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Posh!

Song lyrics to Posh! performed by Lionel Jeffries in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Song lyrics to Posh! performed by Lionel Jeffries in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang This is livin’, this is style, this is elegance by the mileOh the posh posh traveling life, the traveling life for meFirst cabin and captain’s table regal companyWhenever I’m bored I travel abroad but ever so properlyPort...
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The Revenge of Frankenstein

The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) starring Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Michael Gwynn
The Revenge of Frankenstein (1958) starring Peter Cushing, Francis Matthews, Michael Gwynn, Eunice Gayson In Hammer Studios’ Frankenstein films, the focus of the films was not on the monster, but rather on Dr. Frankenstein — an excellent choice. The Revenge of Frankenstein continues where The Curse of Frankenstein left...
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Lust for Life

Kirk Douglas as Vincent van Gogh in Lust for Life
Lust for Life (1956) starring Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn, directed by Vincente Minelli  In short, Kirk Douglas shines in his performance as Vincent van Gogh. Kirk Douglas gave many great performances in his career, but none better than in  Lust for Life. He portrays the Dutch painter, a...
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Benny Hill
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), starring Dick Van Dyke, Sally Ann Howes, Lionel Jeffries, Benny Hill I’m very conflicted writing this review of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.  I loved it as a child, but I have trouble enjoying it as an adult.  Time began its review saying the...
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Call Me Bwana

Call Me Bwana (1963) starring Bob Hope, Anita Eckberg, Edie Adams, Lionel Jeffries
Call Me Bwana (1963) starring Bob Hope, Anita Ekberg, Edie Adams, Lionel Jeffries Call Me Bwana begins with Bob Hope as Matthew Merriwether. He’s supposedly a famous African  game hunter living in a luxurious penthouse in Manhattan. Where, despite the Africa-themed decor, the audience soon realizes that he’s...
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