The opening scene, a dream sequence prior to the vaudeville routines which follow, is what makes this film famous. In it Keaton plays everyone in a theatre simultaneously (through multiple exposures). He is the band leader, all its members, the dancers on the stage and everyone in the audience.
Jan 29, 2009
Buster Keaton - The Play House (1921)
The opening scene, a dream sequence prior to the vaudeville routines which follow, is what makes this film famous. In it Keaton plays everyone in a theatre simultaneously (through multiple exposures). He is the band leader, all its members, the dancers on the stage and everyone in the audience.
The boys try to settle a dispute between competing freight lines and figure out who the bad guys are.Jan 28, 2009
Jan 26, 2009
Prison Mutiny (1943)
When Johnny Gray, a reckless, wealthy socialite, gets a speeding ticket, he is reprimanded by the father of his girl friend, Patricia Bedford, to reform his ways. While driving home from the Bedfords', Johnny's car is commandeered by four bank robbers led by Rico. The police follow Johnny because of his reckless driving but when he pulls into a side street, Rico escapes with the money, promising his partners that he will meet them later. The police apprehend Johnny and the robbers, who then implicate Johnny as their crime boss in order to keep Rico free.
Jan 24, 2009
When ranchers learn their land has been condemned for construction of a new dam, they decide to fight. The Three Mesqueteers attempt to prevent wholesale slaughter in this fine Republic Western starring John Wayne, Ray "Crash" Corrigan, and Raymond Hatton.
After her sister dies under mysterious circumstances, a young heiress seeks Holmes' help when she feels threatened by her brutish stepfather.
When cultures clash, cars crash, and Andy's home becomes his castle as he engages the employment of a bicycle-touring Englishman who must work off an unfortunately-earned debt.Jan 23, 2009
In order to cut down on expenses, Lucy advertises for a roommate, selecting the shy Carol Bradford. In order to get Carol to come out of her shell, Lucy and Mary Jane throw a party and invite a group of musicians to perform.
Jan 22, 2009
A blind artist is on his way to Java to see a doctor about an operation to restore his sight when the ship sinks and he washes up on a tropical island.
Gene and Pat rescue a young Mexican boy who is forced to locate an old mine by outlaws who threaten to kill the youngster's burro.Jan 21, 2009
The Beverly Hillbillies - s01e05 - Jed Buys Stock (1962)
Grannie prepares her special mash to help cure Mrs. Drysdale of her drinking problem while Jed does as Mr. Drysdale suggests and buys stock: cows, goats, pigs, and chickens! Meanwhile, Mrs. Drysdale recovers from the shock of her first meeting with the Clampetts and is convinced she's imagining things.
Rob brings two baby ducks home from work.
Diamond plays a game of cat and mouse with an escaped convict who bears a grudge against Diamond for bringing him to justice.Sherlock Holmes - The Case of the Cunningham Heritage (1954)
Dr. John Watson has just returned to London, after being wounded while serving with the military in Afghanistan. While looking for a place to live, a friend puts him in touch with Sherlock Holmes, and the two agree to share lodgings in Baker Street. Holmes proves an interesting if eccentric companion. When Holmes receives a message from the police, Watson learns that he is a private consulting detective, and soon finds himself assisting Holmes in investigating a murder case. Peter Cunningham has been found stabbed to death, with his fiancée standing over him holding a knife - but Scotland Yard's Inspector Lestrade is baffled by the lack of a motive for the crime.
A group of strangers are invited to stay at an island estate only to find out that they are being eliminated one by one according to the predictions of a nursery rhyme that they find.
An ocean liner sinks off Honolulu and Allen Colby, heir to millions, is presumed dead...but local sleuth Charlie Chan is not so sure.
As a child, Bill witnesses the murder of his family by four robbers. Fifteen years later, he embarks on his revenge.
Trumpet-playing college students Fred Astaire and Burgess Meredith vie for a place in Artie Shaw's band and the attentions of Paulette Goddard in this breezy musical that features such tunes as "Would You Like to Be the Love of My Life?," "Poor Mr. Chisholm" and "I'm Yours."
After Al Burton kills Dad Mason and makes it look like a suicide, Ace Cooper arrives to investigate. He poses as a coward during the day but at night he becomes the daring Dude Bandit.
In the 22nd century Ray Peterson, reporter for the Interplanetary News, is assigned to write a story aboard a space station. Tension mounts between Peterson and the station commander, who believes he is in the way, but has orders to leave him alone.
An alien being with the power of invisibility lands in Santa Monica. Killing two people who attacked him due to the menacing appearance of his spacesuit, the creature takes it off while being pursued by government authorities, revealing himself to be invisible.
A band of explorers led by John Carradine, are trapped in a diving bell while looking into the potential of using a food supply on the ocean floor. The group discovers a spectacular underwater cave connected to tunnels, but where do they lead?