A down-and-out reporter confuses to murder in order to obtain cash for his son's operation.
Although slightly flawed, I just never bought Pat O'Brien as the son's father, this is a decent thriller that zipped along nicely, the plot was well constructed and there were interesting characters. Good locations of London and great to see an upcoming Tommy Steele singing a couple of times in a bar. 7/10
A middle-aged man, released from a mental institution, comes home and meets his strong-willed daughter.
Notable for Katharine Hepburn's first movie performance and she brings tremendous energy and class. Barrymore's depiction of instance is an unbuttoned top button, dishevelled hair and wide eyes. Quite talkie but once this drives towards a climax, there is a beautifully played and heart-wrenching final scene. 7/10
The governor's daughter is seduced by a bootlegger, and her life goes from one tragedy to another.
Could be relevant to so many modern relationships. Steamy, sultry, not an easy watch and Temple seemed a bizarre choice of name for the lead character. Lee Remick is good but Odetta is outstanding and brings this movie together. 4/10
In 1820s Seville, a dragoon corporal is enslaved by a gy[sy, kills her husband and becomes an outlaw.
A spirited performance by Rita Hayworth although she sound in the least bit Spanish. Glenn Ford gives an excellent example of character development from the niece soldier to criminal besotted by a woman. Although flawed, the movie is good fun. 6/10
A London governess comes to suspect that dark deeds have taken place in the empty house next door.
Not a bad thriller, Gail Russell who died tragically young was the real star here. A love the way that classic moves depict murder and create tension. Music, light and shadows has so much more impact than the gore of today. 6/10
In Victorian London, the Ripper murders are finally attributed to a demented surgeon.
Looked great, superb costumes and some nicely thought through locations. A little cliched and why did it need an American detective helping? Great to see John Le Messurier, a British icon. A little hammed up but an interesting watch. 6/10
A housekeeper murders her employer for the sake of her two mentally disturbed sisters.
Starts well, then dips but is excellent in the last 30 minutes. I never bought the two sisters, a telescope and nut shells is not enough to convey people as mad. So many questions, a movie for a discussion group. 6/10
