Author Archive: Retro

Pilot helps a former wartime flying ace clear his name when he is accused of being a criminal called “The Eagle”. Written by Ford Beebe. 12 Chapters Dir. Forde Beebe, B. Reeves Eason.

Feuding heirs to a gold mine turn to the Mounties when they find themselves up against band of thieves. 10 Chapters. Dir. Stuart Paton, Harry S. Webb.

Soldier of fortune who has been wrongfully imprisoned escapes and makes his way to Africa where he discovers that the man who can clear his name also holds the key to a hidden diamond mine. Written by Ford Beebe. 12 Chapters. Dir. Richard Thorpe, B. Reeves Eason.

Tough cop searches for a criminal know only as “The Frog” in this precursor to “Dragnet”. SILENT. Written by Francis Ford (John Ford’s older brother). 12 Chapters. Dir. Benjamin Franklin Wilson.

Pearl White finds herself in cliffhanging situations in this classic serial that paved the way for an entirely original class of movie. Look fast for a very young Milton Berle. SILENT. 9 Chapters Dir. Louis J. Gasnier, Donald MacKenzie..