Author Archive: Retro

Tarzan searches for “The Green Goddess”, a native idol which contains the formula for a powerful explosive. Produced by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Feature version of the Serial. Dir. Edward Kull

The Young and the Guilty was part of the “misunderstood youth” British film cycle of the 1950s. Young Eddie (Andrew Ray) and Sue (Janet Munro) are in love, albeit chastely. One of the kids sends a mash note to the other, which is intercepted by their parents. There’s nothing remotely suggestive in the letter, but the adults suspect the worst, causing pain and heartbreak for everyone concerned. Finally, one of the fathers sees the light, suggesting that Eddie and Sue be allowed to maintain their special friendship-after all, remember what happened to Romeo and Juliet when their folks butted in! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Slapstick comedy as Brown and Raye play a show-biz couple who inherit a college on the verge of bankrupcy. To motivate the school’s football team and improve funding, they offer a thousand dollars for every touchdown scored. Produced by William C. Thomas. Dir. James Hogan

The comic-strip hillbilly Snuffy signs up for Army duty and gets mixed up with enemy spies.

Young newspaper boy and the publisher’s niece find adventure and chills chasing after a killer in a spooky old house. Written by Monty Collins & Dorothy Davenport. Dir. Robert F. McGowan

Child’s success in films causes trouble for her family.

Law school professor brings to light evidence that may exonerate a man who was executed 16 years earlier. This information comes to the attention of three people: the Judge on the case, the real murderer, and the executed man’s son.

An exotic dancer finds herself in trouble with the law when her boss plans an elaborate publicity stunt.

A poverty stricken Texas girl is forcd to give up her illegitimate child for adoption. Years later, now a wealthy Dallas woman in Dallas societ, she sets out to locate her son when she learns she can never have another child. Gripping family saga with an excellent cast.