Saludos Amigos 1943

 

Donald Duck has various South American adventures with a parrot namedJoe Carioca

Slightly misleading, I think Donald was only in two scenes. Semi-documentary, most interesting to see clips of people going about their lives in years gone by. Did make me laugh a couple of times, just a bit of an odd movie and very short.    5/10

Those Were The Days 1940

 

Starring: William Holden

During their 40th anniversary celebrations, a married couple look back to their courtship days at college.

Set around the fraternity scene at Knox College, everything that the students got up to seems so tame, not a patch on the outrageous 'Animal House' but had occasional moments.   4/10

Internes Can't Take Money 1937

 

Starring: Joel McCrea

A hospital doctor persuades a gangster friend to help a woman find her missing child.

The screen debut of Dr Kildare and he comes into the company of Barbara Stanwyck. Kildare is a bit like Macgyver and uses everything around him to aid in operations. Movie can't quite make up its mind whether it's a medical drama or a crime drama but the ending is beautifully done.    6/10

Alive And Kicking 1958

 

Staring: Sybil Thorndike

Three old ladies escape from a home to an Irish island.

Utterly bonkers and yet charming. It's full on and quite exhausting to watch, once you set yourself at piece with the goings on, it is good fun and made me laugh out loud a few times. 7/10

Kill Me Tomorrow 1957

 

Starring Pat O'Brien

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 Bill Of Divorcement 1932

 

Starring: John Barrymore

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

Sanctuary 1960

 

Starring: Lee Remick

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