Author Archive: Retro

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A woman has an almost psychopathic desire for money – in this case $60,000 in cash is intended for a blackmailer. However, she and her husband find the money – he wanting to turn it over to the police – she wanting to keep it.

Two detectives are called to a spooky old mansion by a girl who’s uncle is murdered by her other relatives. Dir. Charles Lamont

The publisher of a celebrity gossip tabloid sets out to destroy an aging actor, whose career is foundering and who is also facing a battle with alcoholism.

Detective investigates the death of a lecherous artist, but all evidence points to his girlfriend being the murderer. In this early talkie, actress Joan Barry provides the voice for Anny Ondra, a silent performer who couldn’t speak english! Co-Written by Alfred Hitchcock. Dir. Alfred Hitchcock

Illinois coal miner marries showgirl and sets up a business to mine land she inherited, while his wife begins an affair with his business rival.

Pa Stark and his five sons start a crime wave that can only be stopped by Dick Tracy. Feature version of the Serial. Dir. Jon English, William Witney

A diplomat and his wife arrive in London, and are soon involved in a series of confusing and sometimes frightening events that have no apparent explanation.