Saturday, November 29 - Under Pressure

Under Pressure (1935)

Two members of a crew of "sandhogs", men who work on an underwater tunnel project, battle each other over the same woman and a rival team of sandhogs to see who will finish their half of the tunnel first, with the winning team getting more money and guaranteed future work.

Friday, November 28 - One Way Passage

One Way Passage (1932)

When Dan Hardesty (William Powell) meets Joan Ames (Kay Francis) in a Hong Kong bar, he doesn't let on that he's an escaped murderer, nor she that she's suffering from a fatal illness. After Dan is caught by Sergeant Steve Burke (Warren Hymer), the two head back to America via ocean liner, and spot Joan also aboard. Dan talks Steve into letting him out of the cuffs, and for the duration of the trip, he and Joan indulge in a romance both know can never last.

Thursday, November 27 - Highway Patrol: Stolen Plane Copter

Highway Patrol: Stolen Plane Copter (Season 2 Episode 31 - aired May 6, 1957)

When a small plane lands near their prison work detail, convicted murderer James Packer convinces young Billy Belmont (a licensed pilot) to steal the plane and fly both of them to the ranch owned by the young man's family. Warden Osgood immediately notifies Dan Mathews of the escape and Dan orders the Highway Patrol helicopter into action to assist with the search.

The stolen plane is forced to crash-land in a remote area when it runs out of fuel. Belmont wants to surrender, but Packer finds a gun in the plane and forces Belmont to stick with him. When they spot the Highway Patrol helicopter, they panic and Packer forces an old prospector to allow them to hide inside his mine. The old man manages to let Dan know that the two are hiding in the mine, and Dan utilizes a ruse to surprise Packer as part of an attempt to capture the two without bloodshed.

Wednesday, November 26 - Fight for Your Lady

Fight for Your Lady (1937)

Ham Hamilton knows that gold-digger Marcia Trent is only after Robert Densmore for his money, so he tells Marcia that Robert is broke and she calls off the announced wedding. Disappointed and ready to die, Robert goes to Budapest, with Ham as his companion, where he decides he can best accomplish his death wish by making love to Marietta, whose husband, Spadissimo is the finest swordsman in all of Europe and will surely kill him in a duel. The duel is on and Robert is very quickly on the losing end when Ham, knowing that Spadissimo has a mother complex, poses as Robert's mother and Spadissimo breaks down in tears, while Robert, Marietta and Ham make a quick exit stage left. Marcia, having learned that Robert is not broke enters ready to renew the romance, but takes her romance notion in another direction when the sees the size of the castle of the recently-jilted Spadissimo.

Tuesday, November 25 - Ladies Crave Excitement

Ladies Crave Excitement (1935)

Don Phelan, the ace newsreel reporter falls in love with , Wilma Howell, the daughter of the owner of another newsreel company that is a bitter rival of the one Don Works for. The rivalry between the two companies, with cameramen nudging each other out of the way, sabotage acts by one against the other, and reporters fighting to get the 'scoop' does not bode well for the romance.

Monday, November 24 - Decoy: The Lieutenant Had a Son

Decoy: The Lieutenant Had a Son (Season 1 Episode 33 - aired May 26, 1958)

A career soldier returns home from war to reclaim his wife and son from who he has been separated from since before their child's birth. Casey Jones takes the case to figure out to whom custody belongs, what illegalities have been committed, and to who this woman is rightfully married.

Sunday, November 23 - Walk Don't Run

Walk Don't Run (1966)

Arriving in Tokyo two days before the Olympic Games, Sir William Rutland (Cary Grant) struggles to find accommodations due to the number of tourists. When Rutland responds to a roommate-wanted ad posted at the British Embassy, he meets Christine Easton (Samantha Eggar), who reluctantly allows him to move in. Soon, Rutland decides to offer half of his room to an American athlete, Steve Davis (Jim Hutton) -- and when he notices Easton and Davis hitting it off, he tries to bring them together.

Saturday, November 22 - Piece of Cake: Episodes 3 - 6

Piece of Cake: December 1939 (Season 1 Episode 3 - aired Oct 16, 1988)

By December 1939, Hornet Squadron finally see some action when they spot a lone German bomber trying to get home. They shoot it down and subsequently visit the crash site and see firsthand the deaths they have caused. Chris Hart thinks they were just lucky and that their guns need to be re-sighted but Rex has taken a dislike to him and wants him out. They get their first real test however when they come across three bombers with a fighter escort. Not all of them survive the encounter. Flash develops his relationships with his new girlfriend Nicole. Fitz is having some problems with Mary and while he goes on leave to London, Moggy makes his move on her.

Piece of Cake: March 1940 (Season 1 Episode 4 - aired Oct 23, 1988)

It's March 1940 and the squadron loses another pilot, Treveylian, who has just arrived. Hart challenges Rex's tactics of flying tight formations and feels its what brought Treveylian down. Flash and Nicole decide to get married and Fitz asks Mary to marry him and they have a double wedding. The reception is interrupted when the château is bombed. The Nazi invasion of France has started in earnest and Rex is wounded. Despite being on pain killers, Rex insists on leading his men on patrol, with deadly results. Mary and Nicole are on their way to the British Embassy in Paris as a first step in relocating to England. They are strafed by a German fighter.

Piece of Cake: May 1940 (Season 1 Episode 5 - aired Oct 30, 1988)

With the German invasion in full swing, Hornet squadron is down to four aircraft. After one of several sorties, they lose two of them. Air Commodore Bletchley tells them there are no new aircraft available and what's left of the the squadron is to be relocated to England. It's left to 'Uncle' Kellaway to tell Flash what's happened to Nicole. Once in England, the men get a bit of leave. For his part, Flash has stayed at the airfield, drinking too much and generally giving up on life. The German air offensive continues through the summer with new recruits being killed almost as fast as they arrive.

Piece of Cake: August 1940 (Season 1 Episode 6 - aired Nov 6, 1988)

Now relocated to England, Hornet Squadron is involved in defending England from what are now daily Luftwaffe bombing raids. Only a few of the original pilots are still alive. When Fitz is listed as missing in action, his wife Mary takes to parking her car near the airfield in the hopes he will return. Seeing her there is starting to affect the men's morale. On September 7, 1940 the Germans launched their largest ever attack. The men of Hornet Squadron perform brilliantly on what is now considered to be the turning point in the Battle of Britain. The cost is high however and few have survived.

Friday, November 21 - Piece of Cake: Episodes 1 & 2

Piece of Cake (TV Mini Series - 1988)

Stories of the men of the RAF Hornet Squadron during the early days of World War II.

Piece of Cake: September 1939 (Season 1 Episode 1 - aired Oct 2, 1988)

As Britain declares war on Germany in September 1939, the RAF's Hornet squadron is in good shape for their upcoming transfer to France. They have been together for a year and are, all in all, good pilots. The squadron has come under the command of Squadron Leader Rex whose predecessor died in a bizarre accident on the ground. One of the pilots, 'Fanny' Barton, come face to face with the reality of war when he learns that the JU-88 he shot down was actually an RAF plane. Once in France, the men settle into their new billet, a French château. They get a warm welcome from the locals and one of the pilots, 'Moggy" Cattermole, even flies his plane under a bridge. The squadron also welcomes a new pilot, American Christopher Hart.

Piece of Cake: October 1939 (Season 1 Episode 2 - aired Oct 9, 1988)

Hornet squadron is despatched to France to await a possible German invasion. Billeted in a luxury manor, the pilots live well although one, Moggy Cattermole, shows himself to be a vicious bully, singling out vulnerable characters Pip Patterson and Dicky Starr. In a dangerous stunt, Moggy flies his Spitfire under a low bridge, goading Patterson and Starr to do the same. Starr is killed whilst attempting to do so and Moggy shows not the slightest remorse. A new pilot arrives, an American named Chris Hart who has fought in the Spanish Civil War and is unimpressed with the gentlemanly tactics favoured by Rex. Two of the pilots, Fitz and 'Flash' Gordon start romances with two local schoolteachers, a young French woman named Nicole and an expat Englishwoman named Mary. An exonerated Barton returns to the squadron.

Thursday, November 20 - The Gay Desperado

The Gay Desperado (1936)

Chivo, a singer who works in a movie theater providing live entertainment, is invited by music-loving Mexican bandit Braganza to join his band. Braganza also kidnaps people to become more like the American movie gangsters he admires.

Wednesday, November 19 - Runaway Girl

Runaway Girl (1965)

Eight women disembark from a bus to work at a vineyard, but only seven were hired. The mystery girl is no wine girl, but she won't answer questions about her past; all she does is call herself Edella. She also happens to be "the hottest personality in the entire world" Overworked and exhausted, Edella is so eager to escape the drudgery of show business that she makes herself "disappear", and overnight she's gleefully enjoying the drudgery of picking grapes. 

Vineyard-owner Randy Marelli (Jock Mahoney) quickly falls in love with her. She wants to tell him who she is, but before she can, his jealous girlfriend Winnie (Laurie Mitchell) waves a newspaper headline in front of him: "Edna Missing. Renowned Exotic Dancer Disappears En Route to Los Angeles!"--and tells him to get rid of her. Even Randy's spoiled-brat stepbrother rubs it in: "Think of all the men that have looked at her...for just the price of admission." 

Worse, Edella's manager Walter (Robert Shayne) tracks her down and demands she leave with him.

Tuesday, November 18 - The Bachelor Father

The Bachelor Father (1931)

The wealthy Sir Basil Winterton (C. Aubrey Smith) is growing lonesome in his old age, so he sends a detective to find his three long-estranged, illegitimate children. The young adults, who each have a different mother, are brought to Basil's home in London, where they bond with their father, especially American daughter Toni (Marion Davies). But Basil's attorney discovers that Toni isn't really Basil's child, and this surprise threatens to destroy their happy home.

Monday, November 17 - Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone

Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone (1950)

"Murder-on-the-train" mystery has lawyer Malone chasing his paroled embezzler client (Kepplar) who still hasn't paid Malone's fee. When Kepplar jumps parole on a train to Chicago, Malone follows, in company with Kepplar's ex-wife, a police inspector and Mrs. O'Malley, a hearty radio contest winner from Montana. Kepplar is murdered, and a game of musical corpses commences, with hijinks in coach corridors as Malone and Hattie search for the killer.

Sunday, November 16 - Decoy: Fiesta at Midnight

Decoy: Fiesta at Midnight (Season 1 Episode 32 - aired May 19, 1958)

Newly arrived in New York, a young Puerto Rican man is arrested for robbery and assault. He claims to have been with two women at the time of the theft, but one won't identify him and the other can't be found.

Casey must find the witness who can prove a young man is innocent of robbery and murder.

Saturday, November 15 - Lucky Night

Lucky Night (1939)

Myrna Loy is Cora, an heiress who gives it all up for the excitement of looking for a job and living on her own. She meets up with unemployed and flat broke Dick [Bill, not Dick] (Robert Taylor). The two of them embark on a wild night of gambling and winning, where everything they touch turns to gold. Pretty soon they're in love and, to the horror of Loy's father, tie the knot. They only sober up after hubby gives up his $35 a week job in order to put some excitement back into his life. 

This notion doesn't sit well with Cora, who by then has become accustomed to the security of a paycheck and making it on her own without the help of her wealthy father. (hmm... sounds like someone didn't watch the whole film.)

Friday, November 14 - Decoy: Night Light

Decoy: Night Light (Season 1 Episode 31 - aired Apr 12, 1958)

Casey goes undercover to recover a stolen ruby necklace before it can be fenced. Her investigation leads to an ex-convict who is inadvertently leading his teenage son into a life of crime because of the youngster's love for his father.

Thursday, November 13 - Variety Time

Variety Time (1948)

Variety Time is a 1948 American variety film directed by Hal Yates. The film is a compilation of musical numbers from various RKO features and comedy footage from RKO short subjects. Future Tonight Show host Jack Paar appears as master of ceremonies, offering comic monologues, introducing the assorted clips, and playing straight man for Hans Conried in a dialect-comedy sketch.

The previously filmed sequences include comedy stars Leon Errol and Edgar Kennedy, a Flicker Flashbacks silent-movie revival, and musical numbers with dance act Jesse and James (in an out-take from the 1944 musical Show Business); Lynn, Royce and Vanya in a specialty from Seven Days Leave, Frankie Carle and his orchestra in a clip from Riverboat Rhythm, and Miguelito Valdes in a scene from Pan-Americana.

Wednesday, November 12 - Rafter Romance

Rafter Romance (1933)

To collect back rent from tenants Jack Bacon (Norman Foster) and Mary Carroll (Ginger Rogers), landlord Eckbaum (George Sidney) suggests that the two strangers split the use of the attic, since Jack works nights and Mary is on days. Both protest, but Eckbaum moves them anyway. Although they never meet, a series of misunderstandings leads Jack and Mary to hate each other. One day at a deli, Mary meets Jack and the two share instant attraction -- with no idea they already live together.

Tuesday, November 11 - Gideon C.I.D.: Big Fish Little Fish

Gideon C.I.D.: Big Fish Little Fish (Season 1 Episode 8 - aired Dec 19, 1964)

Gideon's car almost hits a young pick-pocket, who is being controlled by his mother. This leads him to investigate a fence who is controlling the petty crime but arrogantly believes he is above the law. When the fence is stabbed, there is one obvious suspect but there are lots of others who didn't like him. Gideon is determined to stop the pick-pocket ring.

Monday, November 10 - Appointment with Crime

Appointment with Crime (1946)

William Hartnell is part of a smash & grab crew led by Raymond Lovell. When Hartnell smashes a jeweler's window, a protective gate drops on his wrists, breaking them, and the crew takes off without him before the police arrives. After serving time in prison, Hartnell wants to get even with Lovell and his crew, by framing him for the murder of his chauffeur, using Lovell's gun. He establishes an alibi for himself through dancer-for-hire Joyce Howard, but police inspector Robert Beatty thinks Howard is a bit too eager to support Hartnell's alibi and digs deeper. Lovell's gun however belongs to Herbert Lom, art dealer by day, Lovell's criminal boss by night. So rather than getting even with Lovell, Hartnell now has to deal with the police, as well as Lom.

Sunday, November 9 - Down to Earth

Down to Earth (1947)

Upset about a new Broadway musical's mockery of Greek mythology, the goddess Terpsichore comes down to earth and lands a part in the show. She works her charms on the show's producer and he incorporates her changes into the show. Unfortunately, her changes also produce a major flop.

Saturday, November 8 - Uptown New York

Uptown New York (1932)

In New York City, the family of young Dr. Max Silver (Leon Waycoff) breaks up his romance with Pat Smith (Shirley Grey) by arranging a marriage for him and sending him to Vienna. Although brokenhearted, Pat eventually dates kindly salesman Eddie Doyle (Jack Oakie). When Max returns and attempts to rekindle their romance, Pat refuses and marries Eddie instead. Knowing about Max but determined to find happiness, Eddie is content -- until Pat suffers a tragedy requiring Max's professional help.

Friday, November 7 - Three Wise Girls

Three Wise Girls (1931)

Fed up with her tiny hometown, the lovely Cassie Barnes (Jean Harlow) packs up and splits for New York City, where she rooms with her pal Dot (Marie Prevost). Cassie takes a series of disappointing jobs before her friend Gladys (Mae Clarke) gets her a modeling gig. Then Cassie begins a romance with Jerry (Walter Byron), who initially seems like the perfect man. Unfortunately, it turns out that he's married. He tries to tell Cassie that his marriage is already ending, but she's not convinced.

Thursday, November 6 - On the Sunny Side

On the Sunny Side (1942)

Hugh Aylesworth, is a well-bred English youth who is evacuated to America during the London Blitz. Hugh moves into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews. The couple's own son Don, feels neglected and considers Hugh a royal pain in the posterior.

Wednesday, November 5 - Gideon C.I.D.: To Catch a Tiger

Gideon C.I.D.: To Catch a Tiger (Season 1 Episode 7 - aired Oct 31, 1964)

The victim of a car accident gives a death bed statement that says a man murdered his first wife with an overdose of morphine. Gideon is determined to prove the man is a killer but the court case doesn't quite go as planned.

Tuesday, November 4 - Studio One: There Was a Crooked Man

Studio One: There Was a Crooked Man (Season 2 Episode 41 - aired Jun 19, 1950)

Otis Block is found dead in the boarding house where he lived. Although one of his fellow boarders is undoubtedly responsible, their collectively eccentric personalities make the solution of the crime a difficult problem.

Monday, November 3 - The Sleeping City

The Sleeping City (1950)

At Bellevue Hospital, New York, an intern is shot in the head by an unknown killer. Inspector Gordon of the 9th Precinct finds no obvious leads but senses an undercurrent of mystery at the hospital; enter Detective Fred Rowan, whose medical background enables him to pose as an intern. Through wheels within wheels, Rowan finally penetrates to a secret, dirty racket...and nurse Ann Sebastian, whom he's been dating, may be mixed up in it.

Sunday, November 2 - The Affairs of Annabel

The Affairs of Annabel (1938)

Wonder Pictures' seedy publicity man Lanny Morgan has put the studio's biggest star, Annabel Allison, in one crazy stunt after another. His latest scheme has Annabel pretending to be a maid in order to research her next screen role. Her disastrous attempts at cooking and cleaning, and her involvement with two fugitives hiding out at her employers' house provide her with more material than she really wanted.

Saturday, November 1 - Four Sided Triangle

Four Sided Triangle (1953)

Bill and Robin, helped by their childhood friend, Lena, develop a "reproducer" which can exactly duplicate any object. Bill, crushed when Lena marries Robin, convinces her to allow him to duplicate her, so that he may have a copy of her for himself. The experiment, at first deemed a success, seems to have worked only too well as the duplicate, Helen, is such an exact copy that she also loves Robin, not Bill. Bill hopes to rectify the situation with another radical experiment.

Friday, October 31 - Alfred Hitchcock Presents: A Woman's Help

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: A Woman's Help (Season 6 Episode 24 - aired Mar 28, 1961)

Arnold Burton hires a very attractive nurse, Miss Greco, to care for his bedridden and demanding wife, Elizabeth. Over a period of months, Arnold and Miss Greco fall in love and concoct a scheme to slowly poison Elizabeth. She catches them kissing one evening and demands that Miss Greco leave. Realizing that his wife controls all of the money, he reluctantly agrees. Arnold then arranges for his wife to interview three candidates to replaces the now departed nurse and she takes great delight in hiring the eldest, a grandmotherly type. Little does she know that she is the one who is in for the surprise.