Lionel Jeffries Archives - Family Friendly Movies

Jekyll & Hyde

user — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 05:47:00 +0000

Jekyll & Hyde (1990) starring Michael Caine, Cheryl Ladd Jekyll & Hyde is a very different take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale. It adds a romance with his sister-in-law, that has unexpected consequences for both. Review Amazon’s description of Jekyll & Hyde says: “one of the most faithful adaptations of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale”.… Jekyll & Hyde

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Posh!

user — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:16:21 +0000

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 out, starboard home, posh with a capital… Posh!

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The Revenge of Frankenstein

user — Sat, 20 May 2017 23:47:18 +0000

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 off. The amoral, murderous Dr. Frankenstein (played… The Revenge of Frankenstein

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Lust for Life

user — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:09:06 +0000

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 brilliant artist that was tragically tormented by… Lust for Life

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

user — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 01:08:35 +0000

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 Magazine began its review saying the film is a “picture for the… Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

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Call Me Bwana

user — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 23:09:25 +0000

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 a fraud. He writes best-selling novels based… Call Me Bwana

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