Author Archive: Retro

Hunchback worker who’s friends with a pretty girl. he helps her get theman she loves when he is in love with her

Evergreen’s breezy plot, lilting music, and stylish dancing routines all come together to highlight the talents and beauty of British musical queen, Jessie Matthews. The willowy, long-legged Mathews is a singing and dancing revelation, as charming and lovable a musical comedy heroine as ever seen on either side of the Atlantic.”Evergreen” was an original Rodgers and Hart creation, both in story and music, successfully produced on stage in 1930 in Glasgow and London by British impresario,C. B. Cochran. Gaumont British Picture loosely adapted the show into a Hollywood style musical in this 1934 version. Three Rodgers and Hart songs were retained, most notably, “Dancing on the Ceiling.” In addition, three songs by the American composer, Harry Woods were interpolated, including the movie’s main theme, “When You’ve Got a Little Springtime in Your Heart.”

Jockey is set up by his opponents and is banned from racing, but when he takes a job on a farm, he has the chance to eventually get back on track. Dir. Howard Bretherton.

Crooked bankers who murder the bank director when he discovers their schemes. (Silent film with subtitles)

Guard becomes a warden and attempts to reform the prison.

Released convict fixes his brother’s family problems and tracks down the man who framed him.

The hunt is on for a mystery ship in the Pacific that is said to be destined to destry the Suez Canal.

British comedy about an bomb that explodes and transforms the borders of England and France.

Policeman is killed by black-marketeers selling rubber, a scarce item in the WWII era, and his private eye son takes up the investigation.