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Sunday, January 26, 2020

Rosie. 1967

Starring: Rosalind Russell

A rich woman spends wildly and her daughters try to have her committed to safeguard their inheritance.

Rosalind Russell is terrific, a brilliantly created character, Sandra Dee as always is just lovely and a great contrast. Maybe the movie is little too over-dramatic, but well worth watching for the performances alone.                          6/10

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Capetown Affair. 1967

Staring: Jamel Brolin

A pickpocket on a South African bus steals a purse containing secret microfilm.

The 70's came early with the fashions in this one. A very washed out print that I saw, acting was poor, script was not overly interesting, I hoped for some great shots of Capetown but was let down there too. Not great.       4/10

Sunday, January 12, 2020

You're Never Too Young. 1955

Starring: Dean Martin

An apprentice barber on the run from a murderer poses as a 12 year-old child to travel half fare.

The plot is almost irrelevant. Martin is best when he's singing, Jerry Lewis, who has always overdone the silliness for me, is best in his dance scenes and one very funny scene when he's conducting a choir. Some good stunts and enjoyable fun.    6/10

Sunday, January 05, 2020

Holy Matrimony. 1943

Starring: Monty Wooley

A famous painter comes back from exile for a knighthood; but when his valet dies of pneumonia, has him buried as himself in Westminster Abbey.

Really rather enjoyable. Monty Woolley is utterly believable and works really well with Gracie Fields. Would never happen now in these days of post mortars and DNA, but fun to watch.     7/10