Monthly Archives: August 2015

The Pointing Finger (1933)

Posted on August 30, 2015 by vintage45

Impossible to believe early British mystery based on a novel from 1907 by someone who calls herself Rita. It involves a family curse, blackmail, malaria and an old painting, Lord Ronnie Rollestone (John Stuart) is told by his father about … Continue reading →

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Before Morning (1933)

Posted on August 27, 2015 by vintage45

This just creaks along but it is interesting to see Leo Carrillo play a snake many years before riding into TV fame as Pancho on “The Cisco Kid” (1950-56). Actress Elise Manning (Lora Baxter) has a daughter in the hospital. … Continue reading →

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At Last The 1948 Show (1967-68)

Posted on August 26, 2015 by vintage45

Forerunner of Monty Python starring John Cleese and Graham Chapman. Comedian Marty Feldman was also a cast member for the sketch show that lasted thirteen episodes. Eric Idle was a guest star. The title refers to TV executives taking forever … Continue reading →

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The Saint’s Girl Friday (The Saint Returns) (1953)

Posted on August 25, 2015 by vintage45

Entertaining movie based on characters created by Leslie Charteris. The movie is not based on any Charteris story. Louis Hayward makes a smooth Simon Templar. The Saint is trying to find out who murdered an old girlfriend. Simon gets a … Continue reading →

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The Shadow On The Window (1957)

Posted on August 23, 2015 by vintage45

Good one about a robbery that turned into murder. Now the three teenagers that committed the crime are stuck with a hostage. A six year old boy named Petey (Jerry “The Beaver” Mathers) looks through the window of a farmhouse … Continue reading →

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Do Not Adjust Your Set (1967-69)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by vintage45

Another sketch show that was a forerunner of Monty Python. This one features Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Opening episode: December 26, 1967 – Show opens with the cast trying to do King Lear. A woman looks at … Continue reading →

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A Lotus For Miss Quon-James Hadley Chase (1960)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by vintage45

An American in Saigon finds two million dollars worth of diamonds in the wall of his home. He has to figure out a way to get to Hong Kong so he can sell them and disappear. This another good,fast moving … Continue reading →

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From Headquarters (1933)

Posted on August 19, 2015 by vintage45

Slow moving police procedural as the cops try to find out who killed the society playboy who just happened to be a gun collector. It is interesting seeing some of what passed for high tech at the police station and … Continue reading →

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The Perseus Breed-Kevin Egan (1988)

Posted on August 19, 2015 by vintage45

Except for a few pages near the end this is pretty dull stuff. A psychology professor is obsessed with finding out why groups of women disappear every thirty years. Maybe a few more rewrites could have lifted this into something … Continue reading →

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My Name Is Julia Ross (1945)

Posted on August 18, 2015 by vintage45

Excellent adaption of Anthony Gilbert’s “The Woman In Red.” Great acting from all concerned in this story of a mother and son who hold a woman prisoner for their own nefarious ends. Never a dull moment from beginning to end. … Continue reading →

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