Small-time showgirl, loved by two decent men, poses as a stripper to infiltrate a nightclub whose owner is believed responsible for her father's murder.
Aug 30, 2009
The Sunset Murder Case (1938)
Small-time showgirl, loved by two decent men, poses as a stripper to infiltrate a nightclub whose owner is believed responsible for her father's murder.
Aug 25, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 25 Suicide For Glory (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IISUICIDE FOR GLORY Okinawa In one last ditch effort at glory, having lost most of their best men in military actions, Japan employs suicide pilots--the Kamikaze--men who would willingly crash their planes into ships in order to destroy the American spirit. But the U.S. Navy and Marines are ready for them with their guns, and they fought heroically against the onslaught. And on Okinawa, Americans fight a major battle with the Japanese Army.
Aug 18, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 24 The Road To Mandalay (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IITHE ROAD TO MANDALAY China, Burma, India, and Indian Ocean Japan invades China in 1936, but the Japanese are not satisfied, and they began to invade Indochina and Thailand, paving the way for the invasion of Burma. The U.S. and British Navies nurture their relations with the Indian Navy as supplies are building up for the return back. Eventually, it was decided to build a road to link up with the Burma Road, and with human and elephant power, they succeeded. Eventually, they "came back to Mandalay", and the first supplies traveled the road to hordes of cheering Chinese.
Aug 11, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 23 Target Suribachi (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IITARGET SURIBACHI Iwo Jima The United States fought two battles here--the U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima against the Japanese, and the U.S. Navy against the typhoon. During the now-legendary events depicted in this episode, we reach the final throes of battle in the Pacific war against Japan. And as the scene of the recent Mount Suribachi memorial appears, we are once again reminded of the price that comes before true victory can be achieved.
Aug 8, 2009
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1936)
A Fleet Street barber recounts the story of Sweeney Todd, a notorious barber who in the last century murdered many customers for their money.
Aug 4, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 22 The Fate Of Europe (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IITHE FATE OF EUROPE Black Sea, south of France, surrender Sevastopol was liberated, and the Allies finally crush Germany. We also witness the meeting of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin on final plans for Germany's surrender and the forming of the United Nations. At the end, Hitler commits suicide, and Nazi flags are torn apart and German military uniforms and hats lie on the ground like discarded garbage. However, compelling footage of German cities in ruins make this one of the most triumphant as well as somewhat somber episodes of Victory at Sea.
Aug 2, 2009
Alfred Hitchcock - Murder! (1930)
The police find the actress, Diana Baring, near the body of her friend. All the circumstantial evidence seems to point to her.
Jul 28, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 21 Full Fathom Five (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IIFULL FATHOM FIVE U.S. submarines, 1941-194 In this episode of Victory at Sea, we see how the U.S. Navy's submarines contributed to the Japanese empire's downfall, sinking thousands of tons of ships, and strangling the Japanese. We see footage of ship upon ship from the House of the Rising Sun destroyed. But a price is paid for those whom the U.S. Navy classifies as "did not return".
Jul 25, 2009
Sherlock Holmes - The Sleeping Cardinal (1931)
This rare Sherlock Holmes film was released at the same time as the Raymond Massey picture "The Speckled Band". The plot is based on two Conan Doyle short stories: "The Final Problem" and "The Empty House".
Sceptical about the potential success of the film, the producers sold the rights to the film to "First Division Pictures" for 800 pounds. The film was released in July 1931 under the title "Sherlock Holmes' Fatal Hour". It was very success, running for over a month on Broadway, which was unprecidented for a British produced programmer.
Reviews hailed the film for "bringing the real Sherlock Holmes to the screen." This prompted 4 more movies in the series The Missing Rembrandt (still considered lost), The Sign of Four, The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes and The Silver Blaze/Murder at the Baskervilles.
Jul 22, 2009
Teenage Devil Dolls (1955)
Pert and pretty high school teen Cassandra Leigh (Barbara Marks) opts for the easy life of a pot-smoking biker in order to avoid the demands of her neurotic career mom (Lucille Price). When Cassandra's grades slip and her college plans fall by the wayside, she marries a love-smitten high school swain (Robert Norman). The devotion of her husband bores the young bride: she looks up her old thrill-seeking buddies and splits from home.
Jul 21, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 20 Return Of The Allies (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IIRETURN OF THE ALLIES Liberation of the Philippines Just after the U.S. entered World War II, the Japanese conquered the Commonwealth of the Philippines, an American protectorate, bringing despair to its people. But they still hope, and in January 1945, these were answered as much of the Philippines were liberated and its people cheered the Americans. Their liberation became bloody as they fought their way in Manila, but still they cheered. A touching tribute to the will of the Philippine people to survive as they waited for liberation--and their eventual independence a year later.
Jul 14, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 19 The Battle For Leyte Gulf (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IIBATTLE FOR LEYTE GULF Sea battle for Leyte Gulf The Japanese fleet is fast disappearing, and the Imperial Navy conducts its last major operation in the Philippines. It ends in debacle: The risen battleships of Pearl Harbor avenge the attack in Surigao Strait, the Center Force is defeated in Sibuyan Sea, the jeep carriers and destroyers heroically fend off a stronger Japanese force near Samar, and their remaining aircraft carriers were sunk. This Victory at Sea segment marked the counting of the days until the Japanese would accept defeat and surrender to the allies.
Jul 7, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 18 Two If By Sea (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IITWO IF BY SEA Peleliu and Angaur Before the Philippines, the United States first attacks Peleliu and Anguar. Through communiques, we follow the bloody battle in its ferocity.
Jun 30, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 17 The Turkey Shoot (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IITHE TURKEY SHOOT Conquest of the Marianas Guam, a U.S. territory, gets invaded by Japan a few days after Pearl Harbor and remains under occupation for two and a half years before the Americans arrive to take Saipan and Guam back, and finished off as well the Japanese fleet in a classic "turkey shoot". The Guamanians are thankful as expressed on their smiling faces, making it one of the most inspiring segments of Victory at Sea. Meanwhile, the Americans are preparing the bases in the islands as well as in other areas of the Marianas for the ultimate bomber offensive against Japan.
Rescue from Gilligan's Island (1978)
The seven castaways are finally getting off the island, but can they cope with civilization?
Jun 23, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 16 Killers and the Kill (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IIKILLERS AND THE KILLED Victory in the Atlantic, 1943-1945 The U-Boats are ascendant, and their triumphs trumpeted over Germany. But the Allies hit back with new bases in lands bordering the Atlantic Ocean, new antisubmarine techniques, and the new escort, or "jeep", carrier. Thus, the neutralization and destruction of the German U-Boat forces is guaranteed.
Jun 22, 2009
You Bet Your Life - Secret Word "Chair" (1954)
Groucho Marx in his extremely popular 1950's television series "You Bet Your Life", which aired on the NBC Television Network. The "secret word" in this episode is "Chair". The series was a comedic game show which allowed plenty of room for Groucho's verbal comedy. Contains original broadcast commercials.
Jun 18, 2009
Alfred Hitchcock - The Skin Game (1931)
An old traditional family and a modern family battle over land in a small English village and almost destroy each other.
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Jun 16, 2009
Victory At Sea ep 15 D-Day (1953)
Victory at Sea was a documentary TV series about naval warfare during World War IID-DAY Normandy The Allied invasion of Normandy--from preparation to execution--is detailed to very compelling effect courtesy of vintage footage from both sides. One of the most important turning points for victory from the Allied side. Perhaps one of the most exciting episodes of the entire Victory at Sea series--the pivotal moment of World War II in Europe.
Jun 12, 2009
Sherlock Holmes - The Case of the Tyrant's Daughter (1955)
A chemist is accused of the murder of his fiancé's stepfather, who was determined to keep the two apart. Although there is mounting evidence of the chemist's guilt, Holmes is requested by the old man's housekeeper to investigate the case, as she believes the young man to be innocent.
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