 The Alamo 1960   N/R, 161 min.
Genre: Western / Action / Drama / Adventure
Director: John Wayne
Cast: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Frankie Avalon, Richard Boone, Laurence Harvey, Chill Wills, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Ken Curtis, Denver Pyle, Joan O'Brien, Joseph Calleia, Carlos Arruza, Veda Ann Borg, John Dierkes
John Wayne directed and starred (as Davy Crockett) in this major production about the famous battle of Texas' independence in 1836 against an attack by the Mexican army at a small fort near San Antonio. Great musical score by Dimitri Tiomkin, and the final attack is a real spectacle. Several Oscar nominations were received with one winner: Best Sound. Nominations included Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Chill Wills). 1 User Review
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| | Mt. Everest of western epics | crocketteer 02/22/2008 | Mighty and glorious in the old style of vast Hollywood epics, directed by the Paul Bunyan of the genre himself, John "Duke" Wayne.
After being schooled by master directors Walsh, Wellman, Hathaway, De Mille, Von Sternberg, Hawks and Ford - the actor put his self on the line, by producing and directing, as well as heading the cast - to release the immortal story of the doomed patriots, awaiting reinforcements that never came, as they battled the Army of Mexico and meglomaniacal dictator Santa Anna.
Though padded out with unneccesary subplots and occasional historical inaccuracies - it rises to the levels of greatness with a heartfelt soundtrack, sumptous cinematography, and vivid battle action that ranks among the best, in historic recreations. Later versions of the story - lack the folkloric essence of Manifest Destiny, that Wayne infused in his version. Mocked upon its release, it has been justly rewarded with continuous sales in the VHS / DVD market worldwide, and is now getting the respect it deserves.
Recent remake of story is morose and lacking in spirit and vigor. Though Wayne's panoramic release was never made for tiny TV screens, it is getting it's due - when seen on a large plasma screen - and eventually will be given the DVD release it deserves. Ghost riders of the West salute you, John Wayne. |
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The Comancheros 1961  N/R, 107 min.
Genre: Western / Action / Adventure / Romance
Director: Michael Curtiz
Cast: John Wayne, Stuart Whitman, Lee Marvin, Bruce Cabot, Nehemiah Persoff, Ina Balin, Michael Ansara, Patrick Wayne, Jack Elam, Edgar Buchanan, Joan O'Brien, Henry Daniell, Richard Devon, Bob Steele, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams
Comancheros (White men who supplied the warring Comanches with guns) were in full swing in the middle 1800s. Enter Texas Ranger Jake Cutter (John Wayne) who teams up with his prisoner Paul Regret (Stuart Whitman) to ward off the Comancheros and bring peace to the Texas Territory.
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 It Happened at the World's Fair 1963  N/R, 105 min.
Genre: Musical / Romance / Adventure
Director: Norman Taurog
Cast: Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, Gary Lockwood, Vicky Tiu, H.M. Wynant, Edith Atwater, Guy Raymond, Dorothy Green, Yvonne Craig, Kurt Russell, Kam Tong, Don Brodie, Tom Greenway, Paula Lane, Robert Williams
An adorable little girl, Sue-Lin (Vicky Tiu), is the catalyst for love and romance between Mike Edwards (Elvis Presley) and Diane Warren (Joan O'Brien) while they are both attending the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. Kurt Russell makes his screen debut in a bit part. Songs include "Take Me to the Fair," Cotton Candy Land," and "Beyond the Bend."
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It's Only Money 1962 N/R, 84 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Frank Tashlin
Cast: Jerry Lewis, Zachary Scott, Joan O'Brien, Mae Questel, Jesse White, Jack Weston, Ted de Corsia, Barbara Pepper, Milton Frome, Michael Ross
Bumbling Lester March (Jerry Lewis) is an amateur detective who comes close to losing his own life while searching for a lost heir.
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Operation Petticoat 1959 N/R, 124 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Blake Edwards
Cast: Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill, Gene Evans, Dick Sargent, Arthur O'Connell, Virginia Gregg, Robert F. Simon, Gavin McLeod, Robert Gist, George Dunn, Dick Crockett
The U.S.S. Sea Tiger is a World War II submarine that undergoes more than any military vessel should be required to endure. Not only must the boat be painted pink, it is also used to transport a group of nurses across the Pacific. Cary Grant plays the hapless commanding officer.
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Samar 1962 N/R, 89 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: George Montgomery
Cast: George Montgomery, Gilbert Roland, Ziva Rodann, Joan O'Brien, Nico Minardos, Mario Barri, Tony Fortich, Carmen Austin, Henry Feist, Johnny Cortez, Esperanza Garcia, Danilo Jurado, Rita Moreno
In the 1870s, Dr. John Saunders (George Montgomery) is sentenced to a Spanish penal colony in the Philippines run by Col. Salazar (Gilbert Roland). Salazar operates the prison in a humane manor based on democratic principles, but Inspector De Guzman (Nico Minardos) disapproves of Salazar's methods, and, in retaliation, Salazar destroys the prison. Now with De Guzman held hostage, Saunders and Salazar lead thousands of prisoners on a treacherous journey in search of a secluded valley where they can set up a new community.
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| 1. The Alamo (1960)
2. The Comancheros (1961)
3. It Happened at the World's Fair (1963)
4. It's Only Money (1962)
5. Operation Petticoat (1959)
6. Samar (1962)
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