Author Archive: Retro

Spunky reporter Roberts is lured into the wilderness by guide Arlen.

Dir. Lloyd Bacon. True story of five brothers killed on the Battleship Juneau at Guadalcanal during WWII.

Comedy about a Duke’s daughter who poses as a man to win the attentions of her beloved. Olivier’s first appearance in a film based on Shakespeare delivers a great performance as Orlando. Written by J.M. Barrie and Robert Cullen, from the Shakespeare play. Dir. Paul Czinner.

Woman seeks revenge on the gangster who had her innocent brother executed, but must find a key set of fingerprints to clear her own name. Dir. E. Mason Hopper

Sentimental story of a young woman who sacrifices everything to get her brother out of trouble. A murderer places an ad saying “I’ll buy your life”. A Desperate woman answers and takes the blame for the murder in exchange for money.

Sherlock Holmes mystery.

Exciting story of the career of adventure-seeking author Jack London.Biography of famed writer of Call of the Wild. AAN Music.

Former pilot takes a job in a bank and is accused of embezzling money to finance a mail pickup service.

Boxing trainer accused of killing a crooked promoter, assumes a phoney name and begins managing an up-and-coming fighter. Dir. Walter Mayo.