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About vintage45

I'm a big fan of vintage books,movies,TV shows and music. I encourage everyone to patronize your local used book/record store and pick up some of the good stuff. My posts are capsule reviews of some favorites that you may want to investigate. The albums posted aren't really reviews but items from my collection that are still available. I try and point out highlights of each one and let the music speak for itself. Thanks to all for checking out the blog.

Boy Of The Streets (1937)

Posted on May 8, 2018 by vintage45

Drama that takes place in the mostly Irish slums of New York City. Jackie Cooper stars as the sixteen year old leader of a street gang. Marjorie Main plays Jackie’s long suffering mother. It’s Halloween. Chuck Brennan (Jackie Cooper) and … Continue reading →

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City Streets (1931)

Posted on May 7, 2018 by vintage45

One for the must see list for fans of the early talkies. It’s based on a story by Dashiell Hammett. Gary Cooper and Sylvia Sidney are mixed up in the beer racket. Look for good performances from Guy Kibbee as … Continue reading →

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Crooner (1932)

Posted on May 4, 2018 by vintage45

Story of a singer who finally hit it big thanks to a gimmick. It all goes to his head. The music is bland but there are parts where it’s supposed to be. Ted Taylor (David Manners) leads a college band … Continue reading →

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The Best Of The Cleftones

Posted on May 4, 2018 by vintage45

[2:44] 1. You Baby You [3:12] 2. Little Girl Of Mine [3:05] 3. You’re Driving Me Mad [2:56] 4. Can’t We Be Sweethearts [2:25] 5. Neki-Hokey [2:54] 6. Happy Memories [2:47] 7. String Around My Heart [2:03] 8. Why You … Continue reading →

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Deadly Duo (1962)

Posted on May 3, 2018 by vintage45

Bland time waster about a wealthy grandmother who wants to buy her grandson from her son’s widow Sabina. Her twin sister and sleazy husband plot to get the money for themselves. Lenora Spence has her lawyer bring in a down … Continue reading →

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Stand By (1970)

Posted on May 2, 2018 by vintage45

Swedish Jazz show that opens with the Danska Radions Big Band doing the theme. Your host and band leader is Harry Arnold who speaks Swedish(what else?) and introduces the band playing the Charlie Barnet hit “Cherokee.” Now what may take … Continue reading →

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The Cat Burglar (1961)

Posted on May 1, 2018 by vintage45

Bad attempt at Noir written by screen heavy Leo Gordon. There’s the germ of a good B movie but terrible acting by the entire cast and the need for a few rewrites sink it like a stone…a big stone. The … Continue reading →

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Night World (1932)

Posted on April 30, 2018 by vintage45

In New York night life it’s plenty of booze and babes. This is a great time piece that takes place during one night in a night club. owned by Boris Karloff. After a montage of night time in Times Square … Continue reading →

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Moss Rose (1947)

Posted on April 27, 2018 by vintage45

Good combination of romance and mystery as a chorus girl investigates the murder of her friend. She blackmails the suspect but it isn’t for money. The movie is told via flashback as the girl is on a train. It’s the … Continue reading →

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I Remember You-The Early Years,1956-1962-Frank Ifield