Fact Film Organization Directed by: Gunther V. Fritsch Synopsis: On scene footage of the Los Angeles Fire Department battling several fires emphasize the cautionary tale this film puts forward in explaining the number of fires in the U.S. and the overall damage they cause. Kitty Cameo: A section of the film explains about precautions which should be taken […]
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The Yakuza (1974)
Warner Bros. Starring: Robert Mitchum, Ken Takakura, Herb Edelman Directed by: Sydney Pollack Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Harry Kilmer (Robert Mitchum) is approached by a friend named George Tanner (Brian Keith) to go to Japan to rescue the man’s daughter from Japanese mobsters. In Tokyo, Harry is […]
Feu Mathias Pascal (1926)
English Title: The Living Dead Man Cinégraphic Starring: Ivan Mozzhukhin, Marcelle Pradot, Lois Moran Directed by: Marcel L’Herbier Synopsis: In this silent film from France, Mathias Pascal (Ivan Mozzhukhin) suffers from numerous tragedies. Seeking asylum from the pain he travels unannounced to Monte Carlo. On his way home his life changes when he realizes that a body in the […]
General Spanky (1936)
Hal Roach Studios Starring: George ‘Spanky’ McFarland, Billie ‘Buckwheat’ Thomas Directed by: Gordon Douglas, Fred Newmeyer Synopsis: A full length Hal Roach film featuring several of the Our Gang stars, this story is unlike the short films in that it is set in the south during the Civil War where the kids create their own army and bravely […]
Dr. Gillespie’s Criminal Case (1943)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Starring: Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, Keye Luke Directed by: Willis Goldbeck Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Dr. Gillespie (Lionel Barrymore) tries again to convince a prison warden that a prisoner which has been sentenced to the penitentiary really belongs in an insane asylum. In the meantime […]
Lassie – “Superstition”
Original Air Date: December 30, 1956 Starring: Tommy Rettig, Joey D. Vieira, Jan Clayton Directed by: Philip Ford Synopsis: Porky (Joey D. Vieira) sees a black cat cross Lassie’s path and then watches as Lassie walks under a ladder. His continual warnings about bad luck befalling Lassie starts to worry Jeff (Tommy Rettig) and so the boys go to […]
Feline Follies (1919)
Pat Sullivan Cartoons Directed by: Otto Messmer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: In Pussyville, Master Tom and Miss Kitty White start up an affair in which they meet at various places around town. While they are out on the town, the mice in Master Tom’s home go […]
The White Sister (1923)
Metro Pictures Corporation Starring: Lillian Gish, Ronald Colman, Gail Kane Directed by: Henry King Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Angela Chiaromonte (Lillian Gish) is the innocent, adoring daughter of an Italian count. When she loses everything due to a conniving and jealous older step-sister, she still has the […]
Voice of the Whistler (1945)
Columbia Pictures Starring: Richard Dix, Lynn Merrick Directed by: William Castle Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The wealthy John Sinclair (Richard Dix) is ordered to seek rest and relaxation by his doctor. He travels to Chicago where he makes the acquaintance of a friendly cab driver named Sparrow […]
Ascenseur pour l’échafaud (1958)
English Title: Elevator to the Gallows Directed by: Louis Malle Synopsis: Julien Tavernier (Maurice Ronet) comes up with a seemingly foolproof plan for murdering Simon Carala (Jean Wall), the husband of his lover Florence (Jeanne Moreau) and also his boss. But the plan unravels when Julien leaves behind a crucial piece of evidence and re-enters the office […]