Waco 1966

 

Starring: Howard Keel

A gunfighter is hired to straighten out a corrupt town.

Not bad but I feel that whenever you get big-hitter like Keel & Jane Russell, the movie somehow loses realism. Traditional Western elements all included.   5/10

Snowball Express 1972

 

Starring: Dean Jones

An insurance accountant inherits a dilapidated skiing hotel in the Colorado Rockies

Typical Disney movie, colourful, goofy humour with all coming right in the end. Henry Morgan stole the show for me. All quite enjoyable.    7/10

The Painted Hills 1951

 

Starring: Lassie

An intrepid dog comes to the rescue when a boy's life is put at risk by the greed inflamed by a gold strike.

Gotta have a Lassie film on the Sunday morning Blog, a little pedestrian to be honest with no surprises.    4/10

Convicted 1950

 

Starring: Glenn Ford

When a prison informer is killed, one convict knows who did it.

Decent prison drama, makes you conscious of how your life can change if you make one carless mistake. Well acted, prisoners were very convincing and you could understand the conflict going on in Glenn Ford's head.       7/10

Bedelia 1946

 

Starring: Margaret Lockwood

A psychotic woman is discovered to have poisoned three husbands.

Well acted, decent little drama. Although Lockwood is good, I would have liked to have seen a few more hints within her of the psychotic behaviour, all a little one-paced.     6/10

Springtime In The Rockies 1942

 

Starring: Betty Grable

Romances blossom on a mountain holiday.

A bit flat to be honest with only the occasional pleasant dance number. Best moments were the images of Lake Louise, the most stunning place I have ever visited.    3/10

Tropic Zone 1953

 

Staring: Ronald Reagan

In a banana port a man wanted by the police saves a plantation from being taken over by crooks.

Adventure, drama and romance in a banana plantation, all rather good fun, Ronald Reagan really wasn't a bad actor at all.    6/10

Raw Deal 1948

 

Starring: Dennis O'Keefe

A convict is helped by his girl friend to escape, and the police chase them across country.

I like a good prison escape drama, some decent scenes in this one although at times it is a little hammed up. All comes to a somewhat predictable conclusion but not bad.   5/10

Jack The Giant Killer. 1961

 

Starring: Kerwin Matthews

Demon Pendragon kidnaps the princess of Cornwall but she is rescued by a farmer's son.

Great fun to be honest, reminded me very much of The Arabian Knights. Loads of magic and weird mounters, only occasionally the fantasy was a side too much. Loved the leprechaun who talked in rhyme.  7/10

Devils Of Darkness 1964

 

Starring: William Sylvester

A vampire disguises himself as a French count and preys on young girls.

Cheap budget horror, plenty of red, black and white throughout. Poor script, poor acting and yet it still kept me amused. 5/10

One-Way Ticket 1935

Starring: Lloyd Nolan

A convicted bank robber falls in love with the warden's daughter.

A love story more that anything else, the girl only looks about 14 which made for slightly uncomfortable viewing. Had a different slant to most prison break movies which is always a plus in my book.   5/10
 

Don't Panic chaps. 1959

 

Starring: Dennis Price

British and German units are sent to set up observation posts on the same Adriatic island, and agree to sit out the war in comfort.

Great cast, all very tongue in cheek and likeable. Not to be taken seriously at all, but so glad I got to see this one.    7/10

Cattle Drive 1951

 

Starring: Joel McCrea

The spoiled teenage son of a magnate finds humanity and friendship with a cowhand during a cattle drive.

Not that often that you find a young lad like this taking the lead in a movie. Does a really good job, not overly high on excitement but extremely watchable with an excellent performance by young Dean Stockwell.     8/10

Twenty-One Days 1937

 

Starring: Laurence Olivier

A barrister's brother accidentally kills a man and lets an old eccentric take the blame.

Very dated but fascinating to see Olivier, Vivien Leigh & Leslie Banks in their prime.   4/10

The Drifter 1988

 

Starring: Kim Delaney

An attractive, ambitious career woman gets flat tire on a lonely road and impulsively picks up an enigmatic hitchhiker, but after spending the night with him, she can't make him understand she doesn't want to continue their relationship.

Not a bad thriller, good tension built, although it went slightly weird at the end.    6/10

Improper Channels 1979

 Starring: Alan Arkin

A father runs into administrative trouble when he takes his injured daughter to hospital.

Very 1970's. Although this is over-exaggerated, there is a serious message filtering through that admin often is given more emphasis than the health of a patient.    5/10

A Small Town In Texas 1976

 

Starring: Susan George

An ex-convict returns to his home town seeking revenge on those who framed him.

Very Dukes Of Hazard with a bunch of cheesy car chases. Characters are not particularly likeable, thank goodness for the stunning Susan George. Movie went very quickly so I must have been engaged with it.     6/10

Malachi's Cove 1973

 

Starring: Donald Pleasence

In 1880 Cornwall, a 14-year old girl lives by selling seaweed.

A great sense of time. Little happens to be honest and yet this is strangely watchable. Cornwall is the true star with the magnificent view of the cliffs and the power of the sea.   8/10

It Always Rains On A Sunday 1947

 

Starring: Googie Withers

An escaped convict takes refuge in his married mistress's house in East London.

Decent thriller which is quite atmospheric and well acted with the East End nicely captured. Exciting ending, one little scene with two railway trucks and the points I absolutely loved. Jck Warner was as disappointing as ever.   6/10

You can't cheat an honest man 1939

 

Starring: W C Fields

Trials and tribulations of a circus owner.

Some nice parts including scenes with lions and an elephant giving a shower, WC Fields was irritating, the show was stolen by the ventriloquist dummy.   5/10