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Alan Mowbray
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Irene, an eccentric, wealthy Manhattanite, wins a society-ball scavenger hunt after finding a "forgotten man" -- an apparent down-and-out drifter -- at a dump. She gives him work as the family butler and soon falls head over heels for him. Her attempts to both woo Godfrey and indoctrinate him in the household's dysfunction make for a string of madcap high jinks.
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Fox film noir volume 18
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Somebody killed Vicky Lynn and the police are looking at only one suspect, promoter Frankie Christopher. Frankie believes Inspector Ed Cornell is trying to pin him for the murder of Vicky. Did he really kill her, or does he know who did?
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Criterion collection volume 487
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Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars of the late eighteenth century. Emma Hart is a beautiful dance hall girl who is sent by her latest lover to stay with his uncle Sir William Hamilton, the British ambassador to Naples. Sir William considers Emma a rare piece of art he must possess. Sir William introduces Emma to Naples' elite society and she soon marries him. Later, Horatio Nelson, a famous English Naval office arrives. Soon, a scandalous,...
10) Terror by night
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When the fabled Star of Rhodesia diamond is stolen on a London to Edinburgh train and the son of its owner murdered, olmes must discover wtic of his suspicious fellow passenges is responsible. Aided by Dr. Watson and Inspector Lestrade, he discovers the murderer's hiding place is somehow involved in the crime. This is the thirteeth film of the Rathbone/Bruce series.
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Phlegmatic, punctual Englishman Phileas Fogg believes in progress, science, and intellectual deduction. When a member of the Reform Club challenges him on the impossibility of completing a round-the-world tour in eighty days, he wagers his entire fortune to prove that he can do it. He is accompanied by his valet Passepartout, and followed by Mr. Fix, a detective who believes he is a notorious bank robber. Shot in 70mm, using the Todd-AO process (an...
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Ben and Jo McKenna, are an innocent American couple vacationing in Morocco with their young son. But their simple plans turn into a nightmare after a French spy dies in Ben's arms at a Marrakesh market, and their son is kidnapped and taken to another country. A thrilling tale of international espionage, assassinations and terror.
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Wyatt Earp is the sturdy lawman who sets about the task of shaping up the disorderly Arizona town of Tombstone, with the help of the boozy, tubercular gambler and gunman Doc Holliday. Though initially at cross-purposes, the pair ultimately team up to confront the violent Clanton gang.
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Singing and dancing illuminate this lighthearted adventure that teams the talents of superstar Rita Hayworth and vocal sensation Tony Martin. An unsuccessful actor is about to be deported when he bumps into and falls for a pretty girl on Avenue A. From that point on, life takes some curious twists and turns for this head-over-heels couple.
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Criterion collection volume 732
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English
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Wyatt Earp is the sturdy lawman who sets about the task of shaping up the disorderly Arizona town of Tombstone, with the help of the boozy, tubercular gambler and gunman Doc Holliday. Though initially at cross-purposes, the pair ultimately team up to confront the violent Clanton gang.
17) Topper
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A sophisticated and playful couple become ghosts and haunt the life of a stuffy banker.
18) Hollywood Hotel
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If you love music, check into Hollywood Hotel. The story's about a filmland newbie caught between a spoiled star and her likeable look-alike. But the movie's about Busby Berkeley's ace direction -- and music, music, music.
19) Way down south
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Louisiana is the setting as young Tim Reid's (Breen) substantial inheritance is covered by a crooked attorney. Breen teams up with a Cajun innkeeper to foil the villain and sing some songs. Co-written by Clarence Muse with African-American poet Langston Hughes, who were also responsible for writing the songs, which include "Louisiana", and "Good Ground."
20) Terror by night
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A precious jewel is stolen on the train and the owner is blamed for its disappearance. Sherlock Holmes will find out what really happened.