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"THE 12 CHAIRS" Mel Brooks. This movie has a lot of comedy, but it actually
has a lot of humanity in it as well. There are many moments throughout that
give real insight into the characters, and ourselves. If you watch carefully,
you will find that many scenes are bitter sweet. Within Brooks classic
framework of his films, this one has the most true drama. And it's full of
cheeky humour. The print is in excellent condition, but red. $10.00
"ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE" Alice Faye, Tyrone Power and 3rd in
with Roland Culver, Martita Hunt, Miles Malleson, & Colin Gordon. $45.00
the cast is Al Jolson who makes this film memorable. According to Alice Faye
biography, The story parallels the life of singer Fanny Brice who sued 20th
Century Fox for $750,000. The studio benefited from the publicity generated
by the lawsuit - the film became the highest grossing musical of 1939... and
magical voodoo tiger, and did I fail to mention the shapely blonde jungle girl? $60.00 deservedly so. $50.00

"THE SHUTTERED ROOM" Gig Young, Carol Lynley. Creepy! This is an
unfairly unappreciated and extremely effective Gothic horror flick from the
'An apple for the teacher', and much more. $40.00
late 60's. It is also one of the better attempts to bring literary mastermind
H.P. Lovecraft to the screen. The acting is magnificent! Carol Lynley and Gig
Young are in top form as the bewildered young couple whose arrival in the
small, tranquil village seems to trigger off a series of bizarre and ultimately
deadly occurrences. Colour pink. $20.00.

which is WOW!. "A NEW LEAF" ~ or~ 'There's carbon on the valves'. Henry Graham
(Walter Matthau) is a playboy running out of funds who is willing to do
anything to try to avoid doing something useful with his life...even marrying
Henrietta (Elaine May). This is a funny movie, with clever dialogue, great
sight gags and great performances. From his relationship with his butler to
his relationship with his car, Walter Matthau does his usual masterful job in
creating a memorable character that you end up liking when it is all said and
done. No crudity, no vulgarity, just clever, well-executed humour with a
touch of sweetness. Colour brownish. $25.00.
"A CHUMP AT OXFORD" Laurel & Hardy. This is the original copyright
length of 42 minutes. Sound poor. $10.00
"MY BROTHER TALKS TO HORSES" Peter Lawford (in his pre 'brat pack'
days). A classic family film featuring a boy who is able to hear what the
racehorses at the track are thinking. Using his knowledge of their moods, he
figures out how well they will run, and tells his older brother who is going to
win that day. This earns him a reputation and gains him much attention, after
people start to believe him, along with some unsavory characters. $30.00.

Contact: Alan Vogt (Vic.)

EMAIL: alanvogt@bigpond.com 'Phone: (03) 9725-4618

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