Author Archive: Retro

Forced to make a landing in the Syrian desert, pilot Doug Everett and his passengers find themselves the unwilling guests of Sheik Ahmid Bel Nor. The civilized but deadly Sheik intends to hold the threesome as hostages to prevent the execution of his three Nazi-spy brothers by the British.

A quirky British Secret Service Agent named Major Hammond tries to discover who is using a secret weapon to steal experimental planes.

Expert diamond cutter is hired by the mob to cut The Devil Diamond, a gem that is supposedly cursed. Produced by Maurice Conn. Dir. Les Goodwins

Last of the series about detective Philo Vance.

The commander (Don Ameche) and the designer (Ian Hunter) of the first nuclear-powered submarine clash on its first run.

About a publicity stunt that goes terribly terribly wrong.

Gem Jams, Double Honeymoon and Ring Madness. Three short comedies by the beloved Errol.

Arthur Groom works in London and has a devoted family in Richmond. Shortly after he starts seeing a showgirl she is found murdered and the circumstantial evidence points to the innocent if naive Groom.

To protect her sister, the secretary of a private detective frames him for the murder of a radio commentator. The PI must prove his innocence before time runs out. Dir. Philip Ford