Monthly Archives: April 2014

Hong Kong (1960-61)

Posted on April 30, 2014 by vintage45

Rod Taylor is American journalist Glenn Evans. He deals with the usual assortment of druggies, mysterious ladies and murderers. Lloyd Bochner is on hand as Chief Inspector Neil Campbell and Jack Kruschen is Tully the bartender. Pilot episode directed by … Continue reading →

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Fog Island (1945)

Posted on April 29, 2014 by vintage45

George Zucco, Lionel Atwill and Jerome Cowan in a sometimes creepy movie about a gathering in a house on a fog shrouded island. The object:retribution. Leo Grainer (George Zucco) spent five years in the big house for swindling funds from his … Continue reading →

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All Flesh Is Grass-Clifford D.Simak (1965)

Posted on April 29, 2014 by vintage45

The midwestern town of Millvillie is surrounded by a barrier. Brad Carter couldn’t make a go of his late fathers’ greenhouse business and is just about to shut down his failed real estate agency. His phone has already been disconnected. … Continue reading →

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Never Too Late (1935)

Posted on April 27, 2014 by vintage45

Stuntman Richard Talmadge runs, climbs, fights, falls and everything in between and never wrinkles his suit while chasing jewel thieves. Blackmailer and thief Lavelle is hiding a pearl necklace inside a pair of shoes and then putting them in a … Continue reading →

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The Unearthly (1957)

Posted on April 24, 2014 by vintage45

Decent B if you’re not expecting a whole lot with John Carradine as a mad scientist and Tor Johnson as his just about brain dead servant. Dr.Charles Conway (John Carradine) thinks he can stop the aging process. He’s developed a seventeenth … Continue reading →

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Prisoner’s Friend-Andrew Garve (1962)

Posted on April 24, 2014 by vintage45

Gets off to a slow start as the story involves a released prisoner tries to adjust to life in rural England. Things start happening and the eyes of suspicion are on him. Perfect for anyone who likes to follow a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Drink The Water (1974-75)

Posted on April 23, 2014 by vintage45

Spin off from “On The Buses.” This one only lasted thirteen episodes. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis) has retired and moved to Spain with his sister Dorothy (Pat Coombs)_ Opening episode: July 27,1974 – “Home From Home?” – After thirty years … Continue reading →

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The Living Ghost (A Walking Nightmare) (1942)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by vintage45

Dull comedy mystery about a missing banker. Nick Trayne gave up the detective business but is convinced to take the case. It all takes place in a house full of suspects. Banker Walter Craig has been kidnapped. Ed Moline wants … Continue reading →

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The Seren Cenacles-Warren Norwood and Ralph Mylius (1983)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by vintage45

The planets have been experiencing food riots and even cannibalism. Now amino acids in the form of spheres have been discovered on Euphrates. The Helical Mine Corporation is in charge and its manager is the green tinged Kalissae Borisith-Major. She … Continue reading →

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The Mouthpiece (1932)

Posted on April 20, 2014 by vintage45

Warren William proves why he was one of the best as he plays a sleazy lawyer who keeps the crooks out of jail. Kudos also to Aline MacMahon as his loyal secretary. This is one not to miss. Vincent Day … Continue reading →

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