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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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