Coney Island 1943

 

Starring: Betty Grable

Two fairground showmen vie for the affections of a songstress.

Frantic, noisy and a little difficult to love. Thankfully, lots of song and dance numbers along with the brilliant Phil Silvers help things along.   3/10

World In My Corner 1955

 

Starring: Audie Murphy

A penniless would-be prizefighter becomes the protege of a millionaire and wins his daughter but not the crucial fight.

There have been so many boxing movies over the years. This one is not bad, interesting to see Audie Murphy in a different role. Too many scenes in the ring though, the movie was better for me away from that setting.       6/10

The Professionals 1966

 

Starring: Burt Lancaster

Skilled soldiers of fortune are hired by a millionaire rancher to get back his kidnapped wife.

Great cast, most movies that have a significant scene on a train are entertaining. I found this overlong and preferred the first hour. Some great action scenes.      5/10

Fort Yuma 1955

 

Starring: Peter Graves

Indians steal army uniforms and attack a fort.

Lots of screaming shouting, fighting and rolling in the dirt. Watchable enough with an attempt at getting across a moralistic message.     6/10

Enter Arsene Lupin. 1944

 

Starring: Charles Korvin

A master thief protects a beautiful girl's emerald.

A mixture of crime caper, romance and humour that never finds its home. Good chemistry between the leads helps this movie along.     4/10

The Hour Of Decision 1957

 

Starring: Jeff Morrow

A reporter is assigned to investigate the death of a columnist.

Decent little thriller, I actually really liked the reporter who was murdered and would have been happy seeing a movie that revolved around his observations. Lionel Jeffries was as superb as ever. 6/10

Innocent Sinners 1957

 

Starring: Flora Robson

A 13-year-old London girl builds a garden in the rubble of a bombed church, and gets into trouble with the police.

Absolutely charming, depicting a time of hope, desperation and bravery in a London that is now unrecognisable. Rare to find a movie with such charm. Strangely moving.  8/10