Sunday, June 29 - Hand of Death

Hand of Death (1962)

In pursuit of a noble cause, a scientist accidentally spills a test serum on himself, causing him to transform into a hideous monster that kills everything it touches.

Saturday, June 28 - Hawaiian Eye: Shadow of the Blade

Hawaiian Eye: Shadow of the Blade (Season 1 Episode 30 - aired May 4, 1960)

A man awaiting execution in a jail cell on a French island near Tahiti escapes and communicates with Tracy Steele. Tracy, under the guise of an American journalist, travels to the island and begins investigating.

Friday, June 27 - Secret Agent: Colony Three

Secret Agent: Colony Three (Season 1 Episode 3 - aired Jun 12, 1965)

Drake takes the place of a defector and goes behind the iron curtain to find out what is happening when foreign agents reach England. When he gets there he finds a replica English village, which is a school where foreign agents are taught to 'be British'. Actual British subjects, such as Drake, are employed to teach the agents the finer points of the British way of life. Drake sets out to disrupt their education and stop the supply of agents from reaching England.

Thursday, January 26 - Heat Lightning

Heat Lightning (1934)

In the Mojave Desert, Olga runs a gas station, lunch counter, and auto camp with her younger sister Myra. In a 24-hour period, Olga must deal with Myra's desire to go to a town dance with a cad, the appearance by happenstance of George, an old boyfriend whose conduct is never above suspicion, and the overnight presence of two women recently divorced in Reno, who, with a chauffeur, are carrying valuable jewels. George gets wind of the jewels and plays with Olga's heartstrings to set up a robbery. Myra arranges to sneak off with her beau. It's hot, and the heat lightning is crackling on the horizon.

Wednesday, June 25 - He Was Her Man

He Was Her Man (1934)

Flicker Hayes (James Cagney) has a score to settle with his old bank-robbing partners, Dan (Bradley Page) and Red (Ralf Harolde). They set him up to take the fall for their last job, and now Flicker, just out of prison, wants revenge. He ropes Dan and Red into one last job, then takes off for San Francisco after ratting them out to the police. Convinced he's safe, Flicker falls for a reformed prostitute (Joan Blondell), unaware that Dan has escaped the police and is on the hunt for him.

Tuesday, June 24 - Don't Bet on Blondes

Don't Bet on Blondes (1935)

Gambler and bookmaker "Odds" Owen decides that the insurance racket is a business that offers better odds and less risk, and this appeals to him and he sets up shop. He underwrites anything offered to him, figuring he has a "staff" that can ensure no insurance losses.

Colonel Jefferson Davis Youngblood buys a $50,000 policy against his daughter, Marilyn, getting married, as she is his sole support and Colonel Youngblood has an aversion to work of any kind.

In order to ensure he will not have to pay off on the insurance policy, "Odds" employs some gents who go out of their way to discourage possible suitors for Miss Youngblood's fair hand. Then "Odds" meets her, falls in love, and now has a big conflict-of-interest problem.

Monday, June 23 - Times Square Playboy

Times Square Playboy (1936)

A stock broker's (Warren William) meddling best man almost causes his wedding to be called off.

Sunday, June 22 - You Never Can Tell

You Never Can Tell (1951)

An ex-police/army dog (German Shepherd), named King inherits a fortune from an eccentric millionaire. But someone poisons him for his fortune, and he gets to go back to earth as a human detective to bring his killer to justice, and protect the girl who used to look after him.

Saturday, June 21 - If I Had a Million

If I Had a Million (1932)

To prevent his inheritance from going to his greedy family, a steel tycoon (Richard Bennett) chooses eight random strangers and gives them each $1 million. Among those chosen are an entertainer (W.C. Fields) who uses the money to clear bad drivers from the road, a Marine (Gary Cooper) who believes the check is an April Fool's Day prank, and an office clerk (Charles Laughton) who finally sees an opportunity to quit his job. The unexpected windfalls bring joy -- or tragedy -- to the recipients.

Friday, June 20 - The Jensen Code: Episode 5

The Jensen Code: Episode 5 (aired Mar 28, 1973)

Terry finds Alex but he doesn't know who he is. Richards puts him with Dr. Jensen who fills in some key details and gives him the missing codes. Mr. Buckle is angry deep lying pits, near the Defense Establishment, are on the blackboard.

Thursday, June 19 - Five and Ten

Five and Ten (1931)

The wealthy John G. Rarick has made a huge success of a chain of five and ten cent stores and moves his family, including his daughter Jennifer, from Kansas City to New York. Jennifer is delighted to move amongst the social elite but faces snobbishness because of her background. She becomes very attracted to a man she encounters, an aspiring architect Berry Rhodes but he is already engaged to another woman who despites Jennifer.

Wednesday, June 18 - The Love Match

The Love Match (1955)

After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember. . .

Tuesday, June 17 - Crime Traveller: Death Minister

Crime Traveller: Death Minister (Season 1 Episode 6 - aired Apr 5, 1997)

When Grisham becomes suspicious of Slade's success rate in solving crimes, Holly decides to warn Slade that they have been using the machine too much - but when an MP is killed, they simply can't resist taking a look (?). Temptation proves too much for Slade, however, and he later uses the machine without Holly's knowledge.

Monday, June 16 - Lady by Choice

Lady by Choice (1934)

Fan dancer Alabam Lee is convicted of breaching the morals code with her racy shows. Her agent has her adopt a "mother" from an old ladies home as a publicity ploy to improve her image. Alabam chooses Patricia"Patsy" Patterson, a drunk and disorderly street lady with a past. Patsy has a protector in Johnny Mills, the lawyer son of her old flame. When Johnny comes to visit Patsy he meets Alabam and the two eventually fall in love. Both Patsy and the everpresent Judge Daly think that Alabam is golddigging for Johnny's money and their attempts to break things up puts the relationship on shaky ground.

Sunday, June 15 - Let's Make a Million

Let's Make a Million (1936)

When Congress votes to pay $2 billion in bonus bonds to World War I veterans, gullible Oklahoma machine supply company owner Harrison Gentry receives $1,100. His aunts want to use the money for a memorial to their father, while his fiancee Caroline wants it as a stake so they can marry.

Instead, Gentry goes to Kansas City and is duped into investing it in a phony oil company that promises to drill on a promising parcel in Harrison's hometown. Many townspeople join him in investing, only to go broke when the company gives up on a sham well and dissolves. Harrison is ostracized by his neighbors.

He leads an American Legion post to strong-arm the remainder of the money back from the swindlers, and uses it to drill a real well that strikes a gusher.

Saturday, June 14 - Black Sheep

Black Sheep (1935)

On a cruise ship a professional gambler comes to the aid of a young man victimized by a jewel thief. The young man turns out to be his son.

Friday, June 13 - I'll Give a Million

I'll Give a Million (1938)

Wealthy Tony Newlander becomes disgusted with the fortune seekers around him. After saving a tramp from drowning, he takes his clothes and goes off to discover life among the real people. 

Rumors fly that a millionaire disguised as a vagrant will give a fortune to the first kind person he meets.

Thursday, June 12 - Wives Under Suspicion

Wives Under Suspicion (1938)

A prosecutor trying a case where a husband shot his adulterous wife begins to suspect that his own wife is having an affair, and starts to have his own thoughts about killing her.

Wednesday, June 11 - Ladies They Talk About

Ladies They Talk About (1933)

Gun moll Nan Taylor, caught after an otherwise successful bank robbery, falls for radio crusader David Slade and confides her guilt to him. Much to her surprise, he turns her in. As a "new fish" at San Quentin, Nan fits right in, but won't see Slade, who still loves her. Then she learns that her former partners in crime, Don and Dutch, are on the other side of the wall in the men's section...and have an escape plan.

Tuesday, June 10 - Forever Female

Forever Female (1953)

The reviews are in and a new play starring Beatrice Page and produced by Harry Phillips is a flop. Long divorced but still a team, they need a new project and meet playwright Stanley Krown, who has written one in which the lead roles are a mother and a 19-year-old daughter.

Beatrice wants to play the daughter. She can't pass for 19 but believes she can for 29, so wants the play rewritten. She also displays a romantic interest in Stanley.

A young actress first calling herself Sally Carver and then Peggy Pruitt wants an audition. Stanley has her do some typing on his rewrite, and a jealous Beatrice finds her an acting job out of town. Stanley's play previews in Washington, D.C., and flops. Sally, now calling herself Claudia Souvain, tries to persuade Stanley that the actress is too old for the role.

Seeing the play in a small town with Sally in the lead, now under her real name of Clara Mootz, convinces Stanley that she is right. Beatrice finally concedes that it's time for her to act her age. She agrees to take the mother's part, and on Broadway the play is a huge success.

Monday, June 9 - The Jensen Code: Episodes 3 & 4

The Jensen Code: Episode 3 (aired Mar 14, 1973)

Terry follows Alex and Kurtz. Alex lies on the road, a car stops and Kurtz kidnaps Dr. Jensen before driving off to the Powell house. Terry believes only Gordon can help.

The Jensen Code: Episode 4 (aired Mar 21, 1973)

Gordon, gets Terry to believe, he works for the M.O.D. and was sent to protect Dr. Jensen. He learns Jensen was kidnapped to get the codes he will send to an orbiting satellite. Terry is driven to the Powell farm but soon makes a break.

Sunday, June 8 - They Drive by Night

They Drive by Night (1938)

"Shorty" Matthews having recently been released from prison visits his girlfriend in London only to discover she has been murdered. Fearing he will be wrongly accused of being the culprit he disappears amongst the long-distance lorry driving community. Meanwhile, the real killer, unassuming ex-schoolteacher Walter Hoover, continues to prey on London women. As Shorty had feared he has become the main suspect. He returns to London with old flame Molly to prove his innocence.

Saturday, June 7 - The Black Cat

The Black Cat (Original title: Gatto nero - 1981)

Psychic Robert Miles can communicate with the dead. He also has the ability to control the mind of his black cat and uses it to wreak vengeance on his enemies. A photographer who happens to be working for the local constables begins to notice cat scratches on some of the accident victims who are turning up. She pays a visit to Miles (kitty just happens to be present) and conveys her suspicions of the cat's involvement in some of the local deaths. Kitty doesn't like this at all, and it's his turn to control the mind of owner Miles to take his vengeance out.

Friday, June 6 - Gideon's Way: The 'V' Men

Gideon C.I.D.: The 'V' Men (Season 1 Episode 2 - aired Oct 17, 1964)

The Victory Movement, led by Sir Arthur Vane, is a political organisation that has fascist policies such as keep Britain white. It is contesting the next election, which has caused violent protests. When a bomb is exploded outside Vane's apartment Gideon is in charge of the investigation. The obvious suspects are his political opponents. A young woman is a possible witness but she has to be found and convinced to say what she knows. Another bomb makes the case more urgent.

Thursday, June 5 - Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased): Money to Burn

My Partner the Ghost: Money to Burn (Season1 Episode 20 - aired Jan 30, 1970

A dubious old friend of Jeff, Kevin O'Malley, suggests to the cash-strapped detective that they steal old bank notes being taken on a lorry to be incinerated. The money is stolen but neither Kevin nor Jeff have got it and Jeff gets arrested as the chief suspect. The actual thieves are two women who perform a stage act. They plan to fly the money out to France but Marty uses his skills to ensure that their plane lands exactly where the police are waiting to arrest them.

Wednesday, June 4 - The Big Hangover

The Big Hangover (1950)

Law school student David Maldon is hired by a prominent law firm. At a birthday party for the senior partner, John Belney, his erratic behavior causes Belney's beautiful daughter, Mary, to accuse David of being drunk.

He is not. David suffers from a rare malady, "liquor recoil", causing him to become intoxicated at the mere taste of alcohol. He hallucinates during these episodes, and Mary, a psychoanalyst, is fascinated at the way David even imagines a talking dog.

City attorney Carl Bellcap is threatening a lawsuit against the firm over the eviction of a Chinese family from their apartment. David intervenes, saving the day, but firm partner Charles Parkford had been responsible for the eviction and is now livid. Parkford slips wine into David's soup, then enjoys watching the younger man make a public spectacle of himself.

At law school graduation, David surprises his colleagues by submitting his resignation, deciding to work instead for Bellcap and the city. Mary hates to see him leave the family firm, but respects David's values and has also fallen in love.

Tuesday, June 3 - Under Eighteen

Under Eighteen (1931)

A poor seamstress girl sours on her engagement to a grocery deliveryman after seeing her sister's abusive marriage. Trying to help her sister pay for a divorce lawyer, she turns to a rich playboy she met at work.

Monday, June 2 - Fog Over Frisco

Fog Over Frisco (1934)

Arlene Bradford (Bette Davis) is a spoiled, bored, wealthy socialite who finances her extravagant lifestyle by exploiting her fiancé Spencer Carlton's (Lyle Talbot) access to her stepfather's brokerage firm and using her connection to steal security bonds for crime boss Jake Bello (Irving Pichel).

When Arlene disappears, her step-sister Val (Margaret Lindsay) steps in to discover what happened to her with the help of society reporter Tony Sterling (Donald Woods) and photojournalist Izzy Wright (Hugh Herbert).

Sunday, June 1 - Secret Agent: The Mirror's New

Secret Agent: The Mirror's New (Season 1 Episode 21 - aired Jun 5, 1965)

When Bierce. a diplomat at the British embassy in Paris goes missing for a day before turning up unharmed, Drake is called in to establish what happened to the diplomat during the missing hours. Drake discovers evidence of the staid envoy's double life.

Saturday, May 31 - You'll Find Out

You'll Find Out (1940)

Janis Bellacrest (Helen Parrish) books Kay Kyser (Kay Kyser) and his big band to play at her 21st birthday party. Between performances, Kyser has a series of disturbing interactions with Bellacrest's bizarre guests, including quirky Aunt Margo (Alma Kruger), pretentious professor Fenniger (Peter Lorre), creepy Prince Soliano (Bela Lugosi) and irritable Judge Mainwaring (Boris Karloff). When a powerful storm blows in, Kyser and Bellacrest begin to suspect something treacherous is afoot.