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3 Bad Men   1926     3 stars    N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Western / Romance
aka: Three Bad Men

Director: John Ford  
Cast: George O'Brien, Olive Borden, Lou Tellegen, J. Farrell MacDonald, Tom Santschi, Frank Campeau, Priscilla Bonner, Otis Harlan, Phyllis Haver, Georgie Harris, Alec B. Francis, Jay Hunt, Walter Perry, George Irving, Grace Gordon

  The three bad men Mike Costigan, "Bull" Stanley, and "Spade" Allen (J. Farrell McDonald, Tom Santschi, and Frank Campeau) are outlaws who rescue a young woman, Lee Carlton (Olive Borden), after her father is killed and lose their lives protecting her. John Ford at his silent film best.



Cast
George O'Brien Dan O"Malley
Olive Borden Lee Carlton
Lou Tellegen Sheriff Layne Hunter
J. Farrell MacDonald Mike Costigan
Tom Santschi "Bull" Stanley
Frank Campeau "Spade" Allen
Priscilla Bonner Millie Stanley
Otis Harlan Editor Zach Little
Phyllis Haver Lily
Georgie Harris Joe Minsk
Alec B. Francis Rev. Calvin Benson
Jay Hunt Nat Lucas
Walter Perry Pat Monahan
George Irving Gen. Neville
Grace Gordon Millie's Friend
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Poster Art From art.comAlice in Wonderland   1933     3 stars    N/R, 70 min.
Genre: Family / Fantasy / Adventure
Director: Norman Z. McLeod  
Cast: Charlotte Henry, Richard Arlen, Roscoe Ates, Charles Ruggles, Roscoe Karns, Gary Cooper, W.C. Fields, Cary Grant, Sterling Holloway, Edward Everett Horton, Leon Errol, Ned Sparks, William Austin, Louise Fazenda, Alec B. Francis

  In this first full-length film of the Lewis Carroll fantasy, the story takes place in 19th-century England where Alice (Charlotte Henry) enters the land behind a mirror in her library. Among the characters that Alice meets in Wonderland are the March Hare (Charlie Ruggles), the Mad Hatter (Edward Everett Horton), and the Cheshire Cat (Richard Arlen). In one of her adventures, Humpty Dumpty (W.C. Fields) recites the poem "Jabberwocky" to Alice and then falls off the wall. The White Knight (Gary Cooper) tries to put Humpty Dumpty together but fails and then joins Alice on her adventure. Alice does become a queen and then awakens in her library where she finds her kitten Dinah cuddled on her lap.



Cast
Charlotte Henry Alice
Richard Arlen Cheshire Cat
Roscoe Ates Fish
Charles Ruggles March Hare
Roscoe Karns Tweedledee
Gary Cooper White Knight
W.C. Fields Humpty-Dumpty
Cary Grant Mock Turtle
Sterling Holloway Frog
Edward Everett Horton Mad Hatter
Leon Errol Uncle Gilbert
Ned Sparks Caterpillar
William Austin Gryphon
Louise Fazenda White Queen
Alec B. Francis King of Hearts
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Arrowsmith   1931     3 stars    N/R, 108 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John Ford  
Cast: Ronald Colman, Helen Hayes, A.E. Anson, Myrna Loy, Claude King, Beulah Bondi, Russell Hopton, John Qualen, Richard Bennett, DeWitt Jennings, Clarence Brooks, Alec B. Francis, Bert Roach, David Landau, Lumsden Hare

  When Dr. Martin Arrowsmith (Ronald Colman) changes his career from physician to research scientist, everything in his life is affected. In true Sinclair Lewis style, the author reveals the commercial aspect of medicine and how quickly money and social status lead to tragedy for those who get wrapped up in the trappings. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.



Cast
Ronald Colman Dr. Martin Arrowsmith
Helen Hayes Leora Arrowsmith
A.E. Anson Professor Max Gottlieb
Myrna Loy Mrs. Joyce Lanyon
Claude King Dr. Tubbs
Beulah Bondi Mrs. Tozer
Russell Hopton Terry Wickett
John Qualen Henry Novak
Richard Bennett Gustav Sondelius
DeWitt Jennings Mr. B.W. Tozer
Clarence Brooks Oliver Marchand
Alec B. Francis Twyford
Bert Roach Bert Tozer
David Landau State Veterinarian
Lumsden Hare Sir Robert Fairland

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The Bishop Murder Case   1930     1 and a half stars    N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Nick Grinde  
Cast: Basil Rathbone, Leila Hyams, Roland Young, Alec B. Francis, Carroll Nye, George F. Marion, Bodil Rosing, Delmer Daves, Charles Quatermaine, Zelda Sears, Richard Cramer, James Donlan, Sidney Bracey, Clarence Geldart, Nellie Bly Baker

  The body of "Cock Robin" is discovered with an arrow through his heart. He is one of a series of murder victims in which the killer leaves nursery rhymes in his wake. Detective Philo Vance (Basil Rathbone) goes to work and finds the psychopathic killer.



Cast
Basil Rathbone Philo Vance
Leila Hyams Belle Dillard
Roland Young Sigurd "Erik" Arnesson
Alec B. Francis Professor Bertrand Dillard
Carroll Nye John E. Sprigg
George F. Marion Adolph Drukker
Bodil Rosing Grete Menzel
Delmer Daves Raymond Sperling
Charles Quatermaine John Pardee
Zelda Sears Mrs. Otto Drukker
Richard Cramer Detective in Park
James Donlan Sgt. ERnest Heath
Sidney Bracey Pyne
Clarence Geldart John F. - X. Markham
Nellie Bly Baker Beedle
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Feet First   1930     2 and a half stars    N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Clyde Bruckman  
Cast: Harold Lloyd, Robert McWade, Lillian Leighton, Barbara Kent, Alec B. Francis, Noah Young, Henry Hall, Arthur Housman, Willie Best, Noah Beery, Buster Phelps, Leo Willis, James Finlayson

  While on a cruise to Honolulu, shoe salesman Harold Horne (Harold Lloyd) falls in love with heiress Barbara Carson (Barbara Kent) who believes that Harold is a millionaire. While trying to hide the deceit, Harold becomes tied up in a mail sack and lands on a builder's hoist near a skyscraper. Now, he must find a way to climb down the building–and the acrobatic fun begins.



Cast
Harold Lloyd Harold Horne
Robert McWade John Tanner
Lillian Leighton Mrs. Tanner
Barbara Kent Barbara
Alec B. Francis Old Timer Carson
Noah Young Ship's Officer
Henry Hall Endicott
Arthur Housman Drunken Clubman
Willie Best Janitor
Noah Beery Man in Shoe Store
Buster Phelps Little Boy
Leo Willis Truck Driver
James Finlayson A Painter
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His Private Secretary   1933     2 stars    N/R, 68 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Phil Whitman  
Cast: Evalyn Knapp, John Wayne, Alec B. Francis, Reginald Barlow, Natalie Kingston, Arthur Hoyt, Al St. John, Hugh Kidder, Mickey Rentschler, Patrick Cunning

  Playboy Dick Wallace (John Wayne) can't seem to leave women alone and settle down in the family business. His father (Reginald Barlow) sends Dick to Somerville to collect overdue payments from the Reverend Hall (Alec B. Francis). Along the way to Somerville, Dick picks up Marion (Evalyn Knapp) and gives her a ride. Dick puts moves on Marion, and she slaps him. It turns out that Marion is the Reverend's granddaughter, and, for the first time in his life, Dick is really in love. They do marry, but before Dick can introduce Marion to his father, she is hired by his father as his private secretary, and her identity is kept secret. His father is impressed with Marion, who Dick works diligently for, and soon tells Dick that he wishes that Dick had married Marion.



Cast
Evalyn Knapp Marion Hall
John Wayne Dick Wallace
Alec B. Francis Reverend Hall
Reginald Barlow Mr. Wallace
Natalie Kingston Polly
Arthur Hoyt Little
Al St. John Garage Owner Tom
Hugh Kidder Jenkins the Butler
Mickey Rentschler Joe Boyd
Patrick Cunning Van-Polly's Brother
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Poster Art From art.comMata Hari   1931     2 and a half stars    N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama / Romance
Director: George Fitzmaurice  
Cast: Greta Garbo, Ramon Novarro, Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, C. Henry Gordon, Karen Morley, Alec B. Francis, Blanche Friderici, Edmund Breese, Helen Jerome Eddy, Frank Reicher, Sarah Padden, Mischa Auer, Harry Cording, Michael Visaroff

  The infamous World War I spy, exotic dancer Mata Hari (Greta Garbo), uses her sexuality to get her hands on secret papers. She seduces Russian General Shubin (Lionel Barrymore) and obtains valuable information. But, she is finally caught after falling in love with Lt. Alexis Rosanoff (Ramon Novarro) and allowing a doomed love, not the Nazis, to govern her actions.



Cast
Greta Garbo Mata Hari
Ramon Novarro Lt. Alexis Rosanoff
Lionel Barrymore Gen. Serge Shubin
Lewis Stone Andriani
C. Henry Gordon Dubois
Karen Morley Carlotta
Alec B. Francis Maj. Caron
Blanche Friderici Sister Angelica
Edmund Breese Warden
Helen Jerome Eddy Sister Genevieve
Frank Reicher The Cook
Sarah Padden Nursing Sister Teresa
Mischa Auer Firing Squad Victim
Harry Cording Ivan
Michael Visaroff Jacques
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Oliver Twist   1933     2 stars    N/R, 70 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: William J. Cowen  
Cast: Dickie Moore, Irving Pichel, William "Stage" Boyd, Doris Lloyd, Barbara Kent, Lionel Belmore, Tempe Pigott, Virginia Sale, Harry Holman, Clyde Cook, George Nash, Alec B. Francis, Sonny Ray, George K. Arthur, Nelson McDowell

  This is one of the less successful versions of "Oliver Twist." However, it is an interesting entry in the long list of "Oliver Twist" movies. Dickie Moore stars in the title role of young pickpocket Oliver Twist, and Irving Pichel is good as Oliver's tutor, the devious Fagin.



Cast
Dickie Moore Oliver Twist
Irving Pichel Fagin
William "Stage" Boyd Bill Sikes
Doris Lloyd Nancy Sikes
Barbara Kent Rose Maylie
Lionel Belmore Mr. Bumble
Tempe Pigott Mrs. Corney
Virginia Sale Mrs. Sowerberry
Harry Holman Grimwig
Clyde Cook Chitfing
George Nash Charles Bates
Alec B. Francis Mr. Brownlow
Sonny Ray The Artful Dodger
George K. Arthur Toby Crackit
Nelson McDowell Sowerberry
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The Terror   1928     2 stars    N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Mystery / Horror
Director: Roy Del Ruth  
Cast: May McAvoy, Louise Fazenda, Edward Everett Horton, Alec B. Francis, Matthew Betz, Holmes Herbert, John Miljan, Otto Hoffman, Joseph W. Girard, Frank Austin, Conrad Nagel, Reed Howes

  Edgar Wallace's play is brought to the screen in one of the first "talkies." A mysterious killer is on the loose and is now present at a dinner with assorted guests, including an undercover Scotland Yard investigator. Remade in 1938.



Cast
May McAvoy Olga Redmayne
Louise Fazenda Mrs. Elvery
Edward Everett Horton Ferdinand Fane
Alec B. Francis Dr. Redmayne
Matthew Betz Joe Connors
Holmes Herbert Goodman
John Miljan alfred Katman
Otto Hoffman Soapy Marks
Joseph W. Girard Supt. Hallick
Frank Austin Cotton
Conrad Nagel Narrator
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Tramp, Tramp, Tramp   1926     3 stars    N/R, 62 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Harry Edwards  
Cast: Harry Langdon, Joan Crawford, Tom Murray, Alec B. Francis, Edward Davis, Carlton Griffin, Brooks Benedict

  Harry Langdon competes in a walking race across country–fraught with many obstacles–to win Billy Burton's (Joan Crawford) love AND $25,000.

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Movie Quick Pick
1. 3 Bad Men (1926)
   aka: Three Bad Men
2. Alice in Wonderland (1933)
3. Arrowsmith (1931)
4. The Bishop Murder Case (1930)
5. Feet First (1930)
6. His Private Secretary (1933)
7. Mata Hari (1931)
8. Oliver Twist (1933)
9. The Terror (1928)
10. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (1926)


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