The Big Sky 1952 N/R, 122 min. Genre: Western
Director: Howard Hawks Cast: Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Elizabeth Threatt, Arthur Hunnicutt, Buddy Baer, Steven Geray, Henri Letondal, Jim Davis, Frank DeKova, Don Beddoe
Kentucky mountain trappers Jim Deakins (Kirk Douglas) and Boone (Dewey Martin) join Boone's Uncle Jeb (Arthur Hunnicutt) on a journey up the Missouri River to convince the Blackfoot Indians of their good intentions. They are returning a kidnapped Blackfoot princess to her people as proof of their good will. On the trip home, love develops between Boone and the princess. 1 User Review
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| | Outstanding Howard Hawks' outdoor adventure | Anonymous 01/18/2007 | | |
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The Desperate Hours 1955 N/R, 112 min. Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: William Wyler Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Dewey Martin, Gig Young, Mary Murphy, Robert Middleton, Ray Collins, Whit Bissell, Richard Eyer, Alan Reed, Bert Freed, Ray Teal, Michael Moore
With Deputy Sheriff Bard (Arthur Kennedy) on their trail, three escaped convicts–Glen (Humphrey Bogart), Hal (Dewey Martin), and Sam (Robert Middleton) use the Hilliard Familys'–Emily (Martha Scott), her husband Dan (Fredric March), and their children Cindy (Mary Murphy), and Ralph (Richard Eyer)–home as their hideout. Knowing that if he contacts the police, his family's lives will be in danger, Dan plays along with the convicts' demands. But, how long will Dan go along with their demands before reaching the breaking point?
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Flame of Araby 1951 N/R, 77 min. Genre: Adventure
Director: Charles Lamont Cast: Maureen O'Hara, Jeff Chandler, Maxwell Reed, Susan Cabot, Lon Chaney Jr., Buddy Baer, Richard Egan, Royal Dano, Dewey Martin, Neville Brand
Tunisian princess Tanya (Maureen O'Hara), trying to escape an arranged marriage, offers herself as the prize in a horse race in which she hopes Tamerlane (Jeff Chandler) will win–riding his black stallion to victory. 1 User Review
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| | Very Good as stated | Anonymous 02/13/2007 | | |
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Kansas Raiders 1950 N/R, 80 min. Genre: Western
Director: Ray Enright Cast: Audie Murphy, Brian Donlevy, Marguerite Chapman, Scott Brady, Tony Curtis, Richard Arlen, Richard Long, Dewey Martin, Richard Egan, James Best
Jessie James (Audie Murphy) and his gang team up with Rebel forces to fight the Yankees during the Civil War.
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Land of the Pharaohs 1955 N/R, 103 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Howard Hawks Cast: Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin, Alex Minotis, Sydney Chaplin, James Robertson Justice, James Hayter, Piero Giagnoni, Luisella Boni, Carlo D'Angelo, Robert Rietty
William Faulkner co-wrote the script for this haunting story about the rich Pharaoh (Jack Hawkins). He marries the beautiful Nellifer (Joan Collins) who arranges his death to inherit the kingdom. But, Nellifer is not aware of the fact that, according to custom, his wife will be entombed with the Pharaoh's body.
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Men of the Fighting Lady 1954 N/R, 79 min. Genre: Adventure
Director: Andrew Marton Cast: Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Louis Calhern, Dewey Martin, Keenan Wynn, Frank Lovejoy, Robert Horton, Bert Freed, Lewis Martin, George Cooper
The U.S.S. Lexington ("The Fighting Lady") played a prominent role in the Korean Conflict; this is the story of that great aircraft carrier and her crew.
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The Proud and Profane 1956 N/R, 111 min. Genre: Drama
Director: George Seaton Cast: William Holden, Deborah Kerr, Thelma Ritter, Dewey Martin, William Redfield, Ross Bagdasarian, Marion Ross, Adam Williams, Ann Morriss, Richard Shannon
Red Cross worker Lee Ashley (Deborah Kerr), while serving in the Pacific theater during World War II, has a love affair with Lieutenant Colonel Colin Black (William Holden), and THEN learns he is already married.
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Savage Sam 1963 N/R, 103 min. Genre: Family
Director: Norman Tokar Cast: Brian Keith, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Dewey Martin, Jeff York, Marta Kristen, Rafael Campos, Slim Pickens, Royal Dano, Rodolfo Acosta
Three children are kidnapped by Apaches, but the family dog, Savage Sam, comes to the rescue in this Disney sequel to "Old Yeller."
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Tennessee Champ 1954 N/R, 72 min. Genre: Drama
Director: Fred M. Wilcox Cast: Shelley Winters, Keenan Wynn, Dewey Martin, Earl Holliman, Dave O'Brien, Jack Kruschen, Charles Bronson, Yvette Dugay, Frank Richards, John Indrisano
Daniel Norson (Dewey Martin) is an upright boxer who tries to use his religion to influence his crooked manager, Willy Wurble (Keenan Wynn), to "do the right thing."
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The Thing from Another World 1951 N/R, 87 min. Genre: Sci-Fi / Horror aka: The Thing
Director: Christian Nyby Cast: James Arness, Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, Robert Cornthwaite, Douglas Spencer, James R. Young, Dewey Martin, Robert Nichols, Eduard Franz, John Dierkes, William Self, Sally Creighton, Edmond Breon, Paul Frees, David McMahon
This is the classic film about an enemy, The Thing (James Arness), from outer space whose UFO has crashed at an Arctic radar post. Captain Patrick Hendry (Kenneth Tobey) accidentally explodes the UFO ship, but The Thing remains frozen in ice. An electric blanket is used to thaw The Thing, but it escapes and goes on a rampage. Now, the U.S. Army matches wits with its unwelcome "guest" as the suspense mounts, and they try to stop The Thing before it destroys Earth. 1 User Review
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| | Outstanding 50's Sci-fi | qeo 01/18/2007 | | |
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| 1. The Big Sky (1952)
2. The Desperate Hours (1955)
3. Flame of Araby (1951)
4. Flight to Fury (1966)
5. Kansas Raiders (1950)
6. Land of the Pharaohs (1955)
7. Men of the Fighting Lady (1954)
8. Prisoner of War (1954)
9. The Proud and Profane (1956)
10. Savage Sam (1963)
11. Tennessee Champ (1954)
12. The Thing from Another World (1951) aka: The Thing
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