Monthly Archives: April 2017

The Real…Henry Mancini-The Ultimate Collection 3 CD’S

Posted on April 28, 2017 by vintage45

CD 1 Playtime: 54:03 Tracklist: 01. Peter Gunn (2:09) 02. Moon River (2:42) 03. Mr. Yunioshi (2:32) 04. Baby Elephant Walk (2:45) 05. Happy Barefoot Boy (2:51) 06. Breakfast At Tiffany’s (2:47) 07. Misty (3:17) 08. Frish Frosh (2:54) 09. … Continue reading →

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Forbidden Jungle (1950)

Posted on April 28, 2017 by vintage45

Hands down this is one of the absolute worst movies ever made. No debate. It contains the usual stock footage of animals. When they couldn’t think of any more inane dialogue for the so-called actors to stumble through we’re treated … Continue reading →

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Oh! Mr.Porter! (1937)

Posted on April 27, 2017 by vintage45

Will Hay is never off screen in this classic comedy about a station master of a train station in rural Northern Ireland. He’s a lesson in comic acting. William Porter (Will Hay) works for the railroad. There isn’t a job … Continue reading →

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Sorry! (1981-88)

Posted on April 26, 2017 by vintage45

Ronnie Corbett of “The Two Ronnies” fame plays Timothy Lumsden a forty-one year old librarian who still lives at home with his domineering mother Phyllis and Sydney his henpecked father. He’d like to be able to leave home and get … Continue reading →

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All Over Town (1937)

Posted on April 25, 2017 by vintage45

The manic team of Olsen and Johnson and murder in the theater. The movie is loaded with their unique brand of mayhem. Olsen and Johnson hit town to get away from creditors. They have a trained seal named Sally who … Continue reading →

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Paradise Express (1937)

Posted on April 24, 2017 by vintage45

Dorothy Appleby is a charmer but Harry Davenport is just about impossible to take as a fist pounding, yelling irascible old man in the story of a crooked trucking firm about to put a small railroad out of business. Jed … Continue reading →

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The Real…Benny Goodman-The Ultimate Benny Goodman Collection 3 CD’s

Posted on April 24, 2017 by vintage45

CD 1 01. Six Flats Unfurnished [03:17] 02. Lets Dance [02:35] 03. Flying Home [03:17] 04. Good Enough To Keep (Air Mail Special) [02:55] 05. A Smooooth One [03:19] 06. Scarecrow [03:04] 07. Clarinet A La King [02:54] 08. Jersey … Continue reading →

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The Bridge Of Sighs (1936)

Posted on April 21, 2017 by vintage45

Dull one about an innocent man in prison and the woman determined to get him out. There’s nothing interesting to latch on to. All concerned just go through the motions. Assistant D.A. Jeff Powell (Onslow Stevens) wants to marry Marion … Continue reading →

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Take The “A” Train-Betty Roche (1956)

Posted on April 21, 2017 by vintage45

[3:10] 1. Take The A Train [4:00] 2. Something To Live For [2:26] 3. In A Mellow Tone [3:01] 4. Time After Time [3:14] 5. Go Away Blues [3:37] 6. Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man [4:32] 7. Route 66 [3:45] … Continue reading →

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Letter Of Introduction (1938)

Posted on April 20, 2017 by vintage45

If you’re not an Edgar Bergen-Charlie McCarthy fan keep going. If you are you’ll like this movie. It’s a combination of drama and comedy with a good supporting performance from Eve Arden. Adolphe Menjou is also very good. A budding … Continue reading →

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