This week's slate of new releases from The Warner Archive features six films featuring the great screen comedian Red Skelton. - Watch the Birdie (1950) - The Yellow Cab Man (1950) - A Southern Yankee (1948) - Half a Hero (1953) - The Great Diamond Robbery (1954) - The Clown (1953)
Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes
In 1965, there were two big comedy spectacle films that were period pieces focusing on long distance races. Both ended up being among the biggest films of the year. One was Blake Edwards’ “The Great Race” which focused on a New York to Paris road race. It came in at #6 on the top 10... Continue Reading →
Columbia Classics New Releases – December, 2011
I was wondering when the Columbia Classic titles for December were going to come down. Ten days into the month and nothing...until now. Here are this month's new releases...featuring titles starring Red Skelton, Peter Lorre, and even Mr. Magoo! - 1001 Arabian Nights (1959) - Island of Doomed Men (1940) - Town on Trial (1957)... Continue Reading →