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Time for more Eagle-Lion film noir as we present "Port of New York." This movie, shot in semidocumentary style, stars Scott Brady, Richard Rober, K.T. Stevens, and Yul Brynner (who still had hair on his noggin; this marks Yul's big-screen debut). Screenplay by Eugene Ling with additional dialogue by Leo Townsend; suggested by a story by Arthur A. Ross and Bert Murray. Photographed by George E. Diskant, A.S.C. A Contemporary production, this 1949 film was produced by Aubrey Schenck and directed by Lazlo Benedek. This looks like a TV syndication print.

From Allied Pictures in 1932, we present Hoot Gibson, Marion Shilling, and Robert Ellis staring in "A Man's Land." In this one, Tex Mason (Hoot) and Peggy Turner (Marion) each inherit one half of the Triple X Ranch.  John Thomas (Robert) wants the ranch to himself and recruits Triple X hand Joe (played by Charles King) let his men rustle the cattle. With story by Adele Buffington, this picture was produced by M. H. Hoffman, Jr. and directed by Phil Rosen.

From Monogram Pictures in 1943, we present "Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher," a film in which, an amateur detective and a janitor attempt to uncover a kidnapped heiress. This flick stars Mantan Moreland, Edgar Kennedy, Gale Storm, and Frank Graham (in the title role). Screenplay by Michael L. Simmons and Walter Gering, adapted from Mr. Gering's original story, in turn, based on the CBS Radio Network's Cosmo Jones program. Produced by Lindsley Parsons and directed by James Tinling.

From 1948, we present "Inner Sanctum," starring Charles Russell and Mary Beth Hughes. Billy House, Dale Belding, Fritz Lieber, Nana Bryant, and Lee Patrick were also in the cast. From M.R.S. Pictures and released by Film Classics. Jerome Todd Gollard wrote the original screenplay. With Richard B. Morros as executive producer, this film was produced by Samuel Rheiner and Walter Shenson, and directed by Lew Landers.

From Republic Pictures in 1946, we present "The Inner Circle." In this one, a  private detective finds himself with a perfect new secretary. But after a notorious gossip columnist turns up murdered, she may prove too good to be true. Adele Mara, Warren Douglas, William (Fred Mertz) Frawley, and Ricardo Cortez headline this cast, which includes TV's future Mrs. Olson herself, Virginia Christine. Dorrell and Stewart McGowan's screenplay was based upon Leonard St. Clair and Lawrence Taylor's (NOT that one) suggested radio script. With William J. O'Sullvan as associate producer, this film was directed by Phil Ford.

Time for 1954 Republic Pictures film noir as Herbert J. Yates presents Dorothy McGuire and Stephen McNally starring in "Make Haste to Live." Mary Murphy, Edgar Buchanan, John Howard, and Carolyn Jones are also in the cast. Warren Duff's screenplay is based on The Gordons' same-named novel. Directed by the associate producer William A. Seiter.

Time now for "Freemont Takes Command," the twelfth and final chapter in our 1936 Republic serial, The Vigilantes Are Coming . Starting next Saturday, we'll have another serial available for all you kids of all ages out there.  Please join us!

From Grand National Pictures in 1939, we present Dorothy Page starring as "The Singing Cowgirl." Dave ( Refer Madness ) O'Brien and Vince Barnett also star. The cast also includes Dave's Reefer Madness co-star Dorothy Short. Arthur Hoerl wrote the original screenplay. With George A. Hirliman as executive producer, this here picture was produced by Don Lieberman and directed by Samuel Diege.

From Monogram Pictures in 1940, we present Bobby Jordan, Leo Gorcey, and the East Side Kids, starring in "That Gang of Mine." In this one, a street kid has dreams of becoming a jockey. He gets his chance when he and his gang discover a poor old man who has a championship race horse, but they first the raise money to race's entry fees! This picture features Clarence Muse, Dave ( Reefer Madness ) O'Brien, Joyce Bryant, "Sunshine" Sammy Morrison, and David Gorcey (Leo's brother). Alan Whitman wrote the original and William Lively the screenplay. Produced for Four Bell Pictures by Sam Katzman. Directed by Joseph H. Lewis. Re-Issue print.

From Monogram Pictures in 1933, we present "Jungle Bride," starring Anita Page (courtesy of MGM), Charles Starrett (courtesy of Paramount), and Kenneth Thompson. In this one, a newsman, his fiancée, and a suspected murderer are shipwrecked off the African coast---on a deserted island. Gilligan's Island this ain't! With Trem Carr in charge of production, and story by Leah Baird, this picture was directed by Harry O. Hoyt and Albert Kelley. This is a reissue print.

Time for another 1937 Grand National Films entry as Conrad Nagel stars in "Bank Alarm." The cast features Eleanor Hunt, Vince Barnett, Wheeler Oakman, Nat Carr, and Frank Milan. Original story by Cynthia and Lawrence Meade with screen play by Griffin Jay and David S. Levy. This film was produced by George A. Hirliman and directed by Louis J. Gasnier.

From Grand National Films in 1937 we present Conrad Nagel starring in "Navy Spy," with Eleanor Hunt. Produced by George A. Hirliman. Directed by Crane Wilbur(who wrote the screenplay) and Joseph H. Lewis.

We now present from Monogram's East Side Kids series, "Mr. Muggs Rides Again." This 1944 pictures stars Leo Gorcey and The East Side Kids (Huntz Hall, Billy Benedict). Harvey H. Gates wrote the original story and screenplay. This film, produced on behalf of Banner Productions by Sam Katzman and Jack Dietz and directed by Wallace Fox.

Time now for "A Race With Death," the eleventh and next-to-last chapter of our 1936 Republic Pictures serial, The Vigilantes Are Coming . Join us next Saturday for the conclusion of our chapter play, won't you?

Time for a 1936 Republic Pictures Western as Gene Autry stars, with Smiley Burnette, in "The Big Show." Gene and Smiley are joined in the cast by Kay Hughes, Sally Payne, William Newell, Max Terhune, Charles Judels, the Sons of the Pioneers(which included Roy Rogers), the Jones Boys, the Beverly Hill Billies, the Light Crust Doughboys, and Gene's horse, Champion. This picture, with screenplay and original story by Dorrell McGowan and Stewart E. McGowan, and with  Armand Schaefer as associate producer, was produced by Nat Levine and directed by Mack V. Wright. Filmed at Fair Park in Dallas, site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, amongst other locations. This is a TV syndication print.

Time for vintage Eagle-Lion film noir as we present "He Walked By Night." The cast features Richard Basehart, Scott Brady, Roy Roberts, Whit Bissell, James Cardwell, and Jack Webb (yes, folks, that one). Screenplay by John C. Higgins and Crane Wilbur (who wrote the original story) with additional dialog by Harry Essex. Photographed by John Alton, A.S,C. This 1948 Bryan Foy production was produced by Robert T. Kane and directed by Alfred Werker. This film was made with the co-operation of the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Republic Pictures in 1952, we present The Arizona Cowboy himself, Rex Allen along with Koko ("The Miracle Horse of the Movies)" starring in Colorado Sundown. The film features Mary Ellen Kay, Slim Pickens, June Vincent, Fred Graham, and Louise Beavers. This movie also introduces you to The Republic Rhythm Riders. Screenplay by Eric Taylor (who authored the original story) and William Lively. Directed by William Whitney.

From Republic Pictures in 1949, we present "The Red Menace." This film stars Robert Rockwell, Hanne Axman, Betty Lou Gerson, Barbara Fuller, Shepard Menken (the future voice of TV's Clyde Crashcup on TV's The Alvin Show ). Screenplay by Albert DeMond and Gerald Geraghty, based on Mr. DeMond's original story. With Mr. Republic Pictures himself, Herbert J. Yates, as executive producer, this movie was directed by R.G. Springsteen.

Time for a 1942 East Side Kids flick from Monogram Pictures, "Smart Alecks." In this one,  Danny helps to capture a wanted criminal and receives a $200 reward. However, he has a falling out with the gang when they believe he should share the money with them. Complications ensue when the crook that Danny helped capture escapes from jail and comes looking for him. This one stars Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Bobby Jordan, Gabriel Dell, Stanley Clements, Bobby Stone, and Sunshine Sammy Morrison. Original story and screenplay by Harvey H. Gates. This movie was produced by Sam Katzman and Jack Dietz (for Banner Productions) and directed by Wallace Fox. This is an Astor Pictures re-issue print.

From Monogram Pictures in 1941, we present The Range Busters (Ray "Crash" Corrigan, John "Dusty" King, and Max "Alibi" Terhune---with his sidekick Elmer) in "Wrangler's Roost." In this one, the notorious outlaw Black Bart has reappeared and the Range Busters are sent to investigate. When they find that Black Bart is now a respectable citizen and that someone is impersonating him, they set a trap for the robber. The cast included Forrest Taylor, Gwen Gaze, George Chesebro, Frank Ellis, Jack Holmes, and Walter Shumway. Earle Snell wrote the original story and John Vlahos and Robert Finkle contributed the screenplay. A George W. Weeks production. William L. Nolte was the production manager. This flick was directed by S. Roy Luby.

Time for "Prison of Flame," the tenth chapter of The Vigilantes Are Coming , our 1936 Republic serial.

From PRC in 1945, we present "The Man Who Walked Alone," starring Dave ( Reefer Madness ) O'Brien, Kay Aldridge, Walter Catlett, and Guinn (Big Boy) Williams. Screen play by Robert Lee Johnson and story by the associate producer and director Christy Cabanne.

From Chesterfield Pictures in 1936, we present "Follow The Deadline," starring Cecilia Parker (courtesy of MGM), Russell Hopton, Theodore Von Eltz, and Thomas Jackson. Story and screenplay by Ewart Adamson. This movie was produced by George R. Batcheller and directed by Charles Lamont.

Time for a 1936 movie "I Conquer The Sea," starring Steffi Duna! In this one, the captain of a fishing boat loses his arm while out at sea.  He determines not to let the loss of his arm ruin his life as he goes back out to sea as a one-armed sailor. Steffi's joined in the cast by Stanley Morner (a.k.a. Dennis Morgan, who came courtesy of MGM), Douglas Walton, and George Cleveland. Story adaptation by Richard Carroll and dialog by Rollo Lloyd and Howard Higgin. Produced by Edward Halperin and directed by Victor Halperin. This Halperin Pictures production was released by Academy Pictures Distributing Corporation. Some scenes were shot on location in Newfoundland.

From Republic Pictures in 1936, we present William Gargan, Claire Dodd, and Douglas Fowley starring in "Navy Born." Screenplay by Albert Demond and Olive Cooper; adaptation by Marcus Goodrich; additional dialog by Claire Church. This movie was produced by Nat Levine, supervised by Ken Goldsmith, and directed by Nate Watt. This film has been re-issued under the title "Mariners of the Sky."

From Monogram Pictures in 1942, we present Frank Albertson and Joan Woodbury starring in "Man From Headquarters." Also in the cast are Dick Elliott, Bryon Foulger, John Maxwell, and Christine McIntyre. Screenplay by John Krafft and Rollo Lloyd and additional dialog by Edmond Kelso. This movie was produced by Lindsley Parsons and directed by Jean Yarbrough.

From Equitable Pictures (a unit of Majestic Pictures) in 1933, we present Madge Bellamy, Gilbert Roland, Natalie Moorehead, Theodore Von Eltz, and Molly O'Day starring in "Gigolettes of Paris." Written and directed by Alphonse Martell.

"Arrow's Fight" is the ninth chapter of our 1936 Republic serial, The Vigilantes Are Coming .

From 1932, we present Rex Lease starring n "The Monster Walks." Vera Reynolds, Sheldon Lewis, and Mischa Auer join Rex in the cast. Story and adaptation by Robert Ellis. This film was produced by Cliff Boughton and directed by Frank Strayer. Made and distributed by Action Pictures, which was soon absorbed by Mayfair Pictures (who took over the distribution of this movie). This print is a Commonwealth Pictures re-issue.

From Eagle-Lion Films in 1948, we present "Canon City," a Bryan Foy production. This film was based on the 1947 escape from the Colorado State Prison of 12 inmates and how law enforcement tracked them down. Filmed on location at Canon City, Colorado. This film stars Scott Brady, Jeff Corey, Whit Bissell, Stanley Clements, Charles Russell, and DeForest Kelley. Real-life Warden Roy Best portrayed himself. With cinematography by John Alton, this film was written by Robert Kane and Crane Wilbur---who directed it.

From PRC in 1946, we present "Gas House Kids," the first of what would be a three-film series of comedy pictures with the studio's answer to Monogram's East Side Kids  to-be-turned Bowery Boys . The film stars Robert Lowery, Billy Halop, Carl ("Alfafa") Switzer, and Teala Loring. Screenplay by Elsie and George Bricker (who wrote the original story) and Raymond Schrock. This flick was produced by Sigmund Neufeld and directed by Sam Newfield.