Monthly Archives: June 2016

Take One False Step (1949)

Posted on June 30, 2016 by vintage45

William Powell gives an excellent performance in this must see suspense movie. He plays an educator who is suspected of murder when a woman disappears. Professor Andrew Gentling (William Powell) goes to Los Angeles to see a man who is … Continue reading →

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Whirlybirds (1957-60)

Posted on June 29, 2016 by vintage45

Chuck Martin (Kenneth Tobey) and P.T.Moore (Craig Hill) own a helicopter company in this first TV show to focus on choppers. They take on various jobs including search and rescue and helping out law enforcement and the military. It was … Continue reading →

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The Vampire (1957)

Posted on June 28, 2016 by vintage45

Mexican vampire movie loaded with atmosphere. The soundtrack fits right in to make this a good one. I wasn’t expecting much but got into it thanks to all the fog and visuals that came across very effectively in black and … Continue reading →

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Wiretapper (1955)

Posted on June 27, 2016 by vintage45

Biopic about wiretapper Jim Vaus,Jr. based on his book “Why I Left Organized Crime.” It’s actually an hour and twenty-five minute commercial for the Billy Graham Crusade. Jim (Bill Williams) is a Captain in the army in 1945. He faithfully … Continue reading →

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The Complete Recordings-Recorded In New York 1934-35-Georgia Washboard Stompers

Posted on June 27, 2016 by vintage45

01. Everybody Loves My Baby (but My Baby Don’t Love Nobody but Me) (3:25) 02. Farewell Blues (2:28) 03. High Society (3:13) 04. I Can’t Dance (I Got Ants in My Pants) (3:01) 05. Tiger Rag (2:46) 06. Tiger Rag … Continue reading →

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Calcutta (1947)

Posted on June 24, 2016 by vintage45

Good performance from Alan Ladd as a pilot who is trying to find out who killed his friend and fellow pilot. Neale Gordon (Alan Ladd), Pedro Blake (William Bendix) and Bill Cunningham (John Whitney) are American pilots who fly a … Continue reading →

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The Swinging Guitar of Tal Farlow (1956)

Posted on June 24, 2016 by vintage45

(4:47) 1. Taking a Chance on Love (5:19) 2. Yardbird Suite (5:43) 3. You Stepped Out of a Dream (5:46) 4. The Can’t Take That Away From Me (6:42) 5. Like Someone in Love (6:39) 6. Meteor (5:48) 7. I … Continue reading →

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Duffy Of San Quentin (1954)

Posted on June 23, 2016 by vintage45

This has to be the most unrealistic and white washed prison biopics ever. It’s presented as the story of San Quentin Warden Clinton T. Duffy. According to this he will surely be elevated to sainthood and should have been the … Continue reading →

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“Please Sir!” (1968-72)

Posted on June 22, 2016 by vintage45

Popular British sitcom about a teacher that has to deal with a class of unruly kids.  John Alderton is Bernard Hedges. He sees some good in them and has to deal with the cynicism of his fellow teachers. A lot … Continue reading →

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The Naked Edge (1961)

Posted on June 21, 2016 by vintage45

It’s based on Max Ehrlich’s book “Last Train To Babylon.”  The screenplay is by Joseph Stefano who took Robert Bloch’s “Psycho” and wrote that screenplay.The Executive Producer is Marlon Brando,Sr.  A woman can’t get rid of her suspicions that her … Continue reading →

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