Movie review: “Botany Bay” (1953)

“Botany Bay” (1953) Drama Running Time: 94 minutes Written by: Jonathan Latimer Directed by: John Farrow Featuring: Alan Ladd, James Mason and Patricia Medina Capt. Paul Gilbert: [after sentencing Hugh Tallant to a 50-lash whipping] “I don't want any danger of infection. Have you the salt ready for his wounds?” "Botany Bay," directed by John Farrow and released in 1953, is a historical …

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Blu-ray review: “13 West Street” (1962)

“13 West Street” (1962) Film Noir Running Time: 80 minutes Written by: Bernard C. Schoenfeld and Robert Presnell Jr. Directed by: Philip Leacock Featuring: Alan Ladd and Rod Steiger Detective Sergeant Pete Koleski: “Look Sherill, a boy just killed himself in there, do you understand that? So, don't push me and don't get me sore. Just do yourself a favour …

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Blu-ray review: “Appointment with Danger” (1950)

"Appointment with Danger" (1950) Drama Running Time: 104 minutes Written by: Richard L. Breen and Warren Duff Directed by: Lewis Allen Featuring:  Alan Ladd, Phyllis Calvert and Paul Stewart Earl Boettiger: “What's the matter with you? You got a face a foot long.” Joe Regas: “You look as if you just lost your best friend.” Al Goddard: “I'm my best friend.” Joe Regas: “That's what I …

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Blu-ray/DVD review: “The Carpetbaggers” (1964)

“The Carpetbaggers” (1964) Drama Running time: 150 minutes Written by: John Michael Hayes Directed by: Edward Dmytryk Featuring: George Peppard, Alan Ladd, Bob Cummings, Martha Hyer, Elizabeth Ashley, Lew Ayres, Martin Balsam, Ralph Taeger, Archie Moore, Leif Erickson and Carroll Baker Jonas Cord: “What do you want to see on your honeymoon?” Monica Winthrop: “Lots of lovely ceilings!” Released recently on DVD and Blu-ray is the now …

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