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Svengali (1931) starring John Barrymore, Marian Marsh

Svengali

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Svengali – the classic story of the obsessed hypnotist who compels a beautiful young woman to marry him …. But can’t compel her to fall in love with him.

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Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders (1974) starring Jon Pertwee, Elizabeth Sladen

Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders

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Doctor Who: Planet of the Spiders (1974) starring Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen

Planet of the Spiders is the Third Doctor’s last and most dangerous adventure. A misguided group of transcendental chanters forge an unnatural link with the evil spider rulers of Metebelis 3. Who plan to expand their control of “two legs” to the rest of the galaxy.

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1968) starring Jack Palance, Denholm Elliott, Leo Genn, Billie Whitelaw

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1968) starring Jack Palance, Denholm Elliott, Leo Genn, Billie Whitelaw

It should be said that The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an adaptation of the stage play, not the original story. Having said that, it’s an excellent telling of the Jekyll/Hyde story. Jack Palance turns in a great performance as Hyde. Rarely, if ever, has Hyde been portrayed as what he is. The dark side of human nature. Rage without mercy, jealousy, anger, pettiness … It’s a long list. And Jack Palance does a wonderful job of bringing this monster to life on screen.

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One Body Too Many (1944) starring Jack Haley, Jean Parker, Bela Lugosi

One Body Too Many

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One Body Too Many (1944) starring Jack Haley, Jean Parker, Bela Lugosi

One Body Too Many – insurance salesman Jack Haley stumbles onto an eccentric millionaire’s will, and the murder mystery among his relatives.

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Flying Down to Rio (1933) starring Dolores Del Rio, Gene Raymond, Raul Roulien, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers

Flying Down to Rio

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Synopsis of Flying Down to Rio

Flying down to Rio is an RKO musical, built around a romantic triangle.  The main characters are played by Dolores del Rio, Gene Raymond and Raul Roulien. But it’s remembered for the third- and fourth-billed couple.  Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are paired for the first time, and steal the show. When the film ends, the last image we see isn’t the leads. It’s Fred and Ginger.

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Christopher Columbus (1949) starring Frederic March

Christopher Columbus

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Christopher Columbus (1949) starring Frederic March

Frederic March stars as the legendary explorer, Christopher Columbus. Navigating the Spanish court intrigues, mutinous crew, and then …

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Godzilla (2014) starring Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sally Hawkins

Godzilla 2014

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Godzilla (2014) starring Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Sally Hawkins

Godzilla 2014 is a gritty, realistic sci-fi action epic. The King of the Monsters returns to his roots as one of the world’s most recognized monsters. He’s pitted against malevolent creatures that threaten humanity’s existence.

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