Author Archive: Retro

Southern action drama film about cockfighting.

Phony talent school gets girls gigs at a night spot where they are subsequently murdered, and a female reporter teams up with the D.A. to find the killer. Written by Elmer Clifton. Dir. Elmer Clifton

When her dagger is found at the crime scene, a dancer is accused of killing a woman who had been flirting with her husband. Produced by Douglas Fairbanks Jr, Co-Written by Zoe Atkins. Dir. Thornton Freeland

Cute college coed is sent to the country to visit her eccentric inventor uncle so she’ll forget about the flaky painter she has a crush on.

Exquisite adult romantic drama, beautifully directed by Frank Borzage.

Hero saves the injured son of a prospector.

A chase after a lost lottery ticket propels this charming, whimsical, innovative gem from Clair. The actors sing some of their dialogue; as much fun today as when first released.

Rivalry that exists betwen two fishing towns, one French and the other English.

Ten people with dark black pasts are assembled on a remote island by an unknown host, who accuses them of their past crimes and begins picking them off one by one. Based on the novel “Ten Little Indians” by mystery guru Agatha Christie. Dir. Ren? Clair