Author Archive: Retro

During the War of 1812, the captain of the American ship “Concord” faces a mutiny when an officer pretends to be loyal to Britain in order to steal gold bullion from France. Produced by Maurice and Frank King. Dir. Edward Dmytryk

An ailing African leader is admitted to a hospital. A male nurse at the hospital kidnaps him, but it turns out that things aren’t exactly what they seem to be.

The search for a missing medicine arrow sparks a series of Indian attacks. Feature version of the serial.

Charles Bickford gives a compelling performance in this effective account of the outspoken Cardinal Mindszenty, whose anti-Communist stand caused a major stir in the 1940s. A Hungarian Cardinal is imprisoned as an enemy of the Communist State. Propoganda film typical of the 1950’s, though based on true story.

Dir. Hitchcock. While traveling in continental Europe, a young British couple realize that a passenger seems to have been kidnapped from their train.

Mr. Wong helps the police Captain break up a smuggling ring and solve the murder of a detective. Written by George Waggner, based on the novels by Hugh Wiley. Dir. William Nigh

Young sailor comes home to get married and has trouble with his mother-in-law to be.

Poor hero and rich villain compete for the affections of a sweet heroine.