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HARRY AND TONTO Academy Award Winner : Best Actor Art
Carney - a quiet, quirky genius and this film is a lasting testament to his
talent. Watch for superb ensemble acting from Ellen Burstyn, Larry Hag-
man, the inimitable Chief Dan George, Arthur Hunnicutt, and a host of great
character actors from the 70's. The cultural references of that period seem
interesting and historical and not dated, probably because--like everything
else in this film--they are treated with respect. Watch it. Savour it. This is
really something special. Some colour fade. $30.00.
THE RAZORS EDGE 1946 American film based on W. Somerset
Maugham's 1944 novel. It stars Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, John Payne,
Anne Baxter, Clifton Webb, and Herbert Marshall, with a supporting cast
including Lucille Watson, Frank Latimore, and Elsa Lanchester. Marshall
plays Somerset Maugham. $40.00.
Mr. SCOUTMASTER 1953 comedy. Clifton Webb, Edmund Gwenn
& George (foghorn) Winslow. Clifton Webb becomes Mister Scoutmaster
as a matter of show business survival. He's host of a television program
which is in danger of being cancelled because it's not reaching the youth
audience. Edmund Gwenn who is the pastor of the church Webb and wife
Frances Dee have the perfect solution. The Boy Scout troop that meets in his
church has just lost their scoutmaster because they're an unruly group of kids
at times ...so guess who gets the job. $40.00.
THE PRINCE OF FOXES 1949 drama. IMDb: Strangely overlooked
& underrated, this is a wonderful film, full of swashbuckling action, intrigue
& adventure. The acting is mostly first rate and the production values &
photography are both sumptuous. But beyond this, PRINCE OF FOXES is
blessed with a literate, intelligent script & story line in which it is an actual
pleasure to immerse oneself. Intelligent viewers are amply rewarded for
their time & attention, also filmed in Italy on the story locations. Good
condition made up from several prints. $35.00
WHAT'S SO BAD ABOUT FEELING GOOD 1968 starring
George Peppard and Mary Tyler Moore. This is a 1968 film which seems to
be a parody of our current times. It is about a pandemic that doesn't kill
people -it makes them happy. But all the characters of our times are right up
there on the screen... unbelievable! Of course the print is pink - is still worth
the look. Great fun. $30.00.
THE SHUTTERED ROOM Gig Young, Carol Lynley. Creepy!
This is an unfairly unappreciated and extremely effective Gothic horror flick
from the 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.
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. No crudity, no vulgarity, just
clever, well-executed humour with a touch of sweetness. Colour brownish. $25.00. Cont: Next page
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