Category Archives: Crime-Mystery-Spy

This Gun For Hire (1942)

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Not a wasted second in this classic. Put this on the must see list. Alan Ladd in his first starring role in a movie based on the Graham Greene book. The screen play was co-written by W.R.Burnett, famous for “Little … Continue reading →

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Home To Danger (1951)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Not much happening in this attempt at suspense. A dull first half leads to a second half with some suspense but not enough to sit through the whole thing. It’s only a bit over an hour but better movies await. … Continue reading →

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The Edgar Award Book-Edited by Martin H.Greenberg

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Twenty-five stories that either won the Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award or were nominated for it. They’re from 1956,68,73,75,79,80,82,83,84,87-93,96. Favorites: “Breakfast Television” – Robert Barnard (1097) – While her husband hosts a live morning TV show, she’s hosting a … Continue reading →

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77 Sunset Strip (1958-64)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Based on a character created by Roy Huggins in the 40′s, P.I. Stuart Bailey. The show didn’t delve into its noir roots until the last season when Efrem Zimbalist,Jr. was the only cast member left. Before that the show was … Continue reading →

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T.J.Hooker (1982-86)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

William Shatner stars in this Aaron Spelling production. His rookie partner is Vince Romano (Adrian Zmed).  Two other cops are Heather Locklear as Stacy Sheridan and James Darren as Sgt.Jim Corrigan. Hooker was a Detective teaching at the Police Academy. … Continue reading →

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With Intent To Kill-George Harmon Coxe (1964)

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

A man accidentally kills the brother of a multi-millionaire. Now he’s a target. Barry Sanford was driving along with his mysterious girlfriend. He doesn’t know that much about her but he’s intrigued. All of a sudden a man jumps out … Continue reading →

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Marie Galante (1934)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Very dull movie about a French girl stuck in Panama and a plot to blow up the powerhouse of the Panama Canal. Stepin Fetchi has a small part as a waiter. Marie (Ketti Gallain) delivers a telegram to a drunken … Continue reading →

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One Mysterious Night (1944)

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Chester Morris is back as Boston Blackie along with George E. Stone as his pal The Runt. Also returning is Richard Lane as Inspector Farraday. Farraday deputizes Blackie to help recover a stolen diamond. A fundraiser is being held at … Continue reading →

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One of the most popular series of the early 20th century. Vance was very intelligent. He’s an aristocrat with his nose in the air. His interests run from poker to polo to art to chess and anything else considered high … Continue reading →

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Hunter (1984-91)

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Cop show with Fred Dryer as Detective Sgt.Fred Hunter and Stephanie Kramer as his partner Detective Sgt.Dee Dee McCall., They go after L.A.’s bad guys under the supervision of Captain Charles Devane played by Charles Hallahan. He came on board … Continue reading →

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