The Ambushers 1968  N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Action / Comedy
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Dean Martin, Senta Berger, Janice Rule, James Gregory, Albert Salmi, Kurt Kasznar, Beverly Adams, David Mauro, Roy Jenson, John Brascia
Secret agent Matt Helm (Dean Martin) is sent out once again to solve a problem. This time it involves a kidnapping and will appeal mostly to Matt Helm fans.
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And Baby Makes Three 1949  N/R, 83 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Robert Young, Barbara Hale, Robert Hutton, Janis Carter, Billie Burke, Nicholas Joy, Lloyd Corrigan, Melville Cooper, Louise Currie, Grandon Rhodes
Jacqueline (Barbara Hale) is already divorced from Vernon Walsh (Robert Young) when she learns she is pregnant and HE is the father of her expected baby.
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The Bandit of Sherwood Forest 1946  N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Henry Levin, George Sherman
Cast: Cornel Wilde, Anita Louise, Jill Esmond, Edgar Buchanan, Henry Daniell, George Macready, Russell Hicks, John Abbott, Lloyd Corrigan, Ian Wolfe
Robert of Nottingham (Cornel Wilde), the son of Robin Hood, follows in his father's footsteps by leading the forces against the bad guys. Yes, even Friar Tuck (Edgar Buchanan) returns to the fray. Good Technicolor scenery; otherwise, not so good, even with the fine cast.
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Belles on Their Toes 1952  N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Myrna Loy, Jeanne Crain, Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter, Edward Arnold, Hoagy Carmichael, Barbara Bates, Martin Milner, Robert Arthur, Verna Felton, Marnie Alton, Jennifer Carmichael
In this sequel to "Cheaper by the Dozen," family patriarch Frank Bunker Gilbreth has died, and his widow (Myrna Loy) is left to raise their 12 children by herself.
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Convicted 1950 N/R, 89 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Glenn Ford, Millard Mitchell, Broderick Crawford, Dorothy Malone, Will Geer, Martha Stewart, Roland Winters, Ed Begley, Frank Faylen, Carl Benton Reid
In prison for manslaughter, Joe Hufford (Glenn Ford) risks his chance for parole when he refuses to implicate a fellow prisoner in a jail yard killing.
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The Dark Avenger 1955 N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Action
aka: The Warriors
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Errol Flynn, Joanne Dru, Peter Finch, Yvonne Furneaux, Patrick Holt, Michael Hordern, Christopher Lee, Sam Kydd, Robert Urquhart, Moultrie Kelsall
Prince Edward (Errol Flynn) rescues Lady Joan Holland (Joanne Dru) and her children from the clutches of the diabolical Count De Ville (Peter Finch).
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The Desperados 1969 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Vince Edwards, Jack Palance, George Maharis, Neville Brand, Sylvia Syms, Christian Roberts, Kate O'Mara, Patrick Holt, Christopher Malcolm, Sheila Burrell
In the years following the Civil War, deserters turn to lives of violence as they go on a rampage of death and destruction.
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The Farmer Takes a Wife 1953 N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Betty Grable, Dale Robertson, Thelma Ritter, John Carroll, Eddie Foy Jr., Charlotte Austin, Kathleen Crowley, Merry Anders, May Wynn, Gwen Verdon
This musical remake of the 1935 version is OK fare, but it drags too much. It is the story of an Erie Canal worker (Dale Robertson) who falls in love and becomes a farmer.
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Genghis Khan 1965  N/R, 124 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Stephen Boyd, Omar Sharif, James Mason, Eli Wallach, Francoise Dorleac, Telly Savalas, Robert Morley, Yvonne Mitchell, Woody Strode
Following his father's death, Genghis Khan (Omar Sharif) sets out to avenge the killing and unify Asia's tribes during the Dark Ages. Poor.
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If a Man Answers 1962 N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin, Micheline Presle, Stefanie Powers, John Lund, Cesar Romero, Christopher Knight, Ted Thorpe, Charlene Holt, John Bleifer
Newlyweds–Chantal (Sandra Dee) and Eugene (Bobby Darin)–are having problems when Chantal's mother, Germaine (Micheline Presle), steps in and offers advice. Numerous mishaps resulting from the advice occur, but all ends well when Chantal learns that she is pregnant.
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Jolson Sings Again 1949 N/R, 96 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest, Ludwig Donath, Bill Goodwin, Myron McCormick, Tamara Shayne, Eric Wilton, Robert Emmett Keane, Marjorie Stapp, Jock Mahoney, Frank McClure
The success of the original Al Jolson film prompted a sequel, which continues the story of the popular singer, again played by Larry Parks. It includes the time during World War II and his visits to the troops as well as the making of the first movie. Again, Jolson's singing voice is used, with plenty of songs presented, some of which are repeats of the first film.
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 Journey to the Center of the Earth 1959  N/R, 132 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Pat Boone, James Mason, Arlene Dahl, Diane Baker, Peter Ronson, Thayer David, Robert Adler, Alan Napier, Ben Wright, Molly Roden, Ivan Triesault, Red West, Edith Evanson
Scottish Professor Lindenbrook (James Mason) and his student Alec McEwen (Pat Boone) travel to Iceland at the beginning of their journey to the center of Earth. Along with Carla, whose geologist husband was killed when he attempted the same journey, and their guide Hans (Peter Ronson), they journey through an extinct volcano into Earth's core. On the trek, they encounter floods, winds, and treacherous areas of heat and cold–along with prehistoric beasts and Count Saknussemm (Thayer David) who killed Carla's husband and has been striving to be the first person to reach the center of Earth. Special effects are what earn this film its three stars.
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The Lonely Man 1957 N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Jack Palance, Anthony Perkins, Neville Brand, Robert Middleton, Lee Van Cleef, Denver Pyle, Claude Akins, Elisha Cook Jr., Elaine Aiken, Harry Shannon
Ex-outlaw Jacob Wade (Jack Palance) tries to go straight and reconcile with his son Riley (Anthony Perkins) but finds many obstacles in his way.
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The Man from Colorado 1948 N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Glenn Ford, Ellen Drew, William Holden, Ray Collins, Edgar Buchanan, Denver Pyle, Jerome Courtland, James Millican, Ian MacDonald, James Bush, Jim Bannon, William "Bill" Phillips, Eddie Fetherston, Ben Corbett, Stanley Andrews
Colonel Owen Devereaux (Glenn Ford) is a disturbed Civil War veteran who becomes a federal judge after returning from the war. His Army buddy Del Stewart (William Holden) has been appointed marshal, and he tries to help Owen overcome his psychologically motivated need to condemn men to death. Making matters worse is the fact that Del shares an unrequited love with Owen's wife Caroline (Ellen Drew) that causes jealousy. Tensions mount and lead to a violent conclusion.
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The Mating of Millie 1948 N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes, Ron Randell, Willard Parker, Virginia Hunter, Jimmy Hunt, Mabel Paige, Virginia Brissac, Patsy Creighton, Tom Stevenson
When Millie McGonigle (Evelyn Keyes) seeks a husband so she can adopt an orphan, her aide-de-camp, Doug Andrews (Glenn Ford), becomes more than a helper as Millie and Doug fall in love and marry.
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Mr. Soft Touch 1949 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Glenn Ford, Evelyn Keyes, John Ireland, Beulah Bondi, Percy Kilbride, Ted de Corsia, Clara Blandick, Stanley Clements, Roman Bohnen, Harry Shannon
An army vet (Glenn Ford) falls for a do-gooder (Evelyn Keyes) in this lightweight drama.
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Murderers' Row 1966  N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Dean Martin, Ann - Margret, Karl Malden, Camilla Sparv, James Gregory, Beverly Adams, Richard Eastham, Tom Reese, Duke Howard, Ted Hartley
In this sequel to "The Silencers," the role of Detective Matt Helm is played again by Dean Martin. This time he is after a criminal organization responsible for kidnapping the inventor of a Helium beam that could be used for evil purposes. There is a sequel: "The Ambushers."
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The President's Lady 1953  N/R, 96 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Susan Hayward, Charlton Heston, John McIntire, Fay Bainter, Charles Dingle, George(2) Hamilton, Whitfield Connor, Gladys Hurlbut, Margaret Wycherly, Carl Betz
This film is a good rendition of Irving Stone's biography of Rachel Jackson (Susan Hayward) and her famous husband, President Andrew Jackson (Charlton Heston). It follows Jackson's story from his days of fighting Seminole Indians, through his presidency, to his controversial marriage to the already married Rachel. 3 User Reviews
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| | bigfanof susan hayward 10/24/2009 | | this is a very excellent movie. my sister found a dvd of this, we watched it just a few weeks ago, i have not seen this movie since i was a teenager. it is still one of the very best movies ever made in my opinion. and it still brings tears to my eyes. if you get to see this, have the klenex ready, you will need several. rb |
| | A Must see for today\'s children | History Buff 12/08/2007 | | |
| | Kt hall 06/16/2007 | | great movie. would love to buy this movie. have not been able to find it anywhere. |
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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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That Man Bolt 1973 R, 102 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Henry Levin, David Lowell Rich
Cast: Fred Williamson, Byron Webster, Miko Mayama, Teresa Graves, Jack Ging, Tetsu Nakamura, Paul Mantee, Masatoshi Nakamura, David Chow, Ken Kazama
Filmed in Hong Kong, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, this adventure features Jefferson Bolt (Fred Williamson) running into many obstacles as an international currency courier.
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 Where the Boys Are 1960 N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Dolores Hart, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Jim Hutton, Barbara Nichols, Paula Prentiss, Frank Gorshin, Chill Wills, Connie Francis
Ft. Lauderdale during Spring Break is the setting for this sex-and-surf musical starring Connie Francis in her first film. Of course, she sings the title song. Barbara Nichols excels in her role as dumb-blonde Lola.
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The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm 1962 N/R, 129 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Henry Levin
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Karl Boehm, Claire Bloom, Walter Slezak, Oskar Homolka, Yvette Mimieux, Russ Tamblyn, Jim Backus, Terry-Thomas, Buddy Hackett
Four tales of Jacob (Karl Boehm) and Wilhelm (Laurence Harvey) Grimm are told in this biographical musical of the famous storytellers from days of yore. This film won the Academy Award for Best Costuming.
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| 1. The Ambushers (1968)
2. And Baby Makes Three (1949)
3. April Love (1957)
4. The Bandit of Sherwood Forest (1946)
5. Belles on Their Toes (1952)
6. Convicted (1950)
7. The Dark Avenger (1955)
aka: The Warriors
8. The Desperados (1969)
9. The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953)
10. The Flying Missile (1950)
11. Genghis Khan (1965)
12. If a Man Answers (1962)
13. Jolson Sings Again (1949)
14. Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
15. The Lonely Man (1957)
16. The Man from Colorado (1948)
17. The Mating of Millie (1948)
18. Mr. Soft Touch (1949)
19. Murderers' Row (1966)
20. The President's Lady (1953)
21. The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker (1959)
22. That Man Bolt (1973)
23. Where the Boys Are (1960)
24. The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
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