The Big Circus 1959  N/R, 108 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Joseph M. Newman
Cast: Victor Mature, Red Buttons, Rhonda Fleming, Kathryn Grant, Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, David(1) Nelson, Gilbert Roland, Steve Allen, Adele Mara
Performers for a bankrupt circus work to overcome adversity in this story filled with action and intrigue.
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Day of the Outlaw 1959 N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Andre De Toth
Cast: Robert Ryan, Burl Ives, Tina Louise, Alan Marshal, Venetia Stevenson, Nehemiah Persoff, David(1) Nelson, Helen Westcott, Jack Lambert, Frank DeKova, Lance Fuller, Elisha Cook Jr.
Ruthless Jack Bruhn (Burl Ives) and his band of Army renegades take over a remote Western town. Reluctant rancher Blaise Starrett (Robert Ryan) is the only one who will stand up to the gang. Good performances by Ryan and Ives who stage the final shootout in a snowstorm.
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High School U.S.A. 1983  TV, 96 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Rodney Amateau
Cast: Michael J. Fox, Nancy McKeon, Todd Bridges, Angela Cartwright, Bob Denver, Dwayne Hickman, Anthony Edwards, Lauri Hendler, Dana Plato, Crystal Bernard, Elinor Donahue, David(1) Nelson
It's the rich "A" group against the "nerds" in this light comedy of high-school life. The rivalry heats up when Jay-Jay (Michael J. Fox) pursues the girlfriend, Beth (Nancy McKeon), of the leader of the "A" group. Plenty of TV celebs in this TV film.
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Peyton Place 1957  N/R, 162 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Mark Robson
Cast: Lana Turner, Hope Lange, Diane Varsi, Lee Philips, Lloyd Nolan, David(1) Nelson, Arthur Kennedy, Terry Moore, Russ Tamblyn, Betty Field
Life in a small New Hampshire town centers on Constance (Lana Turner), owner of the local dress shop, and her Daughter Allison (Diane Varsi), who have a falling out over Allison's friend Norman (Russ Tamblyn). Allison's friend Selena Cross (Hope Lange) is murdered, and Allison is there for Selena's stepfather's murder trial. The film received nine Academy Award nominations (but won none), including Best Picture, Actress (Lana Turner), Kennedy and Tamblyn for Supporting Actor, Lange and Varsi for Supporting Actress, and Director. Sequel: "Return to Peyton Place."
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The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker 1959  N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Clifton Webb, Dorothy McGuire, Charles Coburn, Jill St. John, Ron Ely, Ray Stricklyn, David(1) Nelson, Richard Deacon, Dorothy Stickney, Larry Gates
This is a dated story about Mr. "Pa" Pennypacker (Clifton Webb), a Pennsylvania businessman, who is married to two different women and is raising families (17 children) in two different towns. Judge Judy would have a field day with this case!
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| 1. The Big Circus (1959)
2. Day of the Outlaw (1959)
3. High School U.S.A. (1983)
4. Peyton Place (1957)
5. The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959)
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