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1) Captain Kidd
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British pirate William Kidd and his bounty of ruthless pirates capture Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hide the bounty in a cave, hoping to come back for it eventually. Three years later, Captain Kidd, posing as a sea captain, offers his services to the king as an escort ship. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and property, if he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. On his mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's...
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Gangster Eddie Kagel (Paul Muni) is killed by a buddy and lands in hell. After an unsuccessful attempt to break out of hell, Nick, the Devil, (Claude Rains) strikes a deal with Eddie. Nick will allow Eddie back to Earth if Eddie will destroy the reputation of upstanding judge Frederick Parker. Eddie agrees to the deal and Nick zaps his soul into Frederick's body. Eddie/Frederick's aim is to off his turncoat buddy as soon as possible, but Nick isn't...
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Royal wedding: A musical set during Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Philip Mountbatten. A brother-sister dance team go to London and get caught up in romance.
Pied Piper of Hamelin: The famous children's fairy tale is retold with warmth and understanding as the mysterious ratcatcher comes to the town of Hamelin and promises to rid the town of its unwelcome guests for a price.
Wild guitar: Bud Eagle leaves rural South Dakota on his motor scooter...
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"New York in 1883 is the setting for this classic family movie. Clarence Day (William Powell) a stockbroker attempts to run his household with the meticulous efficiency of his office. His wife Vinnie (Irene Dunne) is the real driving force behind the family by constantly out witting her husband"--Container.
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Salt of the Earth centers on a long, difficult, workers' strike against a mining company in new Mexico. Ramon Quintero (Juan Chacon) fights for equity of wages as well as health and safety issues, but at home he mistreats his wife, Esperanza. When the men are forced to end their picketing, Esperanza joins the other women who demand to play a role in the strike, against their husband's wishes. Written, directed, and produced by members of the original...
10) The terror
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The ghostly apparition of a young woman is witnessed by an 18th Century French Lieutenant in Napoleon's army. After two failed attempts to keep up with her, Lt. Andre Duvalier (Nicholson) heads to the castle of Baron Von Leppe (Karloff), where he notices a painting of the Baron's late wife Ilsa, who looks identical to the ghostly woman. Duvalier is now determined to unravel the castle's mystery, and the Baron's hidden secrets. --Container.
11) Abraham Lincoln
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One of the earliest cinematic biographies of America₂s sixteenth president, this film tells the story of Abraham Lincoln from his early days to his assassination.
13) The Milky way
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The story of a timid milkman who is deluded into believing he is a great prize-fighter.
14) Prelude to war
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Portrays events leading up to the entry of the U.S. into WWII. Prelude to war recounts the Japanese incursion into Manchuria, the Italian conquest of Ethiopia, the beginnings of the Nazi takeover in Eastern Europe, and the lack of military preparedness of the U.S.
15) Rage at dawn
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James Barlow, an agent from Chicago, is hired to bring the notorious Reno brothers to justice, but the Reno gang includes a beautiful woman who catches Barlow's eye.
17) Broken blossoms
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A fifteen-year-old street urchin who longs to escape her miserable existence. Emotionally scarred by the torment and neglect of her abusive father, the girl collapses outside the shop of the lonely and disillusioned 'yellow man'. As he tenderly nurtures her back to health, an unspoken romance flowers between them, awakening in each of them feelings of love.
18) Reefer madness
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An unintentionally hilarious tale of a group of teens that turn into sex-crazed maniacs after smoking pot for the first time.
20) TNT Jackson
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"Diana Jackson, a beautiful young karate expert, journeys into the most dangerous part of Chinatown to battle the ruthless drug dealers responsible for her brother's death. Played by Jeannie Bell, a former Playboy Playmate of the month, Jackson provides a lot of spine shattering bone blasting action. Get out of her way or she'll put YOU in traction!"--Container.
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