Author Archive: Retro

A generous boy tries to help a girl who does not believe in Santa Claus because of her family’s poverty.

When a burglar dressed as Santa Claus steals a family’s Christmas presents, amateur detective Octavius sets out to recover the loot.

Well-to-do Mr. and Mrs. Gilton live next door to a large family that struggles to make ends meet. Despite their desire to be friendly, Mr. Gilton is frequently irritated by his neighbors, insisting that they stay out of his yard, and blaming them for anything that goes wrong. During the holiday season, the differences between the two families become even clearer. Mrs. Gilton wants to do something to help their neighbors, but Mr. Gilton will take a lot of convincing.

Prevues of Roy’s films. Many in color. Song clips, Roy Rogers TV show with Roy doing the commercials.

Roy Rogers, The Roy Rogers Riders Club prayer, prevues, song clips, Roy and Dale’s own home movies, and the very first Roy Rogers TV show aired.

Includes the early short The Ropin’ Pool and a documentary of his life and times.

Collection of newreel footage featuring Marilyn monroe in the prime of her career. Her wedding to Joe DiMaggio, her visit to GI’s in Korea, interviews with reporters, Happy Birthday Mr. President, and much more.

Top stars come out for the war effort.

Rare documentary footage follows the life of martial arts expert Bruce Lee, from his beginnings in China to stardom in Hollywood.