As Young as You Feel 1951  N/R, 77 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Harmon Jones
Cast: Monty Woolley, Thelma Ritter, David Wayne, Jean Peters, Constance Bennett, Marilyn Monroe, Russ Tamblyn, Roger Moore, Allyn Joslyn, Albert Dekker
When John Hodges (Monty Woolley) is faced with forced retirement at age 65, he changes company policy by impersonating the president of the firm.
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 Bedtime Story 1941  N/R, 83 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Alexander Hall
Cast: Fredric March, Loretta Young, Robert Benchley, Allyn Joslyn, Eve Arden, Helen Westley, Joyce Compton, Tim Ryan, Clarence Kolb, Andrew Tombes
Playwright Lucius Drake (Fredric March) and his wife (Loretta Young) have problems: he wants her to star in his next production. Their solutions provide good entertainment.
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The Brothers O'Toole 1973  G, 90 min.
Genre: Western / Comedy
Director: Richard Erdman
Cast: John Astin, Steve Carlson, Pat Carroll, Hans Conried, Lee Meriwether, Allyn Joslyn, Jesse White, Richard Erdman, Richard Jury, Miranda Barry, Francelle Fuller, Ted Claassen, Harlan Knudson, Leon Inge, Jacques Hampton
This Western comedy involves a convoluted plot about two brothers, Michael and Timothy O'Toole (John Astin and Steve Carlson), searching for gold. When they arrive in a Colorado mining town, the townsfolk believe that Michael is a bad guy and arrest him. Now, Timothy must find a way to rescue his brother–and the solution just might lie in the mine that lies hidden under the town. Along the way, they manage to rescue fair damsels in distress.
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Cafe Society 1939  N/R, 85 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Edward H. Griffith
Cast: Madeleine Carroll, Fred MacMurray, Shirley Ross, Jessie Ralph, Claude Gillingwater, Allyn Joslyn, Charles Trowbridge, Frank Dawson, Dorothy Tree, Don Alvarado
A socialite, Christopher (Madeleine Carroll), marries newspaper reporter Crick O'Bannon (Fred MacMurray) on a bet and later falls in love with him.
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Colonel Effingham's Raid 1946 N/R, 70 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: Man of the Hour
Director: Irving Pichel
Cast: Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe, Allyn Joslyn, Elizabeth Patterson, Donald Meek, Frank Craven, Thurston Hall, Cora Witherspoon, Emory Parnell, Henry Armetta, Stephen Dunne
Col. Effingham (Charles Coburn) retires from the Army to settle down in his Georgia hometown where he writes editorials and uses his military skills to mobilize fellow citizens against crooked politicians.
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The Fastest Gun Alive 1956 N/R, 92 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Russell Rouse
Cast: Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, Broderick Crawford, John Dehner, Noah Beery Jr., Allyn Joslyn, Russ Tamblyn, Leif Erickson, Rhys Williams, Virginia Gregg
An ex-gunfighter, George Temple (Glenn Ford), tries to live an honest life but finds himself forced into one more showdown.
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The Great McGinty 1940 N/R, 81 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Preston Sturges
Cast: Brian Donlevy, Akim Tamiroff, Muriel Angelus, William Demarest, Louis Jean Heydt, Allyn Joslyn, Thurston Hall, Harry Rosenthal, Arthur Hoyt, Libby Taylor, Frank Moran, Jimmy Conlin, Dewey Robinson, Esther Howard
Preston Sturges won the Academy Award for Best Writing (original screenplay) for his work on this political satire. The story is about Dan McGinty (William Demarest) who rises to governor of his state and then lets his power slip away because he tries to be honest.
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 Harriet Craig 1950 N/R, 94 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Vincent Sherman
Cast: Joan Crawford, Wendell Corey, Lucile Watson, Allyn Joslyn, Ellen Corby, William Bishop, K.T. Stevens, Raymond Greenleaf, Virginia Brissac, Douglas Wood
In this remake of "Craig's Wife," Joan Crawford takes on the Rosalind Russell role of the domineering perfectionist who alienates all around her.
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 Heaven Can Wait 1943  N/R, 112 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama / Fantasy / Romance
Director: Ernst Lubitsch
Cast: Gene Tierney, Don Ameche, Charles Coburn, Marjorie Main, Laird Cregar, Spring Byington, Allyn Joslyn, Eugene Pallette, Signe Hasso, Louis Calhern, Tod Andrews, Helene Reynolds, Aubrey Mather, Scotty Beckett, Clara Blandick
Having lived a life of sin, Henry Van Cleve (Don Ameche) presents himself to His Excellency (Laird Cregar) at the gates of Hades. However, His Excellency is not sure that he wants to accept Henry, so Henry recalls his 70-year life in an attempt to gain access. His life has been filled with misadventures, romantic infidelities, and even one true love who was Martha (Gene Tierney)–his wife of 25 years. After relating his story, His Excellency tells Henry that his only sin was living life to the fullest and that he is not welcome in Hades. He takes Henry to the elevator and tells him that it may be difficult to get through the Pearly Gates but that if he succeeds he will join Martha. An excellent film based on Ladislaus Bus-Fekete's play, "Birthdays." Oscar nominations were received for Best Picture and Director.
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Hollywood Hotel 1937 N/R, 109 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy / Romance
Director: Busby Berkeley
Cast: Dick Powell, Rosemary Lane, Lola Lane, Ted Healy, Alan Mowbray, Frances Langford, Hugh Herbert, Glenda Farrell, Edgar Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, Johnny Davis, Mabel Todd, Allyn Joslyn, Grant Mitchell, Louella Parsons
This Busby Berkeley musical has, of course, great musical numbers. While the plot is weak, the renditions of "Hooray for Hollywood" and "Sing Sing Sing" are classics. Many, many guest stars.
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The Horn Blows at Midnight 1945 N/R, 78 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Raoul Walsh
Cast: Jack Benny, Alexis Smith, Dolores Moran, Allyn Joslyn, Reginald Gardiner, Guy Kibbee, Franklin Pangborn, Margaret Dumont, Robert Blake, Paul Harvey
A musician (Jack Benny) dreams he is the angel Athanael whose trumpet, when blown at midnight, will result in the Earth's destruction.
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I Love Melvin 1953 N/R, 76 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Don Weis
Cast: Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Una Merkel, Richard Anderson, Jim Backus, Robert Taylor, Allyn Joslyn, Les Tremayne, Barbara Ruick, Howard Keel
A would-be photographer (Donald O'Connor) for "Look" magazine pretends to be a man with important connections in order to make an impression on a young chorus girl (Debbie Reynolds).
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I Wake Up Screaming 1942 N/R, 82 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
aka: Hot Spot
Director: H. Bruce Humberstone
Cast: Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Carole Landis, Laird Cregar, William Gargan, Alan Mowbray, Allyn Joslyn, Elisha Cook Jr., Chick Chandler, Morris Ankrum, Cyril Ring, Charles(2) Lane, Frank Orth, Gregory Gaye
During intense questioning in the murder investigation of model Vicky Lynn (Carole Landis), promoter Frankie Christopher (Victor Mature) recalls through flashbacks events prior to her murder. At the same time, police are questioning Vicky's sister Jill (Betty Grable) and, through flashbacks, tie in what Frankie has described. Evidence mounts pointing to Frankie as the murderer–until Frankie reveals one last clue that leads to the real killer who has been there throughout the investigation.
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If I Had My Way 1940 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: David Butler
Cast: Bing Crosby, Gloria Jean, Charles Winninger, El Brendel, Allyn Joslyn, Claire Dodd, Donald Woods, Moroni Olsen, Nana Bryant, Brandon Hurst
When a young girl is orphaned, her deceased father's friends come to her aid as Buzz Blackwell (Bing Crosby) takes Patricia (Gloria Jean) on a train trip to live with her great uncle (Charles Winninger).
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Immortal Sergeant 1943 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: John M. Stahl
Cast: Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, Thomas Mitchell, Allyn Joslyn, Reginald Gardiner, Melville Cooper, Bramwell Fletcher, Morton Lowry, Peter Lawford, Guy Kingsford
This is the story of a World War II desert patrol that suffers the loss of its leader. Faced with unwanted responsibility, Corporal Colin Spence (Henry Fonda) manages to get it together and lead the remaining patrol members to safety.
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 The Jazz Singer 1952 N/R, 106 min.
Genre: Musical / Drama
Director: Michael Curtiz
Cast: Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Mildred Dunnock, Eduard Franz, Tom Tully, Allyn Joslyn, Alex Gerry, Harold Gordon, Hal Ross, Justin Smith, Anitra Stevens, Gayne Whitman, Anthony Jochim
Danny Thomas takes over the Al Jolson role in this remake of the 1927 film about the cantor's (Eduard Franz) jazz-singing son Jerry Golding (Thomas) who strives for a musical career. Jerry returns from the Korean War to his home in Philadelphia where his father wants him to be the cantor in their synagogue. But Jerry, who wants to sing on Broadway, breaks his father's heart when he favors show business over being a cantor. He does find romance with musical comedy star Judy (Peggy Lee) and rises to stardom. By story's end, his father has given Jerry his blessing. Songs include "Lover," "Birth of the Blues," and "Just One of Those Things."
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Moonrise 1948 N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Frank Borzage
Cast: Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore, Allyn Joslyn, Harry Morgan, Harry Carey Jr., Lloyd Bridges, Rex Ingram, Irving Bacon, Selena Royle
Danny Clark (Dane Clark) grew up under the shadow of his father's hanging following a murder. When he is pushed to the breaking point, he commits murder, tries to establish a cover-up, and finally admits his crime and seeks redemption.
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My Sister Eileen 1942 N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Alexander Hall
Cast: Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Janet Blair, George Tobias, Allyn Joslyn, Elizabeth Patterson, Grant Mitchell, Richard Quine, June Havoc, Donald MacBride, Gordon Jones, Frank Sully, Clyde Fillmore, Jeff Donnell, Ann Doran
This is the movie version of the 1940 Broadway hit about two sisters, Ruth (Rosalind Russell) and Eileen (Janet Blair), from Ohio who move into a basement-studio apartment in Greenwich Village where they meet and befriend their nutty neighbors. Ruth yearns to be a writer, while Eileen is determined to find success on the stage. Ruth finds success in her field when she starts writing about her sister Eileen, and she finds love with magazine editor Robert Barker (Brian Aherne) who has taken an interest in helping both sisters succeed with their plans. Russell received an Oscar nomination for her performance. A musical version was made in 1955, which followed a Broadway musical remake.
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No Time for Comedy 1940 N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
aka: Guy with a Grin
Director: William Keighley
Cast: James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Charles Ruggles, Genevieve Tobin, Louise Beavers, Frank Faylen, Allyn Joslyn, Clarence Kolb, Robert Greig, J.M. Kerrigan
Gaylord and Linda Easterbrook (James Stewart and Rosalind Russell) are a playwright and actress who spar with each other while his play is being readied as a Broadway production.
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Only Angels Have Wings 1939 N/R, 121 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Howard Hawks
Cast: Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, Thomas Mitchell, Richard Barthelmess, Rita Hayworth, Noah Beery Jr., Sig Ruman, Allyn Joslyn, Don "Red" Barry, Victor Kilian
This is the story of American pilots delivering mail in South America. They encounter danger as well as love while sharing loyalty to each other and their missions.
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The Shining Hour 1938 N/R, 80 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Frank Borzage
Cast: Joan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young, Melvyn Douglas, Fay Bainter, Allyn Joslyn, Hattie McDaniel, Frank Albertson, Oscar O'Shea, Frank Puglia
A conservative farmer, Henry Linden (Melvyn Douglas), marries showgirl Olivia Riley (Joan Crawford), and problems develop when he introduces her to his family.
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This Thing Called Love 1941 N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Alexander Hall
Cast: Rosalind Russell, Melvyn Douglas, Binnie Barnes, Allyn Joslyn, Gloria Dickson, Lee J. Cobb, Gloria Holden, Don Beddoe, Sig Arno, Paul McGrath
When this film was released in 1941, the Legion of Decency banned it from American theaters because of its plot: newlyweds agree to remain celibate for the first three months of marriage. BUT, despite the agreement, the bridegroom (Melvin Douglas) tries many tricks to bed the increasingly suspicious bride (Rosalind Russell).
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 Titanic 1953 N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jean Negulesco
Cast: Clifton Webb, Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Wagner, Audrey Dalton, Thelma Ritter, Brian Aherne, Richard Basehart, Allyn Joslyn, Edmund Purdom, Michael Rennie
The "unsinkable" Titanic sets sail on its maiden voyage only to hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic and sink to the bottom of the ocean. While this rendition of the historical drama won the Academy Award for Best Writing, a better version of this story, "A Night to Remember," was filmed five years later. Then, of course there is the 1997 version...
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You Can't Run Away from It 1956 N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy / Musical / Romance
Director: Dick Powell
Cast: June Allyson, Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford, Paul Gilbert, Jim Backus, Stubby Kaye, Henny Youngman, Allyn Joslyn, Jack Albertson, Walter Baldwin, Byron Foulger, Louise Beavers, Richard H. Cutting, Raymond Greenleaf
This remake of "It Happened One Night" has been set to music as it re-tells the story of heiress Ellie Andrews (June Allyson) who runs away from her impending marriage and discovers real love in the person of newspaper reporter Peter Warne (Jack Lemmon).
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| 1. As Young as You Feel (1951)
2. Bedtime Story (1941)
3. The Brothers O'Toole (1973)
4. Cafe Society (1939)
5. Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946)
aka: Man of the Hour
6. The Fastest Gun Alive (1956)
7. The Great McGinty (1940)
8. Harriet Craig (1950)
9. Heaven Can Wait (1943)
10. Hollywood Hotel (1937)
11. The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945)
12. I Love Melvin (1953)
13. I Wake Up Screaming (1942)
aka: Hot Spot
14. If I Had My Way (1940)
15. Immortal Sergeant (1943)
16. The Jazz Singer (1952)
17. The Lady Takes a Sailor (1949)
18. Moonrise (1948)
19. My Sister Eileen (1942)
20. Nightmare in the Sun (1964)
21. No Time for Comedy (1940)
aka: Guy with a Grin
22. Only Angels Have Wings (1939)
23. The Shining Hour (1938)
24. This Thing Called Love (1941)
25. Titanic (1953)
26. The Wife Takes a Flyer (1942)
27. You Can't Run Away from It (1956)
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