The Film Detective

Celebrated western author Zane Grey wrote this story about a devil-may-care youth on an exciting trail of adventure and romance. Donald Woods plays John Abbott, a young man who falls in love with the daughter of a local rancher. The only problem is that she's already promised herself to a friend of her father's. John intends to make her change her mind, but there are some bad outlaws and hired gunmen in the way.

Bud Duncan plays comic strip character Snuffy Smith in this hysterical wartime comedy. Edgar Kennedy, master of the slow burn, is on hand as the long suffering Sgt. Homer Gatling, while Cliff Nazaro plays the affable Barney Google. This feature is all about Nazis trying to steal Snuffy's secret moonshine formula, thinking it's rocket fuel. It's thrill-arious!

A young policeman tries to free his family from the threats of a local gangster in this exciting drama from Monogram Pictures. Dick Purcell headlines a cast that includes Bernadene Hayes and Charles Quigley. For trivia buffs: Cinematographer Harry Neumann shot more than 350 films, starting in the silent era and finishing in 1959 with cult classic The Wasp Woman.

The entire gang is here! Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Gabby Hayes, and Trigger are all involved in a murder mystery involving the death of a wealthy ranch owner. Songs include 'I Wish I Was A Kid Again' and 'Cowboy Ham and Eggs'.

Leading man Jeffrey Lynn (The Roaring Twenties) plays the downtrodden Blake Washburn, a defeated politician who takes over as editor of a small town newspaper in this comedic romance from writer and director Arthur Pierson. When Washburn discovers the undeniable influence his little paper has on the public, he uses it to appeal to potential voters in the next election. Watch for strong performances from a stellar cast, including Oscar Winner Donald Crisp (How Green Was My Valley), Marjorie...

This classic pre-Code, B-movie stars Silent Era siren Anita Page (The Broadway Melody), as the plucky Doris Evans; a young woman convinced that her brother has been framed for murder by the real culprit. Determined to prove his innocence, Page and her loyal boyfriend attempt to catch the killer, but are waylaided by a sinking ship and a deserted island. Racy and scandalous, this is an adventurous and campy tale of survival and deception in the context of desert island life.

Narrated by distinguished character actor and Oscar nominee Dan O'Herlihy (Robinson Crusoe), Hunters of the Deep is a profound and beautiful documentary that tracks several oceanographers and geologists during their intrepid explorations of the deep sea. Capturing numerous varieties of fish, mammals, ocean flora and rock formations on camera for the first time, this film provides a groundbreaking glimpse into an area of the earth that is still little understood even today. A feat of ingenuity...

A classic B-movie, elevated greatly thanks to a solid central performance from the dependable Peter Graves (The Night of the Hunter, TV's "Mission Impossible). After a brilliant nuclear scientist Douglas Martin (Graves) is abducted by aliens, he attempts to warn the government of the aliens' nefarious plans to exterminate humanity using giant insects and reptiles, only to be met with understandable skepticism from the FBI. Left to defend the planet on his own, Martin must use his intellect to...

Considered one of the earliest examples of American "exploitation cinema" thanks to its exaggerated, hyper-sexualized depiction of native life in Ceylon (modern day Sri Lanka), Jaws of the Jungle is nonetheless a thrilling, fast-paced adventure film for the wild at heart. Written and directed by Eddie Granemann (The Lost City) and starring a cast of largely unknown actors, the film follows a tribe of Ceylonese natives after they are forced to flee their village into the dangerous jungle after...

Young Flash finds life in the newspaper world more demanding than his years as a college photographer. Whether he's snapping photos of a big shot who doesn't want his picture taken, or trying to romance a sexy society columnist, Flash is always one step away from trouble. Starring Eric Linden as the always upbeat Flash, this Poverty Row feature from director Lynn Shores (Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum) pays tribute to all of the daredevil cameramen who risked their necks for a front page...

Joan Caulfield stars as Dorinda Hatch, author of a book advising women on how to resist the charms of men! But when a dashing photographer from LIFE magazine arrives to do a feature story on her, Dorinda begins to question her own advice. David Niven heads up a fun cast that includes James Robertson Justice, Frances Bavier, and one of the most familiar faces in Hollywood history, Henry Jones - You'll know him when you see him! Directed by three-time Oscar nominee Frank Ross, this early volley...

O.J. Simpson stars as a black man accused of raping a white woman in a small Alabama town. Tensions boil when the Ku Klux Klan get involved. This tense drama from director Terence Young (Dr. No, Wait Until Dark) features a stellar cast, including Lee Marvin, Richard Burton, and Cameron Mitchell. Also, look for Lola Falana and Linda Evans! We guarantee you'll never forget scenic Atoka County. Population: 10,000. Cross burnings. Rape. Murder. Arson. It's a great place to live... if THEY let you.