Adventures of Captain Marvel (1941): Death Takes the Wheel
Billy survives the plane explosion, but gets tied, gagged and locked in a Chinamans's vault. Meanwhile, the girl ends up unconscious behind the wheel of a car careening down the ramps of a 9-story parking garage.
The Late George Apley (1947)
George and Catherine Apley of Boston lead a proper life in the proper social circle, as did the Apleys before them. When grown daughter Eleanor falls in love with Howard (from New York!), and son John with Myrtle (from Worcester!), the ordered life of the Apley home on Beacon Street is threatened, as is the hoped-for union of John and Apley-cousin Agnes.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Friday, Nov. 10 - Wide Open
Wide Open (1930)
A nervous woman-shy office clerk, already troubled by an amorous female co-worker, suddenly has to deal with a very forward and attractive young woman who has sneaked into his apartment - and doesn't want to leave.
A nervous woman-shy office clerk, already troubled by an amorous female co-worker, suddenly has to deal with a very forward and attractive young woman who has sneaked into his apartment - and doesn't want to leave.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Thursday, Nov. 9 - Million Dollar Weekend
Million Dollar Weekend (1948)
Nicholas Lawrence, a young stockbroker, embezzles a million dollars worth of cash and stock, planning to flee to Shanghai. En route, he meets Cynthia Strong, who is fleeing Los Angeles after the suspicious death of her husband. When a blackmailer tries to force her to pay him or he'll accuse her of murder, she appeals to Nicholas for assistance. During a layover in Honolulu, while Nicholas and Cynthia are eating dinner, the blackmailer steals the attaché case containing the stolen loot. Nicholas and Cynthia pursue the thief to San Francisco in a desperate attempt to recover the stocks and money before Nicholas' now regretted embezzlement is discovered.
Nicholas Lawrence, a young stockbroker, embezzles a million dollars worth of cash and stock, planning to flee to Shanghai. En route, he meets Cynthia Strong, who is fleeing Los Angeles after the suspicious death of her husband. When a blackmailer tries to force her to pay him or he'll accuse her of murder, she appeals to Nicholas for assistance. During a layover in Honolulu, while Nicholas and Cynthia are eating dinner, the blackmailer steals the attaché case containing the stolen loot. Nicholas and Cynthia pursue the thief to San Francisco in a desperate attempt to recover the stocks and money before Nicholas' now regretted embezzlement is discovered.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Wednesday, Nov. 8 - The Preview Murder Mystery
The Preview Murder Mystery (1936)
The star of "Song of the Toreador" receives threatening messages that he will not survive the preview screening of the film. The studio publicist works with the Director, the Producer and the police, to discover who is behind the threats.
Murder stalks a movie studio and a Shadow-like villain is roaming the backlot. A public relations man sets out to solve the myster of a movie star before another victim is claimed.
The star of "Song of the Toreador" receives threatening messages that he will not survive the preview screening of the film. The studio publicist works with the Director, the Producer and the police, to discover who is behind the threats.
Murder stalks a movie studio and a Shadow-like villain is roaming the backlot. A public relations man sets out to solve the myster of a movie star before another victim is claimed.
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Tuesday, Nov. 7 - Tijuana After Midnite
Tijuana After Midnite (1954)
It's South-of-the-Border Burlesque with Tijuana After Midnight, an "Intimate and Daring Expose of Nite Life in the Naughtiest City in the World!" If you're lookin' for chicks, you'll find more here than in a henhouse -- along with some of the hens, too! So all you rubbernecks take a seat in one of Tijuana's top hot spots and let our Mex-Master of Ceremonies (CHARLES CRAFTS, Ed Wood's drag queen buddy in Glen or Glenda) open the show with plumed MITZI DOERRE! This saucy striptease, with tortilla-sized pasties, has got more parts movin' than a centipede in a light socket! Ay Carumba!
It's South-of-the-Border Burlesque with Tijuana After Midnight, an "Intimate and Daring Expose of Nite Life in the Naughtiest City in the World!" If you're lookin' for chicks, you'll find more here than in a henhouse -- along with some of the hens, too! So all you rubbernecks take a seat in one of Tijuana's top hot spots and let our Mex-Master of Ceremonies (CHARLES CRAFTS, Ed Wood's drag queen buddy in Glen or Glenda) open the show with plumed MITZI DOERRE! This saucy striptease, with tortilla-sized pasties, has got more parts movin' than a centipede in a light socket! Ay Carumba!
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Monday, Nov. 6 - Perry Mason: The Case of the Bartered Bikini
Perry Mason (1957–1966): The Case of the Bartered Bikini (Season 3 | Episode 8 - aired 5 December 1959)
In this episode we have a murder that is connected to a fashion design company that is having their secret new designs stolen even before they can get the clothing to the manufacture stage. In this situation it is designs for a new bikini designed by ladies-man Rick Stassi for Dunbar Designs. The day after the designs were final the morning paper already had knock-offs for sale that matched the design. Some one had again stolen the designs.
It is not long before Rick Stassi is murdered and a sweet young bikini model is accused of the death and also stealing designs from Dunbar. But with Perry Mason defending the young girl, we know that someone else is bound to have committed the heinous act and the confession will be available in the witness box at the County courthouse.
In this episode we have a murder that is connected to a fashion design company that is having their secret new designs stolen even before they can get the clothing to the manufacture stage. In this situation it is designs for a new bikini designed by ladies-man Rick Stassi for Dunbar Designs. The day after the designs were final the morning paper already had knock-offs for sale that matched the design. Some one had again stolen the designs.
It is not long before Rick Stassi is murdered and a sweet young bikini model is accused of the death and also stealing designs from Dunbar. But with Perry Mason defending the young girl, we know that someone else is bound to have committed the heinous act and the confession will be available in the witness box at the County courthouse.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Sunday, Nov. 5 - Hell on Frisco Bay
Hell on Frisco Bay (1955)
When ex-cop Steve Rollins is released from San Quentin after five years, his only thoughts are of revenge on the men who framed him for manslaughter. Back in San Francisco, his quest for the truth brings him up against ruthless waterfront gang boss Victor Amato.
When ex-cop Steve Rollins is released from San Quentin after five years, his only thoughts are of revenge on the men who framed him for manslaughter. Back in San Francisco, his quest for the truth brings him up against ruthless waterfront gang boss Victor Amato.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Saturday, Nov. 4 - Portrait of Jennie
Portrait of Jennie (1948)
In Depression-era New York, painter Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) despairs at his lack of success. One cold winter evening in Central Park, he meets an enigmatic, old-fashioned little girl, Jennie Appleton (Jennifer Jones), who captures his fancy when she asks him to wait for her to grow up. Soon after, Eben sells a sketch of Jennie to kindly art dealer Miss Spinny (Ethel Barrymore) and, as he meets the oddly mutable Jennie in fleeting moments, begins to realize they share a special destiny.
In Depression-era New York, painter Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) despairs at his lack of success. One cold winter evening in Central Park, he meets an enigmatic, old-fashioned little girl, Jennie Appleton (Jennifer Jones), who captures his fancy when she asks him to wait for her to grow up. Soon after, Eben sells a sketch of Jennie to kindly art dealer Miss Spinny (Ethel Barrymore) and, as he meets the oddly mutable Jennie in fleeting moments, begins to realize they share a special destiny.
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Friday, Nov. 3 - But the Flesh Is Weak
But the Flesh Is Weak (1932)
The Clements father and son live by the generosity of rich women. Max, the son, sets his sites on Lady Joan, who is rich, but down-to-earth and charming. At her house he meets Rosine Brown, an Austrian widow involved with a rich man. Instantly infatuated with her, Max pursues Rosine until she relents and agrees to marry him. But the elder Clement loses 4500 pounds gambling and Max decides he must marry Joan to prevent his father's imprisonment.
Florian and Max Clement, played by Sir C. Aubrey Smith and Robert Montgomery, are a father and son looking for wealthy women to keep them in the style to which they'd like to remain accustomed. Max falls in love with a poor widow, Rosine (Nora Gregor), and pledges to go to work for her, but due to his father's financial crisis, Max ultimately decides he must marry rich Lady Joan (Heather Thatcher) instead. Joan is a wonderful woman who clearly loves Max, BUT THE FLESH IS WEAK and Max can't forget Rosine...
The Clements father and son live by the generosity of rich women. Max, the son, sets his sites on Lady Joan, who is rich, but down-to-earth and charming. At her house he meets Rosine Brown, an Austrian widow involved with a rich man. Instantly infatuated with her, Max pursues Rosine until she relents and agrees to marry him. But the elder Clement loses 4500 pounds gambling and Max decides he must marry Joan to prevent his father's imprisonment.
Florian and Max Clement, played by Sir C. Aubrey Smith and Robert Montgomery, are a father and son looking for wealthy women to keep them in the style to which they'd like to remain accustomed. Max falls in love with a poor widow, Rosine (Nora Gregor), and pledges to go to work for her, but due to his father's financial crisis, Max ultimately decides he must marry rich Lady Joan (Heather Thatcher) instead. Joan is a wonderful woman who clearly loves Max, BUT THE FLESH IS WEAK and Max can't forget Rosine...
Friday, November 3, 2017
Thursday, Nov. 2 - The House on 56th Street
The House on 56th Street (1933)
In turn-of-the-century New York, young Peggy (Kay Francis) falls in love with the wealthy Monte (Gene Raymond), and they move into a luxurious home. But, just after Peggy gives birth to a daughter, an old lover confronts her in a jealous rage. The argument turns violent, the lover dies, and Peggy is sent to jail. Monte is killed in World War I, and, when Peggy is released, she falls in with an amoral gambler. Later, her life tragically intersects with the life of the daughter she never knew.
In turn-of-the-century New York, young Peggy (Kay Francis) falls in love with the wealthy Monte (Gene Raymond), and they move into a luxurious home. But, just after Peggy gives birth to a daughter, an old lover confronts her in a jealous rage. The argument turns violent, the lover dies, and Peggy is sent to jail. Monte is killed in World War I, and, when Peggy is released, she falls in with an amoral gambler. Later, her life tragically intersects with the life of the daughter she never knew.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Wednesday, Nov. 1 - Judge Hardy's Children
Judge Hardy's Children (1938)
Judge Hardy (Lewis Stone) has been appointed chairman of a special committee in Washington, DC. The Judge's daughter Marian (Cecilia Parker) is intoxicated by Washington's social life, while son Andy (Mickey Rooney) falls for a pretty daughter of a French diplomat. Thus, the judge is obliged to juggle his committee duties with his efforts to keep his children from making fools of themselves.
Judge Hardy (Lewis Stone) has been appointed chairman of a special committee in Washington, DC. The Judge's daughter Marian (Cecilia Parker) is intoxicated by Washington's social life, while son Andy (Mickey Rooney) falls for a pretty daughter of a French diplomat. Thus, the judge is obliged to juggle his committee duties with his efforts to keep his children from making fools of themselves.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Ladies of the Jury
Ladies of the Jury (1932)
Society Matron, Mrs. Crane, is selected as a juror in the trail of an ex-chorus girl, Yvette Gordon, who's accused of murdering her rich elderly husband. In court, Mrs. Crane is an unorthodox and disruptive juror. During the first ballot, Mrs. Crane brings in the only "not-guilty" vote, inspite of Evelyn Snow's damning testimony. Mrs. Crane and the other jurors are sent back to the jury room. Mrs. Crane persuades the other juror to take a closer look at the case and re-enact the night of Mr. Gordon's demise...
Society Matron, Mrs. Crane, is selected as a juror in the trail of an ex-chorus girl, Yvette Gordon, who's accused of murdering her rich elderly husband. In court, Mrs. Crane is an unorthodox and disruptive juror. During the first ballot, Mrs. Crane brings in the only "not-guilty" vote, inspite of Evelyn Snow's damning testimony. Mrs. Crane and the other jurors are sent back to the jury room. Mrs. Crane persuades the other juror to take a closer look at the case and re-enact the night of Mr. Gordon's demise...
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