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37 Films that I own. No particular order
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- DirectorJulian AmyesStarsStephen BoydRonald LewisGeorge BakerDuring the Korean War retreat in 1951, a small British recon group is surrounded by Chinese troops and holds out in a lonely temple atop a hill.Tough British film about the Korean War. A well acted war drama about a small platoon of soldiers trying defend a hill against the Communists.
- DirectorJack LeeStarsVirginia McKennaPeter FinchKenji TakakiA newly wealthy English woman returns to Malaya to build a well for the villagers who helped her during war. Thinking back, she recalls the Australian man who made a great sacrifice to aid her and her fellow prisoners of war.Virginia McKenna excels in this wartime drama
- DirectorMichael AndersonJohn FarrowStarsDavid NivenCantinflasFinlay CurrieA Victorian Englishman bets that with the new steamships and railways he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days.A galaxy of stars in cameo roles, adds interest to this otherwise thin storyline. I am sure Jules Verne's novel would be more interesting.
- DirectorMichael PowellEmeric PressburgerStarsJohn GregsonAnthony QuaylePeter FinchIn the first major naval battle of World War II, the British Navy must find and destroy a powerful German warship.For those who love Royal Navy war films. Peter Finch excels as German Captain, Hans Langsdorff of the Pocket Battleship "Admiral Graf Spee"
John Gregson, Anthony Quayle and Bernard Lee also give worthwhile performances. - DirectorBrian Desmond HurstStarsDonald SindenAnthony SteelAnna Maria SandriIn the African desert, a British soldier romances a native chief's daughter and helps the tribe fight off a German attack.A rather disappointing film about about an English army officer who finds love in a Bedouin camp when separated from his unit that had been massacred by the German Afrika Corps.
Could have been much better. - DirectorHenry KingStarsGordon MacRaeShirley JonesCameron MitchellFifteen years after his death, a carousel barker is granted permission to return to Earth for one day to make amends to his widow and their daughter.Rodgers & Hammerstein's music never fails to please!
- DirectorRalph ThomasStarsAnthony SteelOdile VersoisStanley BakerAfter killing a few Italian cops during a burglary, a thief hired by a British car racing company must flee to Switzerland disguised as a race car driver during a rally.Mille Miglia racing and murder in this sports car thriller!
- DirectorR.G. SpringsteenStarsAnn SheridanSteve CochranWalter BrennanIn 1920s Arkansas, after a 12 year absence, reformed alcoholic Matt Ballot returns to his abandoned family but has to win them back and regain his hometown's respect too.A nice little human interest film.
- DirectorMelvin FrankNorman PanamaStarsDanny KayeGlynis JohnsBasil RathboneA hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King.In my opinion, I think that this is Danny Kaye's best comedy picture, well worth a watch.
- DirectorFred F. SearsStarsBill Haley and the CometsBill HaleyAlan DaleA disc jockey tries to prove to teenagers' parents that rock 'n' roll is harmless and won't turn their kids into juvenile delinquents.Only worth watching for the music content featuring Bill Haley, Little Richard & others.
The acting is abysmal. - DirectorGeorge SidneyStarsTyrone PowerKim NovakVictoria ShawThe life story of the famous pianist and band-leader of the 1930s and 1940s.Tyrone Power comes across well as pianist and bandleader, Eddy Duchin. A well made music biog.
- DirectorMuriel BoxStarsDonald SindenMuriel PavlowBelinda LeeLucy Church, the sole witness to a fatal robbery, is struck by a passing bus and her life lies in the balance as the thieves wait for a chance to finish her off.Donald Sinden makes a rare excursion into crime, when he plays a safe robber bent on killing Muriel Pavlow who is the only witness to his dirty deed of cracking a cinema's safe.
- DirectorWilliam WylerStarsGary CooperDorothy McGuireAnthony PerkinsThe pacifist attitude of a Quaker family is tested as a result of the American Civil War.A great family film that has stood the test of time. Gary Cooper & Dorothy McGuire head a terrific cast.
- DirectorGeorge StevensStarsElizabeth TaylorRock HudsonJames DeanSprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates.Unfortunately, soon after completion of this picture, James Dean was killed whilst driving his sports car.
- DirectorFrank TashlinStarsTom EwellJayne MansfieldEdmond O'BrienA gangster hires a down-and-out press agent to make his airheaded girlfriend a singing star.The highlight of this musical comedy was for me, the inclusion of the late great Eddie Cochran.
- DirectorCharles WaltersStarsBing CrosbyGrace KellyFrank SinatraWith socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.More often than not, re-makes of great films don't usually come off, but this transition of "The Philadelphia Story" to a musical really does work.
Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra & Celeste Holm ensure that this is a winner. - DirectorCyril FrankelStarsJohn MillsCecil ParkerJohn SalewIt's heaven at Angel Hill Grammar School until the arrival of the new headmaster, Mr. Frome, who prohibits sixth formers from their beloved music-making. Dingle, a very unconventional music master, helps the students in their time of need.Fun British film!
- DirectorWalter LangStarsYul BrynnerDeborah KerrRita MorenoA widow accepts a job as a live-in governess to the King of Siam's children.Wonderful musical version of "Anna And The King". Yul Brynner as the King of Siam brought him worldwide fame.
- DirectorRichard BrooksStarsRobert TaylorStewart GrangerLloyd NolanIn 1883 South Dakota, two buffalo hunters start a personal feud over a captured squaw and a stand-off with a Dakota raiding party over some stolen horses.A tough, sometimes brutal western, but is worth watching.
- DirectorRobert D. WebbStarsRichard EganDebra PagetElvis PresleyAt the end of the Civil War, a Confederate team is ordered to rob a Union payroll train but the war ends leaving these men with their Union loot, until the Feds come looking for it.Elvis Presley's first venture into movies sees him turn in a fair performance in a run of the mill western.
- DirectorNunnally JohnsonStarsGregory PeckJennifer JonesFredric MarchAn ex-soldier faces ethical questions as he tries to earn enough to support his wife and children well.Gregory Peck and Jennifer Jones are excellent in this emotional drama.
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsJames StewartDoris DayBrenda de BanzieAn American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.Hitchcock's re-make of his own 1934 version, I feel falls short of the original, but still very watchable.
- DirectorRoy RowlandStarsDan DaileyCyd CharisseAgnes MooreheadIn 1950s Las Vegas, a gambling rancher and a ballerina discover that some people have luck at cards while others have luck at love.Originally entitled "Meet Me In Las Vegas", why change it, now confusion with Elvis' "Viva Las Vegas"!
- DirectorMario ZampiStarsJanette ScottVernon GrayKay WalshA rich young society girl falls in love with a car mechanic. Her family is appalled and stops her seeing him. The girl attempts to commit suicide and then decides to elope.Janette Scott was very popular with the British film-going public in the 50's.
- DirectorNorman TaurogStarsDean MartinJerry LewisLori NelsonA rich momma's boy returns west with the son of his murdered father's partner to foil a gang trying to gain control of his family ranch.Zany Martin & Lewis comedy!
- DirectorJohn BoultingStarsIan CarmichaelRonald AdamHenry B. LonghurstIn World War II, a failed British officer is selected by his uncle, a brigadier with the War Office, to participate in a secret operation to recover looted artwork from the Germans.Ian Carmichael later re-created his role of Stanley Windrush in "I'm Alright Jack"!
- DirectorLewis GilbertStarsKenneth MoreMuriel PavlowLyndon BrookBiopic of RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader who, after having lost both legs, flew a British fighter plane during WWII.Kenneth More expertly plays the role of Battle of Britain fighter ace, Douglas Bader in this excellent biographic war movie.
- DirectorFred F. SearsStarsBill Haley and the CometsBill HaleyThe PlattersA frustrated big-band promoter bumps into rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets.Great for the music only!
- DirectorJohn FordStarsJohn WayneJeffrey HunterVera MilesAn American Civil War veteran embarks on a years-long journey to rescue his niece from the Comanches after the rest of his brother's family is massacred in a raid on their Texas farm.John Wayne turns in a powerful performance as the embittered Ethan Edwards.
- DirectorCharles VidorStarsGrace KellyAlec GuinnessLouis JourdanWhen a crown prince visits, the princess's mother tries to push the prince into marrying her daughter by presenting a "rival" at the ball - her children's handsome tutor.Grace Kelly plays a princess in preparation for her forthcoming real life transition to become Princess Grace of Monaco!
- DirectorDaniel MannStarsMarlon BrandoGlenn FordMachiko KyôIn post-WWII Japan, an American captain is brought in to help build a school, but the locals want a teahouse instead.Marlon Brando and Glenn Ford are perfect foils for each other in this enchanting comedy.
- DirectorCecil B. DeMilleStarsCharlton HestonYul BrynnerAnne BaxterMoses, raised as a prince of Egypt in the Pharaoh's household, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people from slavery.Charlton Heston will go down in history as the man who parted the Red Sea
- DirectorMark RobsonStarsHumphrey BogartRod SteigerJan SterlingAn ex-sportswriter is hired by a shady fight promoter to promote his latest find, an unknown but easily exploitable rising star from Argentina.Humphrey Bogart's last picture
- DirectorRoy Ward BakerStarsDonald SindenMuriel PavlowTony WrightIn wartime France, a young officer is killed during a raid to kill a German general at the house that used to belong to his grandmother. Before he dies, he talks about a treasure that was hidden there. Several years later, the members of that group are still together as a street band living in a London cellar. The last of the gang, who was chosen for his skills as a ruthless killer, escapes from prison in a rampage of killing and, obsessed with the treasure, takes the gang to France to recover it.Lacklustre film
- DirectorJohn Paddy CarstairsStarsNorman WisdomMaureen SwansonJerry DesmondeA friendly window cleaner works at an English country estate where he saves the owner's son from kidnappers.Another vehicle for the little man in the cloth cap
- DirectorAlfred HitchcockStarsHenry FondaVera MilesAnthony QuayleIn 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.True life movie about a man wrongly accused!
- DirectorRonald NeameStarsClifton WebbGloria GrahameRobert FlemyngIn order to fool the Germans into thinking the Allied invasion of Sicily will take place elsewhere, British Military Intelligence comes up with a cunning ruse.