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Sunday, December 31, 2023

A Lady To Love 1930

 

Starring: Edward G Robinson

An ageing grape grower spots an attractive waitress, sends her a marriage proposal by mail, but encloses a photo of his handsome foreman.

Considering this is nearly 100 years old, I rather enjoyed it. Edward G Robinson's accent drops occasionally, the dialogue is a little too frenetic at times, but it made me smile and was kind of cute.   6/10

Sunday, December 24, 2023

The Whistle At Eaton Falls 1951

 

Staring: Lloyd Bridges

The story of a strike at a small-town plastics factory.

I hate unions with a passion with all their small-minded destruction. This is however, a strong movie dealing not only with that side of things, but also the economics and torture in trying to keep a business going. Thought-provoking stuff. 7/10

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Tripoli 1950

 

Starring: John Payne

In 1805 the United States sends marines to rout the Barbary pirates. 

Good at the beginning, then takes a long time to get to the conclusion. Action at the end was good and the local lead mercernary added a nice touch of humour.     5/10

Sunday, December 03, 2023

The Gay Intruders 1948

 

Starring: Tamara Geva

Quarrelling stage marrieds consult psychiatrists, who end up more confused than the patients.

Seems older than it actually is, very talkative but I actually found it quite enjoyable due to the excellent comedy delivery of lines by both leads.      6/10