Brewster's Millions 1945   N/R, 79 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Dennis O'Keefe, Helen Walker, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, June Havoc, Gail Patrick, Mischa Auer, John Litel, Thurston Hall, Joe Sawyer, Nana Bryant, Herbert Rudley, Neil Hamilton, Byron Foulger, Barbara Pepper, Joseph Crehan
In this film, based on George Barr McCutcheon's novel, a World War II veteran Monty Brewster (Dennis O'Keefe) arrives home and learns that he has inherited one million dollars–the catch is he must spend it all within two months or he will not receive the rest of his inheritance. Another stipulation is that he cannot tell anyone about the inheritance. Brewster goes on a spending spree putting his money into bad investments, all of which turn into surprising profits. In the midst of his frenzy to spend the money, personal problems arise when he must postpone his wedding to Peggy (Helen Walker) but cannot tell her why. And still, the spending sprees continue. 1 User Review
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Cattle Queen of Montana 1954  N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Ronald Reagan, Gene Evans, Lance Fuller, Anthony Caruso, Jack Elam, Yvette Dugay, Morris Ankrum, Chubby Johnson, Myron Healey
Indians are stirred into attacking ranchers in the area, but Sierra Nevada Jones (Barbara Stanwyck) fights to keep the ranch she worked so hard for.
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Escape to Burma 1955  N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Action / Drama
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Ryan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye, Lisa Montell, Reginald Denny, Peter Coe, Alex Montoya
An innocent man, Jim Brecan (Robert Ryan), evades the police who suspect him of murder. He finds refuge on Gwen Moore's (Barbara Stanwyck) teak plantation. Her protection turns to love as she awaits proof of his innocence and subsequent freedom.
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Frontier Marshal 1939  N/R, 71 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Randolph Scott, Nancy Kelly, Cesar Romero, Binnie Barnes, John Carradine, Eddie Foy Jr., Ward Bond, Lon Chaney Jr., Si Jenks, Harry Woods
The O.K. Corral, with its gunfight involving the legendary Wyatt Earp and Doc Halliday, provides the climax of this story–a precursor to "My Darling Clementine."
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Getting Gertie's Garter 1945 N/R, 72 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Dennis O'Keefe, Marie McDonald, Barry Sullivan, Binnie Barnes, Sheila Ryan, J. Carrol Naish, Jerome Cowan, Vera Marshe, Don Beddoe, Frank Fenton
Based on a popular stage comedy, this funny, slapstick farce concerns a jeweled garter. Ken (Dennis O'Keefe) had given it to Gertie (Marie McDonald), but he is now married to Patty (Sheila Ryan). Gertie is about to marry Ken's friend but intends to keep the garter–just in case Ken returns to her. Ken MUST get that garter (which is always around Gertie's leg) back without his wife or friend knowing about it.
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The Gorilla 1939 N/R, 65 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Anita Louise, Patsy Kelly, Lionel Atwill, Bela Lugosi, Joseph Calleia, Paul Harvey, Edward Norris, Wally Vernon, Art Miles
Inept detectives (the Ritz Brothers–Jimmy, Harry, and Al) visit Peter's (Bela Lugosi) haunted house and become involved in solving a murder mystery.
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Heidi 1937 N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Shirley Temple, Jean Hersholt, Arthur Treacher, Helen Westley, Pauline Moore, Sidney Blackmer, Sig Ruman, Thomas Beck, Mary Nash, Mady Christians
Shirley Temple stars as the little girl who is unhappy when taken away from her grandfather's home in the Alps.
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The Iron Mask 1929 N/R
Genre: Adventure
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Belle Bennett, Marguerite De La Motte, Dorothy Revier, Vera Lewis, Rolfe Sedan, William Bakewell, Gordon Thorpe, Nigel De Brulier, Ullrich Haupt, Lon Poff
In this sequel to Douglas Fairbanks' 1921 "The Three Musketeers," he recreates his role as D'Artagnan. The Musketeers are brought together to rescue the rightful King of France while overcoming the usurper to the throne.
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Passion 1954 N/R, 84 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Cornel Wilde, Yvonne De Carlo, Raymond Burr, Lon Chaney Jr., John Qualen, Anthony Caruso, Peter Coe, Stuart Whitman, Frank DeKova, Rodolfo Acosta
Juan Obregon (Cornel Wilde) suffers greatly when his wife and child are brutally murdered, and he seeks revenge by tracking down and killing those responsible.
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Pearl of the South Pacific 1955  N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Virginia Mayo, Dennis Morgan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye, Lance Fuller, Basil Ruysdael, Lisa Montell, Carol Thurston
Dan and Bully (Dennis Morgan and David Farrar) intend to get rich by stealing a fortune in black pearls that are off a South Pacific island. Along with Rita (Virginia Mayo), who pretends to be a missionary, they set off on their quest, but the angry natives are worse than the giant octopus that guards the pearls. When Bully is killed, Rita and Dan decide to turn over a new leaf and live in peace on the island. Not much here, except to showcase Virginia Mayo.
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm 1938 N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Shirley Temple, Randolph Scott, Jack Haley, Gloria Stuart, Phyllis Brooks, Helen Westley, Slim Summerville, Bill Robinson, William Demarest, Paul Harvey
A talented child, Rebecca (Shirley Temple), wins a radio talent contest and becomes the darling of the airwaves. Along the way, she dances with Aloysius (Bill Robinson).
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Rendezvous with Annie 1946 N/R, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Eddie Albert, Faye Marlowe, Gail Patrick, Philip Reed, C. Aubrey Smith, Raymond Walburn, William Frawley, Wallace Ford, Will Wright, Lucien Littlefield
When a GI (Eddie Albert) went AWOL and visited his wife, she became pregnant. Now, nine months later, he tries to prove that he did indeed go AWOL and is the baby's father.
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The Restless Breed 1957 N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Scott Brady, Anne Bancroft, Jay C. Flippen, Rhys Williams, Jim Davis, Scott Marlowe, Leo Gordon, Eddy Waller, Harry Cheshire, Myron Healey
Following the murder of his secret-service-agent father, Mitch Baker (Scott Brady) sets out to avenge the Texas border crime.
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Rise and Shine 1941 N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Jack Oakie, George Murphy, Linda Darnell, Walter Brennan, Milton Berle, Sheldon Leonard, Donald Meek, Donald MacBride, Raymond Walburn, Paul Harvey
This film adaptation of James Thurber's "My Life and Hard Times" features Jack Oakie as football star Boley who suffers a series of misadventures before the BIG game.
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 The River's Edge 1957 N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Ray Milland, Anthony Quinn, Debra Paget, Harry Carey Jr., Byron Foulger, Chubby Johnson, Frank Gerstle, Tom McKee
Bank robber Nardo Denning (Ray Milland) takes a farmer, Ben Cameron (Anthony Quinn), hostage as he crosses over the border into Mexico. Ben just happens to be married to Nardo's former partner, Meg (Debra Paget).
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 Robin Hood 1922 N/R, 110 min.
Genre: Family / Action / Adventure / Romance
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Douglas Fairbanks, Wallace Beery, Enid Bennett, Alan Hale, Sam De Grasse, Paul Dickey, William Lowery, Billie Bennett, Roy Coulson, Wilson Benge, Willard Louis, Bud Geary, Lloyd Talman, Ann Doran, Frank Austin
Douglas Fairbanks is at his swashbuckling best in this high-budget, silent epic. The Earl of Nottingham (Fairbanks) follows King Richard the Lion Hearted (Wallace Beery) to the Crusades. But, the King's brother, Prince John (Sam De Grasse), who was left behind in charge, ursurps the throne and becomes an oppressive ruler. The Earl takes on the pseudonym of "Robin Hood" and returns to save the day.
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The Sands of Iwo Jima 1949 N/R, 109 min.
Genre: Action / Drama / Romance
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: John Wayne, Adele Mara, Forrest Tucker, John Agar, Arthur Franz, Richard Jaeckel, Julie Bishop, Wally Cassell, James Brown, Richard Webb, James Holden, Peter Coe, William Murphy, George Tyne, Hal Baylor
In this prototype of World War II movies, John Wayne epitomizes the "Semper Fi" attitude of the U.S. Marine Corps. Sergeant Stryker (Wayne) trains his men to prepare them for the rigors of battle; in the process, he earns their respect and devotion. Technical direction from the U.S. Marine Corps perspective was provided by Lt. Col. Merlyn D. Holmes, U.S.M.C. who participated in many Allied assaults during World War II. Wayne was nominated for an Oscar.
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Silver Lode 1954 N/R, 82 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: John Payne, Dan Duryea, Lizabeth Scott, Dolores Moran, Emile Meyer, Harry Carey Jr., Morris Ankrum, John Hudson, Robert Warwick, Alan Hale Jr.
The townsfolk of Silver Lode are preparing for the Fourth of July festivities, and Dan Ballard (John Payne) is preparing for his wedding to Rose (Lizabeth Scott) when four strangers, led by Ned McCarthy (Dan Duryea), ride into town. Ned claims to be a U.S. Marshal and that he is in town to arrest Dan for murder and robbery. Dan must prove his innocence, but his "friends" in town desert him in his time of need. Good Technicolor scenery and direction make this "High Noon"-style film enjoyable. It is also thought to be a statement concerning "McCarthyism," the Communist witch-hunt conducted by Senator Joe McCarthy during this time period that affected the movie industry.
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Slightly Scarlet 1956 N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl, Kent Taylor, Ted de Corsia, Lance Fuller, Buddy Baer, Frank Gerstle, George E. Stone, Ellen Corby
Ben (John Payne) works for crime boss Sol (Ted de Corsia), and he seeks to find dirt on the mayoral candidate, Frank (Kent Taylor), who is campaigning on a platform to rid the city of crime. But Ben falls in love with Frank's secretary, June (Rhonda Fleming), and decides to work for Frank's election. Meanwhile, June's sister (Arlene Dahl) trys to win Ben's love, and Sol is obviously upset over what's going on. Predictable film noir, but good use of Technicolor to set the mood (and show off the redheads).
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Suez 1938 N/R, 104 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Tyrone Power, Loretta Young, Annabella, J. Edward Bromberg, Joseph Schildkraut, Henry Stephenson, Sidney Blackmer, Sig Ruman, Nigel Bruce, Miles Mander
Ferdinand De Lesseps was the architect for the Suez Canal; that much is true. But the rest of the material for this film is pure fiction. As an art form, however, this Darryl F. Zanuck epic deserves high marks.
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Surrender 1950 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Vera Ralston, John Carroll, Walter Brennan, Francis Lederer, William Ching, Jane Darwell, Roy Barcroft, Paul Fix, Esther Dale, Maria Palmer
Violet Barton (Vera Ralston) is an evil woman for whom bigamy followed by murder are the events that lead to the framing of Johnny Hale (William Ching) in this adult Western.
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Tennessee's Partner 1955 N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: John Payne, Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming, Coleen Gray, Morris Ankrum, Anthony Caruso, Chubby Johnson, Leo Gordon, Myron Healey, Angie Dickinson
An assortment of offbeat characters befriend, compete, and try to outwit each other in a California mining town during the gold rush.
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The Three Musketeers 1939 N/R, 72 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Comedy / Musical
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Don Ameche, Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Binnie Barnes, Lionel Atwill, Gloria Stuart, Pauline Moore, Joseph Schildkraut, John Carradine, Miles Mander, Douglass Dumbrille, John "Dusty" King, Russell Hicks, Gregory Gaye
Don Ameche stars as D'Artagnan while the Ritz Brothers (Al, Harry, and Jimmy) take on Musketeer roles in this enjoyable version of Alexandre Dumas' classic adventure in which they help Louis XIII (Joseph Schildkraut) save France.
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Up in Mabel's Room 1944 N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Dennis O'Keefe, Marjorie Reynolds, Gail Patrick, Mischa Auer, Charlotte Greenwood, Lee Bowman, John Hubbard, Binnie Barnes, Janet Lambert, Fred Kohler Jr.
Based on a popular stage play, this farce tells of the tale of a young man (Dennis O'Keefe) who attempts to retrieve a "naughty" gift he had innocently given a young woman (Gail Patrick) without his wife (Marjorie Reynolds) or his friend (Lee Bowman) knowing of it. Quite funny, and remade with the same director and star the following year as "Getting Gertie's Garter."
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The Wild Blue Yonder 1951 N/R, 97 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Wendell Corey, Vera Ralston, Forrest Tucker, Phil Harris, Walter Brennan, Ruth Donnelly, Harry Carey Jr., Penny Edwards, Jack Kelly, William Witney
This film pays tribute to the development of aviation and the daring men who flew bombing missions during World War II.
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Young People 1940 N/R, 77 min.
Genre: Musical / Drama
Director: Allan Dwan
Cast: Shirley Temple, Jack Oakie, Charlotte Greenwood, Arleen Whelan, George Montgomery, Kathleen Howard, Darryl Hickman, Minor Watson, Frank Swann, Frank Sully, Mae Marsh, Irving Bacon, Charles Halton, Sarah Edwards, Arthur Aylesworth
Wendy (Shirley Temple) is adopted by Joe and Kit (Jack Oakie and Charlotte Greenwood) who are members of a vaudeville team and are considering changing their profession. The family moves to a small town so that Wendy will receive a solid upbringing. But, the townsfolk do not like show business people and want Wendy and her family out of their lives–until a storm hits and Joe saves the lives of stranded children. The family is now welcome in the town and puts on a show that is loved by all.
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| 1. Brewster's Millions (1945)
2. Cattle Queen of Montana (1954)
3. Escape to Burma (1955)
4. Frontier Marshal (1939)
5. Getting Gertie's Garter (1945)
6. The Gorilla (1939)
7. Heidi (1937)
8. The Iron Mask (1929)
9. Passion (1954)
10. Pearl of the South Pacific (1955)
11. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938)
12. Rendezvous with Annie (1946)
13. The Restless Breed (1957)
14. Rise and Shine (1941)
15. The River's Edge (1957)
16. Robin Hood (1922)
17. The Sands of Iwo Jima (1949)
18. Silver Lode (1954)
19. Slightly Scarlet (1956)
20. Suez (1938)
21. Surrender (1950)
22. Tennessee's Partner (1955)
23. The Three Musketeers (1939)
24. Up in Mabel's Room (1944)
25. The Wild Blue Yonder (1951)
26. Young People (1940)
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