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- January 29, 2021
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At a Catholic public school, Benjamin Stanfield is tired of being the teacher’s pet and decides to play a practical joke on his form master Father Goddard. In confession, Stanfield tells Goddard that he has accidentally murdered his friend Blakey and buried him in the forest.
- January 29, 2021
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A police lt. is ordered to stop investigating deadly crime boss Mr. Brown, because he hasn’t been able to get any hard evidence against him. He then goes after Brown’s girlfriend who despises him, for information instead.
- January 29, 2021
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Klaus Wussow plays a brilliant role as the ordinary “Wallace Scotland Yard Inspector” and also Gert “Goldfinger” Fr?be is showing why he should be regarded as one of the best german actors ever. If you aren’t into the german Wallace films.. This one is the best start.
- January 29, 2021
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Nautical adventure about the rich reefs off of the coast of Florida and the intense, sometimes deadly competition that arises betwen groups of divers that stake their claim. Shot on location in Tarpon Springs. AAN Cinematography.
- January 29, 2021
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- Comments Off on Mr. Reeder In Room 13 1938
One of series of thrillers by Edgar Wallace.
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British destroyer and her men, in crucial moments during WWII, Noel Coward wrote story and the stirring film score.
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Self-centered woman lets nothing stand in her way as she climbs the ladder of social success. Color.
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- Comments Off on Sidewalks of London 1938
On the sidewalks of the London theater district the buskers (street performers) earn enough coins for a cheap room. Charles, who recites dramatic monologues, sees that a young pickpocket, Libby, also has a talent for dancing and adds her to his act. Harley, the theater patron who never knew Libby took his gold cigarette case, is impressed by Libby’s dancing and invites her to bring Charles and the other buskers in his group to an after-the-play party. Libby comes alone. A theatrical career is launched.