Tag: Susan Hayward

DVD: Soldier of Fortune (1955)

DVD: Soldier of Fortune (1955)

November 25, 2019 | By

Upon it’s original theatrical release, Clark Gable’s first picture after being ‘dumped’ by longtime studio MGM wasn’t well appraised by critics, and although the passing years may have enhanced the film’s curio value…

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DVD: Conqueror, The (1956)

DVD: Conqueror, The (1956)

October 5, 2018 | By

As the legend goes, in spite of protestations from director Dick Powell, himself a former actor and song & dance man (On the Avenue), Wayne insisted on making his last film for RKO The Conqueror, and with Howard Hughes still at the helm of the studio, what could go wrong?

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DVD: House of Strangers (1949)

DVD: House of Strangers (1949)

January 1, 2016 | By

Although a classic film noir packed fine pedigree from Fox’s stable of top talent, this adaptation of Jerome Weidman’s eponymous novel is perhaps better known as the western Fox remade 5 years later as Broken Lance (1954), a more beloved CinemaScope production starring Spencer Tracey, Richard Widmark, and Robert Wagner…

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DVD: Woman Obsessed (1959)

DVD: Woman Obsessed (1959)

July 18, 2011 | By

Film: Very Good/ DVD Transfer: Excellent/ DVD Extras: Very Good Label: Twilight Time/ Region: 0 (NTSC) / Released: June 14, 2011 Genre: Drama / Melodrama Synopsis: A stepfather’s past demons threaten the sanctity and safety of his family in an isolated Saskatchewan community. Special Features:  Stereo Isolated Music Score / Theatrical Trailer / 8-page colour booklet […]

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