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The Redhead From Wyoming (1952)
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Michael E. Grost
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Mild Western has good characters and an admirable interest in non-violent solutions to conflict.
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Posted Apr 16, 2020
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Siegfried (1924)
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Michael E. Grost
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Grim retelling of medieval legend.
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Posted Feb 27, 2020
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Number Seventeen (1932)
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Michael E. Grost
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Brilliantly photographed early Hitchcock.
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Posted Dec 13, 2019
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The Mad Doctor of Market Street (1942)
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Michael E. Grost
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Genuine oddity bridges genres and techniques.
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Posted Dec 13, 2019
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Tomahawk Trail (1957)
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Michael E. Grost
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Liberal anti-war, pro-Native American Western is surprisingly absorbing, despite low budget. Good cast helps.
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Posted Dec 13, 2019
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Twenty Plus Two (1961)
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Michael E. Grost
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Solid detective story builds on the storytelling strengths of writer Gruber and director Newman.
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Posted Dec 13, 2019
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A Thunder of Drums (1961)
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Michael E. Grost
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Sociological study of US Cavalry is grim, but at least it's faithful to director Newman's traditions.
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Posted Dec 13, 2019
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Daughters of the Dust (1991)
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Michael E. Grost
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Visually beautiful classic.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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3 Women (1977)
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Michael E. Grost
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One of Altman's most atmospheric films.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome (1954)
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Michael E. Grost
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Visually creative extravaganza, with superb color and superimpositions.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Eaux d'Artifice (1953)
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Michael E. Grost
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Rousing look at fountains, stairways and the geometry of flowing water.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Rabbit's Moon (1950)
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Michael E. Grost
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Dry run for later Anger films.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Fireworks (1947)
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Michael E. Grost
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Original, poetic classic.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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In the Mirror of Maya Deren (2002)
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Michael E. Grost
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Informative look at great filmmaker Deren.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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L'enfant De Paris (2012)
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Michael E. Grost
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Delightful early film with engaging hero rescuing a kidnapped young woman.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Le mystère des roches de Kador (The Mystery of the Kador Cliffs) (1912)
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Michael E. Grost
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Gem of early film has hero use technology and psychology to solve crime.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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The Chocolate Soldier (1941)
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Michael E. Grost
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Operetta fans will enjoy this nostalgic outing.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Thanks a Million (1935)
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Michael E. Grost
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Film mixes delightful political satire with exuberant musical numbers.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Lady Killer (1933)
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Michael E. Grost
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Fun film is absolutely loaded with plot and fast paced zing.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Bureau of Missing Persons (1933)
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Michael E. Grost
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Off-beat tale of police investigation benefits from supporting actors.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Taxi! (1932)
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Michael E. Grost
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Over-violent and grim.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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My Past (1931)
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Michael E. Grost
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Triangle drama has charming stars and flashes of sensible realism.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Blonde Crazy (1931)
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Michael E. Grost
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Talented stars suffer from indifferent material.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Dangerous Female (1931)
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Michael E. Grost
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First version is closer to the novel and has more romance.
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Posted Dec 27, 2018
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Aelita: Queen of Mars (1924)
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Michael E. Grost
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The best parts of this film are the science fictional ones, with their brilliant costumes.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Dog Star Man (1964)
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Michael E. Grost
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Classic experimental film.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Ashug-Karibi (1988)
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Michael E. Grost
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Experimental film is visually inventive.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Red Pomegranate (1969)
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Michael E. Grost
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Experimental film is a torrent of visual creativity.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Hagop Hovnatanian (1965)
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Michael E. Grost
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Nice mix of informative documentary about the title painter, and Paradjanov's visual creativity.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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People on Sunday (1930)
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Michael E. Grost
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Pleasant mix of documentary and fiction.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Hide-Out (1934)
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Michael E. Grost
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Well-made escapist fare.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Born to Dance (1936)
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Michael E. Grost
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Pleasant musical tries hard.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937)
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Michael E. Grost
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Inventive musical numbers redeem film.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Blessed Event (1932)
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Michael E. Grost
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Blistering satire, but problems with racist language.
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
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Thunderbolt (1929)
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Michael E. Grost
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Brilliantly filmed tale of romance and the underworld.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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Hangman's House (1928)
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Michael E. Grost
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Brilliantly filmed John Ford classic tells a suspenseful story of Ireland.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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Quilombo (1984)
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Michael E. Grost
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Fascinating, upbeat look at nation formed by escaped slaves has rich atmosphere and brilliant color.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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The Street With No Name (1948)
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Michael E. Grost
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Vivid, rousing crime film depicts its tough urban area as a paradise for men.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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Bullets or Ballots (1936)
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Michael E. Grost
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Police vs gangsters saga has unusually prominent roles for black actors.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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G-Men (1935)
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Michael E. Grost
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Influential film glorifies government agents, not gangsters.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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Barbary Coast (1935)
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Michael E. Grost
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Engaging tale mixes romance, historical film, and anti-dictator, pro-Freedom of the Press points of view.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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The McKenzie Break (1970)
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Michael E. Grost
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Odd tale succeeds as prison break storytelling, but lacks deeper meanings or creativity.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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Tokyo Drifter (1966)
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Michael E. Grost
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Delirious mix of musical and gangster film has spectacular design and color.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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Kwaidan (1964)
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Michael E. Grost
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The fairy tale "Woman of Snow" is better than the other three horror segments.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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Dr. Akagi (1998)
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Michael E. Grost
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An often fascinating work of storytelling.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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The Makioka Sisters (1983)
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Michael E. Grost
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Look inside the difficult romantic lives of sisters has beautiful photography.
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Posted Nov 21, 2017
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The Prisoner of Zenda (1952)
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Michael E. Grost
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Good-natured swashbuckler has fun story and some of the best European Royalty costumes ever.
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Posted Sep 13, 2017
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The Unknown Man (1951)
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Michael E. Grost
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Mild, sincere legal drama showing upright hero gradually discovering cesspool of corruption in his town.
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Posted Sep 13, 2017
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Above Suspicion (1943)
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Michael E. Grost
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Fun spy thriller in the Hitchcock tradition, with Thorpe's gift for European atmosphere .
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Posted Sep 13, 2017
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Athena (1954)
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Michael E. Grost
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Fun little musical with bright color design and pleasant, warm comedy.
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Posted Sep 13, 2017
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