Hell’s Half Acre (1954)
Directed by John H. Auer, this Noir effort featuring Wendell Corey was quick to remind me that the Massachusetts born actor could do better than just play second banana roles […]
Hong Kong (1952)
According to our leading man Ronald Reagan’s voice over at the start of this Lewis R. Foster directed production, Hong Kong is “Where everybody’s running away from something. Including me.” […]
Fair Wind to Java (1953)
Good or bad, there’s always something that grabs my attention about a seafaring adventure from yesteryear when it comes to movies. Sure this Fred MacMurray title falls closer to bad […]
Manhandled (1949)
Manhandled starring Dorothy Lamour………. hmmmmm. Sure sounds like 1949’s exploitation title of the year. Next question to be asked is in what manner of speaking is she being manhandled? Is […]
A Gallery of Movie Dads on Fathers Day
Just a few of the many Movie Dads that came to mind on the one day of the year when we tip our hat to all the Fathers out there. […]
The Filmography Factor
There was a time before the we had the luxury of the internet at our fingertips. Remember those days? No IMDB. Very few books detailing the careers of most film […]
Charlie Chan Poster Gallery : The Sidney Toler Years
When Warner Oland passed away in 1938, 20th Century Fox needed to find a new actor to portray Charlie Chan. They had already done some rewrites on the latest Chan […]
Peter Lorre Poster Gallery
While reading these quotes, try to channel the magnificent instrument that was Peter’s voice. “Do you imagine I could take advantage, exploit, capitalize on a great scientific discovery? Cheat millions […]
Charlie Chan Poster Gallery : The Warner Oland Years
Mention of food more painful than surgeon’s knife without anesthesia. Mind like parachute – only function when open. Motive like end of string – tied to many knots. End may […]
