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"THREE LIVE GHOSTS" 1936 comedy. 3 World War One veterans - once thought lost in
battle- return home to London, much to the bewilderment of friends & family. Here's the twist!
These 'ghosts' weren't haunting graveyards they were escaped POWs. Now they're back ready to
shake up the status quo. Stars Richard Arlen- survivalist. He's like a cross between Indiana Jones
and Sherlock Holmes. Claud Allister as Lord Spoofy- an eccentric and kleptomaniac. $25.00.
"GIRLS ON PROBATION" 1938 drama. Director William McCann's whirlwind tour of crime,
mistaken identities and even romance. Jane Bryan as Connie stumbles into a world of trouble
with her wide-eyed innocence that you know will be tested. Good cast with Ronald Reagan, Sig
Ruman, and Susan Hayward. Isn't it fascinating how these lesser known films served as stepping
stones to future greatness. $35.00.
"THE 7 LITTLE FOYS" 1955 comedy Technicolor. Bob Hope, James Cagney. Worn print with
jumps and many splices - good news the Cagney/Hope dance sequence still holds. $20.00.
"THE FRONT PAGE" 1931 comedy. Hildy Johnson (Pat O'Brien) is quitting the newspaper
business to marry (Mary Brian), but his boss (Adolphe Menjou) intends to prevent it. $35.00.
"SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT" 1937. James Cagney, William Frawley & Gene Lockhart.
If you are in the mood for a mix of comedy, music, romance and Hollywood intrigue , then give
Mr. Cagney a whirl. This is a cinematic time capsule conveying some events that occured to
Cagney on a hiatus from Warners. Soft sound. $30.00.
"OLD BONES OF THE RIVER" British comedy 1938. The professor (Will Hay) embarks on a
mission to colonial Africa representing the Teaching & Welfare Institution of Pagans (or
T.W.I.R.P. for short) his nickname is Old Bones. The mischievous Bosambo tricks the prof. into
delivering a gin still to his people because nothing says "education" like a good ol' gin operation,
right? $30.00.
"LET'S FACE IT" 1943. Bob Hope, Betty Hutton, Zasu Pitts. Bob plays Jerry Walker, an
irrepressible leading man armed with quips, a rakish smile, and a penchant for getting into
hilarious scrapes. If life were a vaudeville act he'd be Bob Hope. Print is a bit knocked about
$30.00.
"ONE ON ONE" 1977. Robbie Benson, Annette O'Toole. A coming-of-age drama where
dreams clash with reality, and the basketball court becomes a battleground and a sanctuary.
Where our hero has the heart of an underdog and the determination of someone who refuses to
stay on the sidelines. $40.00
"DOUBLE CROSSBONES" 1951 Pirate comedy with Donald O'Connor. B&W off color print.
Fun movie, great print and plenty of ho-ho me-hearties, roaring cannons and a charming damsel
who has a wit sharper than a cutlass. $40.00.
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