Monthly Archives: April 2021

Reefer Madness (1936)

“And more vicious, more deadly even than these soul-destroying drugs is the menace of—marijuana!”   Director:  Louis J. Gasnier Starring:  Kenneth Craig, Dorothy Short, Lillian Miles, Dave O’Brien, Carleton Young, Thelma White, Warren McCollum, Pat Royale, Joseph Forte, Mary MacLaren … Continue reading

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Et Al. April21

The Story Of The Kelly Gang (1906) At a time when film-making everywhere else was limited to one- and two-reel efforts, a group of Australians got together and made the world’s first feature-length production. At its first release, The Story … Continue reading

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The Devil-Doll (1936)

“I may not look it, Madame, but I was once a very successful banker. Three men – my partners – lied and tricked me into prison. Well—three lives are going to pay for it…”   Director:  Tod Browning Starring:  Lionel … Continue reading

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Werewolf Of London (1935)

“Your department is trying to solve two murders. There will be other murders, tonight and tomorrow night – and also next month, when the moon is full again – unless you realise, sir, there is a werewolf abroad in London.” … Continue reading

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