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The Admiral Was a Lady   1950     2 stars    N/R, 87 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Albert S. Rogell  
Cast: Edmond O'Brien, Wanda Hendrix, Rudy Vallee, Johnny Sands, Steve Brodie, Richard Erdman, Hillary Brooke, Richard Lane, Garry Owen, Fred Essler, Lurene Tuttle, Warren Douglas

  Problems of entering the stage of readjustment to civilian life for many World War II servicemen is evidenced in this story about unemployed ex-sailors who plan to evade work indefinitely and meet regularly at a social club. When a WAVE (Wanda Hendrix) enters the club looking for a lost boyfriend, she immediately catches the eye of Jimmy (Edmond O'Brien) but shuns him because of his deadbeat lifestyle. To win her love, Jimmy enters a boxing contest to win $100, and the chase begins.

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After Midnight with Boston Blackie   1943     2 and a half stars    N/R, 64 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Lew Landers  
Cast: Chester Morris, George E. Stone, Richard Lane, Ann Savage, Lloyd Corrigan, Cy Kendall, George McKay, Al Hill, Walter Sande, Jan Buckingham, Walter Baldwin, Dick Elliott, Don Barclay, John Harmon, Heinie Conklin

  In this episode of the "Boston Blackie" series, reformed thief Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) helps his former lover Betty Barnaby (Ann Savage) retrieve a sack of diamonds that her father had hidden after a robbery. Betty wants her father, Diamond Ed Barnaby (Walter Baldwin), to change his ways, but he is killed, and now Blackie is arrested for the crime. Of course, Blackie escapes, saves Betty who is kidnapped by those who murdered her father, stops the gang, and returns the jewels to the owners.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
George E. Stone The Runt
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
Ann Savage Betty Barnaby
Lloyd Corrigan Arthur Manleder
Cy Kendall Joe Herschel
George McKay Marty Beck
Al Hill Walsh
Walter Sande Detective Sgt. Matthews
Jan Buckingham Dixie Rose Blossom
Walter Baldwin Diamond Ed Barnaby
Dick Elliott Justice Potts
Don Barclay Cigar Clerk
John Harmon The Fence
Heinie Conklin Workman
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Alias Boston Blackie   1942     2 and a half stars    N/R, 67 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Lew Landers  
Cast: Chester Morris, Adele Mara, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan, Walter Sande, Larry Parks, George McKay, Lloyd Bridges, Cy Kendall, Mike Donovan, Paul Fix, Ben Taggart, Edmund Cobb

  In this "Boston Blackie" episode, reformed thief Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) and his sidekick The Runt (George E. Stone), along with Inspector Farraday (Richard Lane), attend a magic show at a prison during which one of the convicts (Larry Parks) escapes. Blackie pursues–and he not only gets his man but clears another man's name in the process.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Adele Mara Eve Sanders
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
George E. Stone The Runt
Lloyd Corrigan Arthur Manleder
Walter Sande Detective Sgt. Matthews
Larry Parks Joe Trilby
George McKay Roggi McKay
Lloyd Bridges Bus Driver
Cy Kendall Jumbo Madigan
Mike Donovan Policeman
Paul Fix Steve Caveroni
Ben Taggart Warden
Edmund Cobb Police Dispacher
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Arabian Nights   1942     2 and a half stars    N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure
Director: John Rawlins  
Cast: Sabu, Jon Hall, Maria Montez, Leif Erickson, Billy Gilbert, Edgar Barrier, Richard Lane, Turhan Bey, John Qualen, Shemp Howard, William "Wee Willie" Davis, Thomas Gomez, Jeni Le Gon, Robert Greig, Charles Coleman

  After his brother Kamar (Leif Erickson) tries and fails to kill him, Haroun-Al-Raschid (Jon Hall) is nursed back to health by the sultry Scheherazade (Maria Montez). Now–with help from Ali Ben Ali (Sabu), Sinbad (Shemp Howard), and Aladdin (John Qualen)–Haroun-Al-Raschid sets out to regain his position as the legal heir to the throne of the Kalif of Baghdad.



Cast
Sabu Ali Ben Ali
Jon Hall Haroun-Al Raschild
Maria Montez Scheherazade
Leif Erickson Kamar
Billy Gilbert Ahmad
Edgar Barrier Nadan
Richard Lane Corporal
Turhan Bey Captain of the Guard
John Qualen Aladdin
Shemp Howard Sinbad
William "Wee Willie" Davis Valda
Thomas Gomez Hakim
Jeni Le Gon Dresser/Dancer's Maid
Robert Greig Eunuch
Charles Coleman Eunuch

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The Big Wheel   1949     2 stars    N/R, 72 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Edward Ludwig  
Cast: Mickey Rooney, Thomas Mitchell, Mary Hatcher, Michael O'Shea, Spring Byington, Hattie McDaniel, Steve Brodie, Allen Jenkins, Richard Lane, Lina Romay

  Racecar driver Billy Coy (Mickey Rooney) will do whatever it takes to get to the top–until he is responsible for a death during a race. He gets a job with a mechanic his late father used when he raced at Indy. Will Billy be able to redeem himself and follow in his father's footsteps?


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Poster Art From art.comThe Biscuit Eater   1940     3 stars    N/R, 82 min.
Genre: Family
Director: Stuart Heisler  
Cast: Billy Lee, Cordell Hickman, Richard Lane, Lester Matthews, Helene Millard, Fred "Snowflake" Toones, William(2) Russell, Earl Johnson

  In this heartwarming story, two boys show that race doesn't matter in their backwards Georgia home when they "adopt" a stray dog and train it to win a championship. Remade in 1972.

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Boston Blackie and the Law   1946     2 and a half stars    N/R, 69 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: D. Ross Lederman  
Cast: Chester Morris, Trudy Marshall, Constance Dowling, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Frank Sully, Warren Ashe, Selmer Jackson, Ted Hecht, Eddie Dunn, Eddie Fetherston, Brian O'Hara, Pat O'Malley, Edward Keane

  In this remake of "Alias Boston Blackie" (1942), Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) is involved in a magic act at a women's prison where inmate Dinah Moran (Constance Dowling) uses the act to disappear. Blackie learns that Dinah's ex-husband Lampau (Warren Ashe) is a magician who has changed his name to John Jani, is performing near by, and is planning to marry his assistant Irene (Trudy Marshall). Blackie warns Lampau that Dinah has escaped, hides him, and then masquerades as Lampau. But Lampau is murdered, and Blackie is arrested for the crime. Blackie escapes from prison and uses magic to trick the murderess into admitting that she killed Lampau.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Trudy Marshall Irene
Constance Dowling Dinah Moran
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
George E. Stone The Runt
Frank Sully Detective Sgt. Matthews
Warren Ashe John Lampau aka John Jani
Selmer Jackson Warden Lund
Ted Hecht Harry Burton
Eddie Dunn Patrolman Peterson
Eddie Fetherston Reporter Jackson
Brian O'Hara Cop
Pat O'Malley Coroner
Edward Keane Bank Manager Andrews
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Boston Blackie Booked on Suspicion   1945     2 and a half stars    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.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Lynn Merrick Constance Gloria Mannard
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
Frank Sully Detective Sgt. Matthews
Steve Cochran Jack Higgins
George E. Stone The Runt
Lloyd Corrigan Arthur Manleder
George M. Carleton Wilfred Kittredge
George Meader Stephen aka Porter Hadley
Douglas Wood Alexander Harmon
George Lloyd Diz
Robert Williams Officer Lee
Joe Palma Policeman
Dan Stowell Paisley
Jessie Arnold Housekeeper
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Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood   1942     2 and a half stars    N/R, 68 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Michael Gordon  
Cast: Chester Morris, George E. Stone, Richard Lane, Forrest Tucker, William Wright, Constance Worth, Lloyd Corrigan, John Tyrrell, Walter Sande, Shirley Patterson, Ralph Dunn, Charles Sullivan, Jessie Arnold, Cyril Ring, Lloyd Bridges

  In this "Boston Blackie" episode, Blackie (Chester Morris) and his sidekick The Runt (George E. Stone) are about to board a train when Blackie gets a call from his friend Arthur Manleder (Lloyd Corrigan) asking him to retrieve $60,000 from his apartment and then fly to California and give it to him. Police Inspector Farraday (Richard Lane) gets wind of the request, arrives on the scene with Detective Sgt. Matthews (Walter Sande), and accuses Blackie of stealing. But, they let Blackie escape and follow him to California hoping to nail Manleder who they believe has possession of the stolen Monterey Diamond. Blackie suspects that he is being followed and uses his own unique methods to solve the case of the stolen diamond.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
George E. Stone The Runt
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
Forrest Tucker Whipper
William Wright Slick Barton
Constance Worth Gloria Lane
Lloyd Corrigan Arthur Manleder
John Tyrrell Steve
Walter Sande Detective Sgt. Matthews
Shirley Patterson Stewardess
Ralph Dunn Police Sergeant
Charles Sullivan Cab Driver
Jessie Arnold Lady at Radio
Cyril Ring Hotel Manager
Lloyd Bridges Thief
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Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture   1949     2 stars    N/R, 59 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Seymour Friedman  
Cast: Chester Morris, Maylia, Richard Lane, Don McGuire, Joan Woodbury, Sid Tomack, Frank Sully, Charles Arnt, Luis Van Rooten, Philip Ahn, Peter Brocco, Benson Fong, Edgar Dearing, Fred F. Sears, Pat O'Malley

  This film represents the last episode in the "Boston Blackie" series. Once again, Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) and his sidekick The Runt (Sid Tomack replaces George E. Stone for this final episode.) are accused of murder. This time around, they are reported to be leaving a Chinese laundry where the proprietor has been murdered. Blackie and The Runt, as usual, escape from the police and manage to find the real murderer in Wong's Curio Shop where they also find stolen jewels hidden in tea bags.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Maylia Mei Ling
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
Don McGuire Bus Guide
Joan Woodbury Red
Sid Tomack The Runt
Frank Sully Detective Sgt. Matthews
Charles Arnt Pop Gerard
Luis Van Rooten Bill Craddock
Philip Ahn Wong
Peter Brocco Rolfe
Benson Fong Ah Hing
Edgar Dearing Policeman Reiber
Fred F. Sears Chemist
Pat O'Malley Officer Jim
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Boston Blackie's Rendezvous   1945     2 and a half stars    N/R, 64 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Arthur Dreifuss  
Cast: Chester Morris, Nina Foch, Steve Cochran, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Frank Sully, Iris Adrian, Harry Hayden, Adele Roberts, Joe Devlin, Dan Stowell, Philip Van Zandt, Marilyn Johnson, Robert Williams, John Tyrrell

  In this film, which is one of the best of the "Boston Blackie" series, Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) and his sidekick The Runt (George E. Stone) track down psycho killer "Jimmy" Cook (Steve Cochran) who has escaped from an asylum. To intimidate Blackie, Jimmy kidnaps dance hall hostess Sally Brown (Nina Foch). Now Blackie and The Runt try to find Jimmy, and, of course, Inspector Farraday (Richard Lane) is hot on their trail suspecting Blackie of murder.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Nina Foch Sally Brown
Steve Cochran James "Jimmy" Cook
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
George E. Stone The Runt
Frank Sully Detective Sgt. Matthews
Iris Adrian Martha
Harry Hayden Arthur Manleder
Adele Roberts Patricia Powers
Joe Devlin Steve Caveroni
Dan Stowell Hotel Clerk
Philip Van Zandt Dr. Volkman
Marilyn Johnson Chambermaid
Robert Williams Cop
John Tyrrell Cop
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Brother Orchid   1940     2 and a half stars  User Rating      N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Lloyd Bacon  
Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Ann Sothern, Humphrey Bogart, Donald Crisp, Ralph Bellamy, Allen Jenkins, Charles D. Brown, Cecil Kellaway, Richard Lane, Paul Guilfoyle, Morgan Conway, John Ridgely, Joseph Crehan, Wilfred Lucas, Tom Tyler

  When Little John Sarto (Edward G. Robinson) retires, gangland is quickly taken over by Jack Buck (Humphrey Bogart) who is not about to relinquish his position when Sarto gets bored. Sarto eventually finds happiness in a monastery after a failed attempt at starting another gang.    1 User Review




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Entertaining, informative, fine castingH.V. Brooke 03/02/2007 
  A splendid example of Hollywood film making ate its best. Great story, great casting with Edward G. Robinson at his best.

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The Bullfighters   1945     1 and a half stars    N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Malcolm St. Clair  
Cast: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Margo Woode, Richard Lane, Carol Andrews, Diosa Costello, Rory Calhoun, Edward Gargan, Jay Novello, Hank Worden

  In their final American feature film (one French movie was made in 1950), Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy play detectives in Mexico City. Laurel resembles a famous matador and finds himself substituting for the matador in the bullring.


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The Chance of a Lifetime   1943     2 and a half stars    N/R, 66 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: William Castle  
Cast: Chester Morris, Erik Rolf, Jeanne Bates, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan, Walter Sande, Douglas Fowley, Cy Kendall, Trevor Bardette, Harry Semels, Arthur Hunnicutt, Pierre Watkin, Maude Eburne

  In this "Boston Blackie" episode, ex-thief Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) sponsors 12 paroled prisoners in an effort to redeem them by finding jobs for them in a defense plant. But, not all of the prisoners have patriotism in mind, and they plan a robbery after which a reformed safecracker–and the only honest one of the group–Dooley Watson (Erik Rolf) becomes the prime suspect. By story's end, Blackie and the parolees have learned to work together, and Blackie is rewarded by getting a new set of convicts to work with.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Erik Rolf Dooley Watson
Jeanne Bates Mary Watson
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
George E. Stone The Runt
Lloyd Corrigan Arthur Manleder
Walter Sande Detective Sgt. Matthews
Douglas Fowley Nails Blanton
Cy Kendall Jumbo Madigan
Trevor Bardette Manny Vogel
Harry Semels Egypt Hines
Arthur Hunnicutt Tex Stewart
Pierre Watkin Governor Rutledge
Maude Eburne Miss Edna Coonihan
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Charlie Chan in Honolulu   1938     2 and a half stars    N/R, 67 min.
Genre: Comedy / Mystery / Thriller
Director: H. Bruce Humberstone  
Cast: Sidney Toler, Phyllis Brooks, Victor Sen Yung, Eddie Collins, Robert Barrat, Philip Ahn, Paul Harvey, Marc Lawrence, George Zucco, Claire Dodd, John "Dusty" King, Richard Lane, Layne Tom Jr., Al Kikume, Arthur Loft

  Sidney Toler debuted as the replacement for the deceased Warner Oland in the title role of Charlie Chan in this film about murder aboard a ship docked in the port of Honolulu. Charlie's Number Two Son Jimmy (Victor Sen Yung) wants to be a detective and intercepts his father's telephone call to investigate the shipboard murder. Jimmy arrives aboard the ship, introduces himself as Charlie Chan, and begins the investigation. Charlie arrives later, straightens out who is really "Charlie Chan," and orders all to stay aboard. Meanwhile, the ship's Captain Johnson (Robert Barrat) wants to take the ship out of the harbor, and the pressure is on Charlie to find clues to the murder, which just might point to Captain Johnson.



Cast
Sidney Toler Charlie Chan
Phyllis Brooks Judy Hayes
Victor Sen Yung James Chan
Eddie Collins Al Hogan
Robert Barrat Captain Johnson
Philip Ahn Wing Foo
Paul Harvey Inspector Rawlins
Marc Lawrence Johnny McCoy
George Zucco Dr. Cardigan
Claire Dodd Mrs. Carol Wayne
John "Dusty" King Randolph
Richard Lane Joe Arnold
Layne Tom Jr. Tommy Chan
Al Kikume Hawaiian Policeman Molokai
Arthur Loft Mr. Peabody
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A Close Call for Boston Blackie   1946     2 and a half stars    N/R, 68 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama / Comedy
Director: Lew Landers  
Cast: Chester Morris, Lynn Merrick, Richard Lane, Frank Sully, George E. Stone, Claire Carleton, Erik Rolf, Charles(2) Lane, Mark Roberts, Emmett Vogan, Russell Hicks, Doris Houck, Ruth Warren

  Once again, Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) works to clear his name. This time around, Blackie tells his sidekick The Runt (George E. Stone) to take his ex-girlfriend Gerry Peyton (Lynn Merrick) and her baby away from the crime scene where her husband has been killed while Blackie was calling Inspector Farraday (Richard Lane) for assistance. Later, Gerry tells the police that Blackie shot her husband as part of a scheme to extort money from her husband's wealthy family. Blackie and The Runt investigate and learn that Gerry is the one planning to extort the money. Now they must bring proof to Inspector Farraday who, it turns out, is only trying to teach Blackie a lesson about being careful when picking girlfriends.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Lynn Merrick Gerry Peyton
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
Frank Sully Detective Sgt. Matthews
George E. Stone The Runt
Claire Carleton Mamie Kirwin
Erik Rolf Smiley Slade
Charles(2) Lane Hack Hagen
Mark Roberts John Peyton
Emmett Vogan Coroner
Russell Hicks Harcourt
Doris Houck Josie
Ruth Warren Milkwoman
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Confessions of Boston Blackie   1941     3 stars    N/R, 65 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Edward Dmytryk  
Cast: Chester Morris, Harriet Hilliard, Richard Lane, George E. Stone, Lloyd Corrigan, Joan Woodbury, Walter Sande, Ralph Theodore, Walter Soderling, William "Billy" Benedict, Mike Donovan, Jack Clifford, Eddie Laughton, Jack O'Malley, Ralph Dunn

  Chester Morris returns for the second time in the role of Boston Blackie in this entertaining series about the ex-criminal who now helps solve crimes. Once again, Blackie is accused and on the run with Inspector Farraday (Richard Lane) in pursuit. This time, George E. Stone joins the cast as Blackie's sidekick, The Runt, helping Blackie prove his innocence in the murder of sculptor Allison (Walter Soderling).



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Harriet Hilliard Diane Parrish
Richard Lane Inspector John Farraday
George E. Stone The Runt
Lloyd Corrigan Arthur Manleder
Joan Woodbury Mona
Walter Sande Detective Sgt. Matthews
Ralph Theodore Joe Buchanan
Walter Soderling Eric Allison
William "Billy" Benedict Ice Cream Man
Mike Donovan Cop
Jack Clifford Motorcycle Cop
Eddie Laughton Express Man
Jack O'Malley Taxi Driver
Ralph Dunn Police Officer McCarthy
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Corvette K-225   1943     3 stars  User Rating      N/R, 99 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Richard Rossen  
Cast: Randolph Scott, James Brown, Ella Raines, Barry Fitzgerald, Andy Devine, Fuzzy Knight, Noah Beery Jr., Richard Lane, Thomas Gomez, Robert Mitchum

  Corvette K-225 is a Canadian warship class and it's on the way to Russia as part of a convoy. This action-packed story uses actual battle footage. Top-notch fare.    1 User Review




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paul kershner 07/03/2009 
  i not only rate this movie - a must see- i want to purchase this movie but i can
not find it ANYWHERE

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Hellzapoppin'   1941     3 stars    N/R, 84 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: H.C. Potter  
Cast: Ole Olsen, Chic Johnson, Robert Paige, Jane Frazee, Martha Raye, Clarence Kolb, Mischa Auer, Elisha Cook Jr., Hugh Herbert, Nella Walker, Shemp Howard, Richard Lane

  Big stars of the 1940s, Ole Olsen and Chick Johnson, provide good fun in this comedy about behind-the-scenes filmmaking.


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Here Come the Co-Eds   1945     2 and a half stars    N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Jean Yarbrough  
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Peggy Ryan, Martha O'Driscoll, Lon Chaney Jr., Donald Cook, Charles Dingle, June Vincent, Richard Lane, Joe Kirk

  Janitors Slats (Bud Abbott) and Oliver (Lou Costello) help raise funds for the posh girl's school where they work.


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Hit Parade of 1947   1947     2 and a half stars    N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Frank McDonald  
Cast: Eddie Albert, Constance Moore, Joan Edwards, Gil Lamb, Bill Goodwin, William Frawley, Roy Rogers, Richard Lane, Frank Fenton, Ralph Sanford

  Kip Walker (Eddie Albert) and his fellow performers rise to stardom in a variety of fields of show business.

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I Can Get It for You Wholesale   1951     3 stars    N/R, 91 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: Only the Best

Director: Michael Gordon  
Cast: Susan Hayward, Dan Dailey, George Sanders, Sam Jaffe, Randy Stuart, Harry von Zell, Mary Philips, Marvin Kaplan, Richard Lane, Steven Geray

  Based on the Jerome Weidman novel, the hero has been changed to a heroine with Susan Hayward taking on the role of gutsy Harriet, a model who wants to climb the garment industry ladder and become a top-notch fashion designer.

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It Ain't Hay   1943     2 and a half stars    N/R, 79 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: Money for Jam

Director: Erle C. Kenton  
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Grace McDonald, Cecil Kellaway, William Forrest, Shemp Howard, Eugene Pallette, Richard Lane, Samuel S. Hinds, Pierre Watkin

  While searching for a replacement horse for their friend, Grover (Bud Abbott) and Wilbur (Lou Costello) unwittingly steal a racehorse, Teabiscuit.

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Poster Art From art.comThe Jackie Robinson Story   1950     2 and a half stars    N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Alfred E. Green  
Cast: Jackie Robinson, Ruby Dee, Minor Watson, Louise Beavers, Richard Lane, Harry Shannon, Ben Lessy, Bill Spaulding, Billy Wayne, Joel Fluellen, Bernie Hamilton, Kenny Washington

  Jackie Robinson stars as himself in this biography of the great baseball star who broke the color barrier in the major leagues. It follows him from his playing days in college at U.C.L.A.; through the Negro League team in Kansas City; and his trials, tribulations, and successes in the majors.


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Louisiana Hayride   1944     2 stars    N/R, 67 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Charles Barton  
Cast: Judy Canova, Ross Hunter, Richard Lane, Lloyd Bridges, Minerva Urecal, Russell Hicks

  Judy Crocker (Judy Canova) heads for Hollywood in search of fame and fortune only to find fortune lies (in the form of oil) on her hillbilly land back home.

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Meet Boston Blackie   1941     2 and a half stars    N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama / Comedy
Director: Robert Florey  
Cast: Chester Morris, Rochelle Hudson, Richard Lane, Charles Wagenheim, Constance Worth, Jack O'Malley, George Magrill, Michael Rand, Walter Sande, Eddie Laughton, John Tyrrell, Byron Foulger, Lee Shumway

  In this "Boston Blackie" episode, Chester Morris debuts in the role of ex-con Boston Blackie. This time around, Blackie again teams up with his sidekick The Runt (Charles Wagenheim) to prove his innocence after being accused of murder while returning from an ocean cruise. Blackie and The Runt track down a gang of spies working out of Coney Island, and, with help from Cecelia Bradley (Rochelle Hudson), who insists on joining them, they crack the case.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Rochelle Hudson Cecelia Bradley
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
Charles Wagenheim The Runt
Constance Worth Marilyn Howard
Jack O'Malley Monk
George Magrill Georgie
Michael Rand Mechanical Man
Walter Sande Officer at Amusement Park
Eddie Laughton Freak Show Barker
John Tyrrell Freak Show Doorman
Byron Foulger Blind Man
Lee Shumway Immigration Officer
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Mr. Moto in Danger Island   1939     2 stars    N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Mystery
aka: Danger Island

Director: Herbert I. Leeds  
Cast: Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt, Amanda Duff, Warren Hymer, Richard Lane, Leon Ames, Douglass Dumbrille, Paul Harvey, Robert Lowery, Ward Bond

  Peter Lorre again plays Japanese intelligence agent Mr. Moto in this story about diamond smuggling operations in Puerto Rico.

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Mr. Winkle Goes to War   1944     2 and a half stars    N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Alfred E. Green  
Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Warrick, Ted Donaldson, Bob Haymes, Richard Lane, Robert Armstrong, Fred Kohler Jr., Robert Mitchum, Richard Gaines, Walter Baldwin

  Middle-aged bank clerk Wilbert Winkle (Edward G. Robinson) is drafted into the Army in World War II. This is a clever comedy that benefits from Robinson's normal good performance as he is transformed.

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One Mysterious Night   1944     2 stars    N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Budd Boetticher  
Cast: Chester Morris, Janis Carter, Richard Lane, William Wright, George E. Stone, Robert Williams, Mark Roberts, Dorothy Malone, Lyle Latell, George McKay, Joseph Crehan, John Tyrrell, Ben Taggart

  In this "Boston Blackie" episode, ex-thief Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) is accused of stealing the Niles diamond from a charity event at the Carleton Plaza Hotel. Police Inspector Farraday (Richard Lane) tells Blackie that if he finds the diamond and returns it, the charges will be dropped. Now, with his sidekick The Runt (George E. Stone) assisting, Blackie sets out to find the missing diamond. He catches the thugs and, as a bonus, gets an apology from Inspector Farraday.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Janis Carter Dorothy Anderson
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
William Wright Paul Martens
George E. Stone The Runt
Robert Williams Matt Healy
Mark Roberts George Daley
Dorothy Malone Eileen Daley
Lyle Latell Detective Sgt. Matthews
George McKay Police Sgt. McNulty
Joseph Crehan Jumbo Madigan
John Tyrrell Austin
Ben Taggart Traffic Officer
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Out of the Blue   1947     2 and a half stars    N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Leigh Jason  
Cast: Virginia Mayo, George Brent, Turhan Bey, Ann Dvorak, Carole Landis, Elizabeth Patterson, Julia Dean, Richard Lane, Charles Smith, Paul Harvey

  George Brent plays a happily married husband who knows he will never be able to explain to his out-of-town wife why he has an unconscious woman in their apartment.

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The Phantom Thief   1946     2 and a half stars    N/R, 65 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: D. Ross Lederman  
Cast: Chester Morris, Jeff Donnell, Richard Lane, Dusty Anderson, George E. Stone, Frank Sully, Marvin Miller, Wilton Graff, Murray Alper, Forbes Murray, Joseph Crehan, Eddie Dunn, George Magrill, Eddie Fetherston, Edmund Cobb

  Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) is back, and this time around the reformed thief and his sidekick The Runt (George E. Stone) follow clues left by a jewel thief and killer that lead to a seance where spiritualist Dr. Nejino (Marvin Miller) and his racket are exposed.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
Jeff Donnell Anne Duncan
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
Dusty Anderson Sandra
George E. Stone The Runt
Frank Sully Detective Sgt. Matthews
Marvin Miller Dr. Nejino
Wilton Graff Rex Duncan
Murray Alper Eddie Alexander (Chauffeur)
Forbes Murray Dr. Purcell Nash
Joseph Crehan Jumbo Madigan
Eddie Dunn Police Sergeant
George Magrill Patrolman
Eddie Fetherston Police Sergeant
Edmund Cobb Policeman
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Quicksand   1950     2 and a half stars    N/R, 79 min.
Genre: Drama / Mystery
Director: Irving Pichel  
Cast: Mickey Rooney, Jeanne Cagney, Barbara Bates, Peter Lorre, Taylor Holmes, Art Smith, Wally Cassell, Richard Lane, John Gallaudet, Minerva Urecal, Patsy O'Connor, Sidney Marion, Jimmy Dodd, Kitty O'Neil, Lester Dorr

  Auto mechanic Dan (Mickey Rooney) falls for conniving waitress Vera (Jeanne Cagney). Needing money to take her out, Dan lifts $20 from the garage cash register, intending to return it before the accountant checks the books. But, this initiates a downward spiral when he takes on ever more debt to pay the last one, which leads to destruction.



Cast
Mickey Rooney Daniel "Dan" Brady
Jeanne Cagney Vera Novak
Barbara Bates Helen Calder
Peter Lorre Nick Dramoshag
Taylor Holmes Harvey
Art Smith Oren Mackey
Wally Cassell Chuck Davis
Richard Lane Detective Lt. Nelson
John Gallaudet Moriarty
Minerva Urecal Landlady aka Old Snoop
Patsy O'Connor Millie
Sidney Marion Shorty McCabe
Jimmy Dodd Buzz Larson
Kitty O'Neil Madame Zaronga
Lester Dorr Baldy, the Jewelry Clerk

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Riders of the Purple Sage   1941     2 stars    N/R, 58 min.
Genre: Western
Director: James Tinling  
Cast: George Montgomery, Mary Howard, Robert Barrat, Lynne Roberts, Kane Richmond, Patsy Patterson, Richard Lane, Oscar O'Shea, LeRoy Mason, Frank McGrath

  This telling of the Zane Grey story, again without the novel's religious undertones, has Jim Lassiter (George Montgomery) showing up to help his niece, who is being cheated out of her inheritance by a crooked judge (Robert Barrat). The judge also heads a vigilante group that is, in reality, a thieving and murdering group trying to get the settlers out of the area.

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Sioux City Sue   1946     2 stars    N/R, 69 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Frank McDonald  
Cast: Gene Autry, Lynne Roberts, Sterling Holloway, Richard Lane, Kenne Duncan, Minerva Urecal, Ralph Sanford, Ken Lundy, Helen Wallace, Pierre Watkin, Tristram Coffin

  Gene Autry didn't care for Hollywood where he was taken by a talent scout and he returns home to trouble with outlaws who are up to no good.


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Song of Scheherazade   1947     2 stars    N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Walter Reisch  
Cast: Yvonne De Carlo, Brian Donlevy, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Eve Arden, Philip Reed, Elena Verdugo, Terry Kilburn, George Dolenz, Charles Kullmann, John Qualen, Richard Lane

  Romantic complications result when cadets aboard a Russian Naval Academy ship search for music and love during their shore leave in Morocco in 1865.

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Sunny   1941     2 stars    N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Herbert Wilcox  
Cast: Anna Neagle, Ray Bolger, John Carroll, Edward Everett Horton, Grace Hartman, Paul Hartman, Frieda Inescort, Helen Westley, Benny Rubin, Muggins Davies, Richard Lane, Martha Tilton, Torben Meyer

  Circus star Sunny Sullivan (Anna Neagle) is performing in New Orleans when she falls in love with wealthy Larry Warren (John Carroll). But, the romance has problems in the form of Larry's snobbish family that does not welcome the circus performer into their high-society lifestyle. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Musical Score, and Ray Bolger's dancing certainly adds to the enjoyment.



Cast
Anna Neagle Sunny O'Sullivan
Ray Bolger Bunny Billings
John Carroll Larry Warren
Edward Everett Horton Henry Bates
Grace Hartman Juliet Runnymede
Paul Hartman Egghead
Frieda Inescort Elizabeth Warren
Helen Westley Aunt Barbara
Benny Rubin Maj. Montgomery Sloan
Muggins Davies Muggins
Richard Lane Reporter
Martha Tilton Queen of Hearts
Torben Meyer Jean
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game   1949     3 stars    N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Busby Berkeley  
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Esther Williams, Gene Kelly, Betty Garrett, Edward Arnold, Jules Munshin, Richard Lane, Tom Dugan, Douglas Fowley, Wilton Graff, Ramon Blackburn, Royce Blackburn, Si Jenks, Joi Lansing, Dick Wessel

  This story about the early days of baseball centers on two players –Dennis Ryan and Eddie O'Brien (Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly)–who play for the Wolves, a team owned by K.C. Higgins (Esther Williams). They get into trouble gambling and then work out their financial problems through vaudeville performances during the off-season. Director Busby Berkeley's last film.



Cast
Frank Sinatra Dennis Ryan
Esther Williams K.C. Higgins
Gene Kelly Eddie O'Brien
Betty Garrett Shirley Delwyn
Edward Arnold Joe Lorgan
Jules Munshin Nat Goldberg
Richard Lane Michael Gilhuly
Tom Dugan Slappy Burke
Douglas Fowley Karl
Wilton Graff Nick Donford
Ramon Blackburn Dancer
Royce Blackburn Dancer
Si Jenks Sam
Joi Lansing Girl on Train
Dick Wessel Umpire

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Trapped by Boston Blackie   1948     2 and a half stars    N/R, 67 min.
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Director: Seymour Friedman  
Cast: Chester Morris, June Vincent, Richard Lane, Patricia Barry, Edward Norris, George E. Stone, Frank Sully, Fay Baker, William Forrest, Sarah Selby, Mary Currier, Pierre Watkin, Ben Welden, Abigail Adams, Bess Flowers

  While Boston Blackie (Chester Morris) and his sidekick The Runt (George E. Stone) are guarding a priceless pearl necklace that Claire Carter (Sarah Selby) plans to wear at a party she is giving, the necklace disappears. Inspector Farraday (Richard Lane) investigates and finds the necklace in Blackie's pocket. Once again, Blackie and The Runt escape and set out to find the thief in order to clear their names.



Cast
Chester Morris Boston Blackie
June Vincent Doris Bradley
Richard Lane Inspector Farraday
Patricia Barry Joan Howell
Edward Norris Igor Borio
George E. Stone The Runt
Frank Sully Detective Sgt. Matthews
Fay Baker Sandra Doray
William Forrest Mason Carter
Sarah Selby Mrs. Carter
Mary Currier Mrs. Kenyon
Pierre Watkin Dunn
Ben Welden Louis aka Lonely Louie
Abigail Adams Receptionist
Bess Flowers Party Guest
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