"Complete Drivel" "Lame" (IMDB review quotes) Dark matter and the end of the world in a made-for-TV science fiction thriller (the words "science" and "thriller" are used advisedly). Haven't seen it, for which I'm grateful. IMDB rating 3.3
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Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, thrillers, dark matter, made for TV, Stephen Baldwin, Rob LaBelle, Gardiner...
One of the better 20th Century Fox Laurel and Hardy Comedies. It was number 20 on the list of the 50 top money makers of 1943. CAST NOTE: Robert Mitchum appears in an uncredited bit part.
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Topics: movie trailers, comedies, slapstick, Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Trudy Marshall, Margaret Dumont,...
"Help me!"
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Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, horror, Vincent Price
Scared the pants off a generation of kids. Look for the extended version on DVD.
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Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, alien invasions, mind control
The hilariously bad remake of the hilariously bad "Cat-Women of the Moon" (a.k.a. "Rocket to the Moon"). It's your pick as to which is the funniest for all the wrong reasons, "International Beauty Contest Winners" replace the original's "Hollywood Cover Girls" The giant spider puppet returns for an encore performance. "Cat-Women of the Moon" is available here at IA in the Feature Films Collection. TRIVIA: Cathy Downs' screams were Allison Hayes'...
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Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, adventures, moon civilization, all-female civilization, Richard Travis,...
Trailer
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Topics: movie trailers, teen exploitation
Low budget "Jaws" rip-off with no redeeming qualities. Send it back down where it came from.
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Topics: movie trailers, creature features, Sam Bottoms, Susanne Reed
Partially based on actual events.
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Topics: movie trailers, dramas, James Stewart
Ray Milland and Rosey Grier are inseparable.
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Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, comedies, black comedies, Ray Milland, Roosevelt Grier
A lightweight Las Vegas adventure and quirky romance costarring Mark Hamill and Annie Potts as you've probably never seen her. A fun little 1978 summer flick that also was an indication of why Mark Hamill's career didn't advance much beyond "Star Wars." PRODUCTION NOTE: Matthew Robbins' directorial debut.
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Topics: movie trailers, adventures, romantic comedies, 1973 Corvette Stingray, Las Vegas, Mark Hamill,...
A grand, old school dramatic adventure in the Kordas' British Empire series. Solid primary cast supported by thousands of extras. Magnificent, historicly accurate production filmed in the UK and what in 1939 was the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan. A must-see specticale from the golden age of British film. Filmed before in 1915, 1921, 1929 and most recently in 2002. MORE: The often-filmed "The Four Feathers" is historical fiction set during the 18-year struggle with a radical Muslim rebellion in...
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Topics: movie trailers, adventures, dramatic adventures, Anglo-Egyptian War, battle of Omdurman, John...
A Stephen King vampire novel adapted as a TV mini-series that was later cut and reedited as a TV movie, and again as a theatrical release. Haven't seen any of the three versions. IMDB rating 6.8 (for the movie version) The first mini-series and second feature film based on Stephen King's writings. (a.k.a. "Salem's Lot: The Movie," "Blood Thirst" and "Phantasma 2")
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Topics: movie trailers, horror, vampires, David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, Lew Ayres, Elisha Cook Jr
Price, Lorre and Karloff together again in another horror spoof produced and directed by Roger Corman. In the words of our favorite robot, Bender, "Fun on a bun!" TRIVIA: Filmed on the same sets as "The Terror" and several other Corman classics. Roger sure knew how to stretch a buck.
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Topics: movie trailers, comedies, spoofs, horror spoofs, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Boris Karloff, Jack...
The complete film is available here at IA in the Feature Films Collection.
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Topics: movie trailers, H G Wells, sci fi, epic sci fi, landmark science fiction, Raymond Massey
The quirky and irreverent hit comedy about a diamond heist that goes absurdly wrong. The cast is a perfect fit for this offbeat adult romp. Co-written by John Cleese and Charles Crichton who also directed.
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Topics: movie trailers, comedies, crime caper comedies, John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Keven Kline, Michael...
It figures. My money was on the elephant.
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Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, monsters, creature features
Which isn't as easy as it sounds, when "Baby" happens to be a leopard. Grant and Hepburn are in top form, and perfectly matched for this riotous screwballer.
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Topics: trailers, movie trailers, screwball comedies, Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, Charlie Ruggels
Six writers and 35 different screenplay drafts proved to be a recipe for disaster which resulted in this utterly absurd sci fi adventure and one of the biggest, most expensive box office flops of all time. It's a big-budget, wet "Mad Max" with continuity and plot gaffs that takes up two hours of your life you can't get back.
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Topics: movie trailers, science fiction, sci fi, adventures, Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis...
A colorful fantasy adventure based on Greek mythology. Famous for Ray Harryhausen's special effects.
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Topics: movie trailers, fantasies, adventures, Greek mythology, Todd Armstrong, Nancy Kovack
Steam engines and a steamy love triangle in a pre-code melodrama directed by William Wellman. Good cast and production. Definitely worth a look if you can find a copy. (a.k.a. "Steel Highway") TRIVIA: This film didn't open in theaters until eight months after its published release date. UPDATE: The complete film is now here at IA in the Feature Film Collection
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Topics: movie trailers, dramas, pre code, romantic dramas, Grant Withers, Mary Astor, Regis Toomey, James...
Low budget family film about a boy and his dog. "Lassie Come Home" it's not.
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Topics: movie trailers, family films, Robert Lowery, Billy Kimbley
Spaghetti horror
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Topics: movie trailers, horror, spaghetti horror
A biographical romantic drama set in colonial East Africa. Multiple oscar winner including best picture 1986. Adapted from Baroness Karen Blixen's autobiography. TRIVIA: Shot on location in Kenya, but the lions seen were trained in and imported from California. Audrey Hepburn had been the first choice to play Karen Blixen
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Topics: movie trailers, dramas, romantic dramas, colonial Kenya, WW1, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus...
Screenplay by Ed Wood, and it shows in this seemingly endless series of topless dancers, some of them hilariously bad. Dancer Mickey Jines (Hawaiian girl) is remembered as one of the top girly magazine models of the '60s.
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Topics: movie trailers, exploitation, sexploitation, grindhouse, grindhouse nudies, Mickey Jines, Criswell
One does not mess with a 300-year-old British witch, especially if her decendant is Lon Chaney! Recommended for classic horror buffs as one of the better non-Hammer British fright fests. TRIVIA: There are thirteen in the cast, the number required for a witches' coven.
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Topics: movie trailers, horror, British horror, witches, witchcraft, Lon Chaney (Jr), Jack Hedley, Jill...
A riveting political drama that's lost none of its punch. The excellent cast includes veteran actor Lee Tracy who was nominated for best supporting actor, which he should have won. He is in all but billing the star of this outstanding film. (a.k.a. "Gore Vidal's The Best Man")
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Topics: movie trailers, political dramas, dirty politics, Henry Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Lee Tracy, Ann...
Another classic chiller from Val Lewton. Great cast, good screenplay and proof you don't need mega bucks to make a first rate horror film.
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Topics: movie trailers, horror, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, Henry Daniell, Val Lewton
"The Mummy's Shroud" and "Frankenstein Created Woman" double feature
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Topics: movie trailers, Hammer Films, horror
Religious drama based on actual events novelized by Franz Werfel. Outstanding cast and lavish production. Best actress oscar to Jennifer Jones (1944) Did Marie Bernarde Soubirous (later St. Bernadette) truly have a miraculous vision? Believers still believe. Doubters still doubt. TRIVIA: Linda Darnell was the first choice to play Bernadette, but her screen reputation (not her private reputation) quickly put an end to that pipe dream. It's fascinating to speculate on what this film might have...
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Topics: movie trailers, biopics, religious dramas, Jennifer Jones, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Lee J...
"A rebellion of human garbage!" "It's sick, savage and sensual!" And three actors' careers hit rock bottom - Russ Tamblyn, Scott Brady and Kent Taylor.
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Topics: movie trailers, biker gangs, exploitation, Russ Tamblyn, Scott Brady, Kent Taylor
"My friend, future events such as these will affect you in the future." What can be said about this film that hasn't already been said a thousand times? If you haven't seen "Plan 9 From Outer Space" you are missing one of the most amazing films in the history of Hollywood, and the most beloved bad movie of all time, and although you've probably heard otherwise far from being the worst movie ever made. Fortunately it is available here at IA in its jaw-dropping entirety.
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Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, alien invasions, zombies, UFOs, Vampira, : Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon,...
No strings attached.
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Topics: trailers, movie trailers, sci fi, horror, John Agar
A high-energy road chase through Mexico with Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer in pursuit of Patric Knowles and stolen cash, while they inturn are pursued by William Bendix. Filmed in Mexico. Lots of fun. CAST NOTE: Mitchum and Greer also co-stared in the deadly film noir "Out of the Past."
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Topics: movie trailers, adventures, Mexico, Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William Bendix, Patric Knowles
Ray Milland learns the hard way if you want murdering your wife done right, you have to do it yourself.
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Topics: movie trailers, suspense dramas, Hitchcock, Ray Milland, Grace Kelly
A heavy-handed spoof of '40s matinee serials. I suspect the producers never actually watched many matinee serials. Released in color and monochrome versions. The video quality of both versions is mediocre. Limited theatrical release.
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Topics: movie trailers, comedies, spoofs, Blane Wheatley, Monica Himmel, Brent Moss, direct to DVD
An early attempt to deal with the race issue, and in particular race separation, Very much worth seeing if you remember it reflects the attitudes of its time. You need to avoid the 1959 remake.
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Topics: movie trailers, dramas, Louise Beavers, Claudette Colbert
Don't forget your sunscreen!
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Topics: movie trailers, teen exploitation, horror, monsters
Jack Benny's comic fantasy which became the butt of a running joke on the Jack Benny radio show. Actually it's much better than its reputation, and it's at last available on region one DVDs.
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Topics: movie trailers, comedies, fantasies, Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Guy Kibbee, Margaret Dumont
Not as bad as its reputation. It's much worse. Glaciers move faster. Correct-thinking viewers will root for the octopus.
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Topics: movie trailers, creature features, John Huston, Shelley Winters, Henry Fonda
A classic American musical centered on dance, and featuring the music of George Gershwin.
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Topics: movie trailers, musicals, George Gershwin, Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant
"Hello, Dave."
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Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, landmark science fiction
"Decent sub-Hitchcock fun" "One of the campiest movies I've seen" "Torture to watch" "Many miles to monotony" (IMDB reviews quotes). A suspence drama set in and filmed in Paris. Directed by Anatole Litvak. Released in 1962. IMDB rating 6.4.
Topics: movie trailers, suspense dramas, crime dramas, Sophia Lauren, Anthony Perkins, Gig Young,...
"A near-perfect movie" "Smart, subtle, brilliant" "Dull, dull, dull" (IMDB reviews quotes) The story of David Lipsky's five-day interview of novelist David Foster Wallace. An adaptation of the book by David Lipsky. Haven't seen it. IMDB rating 7.4, MPAA R
Topics: movie trailers, dramas, biopics, Jason Segel, Jessie Eisenberg, Anna Chlumsky, David Foster Wallace
Nothing in this turkey makes any sense. The idiotic screenplay seems like the product of a delusional fourteen-year-old who badly flunked middle school science (see note). At times the actors appear to be stunned by the juvenile dialog they're forced to spout. As for production values, the astronauts' acceleration couches are poolside recliners. You've been warned. NOTE: The authors were Fred Gebhardt (story) and De Witt Bodeen (screenplay). Both were adults at the time. Gebhardt also wrote the...
Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, moon landing, Ken Clark, Michi Kobi, Tom Conway, John Wengraf, Francis X...
"Insult to human Intelligence" "The disaster is the movie" "Funniest tragedy ever" (IMDB reviews quotes) Ho-hum. Yet another CGI global apocalypse. My guess is the Mayans made the producers do it. Haven't seen it. IMDB rating 5.8, MPAA PG-13. TRIVIA: Banned in North Korea where watching it will get you arrested - really. Some viewers have been sent to prison. At last! Movie critics with some clout!
Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, adventures, end of the world, John Cusack, Thandie Newton, Amanda Peel,...
Davis and Montgomery square off in this entertaining battle-of-the-sexes romantic comedy with slick dialog and a good supporting cast. But I'm afraid by today's standards it's politically incorrect, particularly in the cringe-worthy final scene. CAST NOTE: Debbie Reynolds' fleeting appearance as a wedding guest was her uncredited feature film debut. TRIVIA: Because the Dewey-Truman presidential race was going on, one of Mary Wickes' lines was shot with both candidates names. The original print...
Topics: movie trailers, romantic comedies, battle of the sexes, Bette Davis, Robert Montgomery, Fay...
A sci fi thriller based on Philip K Dick's cold war short story "The Impostor."
Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, thrillers, Gary Sinise, Shane Brolly, Madeleine Stowe
Outstanding mystery/film noir starring Humphrey Bogart and featuring Gloria Grahame in one of her most memorable roles. Loosely based on Dorothy B Hughes' novel. Added to the National Film Registry in 2007.
Topics: movie trailers, mysreties, suspense dramas, film noir, Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, Frank...
An episodic, multiple-star comedy that works, especially when W C Fields takes command.
Topics: movie trailers, comedies, pre code, all-star casts, W C Fields, Stu Irwin, Burns & Allen, Bela...
Was it really worth the trip?
Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, evil aliens, mind control, John Agar
A seriocomic romance built around the friendship of a poor, uneducated man and a famous poet. The second film adaptation of Antonio Skarmeta's novel, "Ardiente Paciencia." Haven't seen it. IMDB rating 7.8, MPAA PG. (a.k.a. "Il Postino: The Postman" & "The Postman"). CAST NOTE: Massimo Troisi postponed heart surgery to star in this film. He died of a massive heart attack the day after shooting was completed. TRIVIA: "Il Postino ran theatrically in NYC for...
Topics: movie trailers, romantic comedies, dramas, poetry, Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Maria Grazia...
A hard-nosed DA (Edward G Robinson) is sent on a downward spiral by his conviction of an innocent man (DeForest Kelley) for murder. Jayne Mansfield appears in a minor role.
Topics: movie trailers, dramas, courtroom dramas, Edward G Robinson, Nina Foch, Albert Dekker, DeForest...
No romantic comedy. This is the darkest Tracy/Hepburn film.
Topics: movie trailers, mysteries, dramas, fascism, Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn
A colorful African adventure, and the second of four screen versions of H Rider Haggard's novel. Mostly filmed on location. The later versions in 1985 and 2004 definitely were not improvements.
Topics: movie trailers, adventures, Africa, Stewart Granger, Deborah Kerr
“Predictable” “Satisfying sequel” “Fun!” “Another piece of modern trash” (IMDB reviews quotes). This third “Jurassic” installment trots out the cliches for another action-adventure with CGI dinosaurs. This time they’re hybrid clones. Released in 2015. IMDB rating 7.0, MPAA PG-13.
Topics: movie trailers, action-adventures, thrillers, dinosaurs, Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Irrfan...
This is the widescreen theatrical trailer which is sharper than the 4:3 TV trailer.
Topics: movie trailers, comedies, Mel Brooks
Family tyrant Laughton gets his comeuppance. Great cast. Great performances.
Topics: movie trailers, comedies, Charles Laughton, John Mills
Lemmon and MacLaine together again, this time in a comedy of cops, pimps and hookers in the Paris red light district. Billy Wilder's adaptation of Alexandre Breffort's play.
Topics: movie trailers, comedies, Paris, hookers, Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Lou Jacobi
"It might get....odd?" "A must-see for rock fans" "Almost perfect" (IMDB reviews quotes) A 2008 rock documenrary on the electric guitar and more. Haven't seen it. IMDB rating 7.7, MPAA PG.
Topics: movie trailers, documentaries, rockumentaries, the electric guitar, Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack...
A great comedy and a cautionary tale for anyone thinking about having a house built, because nothing has changed.
Topics: movie trailers, domestic comedies, Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas
John Ford's take on the O.K. Corral unpleasantness turned out to be one of his greatest westerns.
Topics: movie trailers, westerns, John Ford, Henry Fonda, Victor Mature
Another really farfetched plot that somehow manages to work.
Topics: movie trailers, romantic comedies, Cary Grant, Irene Dunne
1980 mega-hit working girls comedy with a dynamic cast. Dolly Parton's and Dabney Coleman's best film roles. Number 74 on AFI's 100 funniest movies chart. (a.k.a. "9 to 5")
Topics: movie trailers, comedies, office comedies, Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dabney Coleman,...
A Universal Pictures serial. a.k.a. "Mysterious Mr. M"
Topics: movie trailers, serials, matinee serials
A recreation of the feel and themes of the pulp mags, comic books and matinee serials of the '30's and '40s. The over-the-top CG Images fit the mood. As in most matinee cliffhangers the plot makes absolutely no sense. So check your brain at the door and have fun. If you're over 70 you might feel like a kid again. TRIVIA: The camera Gwyneth Paltrow uses is an Argus C3 which made 35mm photography popular in the US. More than 2 million were sold. The giant flying robots were directly referenced...
Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, fantasy, adventures, spoofs, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Giovanni Ribisi,...
An attempt to intentionally make a bad movie that succeeded beyond everyone's wildest expectations. If you think this trailer is awful, just wait until you see the movie. A medal of valor should be awarded to anyone with the fortitude to sit through this direct-to-DVD disaster. (a.k.a. "The Low Budget Time Machine")
Topics: movie trailers, sci fi?, comedy?, gorilla suits, direct to DVD, Patrick Macnee
Trailer. ADULT CONTENT
Topics: movie trailers, sexploitation, exploitation, grindhouse
"Recycled rubbish" "Science light" "One of the worst" (IMDB reviews quotes) Yet another made-for-TV, end-of-the-world disaster flick. Haven't seen it. IMDB rating 4.1, MPAA PG. TRIVIA: The list of goofs and factual errors is much too long to be included here. If you're curious to know how dumbed-down this movie is, its IMDB page has the depressing complete list.
Topics: movie trailers, sci fi, end of the world, made for TV, Mark Dacasos, Joanne Kelly, Kevin...
This print is sharper and cleaner than the existing IA copy. Atmospheric and better than it's reputation it's the third of Universal's four English language Dracula films. This one has Lon Chaney Jr in the title role.
Topics: movie trailers, horror, vampires, Robert Paige, Louise Allbritton, Evelyn Ankers, Lon Chaney (Jr),...
The south seas adventures of an exiled young Englishman. Solid cast.
Topics: movie trailers, adventures, south seas, Tyrone Power, Jean Tierney, George Sanders, John Carradine
Superior writing and cinematography are the hallmarks of this tale of a samurai's violent defiance of a cruel and corrupt feudal lord. Stars Toshiro Mifune and Yoko Tsukasa. Directed by Masaka Kobayashi. One of the truly outstanding films of the samurai genre. a.k.a. "Joi-uchi: Hairyo tsuma shimatsu"
Topics: movie trailers, dramas, tragedies, samurai, 18th century Japan, Toshiro Mifune, Yoko Tsukasa, Go...
Worthy "Yojimbo" sequel in which ronin samurai Tsubaki (Toshiro Mifune) again just wants a place to eat and sleep, but instead gets caught up in a deadly fight between idealistic young men and a powerful, corrupt governor. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. a.k.a. "Tsubaki Sanjuro" NOTE: The trailer for "Yojimbo" also is in this collection.
Topics: movie trailers, Japanese action dramas, samurai, ronin, 19th century Japan, Toshiro Mifune,...
A compelling biography that, for Hollywood, is remarkably close to the truth. Alvin York was an honorable man all of his life.
Topics: movie trailers, biopics, war dramas, WW1, Gary Cooper
A road trip comedy with an outstanding all-star cast. Sixty-two minutes of classic comedy fun.
Topics: movie trailers, comedies, road trip comedies, pre code, Charles Ruggles, Mary Boland, W C Fields,...
Republic Serial
Topics: movie trailers, serials, matinee serials
