John Wayne plays an Army Lt. Colonel whose regiment is defending a settlement against Apache Indian attacks in "Rio Grande." The situation is complicated when his son is one of eighteen recruits sent to join him, with his mother tagging along. Director John Ford [..]
Borderline (1950)
"Borderline" is the typical black-and-white "B" crime drama film noir produced in the 1940's and 1950's. This Universal Pictures product tells the story of the Los Angeles Police Department's attempts to break up drug smuggling operations that work across the U. S.-Mexican border. [..]
Fancy Pants (1950)
"Fancy Pants" is a comedy film where Bob Hope plays a bad actor who cannot keep a role, but is hired by Lucille Ball's parents to play an English butler in their home to impress friends and neighbors. Complications arise when everyone assumes that Hope is [..]
Harvey (1950)
"Harvey" is a comedic film where James Stewart plays a man whose imaginary friend, a six-foot, three-inch tall rabbit named Harvey, wreaks havoc among friends and family members. This movie has become a classic, well-directed by Henry Koster ("The Bishop's Wife" 1947) from a script by [..]
The Sundowners (1950)
"The Sundowners" is a western drama about an outlaw drifter who arrives in a small Texas town, already experiencing problems with cattle rustling. He exacerbates the situation causing a full-blown range war to break out. This western really has nothing new, but is well executed by director George [..]
Cheaper by the Dozen (1950)
"Cheaper by the Dozen" is a family comedy film based on the true story of the large Gilbreth family, as Frank and Lillian attempt to raise twelve children relying on their skills as efficiency experts, leading to all sorts of wacky situations. Director Walter Lang ("Mother Wore Tights" [..]
The West Point Story (1950)
James Cagney stars as an unemployed Broadway producer who is asked to stage a show with his girl friend (Virginia Mayo) at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, about 57 miles north of New York City, on the Hudson River. Director Roy Del Ruth ("The Babe [..]
Home Alone 5 (2012)
"Home Alone 5: The Holiday Heist" is a made-for-television Christmas family film about ten-year-old Finn Baxter whose family recently moved from California to Maine. Finn is convinced that their new house is haunted by ghosts, so he sets up booby traps to catch them. He does not realize [..]
Labor Day (2013)
"Labor Day" is a drama film about a divorced woman and her thirteen-year-old son who encounter a man at the grocery story who clearly needs their help. He convinces them to let him stay at their house for a day or two until he can recover from a [..]
All About Eve (1950)
The Best Picture of 1950 is....."All About Eve." This captivating drama is about a young actress using theater people to promote her own career. Anne Baxter is deviously charming as Eve Harrington, who ingratiates herself with veteran actress Margo Channing and her circle of friends. [..]