Author Archive: Retro

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

Beautiful photography highlights this story of two expeditions, one British, the other Italian, engaged in a dangerous race to be the first to conquer the Matterhorn. Written by Emeric Pressburger. Dir. Milton Rosmer, Luis Trenker

When a Chicago police reporter solves a gangland murder, he is kidnapped by the gangsters in order to keep him from testifying. Dir. Jean Yarbrough

Montgomery as a Canadian officer behind enemy lines having an tryst with a Parisian dancer.

Successful stage play is transferred to the screen as two enemies go to any lengths to make sure that the marriage of their children never takes place. Watch for Audrey Hepburn, appearing here in her first feature.