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1.Daredevils of the Red Circle starring: Charles Quigley, Bruce Bennett, David Sharpe, Carole Landis, Miles Mander directed by: John English, William Witney May 30, 1995
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This serial had many firsts. I recognized the actor Bruce Bennett who went on to make dozens of movies and live into the 21st century. Ayn Rand would have loved the heavy, known by his prison number 39013. My cildhood buddy still uses it as his liscence number. It is the story of how a bitter, spiteful failure sets out to destroy a "good capitalist" Like the movies of its day it had good role models, but was not above using a comic sterotype black as the house servant, whose small daily frustrations are actually laughed at. In his bio, director William Witney was aware of this, but foundjustificatio in the fact a role was even created for mostly out-of-work black actors. The heroine is Carole Landis, a beautiful girl whose career took her to stardom at 20th Century Fox then downhill ... Read More

2.Master of the World starring: Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, Henry Hull, Mary Webster, David Frankham directed by: William Witney June 06, 2000
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Terrific movie with another fine performance from Vincent Price. Also an early appearance of Charles Bronson is an added treat.

3.Nyoka and the Tigermen starring: Kay Aldridge, Clayton Moore, Lorna Gray, Charles Middleton, William 'Billy' Benedict directed by: William Witney August 25, 1997
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A compilation of a "chapter movie" that I saw on successive Saturday afternoons growing up in New York in the 40s. Perhaps, even at that early age, I was fascinated by the idea of an attractive, long-legged heroine and a similarly fascinating villainess. A cute, if implausible, adventure tale, set in North Africa, which today would seem almost a parody, but I'm enjoying the trip down memory lane which it's affording me at not too high a cost. One of the "bad guys" is an Italian, so identified, possibly because they were part of the Axis, w/ which we were (or were about to be) at war but not the object of pathetic ridicule that Italians became in the war movies that followed.

4.Apache Rose starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Olin Howland, George Meeker directed by: William Witney July 16, 1998
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There are several Roy Rogers movies that are listed as color when they are not. This is one of those. They are made by Alpha Omega Publications and dated Oct.19th, 2004. This movie is in B&W and not in color. The film quality of this movie in general is not very good regardless of who makes it. The orginal film must not be in very good condition.

5.Bells of San Angelo starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Dale Evans, Andy Devine, John McGuire directed by: William Witney February 04, 1994
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A group of riders come singing into town. Next we see a man in a buggy fleeing while being fired upon. The pursuers plant evidence to prove the man was a thief. Roy Rogers rides to the mine to investigate. The mine manager explains their policy against thieves. A letter to Roy says a writer will arrive to get information for a book. There is a surprise here! The boys sing a song boasting of their courage. [How many bullets in a six-shooter? Sixteen? The script plays with the western legends.] This "horse opera" mixes in singing and music with dramatic events. There is a secret to the San Angelo mine. It is being used to bring silver from a low-cost area to a high-price area; they are arbitrageurs and smugglers. The padre asks for help to find a missing sentry. They search all night and find nothing. There is no time to ... Read More

6.Trail of Robin Hood starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Penny Edwards, Gordon Jones, Rex Allen directed by: William Witney May 16, 1995
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Republic Pictures presents "TRAIL OF ROBIN HOOD" (15 December 1950) (64 mins/B&W/Color) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) --- Roy Rogers (born Leonard Slye) moved to California in 1930, at the age of 18 --- played in such musical groups as The Hollywood Hillbillies, Rocky Mountaineers, Texas Outlaws and his own group, the International Cowboys --- In 1934 he formed a group with Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer called "Sons of the Pioneers" --- While in that group he was known as Leonard Slye, then Dick Weston and finally Roy Rogers --- Their songs included "Cool Water" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds" --- They first appeared in the western "Rhythm on the Range" (1936), starring Bing Crosby --- In 1937 Roy went solo and made his first starring film in 1938, "Under Western Stars" (1938) --- He made almost 100 films --- then came television, "The ... Read More

7.Spy Smasher starring: Kane Richmond, Marguerite Chapman, Sam Flint, Hans Schumm, Tristram Coffin directed by: William Witney May 30, 1995
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The old-time movie serials should never be judged by the same criteria of other films, even those made at the same time period. The serials were invariably outrageous, over-the-top, often ridiculous. But unlike Adam West's `Batman' the serials were never self-conscious or deliberately campy. Although many serials featured a mildly humorous characters such as Jimmy Olsen or Whitey Whitney to provide occasional comic relief, on the whole, the actors and directors played everything straight and extremely earnest, no matter how absurd the situation or the scene. They did their best at every test. The old movie serials were made with practically zero budget and at a forced-march pace, shooting in two days what would take 6 months under modern conditions. Those factors, combined with the primitive special effects then available ... Read More

8.Roy Rogers: Best of West - Old Spanish Trail starring: Roy Rogers, Trigger, Tito Guízar, Jane Frazee, Andy Devine directed by: William Witney February 26, 2002
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The film opens with a song and a wagon train. The Sheriff drops by with Mr. Burnett to see Roy Rogers about a $10,000 debt that he is anxious to collect. Roy asks for more time, a few weeks. One lady has lost her suitcase. Roy finds the contents scattered along the road, then owner Candy shows up and complains. A masked man rides up to rob Roy; he wants that photograph. The local hotels are all full. The Constable puts up Roy and tells about his past. "The Gypsy" is wanted for questioning, a $10,000 reward for the man who robs oil companies. There is a song for entertainment, and some comedy. Show Business isn't paying well. A private conversation reveals a hidden secret. There is a conflict between two women, then two men, to add drama. At the camp somebody shoots at Rico. Will Lolita take Candy away? Was that a double who jumped on the horse? Will ... Read More

9.The Painted Stallion starring: Ray Corrigan, Hoot Gibson, LeRoy Mason, Duncan Renaldo, Sammy McKim directed by: Alan James, Ray Taylor, William Witney May 30, 1995
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First is the great setting, not the Iverson Ranch in California, but the breathtaking, now famous corridor between Moab, Arches National Park, and the beautiful Ls Sal Mountains in Utah. I would have titled it "The Singing Arrows", but "The Rider" a beautiful and mysterious girl,comes across in great photo angles as something mythical. I missed this one as a kid, having vague memories of The Phantom Rider and the Secret of Treasure Island. The music, while vintage Republic, is what you recognized the first time you heard the Valkyrie, and also uses Les Preludes, the original Star Wars type music used by Universal in Flash Gordon. The extras are actually better and more authentic "Mexican" types than appear in Zorro's Fighting Legion( its one negative) and the same set is used in both movies. Hoot Gibson was always a lot of fun and an authentic, real trooper, like ... Read More

10.Darktown Strutters starring: Trina Parks, Roger E. Mosley, Shirley Washington, Bettye Sweet, Stan Shaw directed by: William Witney
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First is the great setting, not the Iverson Ranch in California, but the breathtaking, now famous corridor between Moab, Arches National Park, and the beautiful Ls Sal Mountains in Utah. I would have titled it "The Singing Arrows", but "The Rider" a beautiful and mysterious girl,comes across in great photo angles as something mythical. I missed this one as a kid, having vague memories of The Phantom Rider and the Secret of Treasure Island. The music, while vintage Republic, is what you recognized the first time you heard the Valkyrie, and also uses Les Preludes, the original Star Wars type music used by Universal in Flash Gordon. The extras are actually better and more authentic "Mexican" types than appear in Zorro's Fighting Legion( its one negative) and the same set is used in both movies. Hoot Gibson was always a lot of fun and an authentic, real trooper, like ... Read More

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