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Candleshoe   1977     2 and a half stars    G, 101 min.
Genre: Family / Comedy / Drama / Adventure
Director: Norman Tokar  
Cast: Helen Hayes, Jodie Foster, David Niven, Leo McKern, Vivian Pickles, Veronica Quilligan, John Alderson, Ian Sharrock, Michael Balfour, Sydney Bromley, Sarah Tamakuni, David Samuels, Mildred Shay, Michael Segal, Peter Diamond

  Lady St. Edmund (Helen Hayes) owns a large estate, but she is having problems finding money to pay her taxes. She does get help from orphans to maintain her estate–and her pride. A small-time crook, Harold Brundge (Leo McKern), gets orphan Casey (Jodie Foster) to pose as Lady St. Edmund's granddaughter in his quest for a lost treasure on "grandmother's" property. Once Casey spends time at her "grandmother's" estate, she is a witness to the good deeds of the butler, the chauffeur, the gardener, and the cavalry officer (all played by David Niven), sees the error of her ways, and helps to save the estate.



Cast
Helen Hayes Lady St. Edmund
Jodie Foster Casey
David Niven Priory
Leo McKern Harold W. Bundage
Vivian Pickles Grimsworthy
Veronica Quilligan Cluny
John Alderson Jenkins
Ian Sharrock Peter
Michael Balfour Mr. McCress
Sydney Bromley Mr. Thresher
Sarah Tamakuni Anna
David Samuels Bobby
Mildred Shay Mrs. McCress
Michael Segal Train Guard
Peter Diamond Hood

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Poster Art From art.comFahrenheit 451   1966     3 stars    N/R, 108 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Drama / Thriller
Director: Francois Truffaut  
Cast: Oskar Werner, Julie Christie, Cyril Cusack, Anton Diffring, Jeremy Spenser, Bee Duffell, Gillian Lewis, Alex Scott, Michael Balfour, David Glover, Edward Kaye, Eric Mason, Caroline Hunt, Frank Cox, Fred Cox

  In Ray Bradbury's look into the future, owning books is a crime and "firemen" are on a search and destroy mission for any books that may still be in existence; 451 degrees Fahrenheit just happens to be the temperature at which books are demolished.



Cast
Oskar Werner Guy Montag
Julie Christie Clarisse/Linda Montag
Cyril Cusack The Captain
Anton Diffring Fabian/Headmistress
Jeremy Spenser Man with Apple
Bee Duffell Book Woman
Gillian Lewis TV Announcer
Alex Scott Book Person
Michael Balfour Book Person
David Glover Book Person
Edward Kaye Judoka Man
Eric Mason Male Nurse
Caroline Hunt Helen
Frank Cox Book Person
Fred Cox Book Person

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Genevieve   1953     3 stars    N/R, 86 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Henry Cornelius  
Cast: John Gregson, Dinah Sheridan, Kenneth More, Kay Kendall, Geoffrey Keen, Michael Medwin, Reginald Beckwith, Joyce Grenfell, Arthur Wontner, Leslie Mitchell, Fred Griffiths, Charles Lamb, Michael Balfour, Patrick Westwood, Edie Martin

  Two couples–Alan and Wendy McKim (John Gregson and Dinah Sheridan) and Ambrose Claverhouse and Rosalind Peters (Kenneth More and Kay Kendall)–compete in the Vintage Car Club's rally between London and Brighton. As the 50+ mile race ensues, competition between the couples increases, and the men even use sabotage methods to come out ahead in the race. Comedy reigns as problems are encountered during the race in this delightful story. Great performances, excellent writing, and beautiful landscapes make this film worth watching.



Cast
John Gregson Alan McKim
Dinah Sheridan Wendy McKim
Kenneth More Ambrose Claverhouse
Kay Kendall Rosalind Peters
Geoffrey Keen Policeman
Michael Medwin Father-to-be
Reginald Beckwith J.C. Callahan
Joyce Grenfell Hotel Proprietress
Arthur Wontner Old Gentleman
Leslie Mitchell Himself-News Commentator
Fred Griffiths Ice Cream Seller
Charles Lamb Publican
Michael Balfour Trumpeter
Patrick Westwood Mechanic
Edie Martin Guest
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Kaleidoscope   1966     2 stars    N/R, 102 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
aka: The Bank Breaker

Director: Jack Smight  
Cast: Warren Beatty, Susannah York, Clive Revill, Eric Porter, Murray Melvin, George Sewell, Stanley Meadows, John Junkin, Larry Taylor, Jane Birkin, Yootha Joyce, George Murcell, Anthony Newlands, Michael Balfour, Peter Blythe

  Gambler Barney Lincoln (Warren Beatty) breaks into the playing card manufacturing company and alters the printing plates to mark the cards so that he can win at the casinos. His plans go awry because his new lover, Angel (Susannah York), just happens to be the daughter of Scotland Yard Inspector "Manny" McGinnis (Clive Revill). When Angel learns that Barney is using marked cards, she tells her father. "Manny" then makes a deal with Barney to play in a high-stakes poker game with international drug dealer Harry Dominion (Eric Porter), as the means of taking all of his money so that "Manny" can catch Dominion.



Cast
Warren Beatty Barney Lincoln
Susannah York Angel McGinnis
Clive Revill Inspector "Manny" McGinnis
Eric Porter Harry Dominion
Murray Melvin Aimes
George Sewell Billy
Stanley Meadows Dominion Captain
John Junkin Dominion Porter
Larry Taylor Dominion Chauffeur
Jane Birkin Exquisite Thing
Yootha Joyce Museum Receptionist
George Murcell Johnny
Anthony Newlands Leeds
Michael Balfour Poker Player
Peter Blythe Poker Player
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Look Back in Anger   1958     3 stars    N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Tony Richardson  
Cast: Richard Burton, Mary Ure, Claire Bloom, Gary Raymond, Donald Pleasence, Edith Evans, Nigel Davenport, Michael Balfour, Walter Hudd, Alfred Lynch

  Contemporary British life is criticized by Jimmy Porter (Richard Burton) who constantly attacks its middle class values. This leads to the break up of his marriage to Allison (Mary Ure) and an affair with Allison's friend Helena (Claire Bloom). Based on John Osborne's 1956 play.

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No Orchids for Miss Blandish   1948     2 stars    N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: St. John Legh Clowes  
Cast: Jack La Rue, Linden Travers, Walter Crisham, Leslie Bradley, Hugh McDermott, Zoe Gail, Charles Goldner, MacDonald Parke, Percy Marmont, Lilli Molnar, Danny Green, Richard Nielson, Michael Balfour, Frances Marsden, Jack Lester

  James Hadley Chase's bestseller comes to the screen with this movie, in which an heiress, Miss Blandish (Linden Travers), is kidnapped for ransom on her wedding night, and her bridegroom is killed by gangster Slim Grisson (Jack LaRue). She ends up a captive of the Grisson mob run by Slim and his mother, Ma Grisson (Lilli Molnar). Miss Blandish becomes attracted to Slim, but the police are on the Grisson gang's trail, and violence ensues when they close in. Slim is killed, and Miss Blandish falls to her death–with an orchid in her hand. Remade in 1971 as "The Grisson Gang."



Cast
Jack La Rue Slim Grisson
Linden Travers Miss Blandish
Walter Crisham Eddie Schultz
Leslie Bradley Ted Bailey
Hugh McDermott Dave Fenner
Zoe Gail Margo
Charles Goldner Headwaiter Louis
MacDonald Parke Doc
Percy Marmont John Blandish
Lilli Molnar Ma Grisson
Danny Green Flyn
Richard Nielson Riley
Michael Balfour Barney
Frances Marsden Anna Borg
Jack Lester Police Capt. Brennan
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The Oblong Box   1969     2 stars    PG, 91 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Gordon Hessler  
Cast: Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, Alister Williamson, Hilary Heath, Peter Arne, Maxwell Shaw, Sally Geeson, Harry Baird, Carl Rigg, Michael Balfour, Rupert Davies, Uta Levka, Godfrey James, John Barrie, Ivor Dean

  A voodoo curse has caused Sir Edward Markham's (Alistar Williamson) face to be terribly disfigured, and his brother Julian (Vincent Price) keeps Edward locked in the attic. As his means of escape, Edward gets help from witch doctor N'Galo (Harry Baird) who gives him medicine to make him appear dead. But, N'Galo has double-crossed him, and Edward is put in a coffin and buried. Grave robbers retrieve him, and his "body" is taken to anatomist Dr. Neuhardt (Christopher Lee) who revives him, and now Edward goes on a killing spree seeking revenge for his betrayal.



Cast
Vincent Price Sir Julian Markham
Christopher Lee Dr. J. Neuhart
Alister Williamson Sir Edward Markham
Hilary Heath Elizabeth Markham
Peter Arne Samuel Trench
Maxwell Shaw Tom Hackett
Sally Geeson Sally, Dr. Neuhart's Maid
Harry Baird N'Galo
Carl Rigg Mark Norton
Michael Balfour Ruddock, Markham's Butler
Rupert Davies Joshua Kemp
Uta Levka Heidi, the prostitute
Godfrey James Weller the Grave Robber
John Barrie Franklin
Ivor Dean Hawthorne
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Obsession   1949     3 stars    N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: The Hidden Room

Director: Edward Dmytryk  
Cast: Robert Newton, Sally Gray, Phil Brown, Naunton Wayne, Olga Lindo, Ronald Adam, James Harcourt, Betty Cooper, Roddy Hughes, Michael Balfour, Allan Jeayes, Russell Waters, Sam Kydd

  London psychiatrist Dr. Clive Riordan (Robert Newton) traps American Bill Kronin (Phil Brown) in a cellar when he catches Kronin having an affair with his wife, Storm (Sally Gray). It appears to be a perfect crime because it is believed that Kronin simply disappeared. Meanwhile, Clive is preparing an acid bath to dispose of Bill's body after he kills him. But, once again, there is a flaw in the "perfect crime." This time, it is Storm's pet dog that follows Clive to the hiding place.



Cast
Robert Newton Dr. Clive Riordan
Sally Gray Storm Riordan
Phil Brown Bill Kronin
Naunton Wayne Supt. Finsbury
Olga Lindo Mrs. Humphries
Ronald Adam Clubman
James Harcourt Aitkin
Betty Cooper Miss Stevens
Roddy Hughes Clubman
Michael Balfour American Sailor
Allan Jeayes Clubman
Russell Waters Flying Squad Detective
Sam Kydd Club Steward
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Poster Art From art.comThe Prisoner of Zenda   1979     1 star    PG, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy / Adventure
Director: Richard Quine  
Cast: Peter Sellers, Lynne Frederick, Lionel Jeffries, Elke Sommer, Gregory Sierra, Jeremy Kemp, Catherine Schell, Simon Williams, Stuart Wilson, Norman Rossington, John Laurie, Graham Stark, Michael Balfour, Arthur Howard, Ian Abercrombie

  In this comedy version of the classic story, the King of Ruritania, Rudolf IV (Peter Sellers), dies in a hot-air balloon accident. Duke Michael (Jeremy Kemp) schemes to take over the throne from the rightful heir, Rudolf V (also played by Sellers). He kidnaps Rudolf, but his plot is jeopardized when a Cockney cabby (also played by Sellers), who greatly resembles Rudolf, fills the shoes of Rudolf and gets involved in the palace intrigue.



Cast
Peter Sellers Rudolf IV/Rudolf V/Syd Frewin
Lynne Frederick Princess Flavia
Lionel Jeffries General Sapt
Elke Sommer The Countess
Gregory Sierra The Count
Jeremy Kemp Duke Michael
Catherine Schell Antoinette
Simon Williams Fritz
Stuart Wilson Rupert of Hentzau
Norman Rossington Bruno
John Laurie Archbishop
Graham Stark Eric
Michael Balfour Luger
Arthur Howard Deacon
Ian Abercrombie Johann
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The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes   1970     3 stars    PG, 125 min.
Genre: Drama / Adventure / Mystery / Thriller / Romance
Director: Billy Wilder  
Cast: Robert Stephens, Colin Blakely, Genevieve Page, Christopher Lee, Tamara Toumanova, Clive Revill, Irene Handl, Stanley Holloway, Mollie Maureen, Catherine Lacey, Paul Madden, Michael Balfour, James Copeland, John Garrie, Godfrey James

  Sherlock Holmes (Robert Stephens) and Dr. Watson (Colin Blakely) come to the aide of Madame Valladon (Genevieve Page) whose husband is missing. In spite of warnings from Sherlock's brother Mycroft (Christopher Lee), Sherlock and Dr. Watson head off to Scotland in search of the missing husband, and they become involved with evil monks, the Loch Ness monster, a family of midgets, and, finally, a top-secret government plan involving an experimental submarine.



Cast
Robert Stephens Sherlock Holmes
Colin Blakely Dr. Watson
Genevieve Page Gabrielle Valladon
Christopher Lee Mycroft Holmes
Tamara Toumanova Madame Petrova
Clive Revill Rogozhin
Irene Handl Mrs. Hudson
Stanley Holloway Grave Digger
Mollie Maureen Queen Victoria
Catherine Lacey Woman in Wheelchair
Paul Madden Von Tirpitz
Michael Balfour Cabby
James Copeland Guide
John Garrie Carter
Godfrey James Carter
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Surprise Package   1960     2 and a half stars    N/R, 100 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Stanley Donen  
Cast: Yul Brynner, Mitzi Gaynor, Bill Nagy, Lionel Murton, Barry Foster, Eric Pohlmann, Noel Coward, George Coulouris, Warren Mitchell, Lyndon Brook, Guy Deghy, Alf Dean, Danny Green, Harold Berens, Michael Balfour

  Based on Art Buchwald's novel, this is an amusing comedy about exiled mobster Nico March (Yul Brynner) who is deported to Greece where he meets King Pavel II (Noel Coward) and plans to get his hands on the royal jewels.



Cast
Yul Brynner Nico March
Mitzi Gaynor Gabby Rogers
Bill Nagy Johnny Stettina
Lionel Murton US Marshal
Barry Foster US Marshal
Eric Pohlmann Police Chief Stefan Miralis
Noel Coward King Pavel II
George Coulouris Dr. Hugo Panzer
Warren Mitchell Klimatis
Lyndon Brook Stavrin
Guy Deghy Tibor Smolny
Alf Dean Igor Trofim
Danny Green Nicky Canfield
Harold Berens Max Schissel
Michael Balfour Oscar
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Movie Quick Pick
1. Candleshoe (1977)
2. Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
3. Genevieve (1953)
4. Kaleidoscope (1966)
   aka: The Bank Breaker
5. Look Back in Anger (1958)
6. No Orchids for Miss Blandish (1948)
7. The Oblong Box (1969)
8. Obsession (1949)
   aka: The Hidden Room
9. The Prisoner of Zenda (1979)
10. The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)
11. Surprise Package (1960)


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