capable : for example , the scene with Mr . Oliver examining brown twigs upon entering the garden , and the first scene played between Ms . James and Mr . Steele . Otherwise , the young performers are uneven and / or under-rehearsed . The adult performances are serviceable , at least ; Michael Hordern ( as Ben Weatherstaff ) seems truest . The setting is lovely . The ending , in which we are led to believe one of the novel's characters practically commits suicide ( pay attention , he " knows " ) by marching off to war , should be in the " hall of fame " of wretched bastardizations . The other two children are handled only slightly less perversely . Beware . The Secret Garden ( / 87 ) Alan Grint - Gennie James , Barret Oliver , Jadrien Steele
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452,692 | 15,896,852 | 47,138 | 2 |
A Funny Thing Didn't Happen on the Way to the Jungle
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After a diamond heist , Huntz Hall ( as Sach Jones ) sniffs out some booty , which leads police to believe he's an accomplice . Actually , pill-popping Mr . Hall has acquired the power to smell the presence of diamonds ; and , he is released . To wit , leader Leo Gorcey ( as Slip Mahoney ) decides to take Hall and " Bowery Boys " David " Condon " Gorcey ( as Chuck ) and Benny " Bennie " Bartlett ( as Butch ) to the " dark condiment " of Africa . There , they search for a fortune in lost diamonds , and mingle with natives ? " The Bowery Boys " and " Africa " do not mix . A good rest would have been preferable to this moronic , cheap , and clammy movie . The " lion scenes " are startlingly ineffective - look at them for an example of what NOT to try on a small budget . Gorcey appears alternately tired and angry . Hall is stuck with absolutely humorless material . Curvy Laurette Luez plays a luscious jungle girl in modest one-piece , Woody Strode collects a paycheck , and Clint ( " Cheyenne " ) Walker has a memorable film cameo debut as " Tarzan " , just before the curtain closes on " Jungle Gents " . Jungle Gents ( / 54 ) Edward Bernds - Huntz Hall , Leo Gorcey , Bernard Gorcey
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453,501 | 15,896,852 | 32,215 | 2 |
Spinal Tap
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Red Creek doctor Boris Karloff ( as Bernard Adrian ) goes Ape ( as Ray Corrigan ) for pretty paraplegic Maris Wrixon ( as Frances Clifford ) . " Doctor Adrian is a researcher looking for a cure to polio that would benefit his young friend Frances Clifford , who suffers from the disease . His research centers upon the use of spinal fluid in a serum that could return mobility to sufferers of polio . The escape of a circus ape and the injury of its trainer provide an opportunity to test the procedure on Frances and it provides positive , but limited , results , " according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Shockingly ill-conceived . The Ape ( 1940 ) William Nigh - Boris Karloff , Maris Wrixon , Gene O'Donnell
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452,667 | 15,896,852 | 43,325 | 2 |
Is There a Monkey in the House ?
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Ronald Reagan is a college professor who seeks to prove " nurture ' more important than " nature " by playing house with Diana Lynn ( surrogate mother ) and Chimpanzee - Bonzo . The homey environment will prove " bad " monkeys can be " good " monkeys ( just like people ) with a little family love and understanding ! The premise is ludicrous , of course - but , it's really only done to set-up a situation to make a movie starring Bonzo the Chimp . Bonzo is fine . How is he supposed to know the story is illogical ? Since it has a chimpanzee to share scenes with , the movie is disjointed - for example , witness this sequence : Bonzo escapes into a tree , is joined by Reagan in an obviously different tree , drops eyeglasses to nowhere , jumps into the house in time for the next scene , then shocks everyone by escaping from the house ! It all manages to looks even worse than it is ; assisted , obviously , by a low budget . Bedtime for Bonzo ( 1951 ) Frederick De Cordova - Ronald Reagan , Diana Lynn , Walter Slezak
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453,192 | 15,896,852 | 64,705 | 2 |
You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
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According to the good folks at Disney / Buena Vista , " Jack Crandall ( Dwayne Hickman ) flies a helicopter for a radio station . But , Crandall's traffic reports are caught in a bad-ratings tailspin . . . until a huge St . Bernard dog named Barabbas stows away on the craft , sending the program's ratings through the clouds ! - But , both Crandall and his girlfriend Kim ( Mary Ann Mobley ) are unaware that Barabbas is a hopeless kleptomaniac until the dog graduates to the world of high crime by casually lifting a million-dollar necklace from a team of professional jewel thieves . Join the fun in a hilarious adventure that'll have the whole family dizzy with laughter ! " This movie had me reeling with something , but it wasn't laughter . My Dog , the Thief ( - ) Robert Stevenson - Dwayne Hickman , Mary Ann Mobley , Elsa Lanchester
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453,545 | 15,896,852 | 816 | 2 |
The Power of Drink ( and a Mexican Woman )
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Frank Powell ( as George Peabody ) and Mary Pickford ( as Ruth King ) are a-courting . When Mr . Powell decides to venture out west , to make his fortune , Ms . Pickford is devastated . She promises to wait for his successful return , and gives him half of a locket ; and , they pledge their eternal love . While Pickford pines away , Powell gets way-out-west drunk , and takes up with Mexican woman Marion Leonard . Powell's descent is a little difficult to comprehend ; perhaps it is the power of drink . He seemed to have very little use for " The Broken Locket " while in Ms . Leonard's company . Leonard writes one powerful letter , by the way ; the mere reading of one may cause blindness !
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The Quality of Mercy Is Not Restrained
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Handsome , troubled Vietnam stud Steve Sandor ( as Olie Hand ) returns home , just as dad Richard X . Slattery ( as Mark Hand ) is having some problems with transient " carnie " Rockne Tarkington ( who is " sensitive , intelligent , and black " as Prophet ) and a gaggle of lawbreaker types . They include Ron Thompson ( as Dunn ) , David Booth ( as Beetle ) , and Sid Haig ( as Pill Box ) . You don't mess with vets , boy . Of course , flashbacks ensue ! Fists fly ! Heads get knocked ! and , Hand's town erupts in WAR ! It's predictable , exploitive , and sometimes offensive . " The No Mercy Man " shows no mercy to a fairly good cast and crew . The " Trained to Kill , U . S . A . " re-title is appropriate , anyway . The No Mercy Man ( 1973 ) Daniel Vance - Steve Sandor , Rockne Tarkington , Richard X . Slattery
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453,702 | 15,896,852 | 64,782 | 2 |
Miscast Your Musical
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Successful California " Gold Rush " prospector Lee Marvin ( as Ben Rumson ) is in his element after digging a grave for the brother of singing cowboy Clint Eastwood ( as Pardner ) . A self-described " boozing man , " Mr . Marvin likes to live under the influence . Like Mr . Eastwood , Marvin also likes to sing . The two men become companions , sealing their relationship with a simple exchange : Marvin says , " I like you Pardner , " and Eastwood says , " I like you Ben . " Since they are heterosexual , Marvin buys beautiful Jean Seberg ( as Elizabeth ) to be their wife . At $800 , Ms . Seberg's a steal . Simply put , " Paint Your Wagon " is a too long , stupid , and wasteful movie . But , it didn't have to be ? Since the studio was obviously spending money , why didn't somebody suggest paying Frank Sinatra to do Marvin's role , and giving Elvis Presley whatever Colonel Parker was asking , to take Eastwood's part ? Then , think about the fun in casting " Elizabeth " . The mind boggles . Anyway , the musical highlights are Marvin's " Wandrin ' Star " ( late in the film ) and Harve Presnell's " They Call the Wind Mariah " ( early in the running time ) . Ray Walston is a supporting asset , and Tom Ligon catches on fast . Paint Your Wagon ( 1969 ) Joshua Logan - Lee Marvin , Clint Eastwood , Jean Seberg
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Production Line Rogers
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Roy Rogers stars as " Young Buffalo Bill " Cody , surveying the New Mexico landscape , fighting off Comanche Indians , and defending a diamond mine . And , wouldn't you know it ? - " Buffalo Bill " had a sidekick named " Gabby " , played by George " Gabby " Hayes ! Pauline Moore ( as Tonia ) adds some feminine charm to the running time . The film's highlight is its generous location footage . Not New Mexico , of course , but California ; and there are specific sequences are from rocky Vasquez Park , according to IMDb data . Otherwise , this is a very rushed looking western . Produced off of the Roy Rogers Republic western-production-line , with the expected quality control . Mr . Rogers ' musical interludes are below par . The story is unimaginative , and you have to wonder about the sobriety of certain cast and crew ? Young Buffalo Bill ( 1940 ) Joseph Kane - Roy Rogers , George ' Gabby ' Hayes , Pauline Moore
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( He's Got ) The Magic Touch
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This two-part story is about Peter Hurkos , a man trying to escape from the Nazis , who falls from a five-story building and is severely injured . After awakening from a coma , Hurkos discovers that he now has some amazing psychic abilities . Struggling to deal with his newfound abilities , Hurkos falls into drinking heavily while trying a career in show business , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . That's a fairly accurate description of " The Peter Hurkos Story ( Part 1 ) " . Albert Salmi ( as Hurkos ) tries his best - but this " true story " of a man's uncanny psychic powers , resulting from his Nazi-era experience , never rings true . It might have been more convincing if Mr . Hurkos recalled some predispositions toward the psychic , before the fall . Betty Garde , as modern day witch " Tante Elsa " , is the half-hour's highlight . And , you might enjoy John Banner , pre - " Sgt . Schultz " . The Peter Hurkos Story , pt 1 ( / 60 ) John Newland - Albert Salmi , Betty Garde , John Banner
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453,467 | 15,896,852 | 190,524 | 2 |
Behold a Pale Horse
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On an overseas flight to London , journalist ' Buck ' Williams ( Kirk Cameron ) and pilot Rayford Steele ( Brad Johnson ) are caught in the middle of the most incredible event in history . Suddenly , without warning , dozens of passengers simply vanish into thin air . But it doesn't stop there . It soon becomes clear that millions of people are missing from around the world . As chaos and anarchy engulf the world , both men set out on vastly different paths in a desperate search for answers , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . Like Mr . Cameron says , " There's no denying The Truth . " If you were deaf and blind , you would , still , find that this movie stinks - to high heaven . Anyone but a true believer in the theological perspective presented has a right to be offended . So , it's better to seek redeeming qualities in other ways . The performances , as a whole , aren't inspired - but , they are , at least , serviceable . It's nice to see Colin Fox at work , and Gordon Currie makes a good impression . " Left Behind " cannot be saved , however . For what it's worth , the story could be engaging - but , as soon as it gets moderately interesting , it's over . How can a Christian God terrorize these non-believers ? How is it that neither He nor the Anti-Christ are able to detect Kirk Cameron's goodness ? Perhaps , God doesn't save Cameron after his epiphany in the toilet because He has a plan for Cameron ? Perhaps , the Anti-Christ is keeping knowledge regarding Cameron's true feelings secret ? Perhaps , a sequel in in the offering ? Pass it over . Left Behind ( / 01 ) Vic Sarin - Kirk Cameron , Brad Johnson , Gordon Currie
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( Yes , He's ) The Great Pretender
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This week's concluding half-hour begins by documenting Hurkos ( Albert Salmi ) ' s work with Dr . Lars Lindstrom ( Alf Kjellin ) , a likely parapsychologist . The doctor puts Hurkos through the obligatory ESP ( extra sensory perception ) tests . Hurkos does very well - but , really , how could he not ? " God gave such a gift , " it's explained . Then , Hurkos helps police find murders , like bowling alley worker Andrew Prine ( as Walter Bird ) . Later , Hurkos claimed to have identified both the Boston Strangler and Charles Manson . Finally , the real Hurkos is brought on camera by host John Newland . Not very convincing . The Peter Hurkos Story , pt 2 ( / 60 ) John Newland - Albert Salmi , Andrew Prine , Peter Hurkos
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453,220 | 15,896,852 | 39,892 | 2 |
Ronald Reagan Takes Shirley Temple in a Bizarre Act of Unnatural Love
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In a small Ohio town , randy lawyer Ronald Reagan ( as Tom Bates ) is rumored to be the father , in a child-producing scandal . Eighteen years later , the child has grown into perky student Shirley Temple ( as Mary Hagen ) . " That Hagen Girl " doesn't know about her shadowy past , but intuitively feels the taint . When Mr . Reagan returns to town , both he and Temple hear the father / daughter story ( which everyone else in the cast knows ) . Reagan dismisses the story as malicious gossip , while courting Temple's teacher , Lois Maxwell ( as Julia Kane ) . Meanwhile , Temple scores with athletic Rory Calhoun ( as Ken Freneau ) . After Calhoun spontaneously weds Penny Edwards ( as Christine Delaney ) , Temple gets expelled after a wild night out with fun-loving Conrad Janis ( as Dewey Koons ) , who called Temple and Calhoun " The gruesome twosome of 1947 . " Reagan , who was impressed with Temple's performance as " Juliet " in her school play , offers to pay for her University education . Temple takes it as fatherly interest ; but , Ronald Reagan is falling in love with young Shirley Temple ? This is a very strange film . The now not-so-shocking " romance " between the older Reagan and younger Temple is overshadowed by their timelessly unconvincing and unappealing performances - at no time do they EVER seem like they are falling in love . The supporting players , several in early appearances , are a few notches better . Certainly , young Janis realizes the full potential of his ( " Dewey Koons " ) role - something this adept and entertaining actor would do for decades to come . That Hagen Girl ( 1947 ) Peter Godfrey - Shirley Temple , Ronald Reagan , Conrad Janis
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Marion Leonard is Decked Out
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At a seaside resort , almost any lady can draw the " mashers " . Marion Leonard is " The Gibson Girl " , an extraordinarily beautiful woman ; so much so , she draws a crowd of admiring followers wherever she goes . The fact that Ms . Leonard's feminine frame is always complimented by figure hugging frocks doesn't help the men stay away . Tired of the manly attention , Leonard endeavors to pretend she has fat legs ; finally , will the men leave her alone ? Marion Leonard is , indeed , a very beautiful woman . That's about it for this film . Some ambiguity among her masculine admirers adds some comic relief to D . W . Griffith's " The Gibson Goddess " .
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453,626 | 15,896,852 | 33,351 | 2 |
Out of Bounds
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Buck Jones ( as Buck Roberts ) , Tim McCoy ( as Tim McCall ) , and Raymond Hatton ( as Sandy Hopkins ) marshal their forces as " The Rough Riders " . Their first mission is to help pretty Luana Walters ( as Ruth Masters ) ; the family's " Master's Stage Line " is being robbed by wicked Tris Coffin ( as Steve Taggert ) and his gang . Also , Ms . Masters ' father has been killed by the gang . The quick drawing folks at the Monogram studio took a look at rival Republic's unprecedented success with their " The Three Mesquiteers " series of films and took action , producing a couple of " Threesomes " of their own . From the " Top 10 Western Box Office Star " lists , Monogram employed Mr . Jones , Mr . McCoy , and " Mesquiteer " Raymond Hatton as " The Rough Riders " . Given the western star power , " Arizona Bound " is surprisingly dull .
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Maureen O'Hara Gets It in The End
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The idea of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara performing a western-style version of " Taming of the Shrew " is a good one ; and , the film shows some promise when Ms . O'Hara arrives ; she and Mr . Wayne appear to be in good physical shape . However , the film isn't really " Shrew " - it's " McLintock ! " If that isn't easy to see , early on , it's obvious after the scene between Mr . Wayne and his character's daughter ; his oration , while hunting fowl , is not comedy . Wayne is making a statement . Shortly following this scene , his daughter receives her spanking . There are subtle " political " observations - - for example , the use of the names " George Washington " and " Hubert Humphrey " . I could accept this as a broad comedy , but numerous scenes are not comic ; I don't know how to relate those parts to the rest of the movie in anything except a negative light . If all of the film is supposed to be comic , it fails as a consistent comedy . I would recommend watching the giant " Mud Puddle " fighting scene ; then , watch the end , with Wayne chasing O'Hara through town . If you're not into John Wayne , consider avoiding " McLintock ! " McLintock ! ( 1963 ) Andrew V . McLaglen - John Wayne , Maureen O'Hara , Patrick Wayne
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452,874 | 15,896,852 | 31,880 | 2 |
Rough Going on This Round-Up
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Roy Rogers ( as Roy ) and sidekick Raymond Hatton ( as Rusty ) join Teddy Roosevelt's " Rough Riders " . Soon , they get suspended in order to " Round-up " the killer of partner Eddie Acuff ( as Tommy ) along the Mexican-U . S . border ; they discover creepy gold runners in the process . Notice how , even suspended , Mr . Rogers is able to get the Rough Riders to join in his Round-up ! This is not one of the better Roy Rogers westerns . The fighting scenes look like choreographed dances . Rogers sings / yodels " Ridin ' Down the Trail " , one of two relatively ordinary songs ; and , a stand-out moment , overall . Rough Riders ' Round-up ( 1939 ) Joseph Kane - Roy Rogers , Raymond Hatton , Lynne Roberts
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453,332 | 15,896,852 | 57,227 | 2 |
Smokey Mountain Bore
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Elvis Presley plays Brunet Lieutenant Josh and his Blond " hillbilly " cousin Jodie . Brunet Elvis has to secure the family of Blond Elvis ' land for an important U . S . Army base . The Elvises wrestle and stuff ; but , they never actually kiss . Yvonne Craig stands out among the busty mountain women ; later , she was one of Batman's TV Catwomen . The fun in " Kissin ' Cousins " is not in the situation ; but in picking out the Elvis " double " in the scenes where they both appear . It's fairly easy to spot the fake Elvis . There are a lot of very well-proportioned women in bikinis running around and squealing ; today , there are more satisfying ways to find that kind of entertainment . I enjoyed the song " Tender Feeling " ; but , it's actually the song " Shenandoah " with different lyrics . " Barefoot Ballad " is the most embarrassing song . The musical highlight is the song " Kissin ' Cousins " ; but , watch for the superior version at the end , not the beginning , of the film . The material in " Kissin ' Cousins " would make one good music video . As a full-length feature film , it's shameful . Kissin ' Cousins ( / 64 ) Gene Nelson - Elvis Presley , Arthur O'Connell , Yvonne Craig
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452,614 | 15,896,852 | 299,930 | 2 |
It Rhymes with Really ? Bad
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Handsome hit-man Ben Affleck ( as Larry Gigli ) falls in love with luscious lesbian Jennifer Lopez ( as Ricki ) , after the two are assigned to take care of kidnapped retard Justin Bartha ( as Brian ) . Clearly , Mr . Bartha is in the wrong movie . Will Mr . Affleck's longing looks loosen Ms . Lopez ' steadfast hips ? This is the only movie where you will see Lopez outperform Al Pacino ( as Starkman ) - witness her very convincing monologue on " The Lips " , compared with Mr . Pacino's mind-boggling awful dissertation " The Thumb is Not a Finger " . Martin Brest's " Gigli " seems to be both well-intentioned and ill-conceived . It is also sometimes insulting and offensive . Gigli ( 2003 ) Martin Brest - Ben Affleck , Jennifer Lopez , Justin Bartha
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The Scenic Route
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A foreword tells the tale : " Thirty years ago - fate changed a fun-loving , reckless westerner into an outlaw - in the flash of a gamblers ( sic ) gun . Misfortune made Harry Tracy a killer - circumstance forced him to death by his own hand - at the climax of the greatest man hunt in history ! " That's about as exciting as it gets . Harry Tracy was a real outlaw , and this film is a heroic glorification of his criminal " life " . If it had been better presented , the Harry Tracy name might have been as well-remembered as peers like Jesse James . Along with the foreword storyline , you have Jack Hoey ( as Harry Tracy ) palling around with cell-mate Jean LaRue ( as Dave Merrill ) . After they break out of jail , Mr . Hoey falls in love with Mr . LaRue's sister Dorris Chadwick ( as Mary Merrill ) . Later on , LaRue finds out his sister was really adopted ; then , he reveals he desires Ms . Chadwick for himself . She obviously still considers it incest , and is repulsed . A better pal , Howard Chandler ( as Billy Weston ) , returns to help Hoey . Directed by Otis B . Thayer , " Tracy the Outlaw " has some nice scenery . Otherwise , it's just plain dull . Tracy the Outlaw ( 1928 ) Otis B . Thayer - Jack Hoey , Dorris Chadwick , Jean LaRue
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Norwegian Wood
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Lyle Talbot ( as Robert " Bob " Owen ) fights Nazis in Norway , during World War II . Helping him out are native son George N . Neise ( as Erik Falken ) and British wisecracker Charley Rogers ( as Harry Hall ) . Mr . Neise's old acquaintance June Duprez ( as Inga Beckering ) adds femininity and intrigue to the cast . Once engaged to Neise , Ms . Duprez has hooked up with properly accented Victor Varconi ( as Otto von Ritter ) . Mr . Varconi gets the line , " My men have vays of making you talk . " Spencer Gordon Bennet's " They Raid by Night " , subtitled " A Story of the Commandos " , features a very catchy theme song , and is good for a few unexpectedly good laughs .
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Kurt Russell , Kid Ranger !
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After rounding up some horse thieves , Chad ( Peter Brown ) and Joe ( William Smith ) happen upon a wayward Native American Indian boy . It's 14-year-old Kurt Russell ( as Grey Smoke ) made-up to look like an Indian ; he is wearing a dark wig , headband , and a few feathers in his hair . Instead of turning him in , the Rangers , especially Joe , take him under their wings . Joe bathes with the " young Indian buck " ( separate tubs ) . Chad and Joe bring him to Capt . Parmalee ( Philip Carey ) , who agrees to make him a Kid Ranger . When a gang of nine cutthroat gunslingers arrive in Laredo , Ranger Russell is ready for action ! This episode portends another interesting theory on the series ' trouble . Perhaps Neville Brand did not work well with his co-stars ; for whatever reasons , he really hadn't fully participated with them in the last five aired episodes . This time Mr . Brand appears to have been inserted briefly , in the opening scenes ; note that " Reese " is only seen with his back to the camera in the opening scenes . This was probably a stand-in for Brand , who must have recorded his close-ups separately . Laredo - Meanwhile Back at the Reservation ( / 66 ) Bernard McEveety - William Smith , Peter Brown , Kurt Russell
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452,924 | 15,896,852 | 624,877 | 2 |
Ranger Merry-Go-Round
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Reese ( Neville Brand ) and semi-regular Claude Akins ( as Cotton " Buck " Buckmmeister ) stop gringo border bandits from robbing Spanish farmers in the southern city of San Diablo . The hapless farmers are grateful for Reese's particular mastery , and make him " Captain " of their village . While Mr . Akins tends to prisoner Ray Ballard ( as Dandy Davis ) , Reese tries to turn some of the town's farmers into soldiers . But , it's , as Reese states , like trying to make " a silk purse out of a sow's ear . " Meanwhile , Akins and his ward hear of , and search for , a lost treasure . . . Neville Brand was back at work full-time for this episode . However , co-stars Peter Brown , William Smith , and Philip Carey are completely absent . Curiously , Chad ( Brown ) and Joe ( Smith ) are " replaced " by Claude Akins and ( after the opening ) Ray Ballard . Probably , the regular co-stars took a break from this , an episode which utilized them lightly ; and , the script was re-worked . Usually , Akins replaced the absent ( or nearly absent ) Mr . Brand . Or , not . . . Laredo - The Treasure of San Diablo ( / 66 ) William Witney - Neville Brand , Claude Akins , Pedro Gonzales
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452,571 | 15,896,852 | 8,639 | 2 |
Caught in a Harem
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Bobby Vernon ( as Bobby ) and Gloria Swanson ( as Gloria ) sail to India ( " The land of elephants , and little clothes " ) , where they plan to elope . Upon arrival , Harem girls tempt Mr . Vernon , while a Rajah nabs Ms . Swanson . The Rajah has hundreds of wives , and wants Swanson in the group . Indians are upset , because only " toothless hags " are left for marriage . Vernon tries to rescue Swanson by switching clothes with her ? becoming a temporary " Harem Girl " himself , but his mission fails . So , it's up to canine Teddy , can the dog save Bobby and Gloria from the Indians ? " The Sultan's Wife " or " Caught in a Harem " is notable as the last Keystone Comedy . They didn't go out in style . The Sultan's Wife ( 1917 ) Clarence G . Badger - Bobby Vernon , Gloria Swanson , Joseph Callahan
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453,667 | 15,896,852 | 126,659 | 2 |
Lugosi Hits the Wong Note
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A group of Chinese merchants and importers are the target of a European import firm that uses a beautiful Eurasian girl and a mad scientist as the means to put them out of business . A newspaper reporter and her dashing boyfriend learn of the problems the Chinatown businessmen are dealing with and decide to investigate , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . " Shadow of Chinatown " is a feature length version of the recently released 15-part serial ; its shortened length is a welcome digestion , considering the lack of quality on display . Super hypnotist Bela Lugosi ( as Victor Poten ) is more stupefying than hypnotic . Though Mr . Lugosi gets top billing , Bruce Bennett stars ( as Martin " Marty " Andrews ) ; and , he is a serviceable serial hero . Joan Barclay and Luana Walters add feminine wiles . The players appear to have blocked their scenes , and know their lines well enough for a quick read through . Mr . Bennett has some good fighting scenes ; for example , the one atop a building , with Charles King . There is a semi-cool car chase , with 1930s automobiles and an old " Stop " / " Go " traffic signal .
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452,932 | 15,896,852 | 624,865 | 2 |
Neville Brand Is Bound ! Whipped ! and Broken !
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Everyone in Laredo is heading over to the annual fiesta in nearby San Gill . Chad ( Peter Brown ) and Joe ( William Smith ) want to join the celebration ; but , Capt . Parmalee ( Philip Carey ) assigns them office duty in Laredo . The Rangers try to trick Reese ( Neville Brand ) , returning from last week's assignment , into taking over , with limited success . Of course , the Rangers go anyway . At the fiesta , they try to avoid Parmalee ; and , later , become involved in thwarting an assassination plot . Colorful , silly , and predictable . Chad wears a Devil mask , Joe is the Rabbit , and Reese sometimes plays the Frog . Lonny Chapman guest stars ( as Julius ) . Given the festive tone of the episode , and the lightheartedness of the series , the scene featuring Reese being brutally whipped is startling . His back is covered with bloody , realistic welts , sadistically administered by Theo Marcuse ( as Waldo ) . The apparent severity of the whipping does not match the character's later antics . Laredo - The Heroes of San Gill ( / 65 ) Paul Stanley - Neville Brand , Peter Brown , William Smith
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453,469 | 15,896,852 | 39,800 | 2 |
In Living Color
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A woman who was literally frightened to death narrates the story of how she arrived at her untimely demise . The woman is shown going through a series of circumstances that begin to wear down her psyche and drive her to madness . A lengthy line-up of suspects for the person responsible for her death has the police baffled , according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis . A film filled with baffling mystery ; it's substandard is almost every respect , but was shot in color . Bela Lugosi appears , occasionally . Scared to Death ( 1947 ) Christy Cabanne - Nat Pendleton , George Zucco , Bela Lugosi
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452,651 | 15,896,852 | 624,882 | 2 |
Martin Milner Joins the Rangers
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Reese ( Neville Brand ) is put down , and repeatedly falls into some mud , as prissy and proper Martin Milner ( as Clendon MacMillan ) arrives at the Rangers ' Company B , looking for work . Surprisingly , Parmalee ( Philip Carey ) hires Mr . Milner on the spot ; and sends him out on a mission with the reluctant Reese , Chad ( Peter Brown ) , and Joe ( William Smith ) . The newly formed quartet of Texas Rangers goes out to stop overweight , drunkard Cliff Osmond ( as Running Antelope ) and his tribe of Native American Indians . The boozing Mr . Osmond loots and burns towns , killing whatever gringos haven't managed to escape . Milner's foolish beliefs regarding " Indian rights " clash with the other lawmen ? The portrayal of Native American Indians reaches an unfortunate new low , in only the third episode of the series . Licorice-loving Shelly Morrison ( as Linda Little Trees ) makes her first likable , but ludicrous appearance ; interestingly , this " comic " " squaw " is noted to have participated in the series ' first documented slaughter , by jealously knocking off a comely blonde woman ! Milner's character is treated like a fool , for advocating human rights , and the rule of law ; but , the Indians on-screen certainly deserve what they get ! Milner appears in-between " Route 66 " and " Adam 12 " , sporting a longhorn moustache . Laredo - Yahoo ( / 65 ) David Lowell Rich - Martin Milner , Neville Brand , Peter Brown
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452,801 | 15,896,852 | 35,396 | 2 |
Sunrise Sunset
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Roy Rogers ( as Roy ) , George " Gabby " Hayes ( as Gabby ) , and " The Sons of the Pioneers " help guardian Helen Parrish ( as Sylvia Clark ) claim and manage the land inherited by her ward , Baby Rodney . Bagley Ranch keeper Joan Woodbury ( as Vera Martin ) and cohort Onslow Stevens ( as Jackson ) want to swindle the ranch out of the infant's little hands . The pervasive bright-as-sunlight moonlight is more distracting than usual , since the incorrect time of day referred to several times in succession . Having a baby around to serenade ups the cuteness level considerably . " Sunrise Serenade " ends as Rogers and Trigger struggle to save Frank M . Thomas ( as Sheldon ) from an approaching water rapid ; but , it isn't enough to lift the film . Sunset Serenade ( 1942 ) Joseph Kane - Roy Rogers , George ' Gabby ' Hayes , Helen Parrish
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453,323 | 15,896,852 | 41,149 | 2 |
O'Hara of Arabia
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Unintentionally funny story with Maureen O'Hara as an Arab princess avenging the death of her father . She sings ! She dances ! She battles the evil " Black Robes " . Ms . O'Hara's possible knowledge of this movie's low worth may have enhanced her ludicrous performance . Vincent Price can always be depended on for an outrageous performance in an absurd film , but the hammy master is no match for O'Hara . Not a complete waste , as O'Hara and her leading man look lovely . It's got some action , and swell color . If everyone was as hammy as the leads , it might have been funnier - with more singing and dancing . Bagdad ( 1949 ) Charles Lamont - Maureen O'Hara , Paul Hubschmid , Vincent Price
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453,427 | 15,896,852 | 20,902 | 2 |
A Fish Out of Water
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Buster Keaton ( as Elmer ) is an incompetent Hollywood manager assigned to beauty contest winner Anita Page ( as Elvira ) . Robert Montgomery ( as Larry ) is around as romantic rival . Interestingly , the three main players are " stars " in the film ; however , they show little star quality in " Free and Easy " . There are several " cameos " and references to MGM stars of the time ( Garbo , Shearer , Davies , Crawford . . . ) . Mr . Keaton speaks well during early scenes ; and , he is sometimes nicely expressive . However , the film is amateurish and embarrassing . Keaton singing the title " Free and Easy " song is a low point . Keaton's sobriety is doubtful . You may find more entertaining shows at your local Elementary School . Free and Easy ( 1930 ) Edward Sedgwick - Buster Keaton , Anita Page , Robert Montgomery
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453,236 | 15,896,852 | 34,120 | 2 |
The Carpetbaggers
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Roy Rogers ( as Vance ) is appointed sheriff of a Texas town , following the Civil War . A former Confederate P . O . W . , Mr . Rogers faces wicked carpetbaggers , led by Cy Kendall ( as Ballard ) . Assisting Rogers is his ever present pal George " Gabby " Hayes ( as Gabby ) , who happens to have a fetching niece , Marjorie Reynolds ( as Jeanie ) . Sally Payne is along for the ride , as Belle Starr . Rogers must be the " Robin Hood " of the title , protecting the people from big tax collectors . Rogers and Ms . Payne have a cool brawl ( not with each other ) and the acting from Rogers and team are a notch above the norm . However , Rogers ' role of an ex-Confederate , in a post-Civil War setting , lends itself to some understandable questions about the representation of race - not the worst you'll see , but enough to stand out in a western with little else to notice . Robin Hood of the Pecos ( 1941 ) Joseph Kane - Roy Rogers , George ' Gabby ' Hayes , Marjorie Reynolds
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453,007 | 15,896,852 | 417,056 | 2 |
Victoria's Secret
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Pretty blonde Paris Hilton ( as Victoria English ) runs the sexy South Beach sorority " Gamma Gamma " . In order to win FHM magazine's coveted " Hottest Sorority " contest , Ms . Hilton decides to diversify the wealthy , blonde sorority set by accepting ethnic , ugly , fat , and otherwise non-blonde pledges . Beautiful dark-haired rival Paula Garcés ( as Gloria ) makes trouble for Hilton and orally fixed boyfriend Simon Rex ( as Derek ) . Hilton's dog chows down ! The flesh is fleeting , and Hilton shows little . Fortunately , some of the other women aren't as shy . A good example of the humor is when a toilet reverse backs-up all over the screen . Worst of all , Hilton as " Victoria " has a skeleton in her closet - she was an ugly child . ( Choke ! ) Will this dark secret ruin her chances to win the " Hottest Sorority in the Country " contest ? It's nice to see performers like Mr . Rex and Alexis Thorpe ( as Morgan ) ; but , the material is not very good . So , you may want to park your car in another garage . You'll get more kicks from a " Girls Gone Wild " commercial . Pledge This ! ( 2006 ) William Heins - Paris Hilton , Paula Garcés , Simon Rex
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