Monthly Archives: September 2017

Her Private Affair (1929)

Posted on September 29, 2017 by vintage45

Clunker about a blackmailing gigolo that gets his from one of his victims. Lots of stiff acting but that’s to be expected as the talkie era is being born. In Vienna, Vera (Ann Harding) is married to Judge Richard Kessler. … Continue reading →

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Stars Fell On Alabama-Jack Teagarden And His Orchestra

Posted on September 29, 2017 by vintage45

(2:45) 1. I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues (2:58) 2. My Melancholy Baby (2:44) 3. Wolverine Blues (3:14) 4. Beale Street Blues (3:14) 5. Somewhere A Voice Is Calling (3:10) 6. If I Could Be With You (One Hour … Continue reading →

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The Running Man (1963)

Posted on September 28, 2017 by vintage45

Laurence Harvey plays a man who fakes his own death for the insurance money. The story has been done countless times but this movie adds nothing new to it and it’s bland all the way through. Rex Black (Laurence Harvey) … Continue reading →

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Interpol Calling (1959-60)

Posted on September 27, 2017 by vintage45

Good show that should have lasted longer than one season. It follows the crime busting efforts of Inspector Duval (Charles Korvin) of the International Police. If you like police procedurals then look this one up. January 11,1960 episode: “Mr.George” – … Continue reading →

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Beggars In Ermine (1934)

Posted on September 26, 2017 by vintage45

Lionel Atwill is the head of a steel mill who gets rooked out of control by his assistant who is in favor of merging with a big combo. He will get his revenge….no matter how long it takes. The workers … Continue reading →

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Thru Traffic (Speed Demons) (1935)

Posted on September 25, 2017 by vintage45

Not to be confused with 1933’s “Speed Demons.” This may be the earliest example of product placement. Perfect Circle Piston Company financed the production and there are numerous plugs for their piston rings. Dan Holden (Russell Hardie) and Martin Gray … Continue reading →

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Chicago/Austin High School Jazz IN Hi-Fi-Bud Freeman (1957)

Posted on September 25, 2017 by vintage45

01. China Boy (2:31) 02. Sugar (2:37) 03. Lisa (3:01) 04. Nobody’s Sweetheart (3:21) 05. Chicago (5:57) 06. At Sundown (4:45) 07. Sunday* (5:37) 08. The Reverend’s In Town* (3:06) 09. Prince Of Wails (2:38) 10. Jack Hits The Road … Continue reading →

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Thunder In The City (1937)

Posted on September 22, 2017 by vintage45

Fun movie that’s almost disappeared over the years. It follows the usual formula of movies of this type but what separates it is the performances of Edward G.Robinson and Nigel Bruce. Daniel Armstrong (Edward G.Robinson) is the sales manager at … Continue reading →

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Dimensions-A Compendium Of The Pablo Years-Oscar Peterson 4 CD’S

Posted on September 22, 2017 by vintage45

CD 1 [4:48] 1. That Old Black Magic [5:00] 2. Tenderly [3:22] 3. How High The Moon [4:40] 4. The Way You Look Tonight [3:40] 5. You Are Too Beautiful [4:47] 6. Smedley [5:08] 7. Someday My Prince Will Come … Continue reading →

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Mole Men Against The Son Of Hercules (1961)

Posted on September 21, 2017 by vintage45

Couldn’t resist a title like this. I should have but I had to push on. It is good for some laughs and Mark Forest get to show off his grimacing skills while pushing some lightweight props around. Maciste is minding … Continue reading →

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