How The West Was Won (1962)
While I’ve see this western blockbuster filmed in Cinerama a number of times I don’t believe I’ve actually seen it since my adolescent days. It played regularly on TV though […]
The Lemon Drop Kid (1951)
Brainey Baxter, Oxford Charlie, Sam the Surgeon, Straight Flush Tony, Moose Moran and The Lemon Drop Kid. Names like these are music to my ears when watching a Damon Runyon […]
Two Flags West (1950)
With an opportunity presenting itself to select a Joseph Cotten movie thanks to Maddy’s Classic Film site and Crystal of In The Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood playing host […]
Man Without a Star (1955)
I have often heard it said that Kirk Douglas’ favorite film is Lonely Are the Brave featuring the cleft chin icon as an aging, misplaced cowboy running out of time […]
Leslie Nielsen Double Bill ….. Hot Summer Night (1957) and Night Train to Paris (1964)
“It’s a story. It’s Big. I have to go after it.” Leslie Nielsen finds himself out of work, on a honeymoon and an interview within his grasp that could put him […]
An Evil to Behold : Sherry Peatty in The Killing (1956)
This article was kindly published by the Dark Pages last May and it was my attempt at presenting a take on Marie Windsor with a voice over as if I […]
Wild River (1960)
Montgomery Clift only made 17 films yet his career encompasses so many great films and torturous performances. When he’s on camera I can hardly notice anyone else appearing on the […]
The King and Four Queens (1956)
If ever there was a gimmick film to match a MOVIE STAR”S presence and charisma, this may be near the top of the list. The title alone is a play […]
