Barbed Wire 1952  N/R, 61 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Archainbaud
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Anne James, William Fawcett, Clayton Moore, Leonard Penn, Michael Vallon, Terry Frost, Eddie Parker, Sandy Sanders
When the railroad threatens to interfere with cattle trails, Gene Autry rides to the rescue.
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Batman and Robin 1949  N/R, 263 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Drama / Sci-Fi
Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet
Cast: Robert Lowery, Johnny Duncan, Jane(2) Adams, Lyle Talbot, Ralph Graves, Don C. Harvey, William Fawcett, Leonard Penn, Rick Vallin, Michael Whalen, Greg McClure, House Peters Jr., John Doucette, Wally West, Frank Ellis
In this 15-episode serial, Batman and Robin (Robert Lowery and Johnny Duncan) must outwit the black-hooded "Wizard" who sets out to use his stolen remote-controlled device to no good. They must also periodically rescue photographer Vicki Vale (Jane Adams) from assorted perils.
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates 1956 N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Western / Comedy / Drama
Director: Norman Foster
Cast: Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Jeff York, Kenneth Tobey, Clem Bevans, Irvin Ashkenazy, Frank Richards, Walter Catlett, Douglass Dumbrille, Paul Newlan, Mort Mills, Troy Melton, Hank Worden, Dick Crockett, William Fawcett
This film splices together TV episodes of the story of Davy Crockett (Fess Parker) and his sidekick George Russell (Buddy Ebsen) when they encounter keel-boater Mike Fink (Jeff York). Mike challenges Davy and George to a river race to New Orleans, during which they deal not only with the dangerous rapids but with the River Pirates as well. Following the race, Davy and Mike join forces to try to prevent an Indian war. Enjoy the ride!
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Gang Busters 1955  N/R, 75 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Bill Karn
Cast: Myron Healey, Don C. Harvey, Sam Edwards, Frank Gerstle, Frank Richards, Kate MacKenna, Rusty Wescoatt, William Justine, Allan Ray, William Fawcett, Charles Victor, Robert Carson
In this spin-off from three episodes of the TV series "Gang Busters," hardened criminal John Omar Pinson (Myron Healey), Public Enemy No. 4, escapes again and again from Oregon State Prison only to be recaptured and returned to prison.
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Hills of Utah 1951 N/R, 70 min.
Genre: Western
Director: John English
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Donna Martell, Elaine Riley, Onslow Stevens, Kenne Duncan, Harry Lauter, Denver Pyle, William Fawcett, Harry Harvey, Tom London
Gene Autry does it all. Water pollution was a problem even back when Gene rode as he handles a sticky situation where the farmers are not at all happy with the copper miners. While taking care of that issue, he solves the murder of his father.
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Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter 1966  N/R, 88 min.
Genre: Western / Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Director: William Beaudine
Cast: John Lupton, Cal Bolder, Jim Davis, Estelita Rodriguez, Steven Geray, William Fawcett, Narda Onyx, Rayford Barnes, Nestor Paiva, Roger Creed, Rosa Turich, Felipe Turich, Dan White, Fred Stromsoe, Page Slattery
Legendary outlaw Jesse James (John Lupton) has escaped a trap set by Marshal MacPhee (Jim Davis), but Jesse's partner Hank Tracy (Cal Bolder) has been wounded. They meet Juanita Lopez (Estelita Rodriguez) who is attracted to Jesse, and she takes them to mission doctor Maria Frankenstein (Narda Onyx) who happens to be Victor Frankenstein's granddaughter. Of course, Maria is following in her grandfather's footsteps, and she transplants the brain of Frankenstein's original Monster into the head of Tracy. After turning Tracy into the bald zombie, Igor, who terrorizes the townsfolk, a showdown is a certainty.
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Lay That Rifle Down 1955 N/R, 71 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Charles Lamont
Cast: Judy Canova, Robert Lowery, Jil Jarmyn, Jacqueline deWit, Richard Deacon, Robert Burton, James Bell, Leon Tyler, Pierre Watkin, William Fawcett, Marjorie Bennett, Edmund Cobb
Overworked Judy (Judy Canova) is also paid little for her tasks at her aunt's hotel. So, she decides to enroll in a charm school, which turns out to be a scam, and that leads to more troubles–and fun for the viewer.
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 The Music Man 1962  N/R, 151 min.
Genre: Family / Musical / Comedy / Romance
Director: Morton DaCosta
Cast: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold, Paul Ford, Pert Kelton, Ron Howard, Charles(2) Lane, Mary Wickes, Rance Howard, Timmy Everett, Susan Luckey, Harry Hickox, William Fawcett, Percy Helton
Professor Harold Hill (Robert Preston) arrives in River City, Iowa, around 1900. He plans to work a scam on the citizens by forming a boys' marching band, but he falls in love with Marion (Shirley Jones) the librarian and changes his tune. Great Meredith Willson songs include "Seventy-Six Trombones," "Ya Got Trouble," "Gary, Indiana," "Till There Was You," "Marian the Librarian," and "Wells Fargo Wagon." An Oscar was awarded for Best Musical Score, and there were five nominations, including Best Picture.
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No Time for Sergeants 1958  N/R, 111 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Cast: Andy Griffith, Myron McCormick, Nick Adams, Murray Hamilton, William Fawcett, Don Knotts, Jean Willes, Will Hutchins, Dub Taylor, Jamie Farr
This is the film version of Ira Levin's Broadway play that also starred Andy Griffith as Will Stockdale. The dialogue is very funny as Georgia farm boy Will "adjusts" to the United States Army after being drafted.
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Valley of Fire 1951 N/R, 63 min.
Genre: Western
Director: John English
Cast: Gene Autry, Pat Buttram, Gail Davis, Russell Hayden, Gregg Barton, Harry Lauter, Christine Larsen, Terry Frost, William Fawcett, Teddy Infuhr
This Comedy/Western features Gene Autry as the mayor of a town of men who REALLY need females. So, along comes the wagon of women, but the ride is bumpy.
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| 1. Barbed Wire (1952)
2. Batman and Robin (1949)
3. Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956)
4. Gang Busters (1955)
5. Hills of Utah (1951)
6. Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)
7. Lay That Rifle Down (1955)
8. The Music Man (1962)
9. No Time for Sergeants (1958)
10. Valley of Fire (1951)
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