Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion 1945  N/R, 66 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Arthur Dreifuss
Cast: Chester Morris, Lynn Merrick, Richard Lane, Frank Sully, Steve Cochran, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan, George M. Carleton, George Meader, Douglas Wood, George Lloyd, Robert Williams, Joe Palma, Dan Stowell, Jessie Arnold
In this "Boston Blackie" entry, Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) tries to help his friend Arthur Manleder (Lloyd Corrigan) auction off what he thinks is a Charles Dickens first edition book. The book, however, turns out to be a fake, and murder and mayhem ensue. But, of course, Blackie steps in, solves the crime, and saves the day.
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The Fleet's In 1942   N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Musical / Romance
Director: Victor Schertzinger
Cast: Dorothy Lamour, William Holden, Eddie Bracken, Betty Hutton, Cass Daley, Leif Erickson, Rod Cameron, Gil Lamb, Jack Norton, Barbara Britton, Jimmy Dorsey, Bob Eberly, Helen O'Connell, Hal K. Dawson, George M. Carleton
A shy sailor, Casey Kirby (William Holden), gets the reputation of being a ladies' man after being kissed backstage as a publicity stunt. Casey's buddy, Barney Waters (Eddie Bracken), reports the story to the sailors on his ship, and they make bets that Casey will get The Countess of Swingland (Dorothy Lamour) to kiss him in public. Meanwhile, The Countess does become attracted to Casey, and her best friend Bessie Dale (Betty Hutton) sets her sights on Barney. The story was remade by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis as "Sailor Beware."
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Home in Oklahoma 1946  N/R, 72 min.
Genre: Western
Director: William Witney
Cast: Roy Rogers, George "Gabby" Hayes, Dale Evans, Carol Hughes, George Meeker, Ruby Dandridge, Arthur Space, Bob Nolan, George Lloyd, Frank Reicher, Lanny Rees, George M. Carleton, Hugh Farr, Karl Farr, John Daheim
Twelve-year-old Duke Lowery (Lanny Rees) inherits a fortune from a murdered rancher, and, of course, the bad guys want Duke's inheritance. Now, crusading newspaper editor Roy Rogers teams up with St. Louis newspaper reporter Connie Edwards (Dale Evans) and ranch foreman Gabby Whittaker (Gabby Hayes) to bring the murderers to justice.
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Night Time in Nevada 1948 N/R, 67 min.
Genre: Western
Director: William Witney
Cast: Roy Rogers, Adele Mara, Andy Devine, Grant Withers, Marie Harmon, Joseph Crehan, Bob Nolan, Holly Bane, Steve Darrell, James Nolan, George M. Carleton, Hank Patterson, Pat Brady, Rex Lease, Bob Reeves
Roy Roger's cattle are being stolen, and something must be done. Bad guy Ran Farrell (Grant Withers) wants to sell the cattle to cover for money stolen from the trust fund of the heroine. In addition to Roy getting his man, he also sings several songs, including "Big Rock Candy Mountain."
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| 1. Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion (1945)
2. The Fleet's In (1942)
3. Home in Oklahoma (1946)
4. Night Time in Nevada (1948)
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