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The Law and Jake Wade (1958)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Apr 29, 2023
It’s initially intriguing to have a western pairing of Robert Taylor and Richard Widmark, rather like what we get out of Warlock from Henry Fonda and Widmark the year after. My estimation of the dashing ’30s matinee idol has refined over time as he matured into such worthwhile westerns a read more
BEYOND THE LAW (1968)
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on Mar 27, 2023
There's been a number of films over the years that have been titled BEYOND THE LAW. This one is a Euro Western from 1968, starring Lee Van Cleef. It's one I had never seen before, and one that should get more notice among Van Cleef fans. Van Cleef plays Cudlip, a drifter and small-time th read more
Watching 1939: Within the Law (1939)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Jul 8, 2021
In 2011, I announced I was trying to see every film released in 1939. This new series chronicles films released in 1939 as I watch them. As we start out this blog feature, this section may become more concrete as I search for a common thread that runs throughout each film of the year. Right now, th read more
OUTSIDE THE LAW On Blu-ray From Kino
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day, Jr. on Oct 28, 2020
Another home video presentation of a rare silent classic from Kino. This time it is the 1920 OUTSIDE THE LAW, co-written and directed by Tod Browning. This was an early collaboration between Browning and Lon Chaney, but it is not a tale of the macabre. Set in San Francisco's Chinatown dis read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE WRONG ARM OF THE LAW (1963)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Apr 5, 2018
Directed by Cliff Owen, The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963) provides a genial, humorous look at the symbiotic relationship of cops and crooks in mid-century London, with Peter Sellers appearing to great effect as a criminal gang boss and Lionel Jeffries co-starring as an ambitious officer of the law. Th read more
Classic Films in Focus: THE WRONG ARM OF THE LAW (1963)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Apr 5, 2018
Directed by Cliff Owen, The Wrong Arm of the Law (1963) provides a genial, humorous look at the symbiotic relationship of cops and crooks in mid-century London, with Peter Sellers appearing to great effect as a criminal gang boss and Lionel Jeffries co-starring as an ambitious officer of the law. Th read more
o/t: my story “The Law of Conservation of Data” goes live at Lightspeed
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Jul 4, 2017
And you can read it online for free! Here’s the mag’s cover, illustrating the story: This stunning piece of artwork is by Reiko Murakami — many thanks to him! Here’s the link so you can you feast your eyes upon the issue as a whole: voila. If you’re so awestruck by wha read more
Shadow of the Law (1930)
Noirish Posted by John Grant on Dec 14, 2016
US / 70 minutes / bw / Paramount Dir: Louis Gasnier Scr: Max Marcin, John Farrow Story: The Quarry (1913) by John A. Moroso Cine: Charles Lang Cast: William Powell, Marion Shilling, Natalie Moorhead, Regis Toomey, Paul Hurst, George Irving, Frederick Burt, James Durkin, Richard Tucker, Walter James, read more
The Law and Jake Wade (1958)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Aug 25, 2016
The Law and Jake Wade
Directed by John Sturges
Written by William Bowers from a novel by Marvin H. Alber
1958/USA
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
First viewing/Netflix rental Ortero: Yeah…good-bye. Clint Hollister: Very touching. It’s always fun to watch Richard Widmark play a villain. Otherwise read more
DVD Spotlight on "The Bold Ones: The Lawyers"
Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on Nov 30, 2015
Good news for classic TV fans! On December 1st, Timeless Media continues its DVD releases of the social dramas that aired under the umbrella TV series The Bold Ones (1968-73). The Lawyers stars Burl Ives as a crafty attorney working with two junior associates played by Joseph Campanella and Jam read more
The Law and the Lady (1951)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Nov 3, 2014
Hollywood loved the story of a maid turned thief turned heiress in disguise enough they made the movie three separate times. The first and second incarnations were both titled, The Last of Mrs. Cheyney with Norma Shearer originating the role in 1929 and Joan Crawford in 1937. Eventually, MGM took an read more
Miss Kitty’s Long Branch of the Law
Christy Putnam Posted by Christy Putnam on Jun 2, 2014
This review is part of the Summer of MeTV Classic TV Blogathon hosted by the Classic TV Blog Association. Click here: http://classic-tv-blog-assoc.blogspot.com/2014/05/announcing-2014-summer-of-metv-classic.html to check out this blogathon’s complete schedule. Grand Central Station, Kansas, read more
The Law in Her Hands (1936).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on Oct 11, 2012
The Law in Her Hands (1936)Directed by William Clemens. Cast: Margaret Lindsay, Glenda Farrell, Warren Hull and Lyle Talbot.
Two best friends Mary Wentworth and Dorothy Davis, work as waitress to pay their way through law school. After, passing the bar exam the girls open their own practice. Th read more
The Law (1960).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jan 10, 2012
The Law(1960). Directed by Jules Dassin. Cast: Gina Lollobrigida, Pierre Brasseur, Marcello Mastroianni.
The trouble begins, when engineer Enrico, who works for the government, is sent to small a village to drain the swamps, to stop the spread of malaria. Cesare, is worried because he believes th read more