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The 39 Steps   1959     2 and a half stars    N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: The Thirty-Nine Steps

Director: Ralph Thomas  
Cast: Kenneth More, Taina Elg, Brenda De Banzie, Barry Jones, Reginald Beckwith, Faith Brook, Michael Goodliffe, James Hayter, Duncan Lamont, Jameson Clark, Andrew Cruickshank, Leslie Dwyer, Sid James, Betty Henderson, Joan Hickson

  This is an entertaining remake of the 1935 Hitchcock classic. Richard Hannay (Kenneth More) inadvertently becomes involved in espionage and murder after attending a vaudeville show with a young nanny (Faith Brook). Violence erupts at the show, and Richard takes the nanny to his home where she is stabbed by an assailant and is killed–but not before telling Richard that he has only two days to stop an espionage plot. And the race against time begins.



Cast
Kenneth More Richard Hannay
Taina Elg Fisher
Brenda De Banzie Nellie Lumsden
Barry Jones Professor Logan
Reginald Beckwith Lumsden
Faith Brook Nannie
Michael Goodliffe Brown
James Hayter Mr. Memory
Duncan Lamont Kennedy
Jameson Clark McDougal
Andrew Cruickshank Sheriff
Leslie Dwyer Milkman
Sid James Perce
Betty Henderson Mrs. McDougal
Joan Hickson Miss Dobson

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Another Man's Poison   1951     2 stars    N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Irving Rapper  
Cast: Bette Davis, Gary Merrill, Emlyn Williams, Anthony Steel, Reginald Beckwith, Barbara Murray, Edna Morris

  Janet Frobisher (Bette Davis) is a British mystery writer living in the dark and dank Yorkshire moors when George Bates (Gary Merrill) appears at her door. When George claims to be her ex-husband, Janet does away with him and her current lover as well.

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The Day the Earth Caught Fire   1961     2 and a half stars    N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Val Guest  
Cast: Janet Munro, Leo McKern, Edward Judd, Michael Goodliffe, Bernard Braden, Reginald Beckwith, Gene Anderson, Arthur Christiansen, Austin Trevor, Renee Asherson

  The worst fears of the Cold War are realized when both the U.S. and the Soviet Union detonate nuclear devices at the same time. This causes the Earth to get knocked out of orbit, and it starts a spiral toward the sun. What's a person to do? Not a bad flick; overall well directed and acted.


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Expresso Bongo   1959     2 stars    N/R, 108 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Val Guest  
Cast: Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard, Meier Tzelniker, Ambrosine Phillpotts, Eric Pohlmann, Wilfrid Lawson, Hermione Baddeley, Reginald Beckwith

  Set in the late 1950s, this is the story of a Soho hustler, Johnny Jackson (Laurence Harvey), who turns himself into an agent and successfully promotes a young musician, Bongo Herbert (Cliff Richard), amidst Soho's stripper clubs. Featured songs include: "Nausea," "I've Never Had It So Good," and "Shrine on the Second Floor."


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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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The Horse's Mouth   1958     3 and a half stars    N/R, 96 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Ronald Neame  
Cast: Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renee Houston, Mike Morgan, Michael Gough, Ernest Thesiger, Robert Coote, Reginald Beckwith, Veronica Turleigh, Arthur Macrae, Gillian Vaughn, Peter Bull, Clive Revill, Richard Leech, Mary Davies

  This insightful satire is about Gully Jimson (Alec Guinness), a weird artist who cannot adapt to the world around him. Gully has served time in jail for vagrancy, and is now released when, uninvited, he moves into Sir William and Lady Beeder's (Robert Coote and Veronica Turleigh) flat while they are out of town. Gully puts his latest art work on their walls, which is NOT what they want. Next, Gully paints a culmination of his artistry in a deserted church, but the church is slated for demolition, and his art work is destroyed. Finally, Gully boards his houseboat and sails off to another world.



Cast
Alec Guinness Gulley Jimson
Kay Walsh Coker
Renee Houston Sara Monday
Mike Morgan Nosey
Michael Gough Abel
Ernest Thesiger Hickson
Robert Coote Sir William Beeder
Reginald Beckwith Capt. Jones
Veronica Turleigh Lady Beeder
Arthur Macrae A.W. Alabaster
Gillian Vaughn Lollie
Peter Bull Man in Taxi
Clive Revill Art Student
Richard Leech Hodges
Mary Davies Pretty Girl

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Just for Fun   1963     1 star    N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Gordon Flemyng  
Cast: Mark Wynter, Cherry Roland, Richard Vernon, Reginald Beckwith, John Wood, Bobby Vee

  This pop musical is entertaining for those desiring a nostalgic look at the 1960's political and rock fervor. Otherwise, don't bother.

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Lancelot and Guinevere   1963     1 and a half stars    N/R, 116 min.
Genre: Adventure
aka: Sword of Lancelot

Director: Cornel Wilde  
Cast: Cornel Wilde, Jean Wallace, Brian Aherne, George Baker, Archie Duncan, Adrienne Corri, Michael Meacham, Iain Gregory, Mark Dignam, Reginald Beckwith, John Barrie, Richard Thorpe

  The Knights of the Round Table gather around King Arthur (Brian Aherne) once again. But, trouble brews when the most gallant knight, Sir Lancelot (Cornel Wilde), falls in love with Guinevere (Jean Wallace) who is the bride of King Arthur.

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The Million Pound Note   1954     2 and a half stars    N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: Man with a Million

Director: Ronald Neame  
Cast: Gregory Peck, Jane Griffith, Ronald Squire, Joyce Grenfell, Reginald Beckwith, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Ernest Thesiger, A.E. Matthews, Maurice Denham, Bryan Forbes

  Based on the Mark Twain fable, this is the story of a poor American in London who receives a million pound note and the problems he encounters during the month he is to keep it in his possession.

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Mister Moses   1965     2 and a half stars  User Rating      N/R, 113 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Ronald Neame  
Cast: Robert Mitchum, Ian Bannen, Raymond St. Jacques, Carroll Baker, Alexander Knox, Reginald Beckwith, Orlando Martins

  A rogue, Joe Moses (Robert Mitchum), is forced to lead an African tribe to a government preserve. In case he decides to renege on the deal, Julie Anderson (Carroll Baker) is along to keep "Mr. Moses" in line.    2 User Reviews




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magnolia 10/04/2007 
  I loved this movie. If anyone knows how I can find and purchase it, I'm interested.

LOVED IT!!!jasmine 06/20/2007 
  I SAW MR. MOSES BACK IN THE LATE 60'S ONE TIME AND LOVED IT. WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT AGAIN!

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Night of the Demon   1957     3 stars    N/R, 82 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: Curse of the Demon

Director: Jacques Tourneur  
Cast: Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Maurice Denham, Athene Seyler, Liam Redmond, Reginald Beckwith, Ewan Roberts, Peter Elliott, Rosamund Greenwood

  American psychologist Dr. John Holden (Dana Andrews) heads to London to attend a symposium aimed at exposing a witchcraft/devil-worshipping cult as a fraud. Upon arrival, he is advised that the symposium leader has died unexpectedly. The cult leader (Niall MacGinnis) is now out to get the good doctor who has his hands full since, indeed, a demon can be summoned.

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Night of the Eagle   1962     3 stars    N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
aka: Burn, Witch, Burn!

Director: Sidney Hayers  
Cast: Janet Blair, Peter Wyngarde, Margaret Johnston, Anthony Nicholls, Colin Gordon, Kathleen Byron, Reginald Beckwith, Norman Bird, Jessica Dunning, Judith Stott

  When a professor brings his new bride home, major problems develop that involve the occult and his former love.



Cast
Janet Blair Tansy Taylor
Peter Wyngarde Norman Taylor
Margaret Johnston Flora Carr
Anthony Nicholls Harvey Sawtelle
Colin Gordon Lindsay Carr
Kathleen Byron Evelyn Sawtelle
Reginald Beckwith Harold Gunnison
Norman Bird Doctor
Jessica Dunning Hilda Gunnison
Judith Stott Margaret Abbott
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The Runaway Bus   1954     2 stars    N/R, 78 min.
Genre: Comedy / Mystery
Director: Val Guest  
Cast: Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford, Petula Clark, George Coulouris, Belinda Lee, Reginald Beckwith, Toke Townley, Terence Alexander, John Horsley, Marianne Stone, Stringer Davis, Lisa Gastoni, Frank Phillips, Sam Kydd, Michael Gwynn

  Bus driver Percy Lamb (Frankie Howerd) is transporting passengers from foggy Heathrow airport to another airport. Unbeknownst to Percy, the perpetrator with a cache of stolen gold is on his bus, and to make matters worse, Percy and his passengers get lost in the fog.



Cast
Frankie Howerd Percy Lamb
Margaret Rutherford Miss Cynthia Beeson
Petula Clark Stewardess "Nikki" Nicholls
George Coulouris Ernest Schroeder
Belinda Lee Janie Grey
Reginald Beckwith Telephone Man
Toke Townley Henry Waterman
Terence Alexander Pilot Peter Jones
John Horsley Inspector Henley
Marianne Stone Airport Hostess
Stringer Davis Transport Officer
Lisa Gastoni Airline Clerk
Frank Phillips BBC Newscaster
Sam Kydd Chief of Security
Michael Gwynn Transport Dispatcher
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Scott of the Antarctic   1948     3 stars    N/R, 111 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama
Director: Charles Frend  
Cast: John Mills, Derek Bond, James Robertson Justice, Kenneth More, Christopher Lee, Diana Churchill, Harold Warrender, Anne Firth, Reginald Beckwith, John Gregson, James McKechnie, Norman Williams

  British explorer Capt. Robert Falcon Scott (John Mills) sets out on an expedition in 1910 to the South Pole. Two years later, he reaches it, but on the way home he and his crew mysteriously die in the cold. A search party finds their remains–along with Scott's diary providing clues to their unsuccessful attempt to make it back to civilization. The fine score composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams later was transmuted to his "Sinfonia Antarctica."



Cast
John Mills Capt. Robert Falcon Scott
Derek Bond Capt. L.E.G. Oates
James Robertson Justice Petty Off. Edgar "Taff" Evans
Kenneth More Lt. E.G.G. "Teddy" Evans
Christopher Lee Bernard Day
Diana Churchill Kathleen Scott
Harold Warrender Dr. E.A. Wilson
Anne Firth Oriana Wilson
Reginald Beckwith Lt. H.R. "Birdie" Bowers
John Gregson Petty Officer T. Crean
James McKechnie Lt. E.L. Arkinson
Norman Williams Chief Stoker W. Lashly, R.N.

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The Titfield Thunderbolt   1953     2 and a half stars    N/R, 84 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Charles Crichton  
Cast: Stanley Holloway, George Relph, Naunton Wayne, John Gregson, Godfrey Tearle, Hugh Griffith, Gabrielle Brune, Sid James, Reginald Beckwith, Edie Martin, Jack MacGowran, Ewan Roberts

  After the British Rail abandons its passenger train service, villagers take over the train and compete against the local bus company.

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Up the Creek   1958     2 stars    N/R, 83 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Val Guest  
Cast: David Tomlinson, Peter Sellers, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Vera Day, Michael Goodliffe, Lionel Jeffries, Frank Pettingell, Reginald Beckwith, Sam Kydd, Lionel Murton, Tom Gill, John Warren, Donald Bisset, Peter Coke, Basil Dignam

  Humor in United States Navy protocol is the subject of this slapstick film.



Cast
David Tomlinson Lt. Fairweather
Peter Sellers CPO Doherty
Wilfrid Hyde-White Adm. Foley
Vera Day Lily
Michael Goodliffe Nelson
Lionel Jeffries Steady Barker
Frank Pettingell Stationmaster
Reginald Beckwith Rublican
Sam Kydd Bates
Lionel Murton Perkins
Tom Gill Flag Lieutenant
John Warren Cooky
Donald Bisset Farm Laborer
Peter Coke CDR. Price
Basil Dignam Coombes

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Movie Quick Pick
1. The 39 Steps (1959)
   aka: The Thirty-Nine Steps
2. Another Man's Poison (1951)
3. The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)
4. Expresso Bongo (1959)
5. Genevieve (1953)
6. The Horse's Mouth (1958)
7. Just for Fun (1963)
8. Lancelot and Guinevere (1963)
   aka: Sword of Lancelot
9. The Million Pound Note (1954)
   aka: Man with a Million
10. Mister Moses (1965)
11. Night of the Demon (1957)
   aka: Curse of the Demon
12. Night of the Eagle (1962)
   aka: Burn, Witch, Burn!
13. The Runaway Bus (1954)
14. Scott of the Antarctic (1948)
15. The Titfield Thunderbolt (1953)
16. Up the Creek (1958)


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