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The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom   1968     2 and a half stars    N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Joseph McGrath  
Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Richard Attenborough, James Booth, Freddie Jones, William Rushton, Bob Monkhouse, Patricia Routledge, John Bluthal, John Cleese, Harry Towb, Sandra Caron, Sheila Steafel, Frank Thornton, Barry Humphries, Bruce Lacey

  Harriet (Shirley MacLaine) is bored with her marriage to Robert (Richard Attenborough) and finds the solution to her apathy when a worker, Ambrose Tuttle (James Booth) is sent to repair her sewing machine and moves in as her daytime lover.



Cast
Shirley MacLaine Harriet Blossom
Richard Attenborough Robert Blossom
James Booth Ambrose Tuttle
Freddie Jones Det. Sgt. Dylan
William Rushton Dylan's Assistant
Bob Monkhouse Dr. Taylor
Patricia Routledge Miss Reece
John Bluthal Judge
John Cleese Post Office Clerk
Harry Towb Doctor
Sandra Caron Pet Shop Assistant
Sheila Steafel Pet Shop Saleslady
Frank Thornton Factory Manager
Barry Humphries Art Dealer
Bruce Lacey Musketeer
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The Dock Brief   1962     2 and a half stars    N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: Trial and Error

Director: James Hill  
Cast: Peter Sellers, Richard Attenborough, Beryl Reid, David Lodge, Frank Pettingell, Tristram Jellinek, Audrey Nicholson, Eric Woodburn, John Waite, Frank Thornton

  Aging lawyer Morgenhall (Peter Sellers) gets the chance for his big moment in court when he defends a husband accused of murdering his wife.

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A Flea in Her Ear   1968     1 and a half stars    PG, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jacques Charon  
Cast: Rex Harrison, Rosemary Harris, Louis Jourdan, Rachel Roberts, John Williams, Gregoire Aslan, Edward Hardwicke, Georges Descrieres, Isla Blair, Frank Thornton, Victor Sen Yung, Laurence Badie, Dominique Davray, Olivier Hussenot, Estella Blain

  Based on Georges Feydeau's play, the plot involves a lecherous lawyer who visits a hotel and has an effect on various guests' relationships.



Cast
Rex Harrison Victor Chandebisse/Poche
Rosemary Harris Gabrielle Chandebisse
Louis Jourdan Henri tournel
Rachel Roberts Suzanne de Castilian
John Williams Dr. Finache
Gregoire Aslan Max
Edward Hardwicke Pierre Chandebisse
Georges Descrieres Don Carlos de Castilian
Isla Blair Antoinette
Frank Thornton Charles
Victor Sen Yung Oke Saki
Laurence Badie Eugenie
Dominique Davray Olympe
Olivier Hussenot Uncle Louis
Estella Blain Defendant
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum   1966     3 stars    N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical
Director: Richard Lester  
Cast: Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford, Michael Hordern, Annette Andre, Pamela Brown, Roy Kinnear, Alfie Bass, Leon Greene, John Bluthal, Patricia Jessel, Beatrix Lehmann, Frank Thornton

  Pseudolus (Zero Mostel) is a Roman slave who tries to gain his freedom and attain riches at the same time in this very funny story about ancient Rome. The film won an Oscar for Best Musical Score.



Cast
Zero Mostel Pseudolus
Phil Silvers Marcus Lycus
Jack Gilford Hysterium
Buster Keaton Erronius
Michael Crawford Hero
Michael Hordern Senex
Annette Andre Philia
Pamela Brown High Priestess
Roy Kinnear Gladiator Instructor
Alfie Bass Gatekeeper
Leon Greene Captain Miles Gloriosus
John Bluthal Roman Chief Guard
Patricia Jessel Domina
Beatrix Lehmann Domina's Mother
Frank Thornton Roman Sentry
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The Old Curiosity Shop   1995     2 and a half stars    TV, 195 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Kevin Connor  
Cast: Peter Ustinov, Tom Courtenay, Sally Walsh, William Mannering, James Fox, Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy, Frank Thornton, Timothy Watson, Ricci Harnett, Brian McGrath, Julia McKenzie, Alan Shearman, Christopher Ettridge, Doreen Keogh, Oliver Maguire

  Young Nell (Sally Walsh) is cared for by her guardian grandfather Fred Trent (Peter Ustinov) at his curiosity shop. On the surface all appears good, but Fred has an obsession with gambling, which causes him to lose his business. As a result, Fred and Nell leave London and travel in the countryside where they meet many interesting characters.



Cast
Peter Ustinov Grandfather
Tom Courtenay Daniel Quilp
Sally Walsh Nell Trent
William Mannering Kit Nubbles
James Fox Single Gentleman
Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy Mrs. Quilp
Frank Thornton Mr. Witherden
Timothy Watson Fred Trent
Ricci Harnett Tom
Brian McGrath Schoolmaster
Julia McKenzie Mrs. Jarley
Alan Shearman Short
Christopher Ettridge Sampson Brass
Doreen Keogh Mrs. George
Oliver Maguire Stout Gentleman
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The Tell-Tale Heart   1960     2 stars    N/R, 78 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: The Hidden Room of 1,000 Horrors

Director: Ernest Morris  
Cast: Laurence Payne, Adrienne Corri, Dermot Walsh, Selma Vaz Diaz, John Scott, John Martin, Annette Carell, Yvonne Buckingham, David Lander, Rosemary Rotheray, Suzanne Fuller, Frank Thornton, David Courtney, Elizabeth Paget, Joan Peart

  Jealousy over his friend Carl's (Dermot Walsh) relationship with Edgar's (Laurence Payne) girlfriend Betty (Adrienne Corri) leads to Edgar killing Carl and burying him under the floor boards of his house. Later that night, Edgar hears the unmistakable sound of Carl's beating heart in this adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's tale.



Cast
Laurence Payne Edgar Marsh
Adrienne Corri Betty Clare
Dermot Walsh Carl Loomis
Selma Vaz Diaz Housekeeper Mrs. Vine
John Scott Police Inspector
John Martin Police Sergeant
Annette Carell Betty's Landlady
Yvonne Buckingham Mina
David Lander Jeweller
Rosemary Rotheray Jackie
Suzanne Fuller Dorothy
David Courtney Bit Part
Elizabeth Paget Elsie
Joan Peart Street Girl
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The Tomb of Ligeia   1965     2 and a half stars    N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: Tomb of the Cat

Director: Roger Corman  
Cast: Vincent Price, Elizabeth Shepherd, John Westbrook, Derek Francis, Oliver Johnston, Richard Vernon, Frank Thornton, Ronald Adam, Denis Gilmore, Penelope Lee

  Verden (Vincent Price) always wears black as he continues to mourn his long-dead wife. He finally remarries a dead-ringer for his first wife and soon becomes convinced she, as well as a black cat, is possessed by his dead wife's evil spirit. Disaster follows.

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Movie Quick Pick
1. The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom (1968)
2. The Dock Brief (1962)
   aka: Trial and Error
3. A Flea in Her Ear (1968)
4. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966)
5. The Old Curiosity Shop (1995)
6. The Tell-Tale Heart (1960)
   aka: The Hidden Room of 1,000 Horrors
7. The Tomb of Ligeia (1965)
   aka: Tomb of the Cat


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